Central Florida getting HOTTER ahead of next front bringing rain, relief from heat. Here...
ORLANDO, Fla. – High pressure is hanging out over the western Atlantic and Florida, keeping things pretty calm but breezy. Expect southeasterly winds to pick up across east-Central Florida today, with gusts reaching 20-30 mph Thursday afternoon. Along the breeze a stray shower could pop up over the waters...
FL Is Getting Its 1st Store Of Retailer In Business For Over 100 Years-...
Floridians who are astute shoppers may have noticed the "fast fashion" trend in retail. These are items that are quickly produced and sold at low price points. If you are following fashion trends, fast fashion might appeal to you because it allows you to try different styles for not very much money. However, some...
Two Florida Residents Made It Rich with Major Lottery Wins at Local Supermarkets
Two South Florida residents are celebrating life-altering lottery wins after recent stops at local supermarkets turned into unexpected windfalls. The Florida Lottery confirmed that a Cash4Life ticket sold in Hialeah and a Fantasy 5 ticket purchased in West Miami-Dade netted substantial winnings for their lucky owners.
These Florida cities could see home prices fall
Florida's housing market has seen a drop in demand as home prices and insurance rates remain elevated. However, some markets might finally see some price pressures ease.
Last in the nation: Florida’s dental care crisis
ORLANDO, Fla. – Sixty-six of Florida’s 67 counties lack sufficient dental professionals and almost half of the state’s population does not have dental insurance. A common theme emerged among those seeking help at one Daytona Beach high school offering free dental services last month. “Aspen Dental wants...
Not native, but maybe not so bad
If you have visited the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, adjacent to the Celery Fields on Palmer Boulevard in Sarasota, you may have noticed a group of very boisterous green and gold birds with black heads. At first glance, you might think they’re parrots — and you’d be right.
Largo police to enter agreement with ICE
LARGO — In a split vote, the City Commission has approved a request by the city police department to enter into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. During a March 18 commission meeting, Largo Police Chief Mike Loux said the department’s request to enter a...
Brandon Man Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl, Cocaine Distribution Resulting In Fatal Overdose
TAMPA, Fla. – Brandon Lewis Graham, 43, of Brandon, has pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl and cocaine that resulted in the death of an individual, announced United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. Graham now faces a minimum of 20 years, and potentially up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has...
Blueberry farmer weighs the impact of tariffs
After 25 years of farming blueberries, Bill Braswell is navigating the complex landscape of tariffs and their potential impact on Florida's agricultural industry.
Tampa dog mom saves pet from alligator’s grip
TAMPA, Fla. — Some pet parents will do anything to protect their animal. Kimberly Spencer wrestled an alligator to to free her dog, Kona, from the mouth of a predator. The Spencers rescued the labrador-mix about eight years ago, but this daring dog mom took pet rescue to a whole new level.
