Hate automatic tipping? Florida bill amendment would restrict restaurants, allow opt-outs
Ever get annoyed that an automatic tip has been added to your restaurant bill? An amendment added to a Florida public lodging bill Wednesday could restrict that to large parties and allow you to refuse it for bad service. During a House panel discussion on HB 535 , which would make it easier to remove non-paying...
Stunning Riomar Bay site presents rare opportunity
Looking for a spot to build your riverfront dream home?. It just happens that a spectacular 2.2-acre residential property, jutting out into the Indian River Lagoon like a park with swaying palm trees and nearly 600 feet of river frontage, is now available in a prime location between Vero’s two bridges.
$1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold in Colorado, West Virginia
Florida – The Powerball winning numbers for the Wednesday, March 12, 2025, drawing are 11, 13, 28, 51, 58, with a Powerball of 1 and a Power Play multiplier of 2X. While no one claimed the $353 million jackpot (cash value: $165.9 million), two tickets sold in Colorado and West Virginia each won $1 million by matching...
Aldi Cleared For $1.451 Million Conversion Of A Florida Winn Dixie – Will Downsize
Some Floridians may have been hoping that their local Winn-Dixie will remain unchanged. Although Winn-Dixie's parent company Southeastern Grocers sold around 400 Winn-Dixie stores to Aldi in 2023, Southeastern Grocers bought back around 170 of the purchased Winn-Dixie stores earlier this year. However, some Florida...
9 Homey Diners In Florida With Comfort Food Locals Can’t Get Enough
The moment you catch that first whiff of bacon sizzling on the griddle and hear the gentle clink of coffee mugs, you know you’ve found one of Florida’s hidden treasures. In a state where restaurant chains multiply faster than tourists in February, these family-owned diners stand as delicious monuments to...
Undocumented immigrants charged in Florida car theft ring
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, along with FDLE and local law enforcement agencies, held a news conference in Tampa to share details on a "very large theft ring" involving dozens of vehicles. State investigators said six illegal immigrants face charges, and one of them remains on the run.
Florida’s Fastest-Growing Metro In Recent Years Had The Highest Foreclosure Rate In The Nation
Some Floridians live in metros where it feels like growth is coming at a fast clip. However, statistics show us which metros are actually growing the fastest. Census data has shown that between 2020 and 2023, Lakeland was the fastest-growing metro in the nation, followed by Port St. Lucie, Cape Coral, and North Port....
Two arrested for sextortion behind bars
FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports that Florida grandmother Tracey Nix, who is in jail after her granddaughter died under her watch in a hot car, is accusing two women of extorting her in jail.
Tiny, Lesser-Known Florida Towns Where One Can Live On A Monthly Budget Of $1800...
Many people are interested in retiring or living on a budget, and Florida is a common preferred destination. Florida was named the fastest-growing state in the country in 2024, so plenty of people are looking for places to live in the Sunshine State. The website Finance Buzz recently identified Florida towns where it...
Publix’s New Softer Pub Sub Rolls Get Varying Reactions From Some Floridians
Florida-based Publix's "Pubs subs" have been featured nationally on publications like Southern Living and The Kitchn. However, many Floridians are already very familiar with the submarine sandwiches that are served in the deli department of Publix. They come with your choice of bread, meats, condiments, cheeses, and...
