Lucky Florida woman snags $5 million scratch-off lottery prize from Crossword Cash game
HIALEAH, FL – A lucky Florida woman is celebrating a life-changing windfall. Nubia Fagot, 62, of Hialeah, claimed a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 CROSSWORD CASH Scratch-Off game, according to the Florida Lottery. She opted for a one-time lump-sum payment of $3,262,138.
Two dead after bus driver ‘opens fire on passengers’ outside shopping mall in Miami
TWO people have died after a bus driver allegedly opened fire during a heated argument in Miami. Chaos unfolded around 3am on Sunday outside a shopping mall at the corner of Miami Gardens Drive and Northwest Seventh Avenue. Miami Gardens police swarmed the scene, roping off the entire plaza as crime scene tape...
Weather Authority Alert Day: Beginning Monday afternoon, plan for severe weather to impact your...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As a cold front approaches our area from the southwest, be prepared for severe weather to impact your Monday afternoon. Southeast Georgia will experience the system first, beginning in the late morning hours before the system drops south into Northeast Florida. Warm temperatures throughout the...
Want to make less money? Florida GOP undermines voters with minimum wage scheme. |...
Florida bill would OK less than minimum-wage pay by calling low-paying jobs internships, apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities.
Geico Is Bringing 1,000 Jobs To New Florida Office Space – 190,000 Square Feet
In recent months, Florida has gotten some big companies committing to large amounts of office space as well as the jobs that this space brings. Examples are Amazon leasing 50,000 square feet in South Florida and TracFone leasing 51,000 square feet of office space in the Waterford Business District. And now, Geico...
QVC Group to layoff 900 workers in Florida as HSN Studio relocates to Pennsyvlania
The QVC Group has announced a significant workforce reduction affecting approximately 900 employees in Florida. The layoffs come as the company plans to move its Home Shopping Network (HSN) studio operations from Florida to Pennsylvania.
Beloved Florida Barbecue Joint to Shut Down Location and Refocus
Florida’s barbecue scene is bracing for change as one of its favorite eateries, The Bearded Pig, prepares to close its Jacksonville Beach restaurant. Known for its mouthwatering brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and classic southern sides, the chain—which also operates a popular location on Kings Avenue in historic San...
New Wawa Stores Being Built Will Serve Retirees in Florida
As the Wawa brand expands into other states, like at this proposed store in Kentucky, it will have to compete with already established convenience store chains. A new Wawa store and gas station is coming to the Villages of Florida, bringing the Delaware County-based convenience store’s unique offerings to the...
FL Getting A New Olive Garden By A Culvers, Publix, & Starbucks After The...
Some Floridians are aware that Florida is home to Darden Restaurants, which is the parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, and Eddie V's, as just some examples. Although Darden's Olive Garden has had some challenges and changes in recent years that I...
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Details Illegal Immigration and Criminal Activity Across Florida
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA—The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, in coordination with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, has continued its aggressive efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and criminal activity. ● Over the past two weeks, 67 illegal aliens have been caught and processed...