Over-the-counter substance could face regulation
Florida lawmakers are weighing whether 7-OH – or hydroxymitragynine – should be regulated, with doctors referring to the opioid-like substance as “legal morphine.” FOX 13’s Regina Gonzalez reports.
This Florida city remains the most termite-infested in the nation, study shows
Pest-control company Orkin has released its 2025 list of the most termite-infested cities in the country. According to company officials, the list was based on treatment data from cities where Orkin has performed the greatest number of home termite treatments last year. Meanwhile, Tampa kept its No. 3 spot, though...
I’ve lived in Florida for over 25 years. These are the 6 tourist hot...
As a Florida resident of over 25 years, I think there are several tourist spots worth visiting. However, others aren't quite worth the trip.
Florida Crisis Is Now Creating Massive Problems For New York
A new crisis in the state of Florida is now causing issues in New York State. Florida’s real estate market is in the midst of a full-blown crisis. Redfin reports that the number of unsold homes across Florida increased by about 25 percent from the past year. As homes...
Drivers to be slapped with $164 fines & points from April 22 as plain...
A NEW law is set to go into effect today that will see drivers risk fines of $164 and even points on their license. A US state is looking to punish motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians, especially around parks and trail crossings. According to Daily Commercial, new stats reveal only 49% of drivers […]
Florida Moves To Reinstate Cursive Writing In Public Schools
Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill that would make cursive handwriting a required and graded part of public school education for students in grades two through five starting in the 2025–2026 school year.
Three Men Wounded in Shooting at Apopka Intersection, Investigators Seek Leads Amid Non-Cooperation
A shooting in Apopka, Orange County, has left three men hospitalized with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. According to WESH, the victims are a 20-year-old, a 28-year-old, and a 44-year-old man, who were all shot yesterday before being taken to the hospital. The incident occurred at the intersection...
Deadly officer-involved shooting raises more safety concerns
A deadly officer-involved shooting that happened outside a downtown Orlando restaurant this weekend raises more safety concerns. FOX 35's Marie Edinger has the latest update.
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Orlando metro area
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $359,741 in March, 1.2% higher than the year before. Increasing...
Pope Francis dies at age 88, the Vatican announces
On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis blessed thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square in a surprise popemobile appearance through the piazza.
