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PINE HILLS, Fla. – “Our neighborhood has become a trash dump,” Donald Holibut told News 6. He is a local business owner frustrated by the illegal dumping near his office, Precision Cycle Incorporated, on Silverton Street. He is among several residents in the Pine Hills area who have reported the growing problem of...

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Living on the water is a dream for many Floridians, but after back-to-back hurricanes last year, local realtors say they’re seeing a different trend — people giving up their waterfront dream homes and moving inland, out of flood zones. What You Need To...

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) Storm Center | By Irene Sans. Thirty-two years ago, a low-pressure system struck the west coast of Florida. It was early March, and the jet stream was displaced unusually south, allowing an outbreak of cold temperatures to take over the South. A low-pressure system...

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - An 11-year-old Florida boy has been arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun at two people in an attempt to steal their cars, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office said. Records show the boy is facing charges of armed carjacking with a firearm and two counts of...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that could lead to more medical-malpractice lawsuits, while a similar bill cleared a major hurdle in the Senate. House members voted 104-6 to approve the bill (HB 6017), which involves wrongful-death lawsuits and what are known as...

Sudden UPS Store Closure in Florida Leaves Businesses Without Mail Access. A UPS Store in Boca Raton abruptly shut down last week, leaving businesses without access to their mail and official business addresses. The closure, which reportedly happened overnight without warning, has caused significant disruption for...

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When you think of Florida, you likely imagine theme parks or beachfront stays. The next time you visit, check out these hidden gem destinations instead.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida drivers, get ready—your car could soon need a front license plate. And if you get into a crash, getting it fixed may not be as simple as dropping it off at the shop. State lawmakers say SB 92 is about safety—catching...

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Police Department arrested a teenage boy on Tuesday in connection to a deadly shooting that happened earlier this month. On March 16, at approximately 1:33 a.m., police responded to 5200 North Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando for a shooting. When they arrived, they found a...