Body of Missing Florida Jewish Woman Recovered in Montana
33-year-old Danit Ehrlich, whose parents are members of a Chabad-run shul in Highland Lakes, FL, went missing over a week ago near a river in Missoula, Montana. After extensive search by Matzil Search and Rescue, her body was recovered and will be brought to kever Yisroel. 33-year-old Danit Ehrlich was...
Tornado touches down in Seminole County, demolishing home, flipping big rig
ORLANDO, Fla. – A tornado touched down Monday in Seminole County, collapsing a home in Longwood and overturning a tractor-trailer in Lake Mary, officials said. The National Weather Service reported that a confirmed tornado touched down around 9:40 a.m. and “was located over Lake Mary,” heading northeast at 30 mph.
Florida tornado collapses home after hitting FOX 35 Orlando TV station during live newscast
A tornado hit the FOX 35 Orlando television station Monday morning in what a meteorologist called a rare event.
SNAP Benefits in Florida: Payment Dates and Maximum Amounts for March 2025
Low-income households in Florida receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is administered at the federal level by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and at the local level by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This article discusses the...
PHOTOS: Damage across Central Florida as severe weather hits the area
ORLANDO, Fla. – Photos are starting to come in from viewers around Central Florida after a swath of rough weather brought severe storms and even a tornado touchdown in Seminole County. Photos are coming in from viewers in Lake Mary and Longwood of trees down, a semitruck on its...
Portillo’s is Expanding Again in Central Florida with Its Chicago-Style Eats
Here's some great news for Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef fans. Portillo’s is opening another Florida location, this time in Lutz! Known for its crave-worthy menu of Windy City favorites, the fast-casual chain is continuing its expansion in the Sunshine State, marking its eighth Florida location.
FL Could Get 3 New Discount Stores Where You Can Get “Good Stuff Cheap”
Floridians who enjoy Bargain shopping may be happy to know that the state could get some new Ollie's stores since the chain has reportedly acquired some old Big Lots locations, including some in Florida.
Later start times for middle and high school students
Florida lawmakers are considering removing a legislation passed in 2023 that required later start times for middle and high schools across the state. The initial legislation required high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and middle schools no earlier than 8 a.m., with full implementation set for 2026....
After Aggressive FL Expansion, FL-Based Publix Announces Net Earnings Of Billions In 2024
Some Floridians are aware that Publix has been aggressively expanding in Florida because they have seen new Publix locations go up near them or they have read about how the chain listed 22 new stores as "coming soon" on its website in the fall of 2024. Some may also be aware that last year, Publix bought out its...
Empty Florida Big Box Store Could Become Free Clinic For Food, Health Care Services
Many Floridians are aware that it is not unusual in the Sunshine State for empty buildings to become something else entirely. It was recently announced that an empty CVS was being eyed for a Baycare emergency room while a Dick's Sporting Goods was being turned into a women's only gym. And now, an empty Badcock...
