Hope Florida witness says lawmaker investigating program coerced her into sharing info
“She’s obviously frustrated that this information has come to light, but I categorically deny pressuring or threatening her in any way,” Rep. Alex Andrade said.
Growing Population, Dwindling Resource: Many Floridians Unaware Of Vital Irrigation Rules
As Florida’s population surges towards a projected 33 million by 2070, pressure on the state’s precious water resources is intensifying. With approximately 22 million residents already tapping into the same source, largely the Floridan aquifer, to irrigate their lawns, the need for conservation has never been more...
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.
