Film, acting company opens in Venice
VENICE — When the pandemic arrived in 2020 and the world adjusted to working at home, it became apparent to two actors that you don’t have to be in Hollywood to do Hollywood things.
FDOT: Upcoming detour alert on I-95 North
The Florida Department of Transportation has announced an upcoming detour on I-95 projected to last throughout the upcoming week.
First Alert Weather Day SUNDAY for heavy rain, storms
The First Alert Weather team regards increasing cloud coverage with temperatures rising into the middle 70s.
Storm system to sweep across Florida Sunday, Monday
ORLANDO, Fla. – As we get closer and closer to the calendar start of spring, the weather pattern across the United States is going to get funkier and funkier. We also have some very interesting up and comings over the Pacific Ocean that are likely driving the enhanced weather action we’re receiving here in Florida.
10 Bizarre Florida Laws You Never Knew Existed
Florida has some pretty strange laws, though most locals don’t even know about them. From outdated ordinances to downright bizarre rules that are still technically on the books, these quirky laws will make you wonder what Floridian lawmakers were thinking. Keep Elephants Off Parking Meters. In Florida, you can’t...
Franchise Bringing Renowned Cheesesteak Chain To FL Also Bringing “Iconic” Philly Pretzel Factory
Florida has a large population of residents (or part-time residents) who used to live (or live part-time) in Philadelphia. Some of those folks believe that you can only get Philly favorites in Philly and others accept that there are restaurants from Philly natives that bring the foods of the area to the Sunshine...
Florida’s School Crisis: Cutting Cost By Using Uncertified Teachers
As teacher shortages worsen, Florida's reliance on uncertified educators raises concerns about the quality of education. Fla. News Network — Florida has become a focal point in the national conversation about teacher shortages and the increasing reliance on uncertified educators. As the state struggles with a growing...
Anti-ICE Bill Suffers Blow in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced plans to veto Assembly Bill 15, which seeks to prevent the state’s prison system from collaborating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Newsom’s office stated that current California law permits the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation...
Texas Roadhouse Expands Its Florida Footprint with Two New Locations
Florida’s dining scene continues to heat up as Texas Roadhouse, a steakhouse chain known for its fresh-cut steaks, hearty ribs, and signature warm, buttery rolls, announces the opening of two new locations in the Sunshine State.
Enough Fentanyl To Kill Roughly 1 Million People Off The Street After Florida Drug...
A six-month investigation that dismantled a big narcotics organization in Florida resulted in the arrest of thirty-three people and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill roughly a million people. “This wasn’t just a few people selling drugs,” explained Sheriff Chad Chronister. “This was a network, a business built...