Police take person into custody following shooting in Walmart parking lot
Law enforcement maintains a perimeter around a trailer in the Walmart parking lot, located at 2900 SW 42nd St., due to a subject with a gun barricaded inside on Saturday. (Sydney Johnson/WUFT News) A woman was taken into custody Saturday morning after a tense standoff in a Walmart parking lot...
Clay County Sheriff’s Office closes Strawberry Festival entry gates after attendees experience massive traffic...
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Traffic congestion marred the Strawberry Festival in Clay County, causing significant delays for attendees. The event, which was held at the Clay County Fairgrounds on State Road 16, saw cars backed up for hours, frustrating many festival-goers and even leading Sheriff Michelle Cook to call the...
Local Florida Rescue Seeks Loving Family For A Maltese And Poodle Mix Rescued From...
Some county shelters can be a stressful place for some dogs. Some can be loud and busy. Because of this, some shelters reach out to local rescues and ask them to take in dogs that are struggling, injured, or recovering. A sweet Maltese and poodle mix named Tuesday was rescued by Florida Little Dog Rescue because she...
Florida Greenlights Aldi-Anchored Shopping Center with Chick-fil-A and Townhomes
Florida-based MMG Equity Partners has secured approval for its ambitious Coral Nest development in West Kendall, marking a strategic expansion from retail into multifamily and mixed-use projects. Located on a 6.5-acre site at the northwest corner of Southwest 26th Street/Coral Way and Southwest 144th Avenue, the...
Initial Site Plans Suggest Florida Is Getting A New Whole Foods
There are a handful of grocery stores that Floridians seem to want more of. Trader Joe's is one. Detwiler's is another. And Whole Foods is a third. Floridians hoping for a local Whole Foods may be happy to know that site plans suggest that Florida may be getting another.
Man sentenced after the courageous 13-year-old girl he victimized and threatened spoke up that...
Florida – In a shocking case in Florida, a 34-year-old man, identified as R. McGuire, has been sentenced to a substantial term in prison for his crimes against a 13-year-old girl, whose name has been withheld due to her age. McGuire will spend the next 18 years behind bars after admitting to his heinous actions in...
Disease-spreading pests to surge in three states as temperatures spike across the US
Pests are a natural part of living in the big city. However, as parts of the U.S. start to warm as spring and summer approach, many cities may continue to see an increase in the annoying little critters.
One Of The Most “Peaceful” Places To Live In FL Has A Population Of...
People look for different things in their Florida hometown. Some like a bustling city. Others like rural areas. Still others feel at home in the suburbs. But many people - regardless of preference - want serenity and peace. There's a quaint town in Florida that has been named one of the state's most "peaceful"...
Nearly 500 Layoffs In Florida – Job Losses In The Transportation And Hospitality Sectors
Late February of 2025 has not been kind to the Florida job market as some well-known companies and institutions have laid off Florida workers, including Bloomin' Brands, the IRS, and Enhance Health. And now, Florida will lose around 500 jobs, but it will be temporary in some cases, as UPS and Ritz Carlton are laying...
Marion Virtual School named 2024 Franchise of the Year by Florida Virtual School
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Marion Virtual School, the online education experience offered by Marion County Public Schools, has been recognized as a 2024 “Franchise of the Year” by Florida Virtual School (FLVS). The award honors “a franchise that has demonstrated full commitment, dedication, and excellence in...