Southeastern Grocers commemorates Black History Month with annual grant program
SEG is encouraging diverse nonprofits to apply for its 6th annual grant program and continues support of local community service initiatives with long-standing partners. Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together...
Florida State Fair Guide: Dates, entertainment, food and more
TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida State Fair will make its return to Tampa on Thursday. Attendees can enjoy plenty of fun at the fairgrounds, including entertainment, rides, agriculture, food and more, with many new offerings this year. Here is everything you need to know about the...
FWC rescues multiple manatees over weekend, including mother and calf
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) had a busy weekend full of rescuing sick and injured manatees this past weekend. The FWC says the first rescue happened at Jurassic Spring where they came across a mother and calf. The mother's...
Florida utility regulators approve rate hike for Duke Energy to cover storm costs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – While trying to cushion the blow for Tampa Electric Co. customers, state regulators Tuesday approved proposals by Tampa Electric and Duke Energy Florida to collect more than $1.55 billion to cover hurricane-related costs and replenish storm reserves....
Farmers scramble to protect strawberry crops before Valentine’s Day: ‘It could take literally 30...
Surges of Arctic air that have pushed as far south as Florida have threatened an important fruit crop, and farmers in the Sunshine State have been on edge about recent cold conditions. What's happening?. Plant City, Florida, is the "Winter Strawberry Capital of the Nation,"...
Treat your pup with this homemade sweet potato dog biscuit recipe
Pet owners in Florida enjoy making homemade treats for their dogs, even though they have the option to buy treats from various stores. While several popular stores offer great deals and competitive prices on dog food and treats, nothing compares to the joy pet owners feel when...
Environmental groups rally to keep protections for the Florida scrub jay
Several environmental groups have intervened in a lawsuit that is challenging local protections for the Florida scrub jay. On Tuesday Cafe, we learn about the Florida scrub jay, how its habitat is in danger, and about a lawsuit that’s trying to undo federal Endangered Species...
Florida Approves Peoples Gas System’s Energy Efficiency Plan
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a new energy efficiency plan for Peoples Gas System, Inc. (PGS), designed to help customers save energy and reduce their natural gas consumption. The plan, known as a Demand Side Management (DSM) plan, includes a variety...
Why On Earth Do New Jerseyans Move to Florida?
Do I know the statistics behind the claim I am about to make?. Absolutely not, but I sure am going to make it anyway. Florida is filled with a lot of people from New Jersey. We know people leave New Jersey in droves and Florida has seen a population increase.
Judge throws out schoolbook challenge from St. Johns moms
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit from three Florida moms who argued that Florida’s policies surrounding library book removals are unfair. Last summer, St. Johns County moms Nancy Tray and Anne Watts Tressler joined Stephana Ferrell of Orange City in a lawsuit against...
