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Many Floridians do not like to see farmland sold for development, particularly for homes. Losing farmland can mean shrinking rural areas, increasing traffic, and increasing school and amenity crowding. Still, in the last several months, there have has been Florida farmland that has been sold for development. Examples...

Moving to the Sunshine State can be a dream come true. But nothing is perfect, and even Florida residents who love their new state can have regrets. As a former Florida transplant, these are some of the most common situations I experienced or heard from fellow transplants that they wish they’d known sooner.

Underground rivers, often referred to as subterranean rivers, are hidden waterways that flow beneath the surface of the Earth. These natural wonders are not only fascinating but also play a crucial role in the ecosystem, water supply, and geology of the regions they inhabit. In the United States, one state stands out...

"This is just the first round of arrests we will make in bringing Breon’s family the justice they deserve," the sheriff's office said.

The original Ringling home, arguably one of the most historic estates in Florida, is now for sale in Sarasota. Known as the "House of Ringling," the home is located at 7715 Westmoreland Dr, and was built in 1910 for Alfred Ringling, the middle sibling of the seven Ringling brothers. It's considered the "original...

A 21-year-old Cocoa man, identified as Phillip Johnson, is facing a slew of charges—including conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, robbery, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence—after a violent episode unfolded during the early morning hours of February 1. Should he be convicted on all counts,...

TAMPA, Fla. - A teacher at Tampa Prep faces a long list of charges after investigators say she embezzled nearly $75,000 over a five-year period from her other employer: Alessi Bakery. Arrest of Rosa Harwell. The backstory:. According to an arrest affidavit filed by the Tampa Police Department, Rosa Harwell,...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said a 70-year-old Florida woman was seriously injured after she was hit by an e-bike on the beach. Officials said the man who hit the woman, Frederick Rich, fled the scene. He has now been arrested. Reports show that the woman...

"This is money shifting from their left pocket to the right, and crying poverty while their right pocket bulges." Study uncovers 'smoking gun' evidence of insurance execs' shocking behavior after catastrophe: 'It's fraud' first appeared on The Cool Down .

In a growing crisis for Florida homeowners, rising HOA fees are leaving residents struggling to keep their homes, with some facing the threat of foreclosure. At one community, monthly fees of $605 have become so burdensome that residents feel abandoned, with one tenant lamenting, “There’s no help,” after narrowly...