Florida Forest Service suspends outdoor burn authorizations in five counties due to high fire...
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Forest Service – Waccasassa Forestry Center has announced that no outdoor burn authorizations will be issued today in Marion County as well as Gilchrist, Levy, and Putnam counties due to hazardous weather conditions. Officials cite forecasts predicting extremely high...
Changes on the way: Cold front to ramp up rain, storm chances in Central...
ORLANDO, Fla. – As a strong cold front moves across the central U.S., a breezier and warmer weather setup starts Tuesday with gusts up to 15-20 mph. Along this breeze, a few (10-20%) light showers could clip the coastline. These showers are going to be fairly shallow with minimal rainfall, but you could see a brief...
Florida Couple Attempt to Force Their Way onto Flight to Cancún with 1 Allegedly...
On Sunday, March 2, two passengers left the Miami International Airport in handcuffs after physically assaulting airport staff
Florida Legal Status of Cousin Relationships Clarified by State Laws
In the state of Florida, the legality of marriages between cousins is explicitly addressed by state statutes. According to Section 741.21 of the Florida Statutes, certain marriages are prohibited due to the close blood relationship between the parties. Specifically, the statute states:. “A man may not marry any woman...
Proposed FL Bill Would Restrict The Number Of Homes Owned By Corporations. Some Say...
If you have tried to buy a home in Florida in the last few years, you may have competed with large, corporate buyers who made an offer in cash, which can put them at an advantage. In the fall of 2024, Florida realtor Kristin Washington told WUSF, "Cash buyers have the upper hand over buyers with conventional or...
Florida Man’s Golden Ticket: $5 Million Lottery Win
A Florida man is $5 million richer after hitting the jackpot on a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket. Nathaniel Wrigley, 32, of Miami claimed the top prize from the $20 GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Wrigley opted to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment...
How much will your electric bill go up if FPL raises rates across state?...
What to know about possible rate hikes by the utility.
A Recently-Closed Florida Dick’s Sportings Goods Store Will Be Getting An Entirely New Use
Many Floridians are aware that malls are changing. Some have lost their anchor stores. Others will become mixed-use development. And some are still trying to hold on. In February of 2025, Florida's Westshore Plaza was confirmed for sale, with the potential for redevelopment, including “entertainment, retail, dining,...
Leon County schools: Griffin Middle School principal resigns amid investigation
Three months after Griffin Middle School Principal Zelena O'Banner was placed on paid administrative leave , she quit to avoid termination, according to the Leon County school district. An allegation of financial misconduct prompted a district investigation from December through late February, a spokesperson...
Accelerated Sinking of Coastal Highrises: Urgent Research Required
A University of Miami Study Reveals Accelerated Subsidence in Coastal Buildings. Fla. News Network — A recent study by the University of Miami (UM) has raised serious concerns about the accelerated rate of subsidence affecting numerous highrise buildings along South Florida's coastline. The analysis, published in...