Seminole County makes first arrest under Florida camping ban law
NOTE: This story was originally published on the Oviedo Community News website. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office has made its first arrest of homeless people after a state law banning sleeping or camping on public property went into full effect this January. The camp was on Raven Park property,...
Who is Florida’s Michael Yaworsky & Why Does He Want Your Private Prescription Records?
Yaworsky Demands Detailed Prescription Drug Data, Raising Unprecedented Privacy Concerns. Fla. News Network — Michael Yaworsky, appointed as Florida's Insurance Commissioner in March 2023, has recently made headlines with his unprecedented demand for detailed prescription drug data from millions of patients. This...
‘Roost rings’ picked up in South Florida by National Weather Service radar
Evanescent crowns bursting with hues of yellow and blue were captured on National Weather Service radar this week in South Florida as flocks of birds took to the air at first light. The so-called “roost rings," which resemble the random eruptions of a grand finale fireworks show, were captured by meteorologists in...
How much money you need to be upper middle class in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) – The cost of living in Florida continues to rise, making it more challenging for residents to attain and maintain an upper-middle-class lifestyle. Recent data from the 2023 American Community Survey sheds light on just how much Floridians need to earn to be considered upper-middle class in the...
A spectacular win! Orange County woman wins $1M in Florida Lottery scratch-off game
An Orange County woman is a millionaire after winning $1 million from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR scratch-off game from the Florida Lottery.
Florida Man Buys $1 Million Scratch-Off Ticket At Publix
DELRAY BEACH, Florida – The Florida Lottery announced that Keith Leighton, of Highland Beach, claimed a $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off game at the Lottery’s West Palm Beach District Office. The Palm Beach County man chose to receive his winnings as...
Triple Homestead Exemption: Relief for Florida Homeowners, But What Are the Hidden Costs?
Legislators Introduce SB-1018 to Raise Homestead Exemption Amid Rising Home Costs, But What Will Replace The Lost Revenue. Fla. News Network — In response to the rapid rise in home costs and the burden of property taxes, Florida legislators have introduced Sen. Bill 1018 (SB-1018), which proposes to raise the...
Florida Loses $28 Million in Federal Office Leases as DOGE Pulls Out
In a sweeping move aimed at tightening federal spending, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has canceled 29 federal office leases across Florida—an action estimated to save $28.18 million annually. This decision is part of a broader cost-cutting initiative that includes reevaluating contracts and grants...
All Florida buildings targeted for closure by DOGE so far
WASHINGTON (CBS12) — As the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) crusade to slash the federal budget continues, many U.S. buildings are finding themselves on the chopping block. As the Elon Musk-led agency continues to end leases and shut down the offices, it is compiling a list on its website...
12 Best Florida Cities To Retire on a Monthly Budget of $1,800 or Less
The Sunshine State has plenty of towns for retirees on a budget. Here are 12 Florida cities where you can retire on a monthly housing budget of $1,800 or less.
