First ICE-local law enforcement operation launches in Florida with goal of 800 arrests
In the first coordinated operation between U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local law enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security launched a large-scale operation in Florida to find and detain about 800 undocumented immigrants, according to a report from the Tampa Bay Times /Miami Herald . The...
13 Rude Things Floridians Do at Winn-Dixie
The folks working at Winn-Dixie aren’t the reason your coupon didn’t scan or your favorite ice cream flavor is out of stock. But you wouldn’t know that by how some customers behave. Whether they’re barking at the cashier, abandoning carts in obscure places, or yelling into their...
9 Best Florida Cities To Retire on a Monthly Rental Budget of $1,500 or...
FinanceBuzz analyzed 180 cities across the U.S. Here are nine cities in Florida where the median monthly rent is under $1,500.
Hooters Files for Bankruptcy — Several Florida Locations Shut Their Doors
Hooters, the iconic chain known for chicken wings and servers in bright orange shorts, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move comes as part of a broader financial restructuring effort aimed at keeping the brand alive during challenging times for the restaurant industry. Wings, Waitresses & Woes. In the...
Paynes Prairie Preserve: A Hidden Gem of Florida’s Wild Side
Where the Buffalo Roam (Yes, in Florida) If you happen to be barreling down I-75 just south of Gainesville, you might catch a glimpse of something that makes you tap the brakes. Not a palm tree. Not an egret. But… a buffalo?. Welcome to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park,...
Pregnant woman’s twins die after 1 day of neglect in Florida jail, lawsuit says
The woman said she was denied food, and when she reported medical issues she was ignored, the lawsuit said.
Marion County’s Paddock Mall, Gaitway Plaza set to be sold
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Paddock Mall and Gaitway Plaza see hundreds, even thousands of people every day. But what’s next for them?. The two major shopping malls in Marion County are being sold, officials with Washington Prime Group, the mall’s parent company, said Thursday. A company spokesperson...
Health care for illegal immigrants costs Florida taxpayers nearly $660 million, according to report
Your taxpayer dollars are being used to cover unpaid medical bills for undocumented immigrants in Florida.
House passes condo law changes
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a plan that aims, in part, to ease financial strains on condominium owners, setting up negotiations with the Senate before next week’s scheduled end of the 2025 legislative session. The House and Senate bills address condo-safety laws passed after...
Amazon rocket launch, Atlas V liftoff from Florida: List of cities, states that might...
The Amazon rocket launch has a date! And when United Launch Alliance launches its Atlas V rocket , there's a chance people beyond Florida − like in other states as far as New York or Indiana − could possibly see it light up the sky . Seriously. Visibility from most of Florida is possible, according to ULA. What's on...
