Florida Snowbirds from Canada will be subject to new federal rules
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Canadians who visit Florida and stay for long periods of time will soon have to deal with new immigration requirements. Approximately one million Canadian snowbirds flock to the U.S. annually. The Sunshine State is their favorite destination. The rules for them are about to be tightened.
We bought an $835K house in Florida’s “hurricane-proof” town
After visiting in 2023, Dave and Maria Blancett decided to buy an $835K house in the planned community of Babcock Ranch. The town, built by developer Syd Kitson and designed to withstand hurricanes, has already been tested by Hurricanes Ian and Milton and came out with minimal damage.
Family of hit-and-run victims plan protest
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota Police Traffic Homicide Investigator Jason Frank said the department is making no special arrangements, nor meeting with members planning a peaceful protest at Sarasota Police headquarters Tuesday afternoon. Loved ones of 5-month-old Rio and 2-year-old Kilyan Galliher said they have...
Wimauma Elementary School students get a lion-sized field trip
Wimauma Elementary School students get a lion-sized field trip from community leaders. Fifth-graders will be seeing The Lion King musical at the Straz on April 3.
Motorcyclist killed in crash while trying to pass FedEx truck in no-passing zone: PCSO
LAKELAND, Fla. - A motorcyclist died on Monday after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a FedEx truck while trying to pass in a no-passing zone. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Brandon Bailey, 28, was riding behind the FedEx truck on Tom Costine Road near Ridgeglen Circle West, north of Lakeland, around...
‘Granny flats’ would be allowed everywhere under Florida housing proposal
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. As Florida continues to struggle with a lack of affordable housing, lawmakers are looking at “granny flats” to help address the problem. A Senate committee Tuesday approved a bill (SB 184) that would require cities and...
Full phone ban in Florida schools gets unanimous support in House committee
Florida lawmakers voted to take a proposed phone ban in school another step forward on Tuesday. The House Education Administration Subcommittee unanimously supported Rep. Demi Busatta’s proposal, HB 949, to ban students from using their phones during the school day, furthering the 2023 law banning students from using...
Florida’s “Happiest” City Has Also Been Called One Of America’s Best Cities
Some Floridians will tell you that the city where they live is Florida's "happiest." After all, Florida is full of natural beauty and days are consistently sunny, which is one reason that Florida is often among the top destinations for relocators. However, the website WalletHub has released what it feels is Florida's...
Why Some Florida Neighbors Are Putting Aluminum Foil in Their Windows
If you've been cruising through your Florida neighborhood and spotted aluminum foil covering windows, you might be wondering what's going on. Is it an unusual security tactic? A mysterious signal? Or just a creative way to beat the heat in the Sunshine State's sweltering, humid weather? While it may seem a bit...
Florida Lawmakers Push Bill To Hold Property Owners Liable For Fallen Trees
A proposed Florida law could shift the responsibility for fallen trees from property owners who suffer damage to the owners of the trees themselves.
