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Temperatures are rising, which means people will soon be flocking to Florida beaches to catch some rays and perhaps take a dip in the warming waters of the Gulf or Atlantic. But swimmers beware—officials are closely monitoring the potential for red tide.

Here's some great news for Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef fans. Portillo’s is opening another Florida location, this time in Lutz! Known for its crave-worthy menu of Windy City favorites, the fast-casual chain is continuing its expansion in the Sunshine State, marking its eighth Florida location.

An Illinois woman has died after falling from a golf cart in The Villages. The 60-year-old Norridge, Ill. woman had been traveling as a passenger in a golf cart shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday northbound on San Marino Drive at the intersection of Santa Clara Circle in the Village of Rio Ponderosa when she fell from the...

BRADENTON, Fla. — One of the biggest steps in a person's life is purchasing a home, but when mortgage rates are high, that can be quite difficult. For the last seven weeks, those rates have dropped. For seven years, real estate agent Stephanie Seacat has shown off all sorts...

Burger lovers, this news is for you! White Castle is bringing even more of its famous sliders to Central Florida! The iconic fast-food chain has announced plans to open new locations in Clermont, Old Town in Kissimmee, and near Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park. These additions will make it even easier...

BROWARD COUNTY, Florida – A winning ticket that matched all six Florida Lotto numbers worth $10.75 million was sold in Southwest Ranches. The Florida Lotto winning numbers for the Saturday, March 8, 2025, drawing are:. 4-8-27-29-36-49 The winning ticket was sold in Southwest Ranches, according to the Florida Lottery.

Florida police say they believe a 16-year-old girl who went missing in late February was kidnapped and later killed after meeting a 35-year-old man through a social media app. Steven Gress is now facing kidnapping charges while police still look for his alleged accomplice and the victim's body. WFLA's Georgia...

Florida – Following a major drug trafficking raid, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against 33 people connected to a significant fentanyl and cocaine distribution system in Hillsborough County. Under the direction of the Office of Statewide Prosecution, this significant effort emphasizes a...

BRADENTON — Commissioners listened to heartfelt testimonies during a land use public hearing on Thursday that concluded with board approval for an addiction recovery facility to continue operating within a residential neighborhood in Oneco. Public testimony from both sides of the debate extended hours, and the county...

Over the past week, red tide was detected in 16 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were not observed. However, cells were present in samples along or offshore of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Charlotte counties in Southwest Florida. We continue to use...