Proposed FL Bill Would Restrict The Number Of Homes Owned By Corporations. Some Say...
If you have tried to buy a home in Florida in the last few years, you may have competed with large, corporate buyers who made an offer in cash, which can put them at an advantage. In the fall of 2024, Florida realtor Kristin Washington told WUSF, "Cash buyers have the upper hand over buyers with conventional or...
Marion County Man Gets 7 Life Sentences For Abhorrent Crimes Against Children
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County man has been sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing two children. Daniel Martinez Jr., 40, was convicted last week on three counts of Capital Sexual Battery upon a person under 12 years of age and four counts of Lewd...
Florida Man’s Golden Ticket: $5 Million Lottery Win
A Florida man is $5 million richer after hitting the jackpot on a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket. Nathaniel Wrigley, 32, of Miami claimed the top prize from the $20 GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Wrigley opted to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment...
How much will your electric bill go up if FPL raises rates across state?...
What to know about possible rate hikes by the utility.
A Recently-Closed Florida Dick’s Sportings Goods Store Will Be Getting An Entirely New Use
Many Floridians are aware that malls are changing. Some have lost their anchor stores. Others will become mixed-use development. And some are still trying to hold on. In February of 2025, Florida's Westshore Plaza was confirmed for sale, with the potential for redevelopment, including “entertainment, retail, dining,...
Florida hunter hit with lifetime ban after blatant killing in front of witnesses: ‘They...
Some were not satisfied with the penalty. Florida hunter hit with lifetime ban after blatant killing in front of witnesses: 'They shouldn't be shooting' first appeared on The Cool Down .
165-Lot Manufactured Home Community Site in Florida to Be Auctioned Amid Bankruptcy Case
A 51.47-acre parcel in Mims, Florida—currently branded as Majestic Oak Estates Ltd.—is headed for an online auction as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. The auction, managed by Fisher Auction Company, is set to start on March 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. and is expected to run until 1:00 p.m., though time...
Leon County schools: Griffin Middle School principal resigns amid investigation
Three months after Griffin Middle School Principal Zelena O'Banner was placed on paid administrative leave , she quit to avoid termination, according to the Leon County school district. An allegation of financial misconduct prompted a district investigation from December through late February, a spokesperson...
Accelerated Sinking of Coastal Highrises: Urgent Research Required
A University of Miami Study Reveals Accelerated Subsidence in Coastal Buildings. Fla. News Network — A recent study by the University of Miami (UM) has raised serious concerns about the accelerated rate of subsidence affecting numerous highrise buildings along South Florida's coastline. The analysis, published in...
Florida Couple Attempt to Force Their Way onto Flight to Cancún with 1 Allegedly...
On Sunday, March 2, two passengers left the Miami International Airport in handcuffs after physically assaulting airport staff
