Jury Duty Exemptions in Florida
Jury duty is one of a citizen's most important civic responsibilities. It allows ordinary people to take part in upholding the law and ensuring justice is served. But not everyone is required to serve on a jury. In Florida, several jury duty exemptions allow individuals to be excused from this...
A New FL Buffet For “Working Class People” Has Opened, & Some Reviewers Compliment...
It is understandable why some like buffets so much. Even if you aren't sure what you'd like to eat, you get a wide variety of choices from starters to entrees to desserts for one fixed price. And Florida has both large and small chains that offer buffets - from Golden Corral to Duff's. There is a newer buffet chain...
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 From outdated ordinances to downright bizarre rules that are still technically on the books, these quirky laws will make you wonder what Floridian lawmakers were thinking.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...