Florida Lawmakers advance proposal that allows employees to waive their Constitutional right to a...
Some workers in Florida would be allowed to be paid well below the state’s current $13 minimum wage if a bill that cleared its first Senate committee Monday becomes law.
Florida lawmakers aim to solve rising Grocery costs with a new bill
Florida families struggling with rising grocery costs might soon see some relief. State lawmakers have introduced a bill targeting what they say is unfair price fixing by big food companies.
Florida bill would require some elementary school students to learn cursive
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new Florida bill would require some elementary school students to learn cursive writing. The bill, HB 921, would require all public schools to provide cursive writing instruction to students in grades 2 through 5. By the end of fifth grade, every student must “demonstrate proficiency in reading...
Strong storms spark warnings across Central Florida; tornado touches down
ORLANDO, Fla. – Tornado warnings were issued throughout Monday morning across Central Florida as a line of storms tracked across the area. The line of storms moved in from the Gulf ahead of another front that is forecast to arrive late Monday morning and into the afternoon. The National...
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.