Florida drought update: it’s worse! Here’s the outlook
Drought conditions are closely monitored across the United States by the National Drought Mitigation Center and NOAA, along with other entities that help collect and interpret the data. Drought is a regular part of the climate, but it is crucial to analyze emerging patterns so that entities and organizations can plan...
Child was left in criticaI condition after parent infIicted over two dozen injuries to...
Florida – A Florida parent was arrested earlier this week and charged with atempted first-degree murder with a deadIy weapon following the brutaI stabing of her child, 3. The Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call placed by the 27-year-old parent, later identified as R. GatIin herself, reporting the nearly fatal...
34 Walmart locations in Florida up for remodel: Did your site make ‘Stores of...
Attention, Walmart shoppers: Dozens of Florida stores will be getting a facelift. The company unveiled more details April 23 about the massive plan to remodel 650 stores this year into its "store of the future" concept across 47 states and Puerto Rico, first announced in January. Walmart plans to update 34 locations...
Florida state attorney warns police to stop enforcing immigration law or risk contempt
All law enforcement officers in Florida's 2nd Judicial Circuit have been told by State Attorney Jack Campbell to "refrain" from enforcing Florida's immigration law – or face legal repercussions. "This is not optional, and the Court has the ability to hold each of us in contempt for not following her direction,"...
Five Arrested in Rankin County ATM Fraud Scheme
Five individuals from Florida have been arrested in Rankin County after authorities uncovered an ATM fraud operation involving stolen debit and credit card information. At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a suspicious individual reportedly using...
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting outside Florida restaurant, police say
LAKELAND, Fla. – Citing preliminary information, investigators say it appears a man who shot two other people Thursday in Lakeland, killing one of them, was acting in defense. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen along Ariana Street, the Lakeland Police Department said in a...
Palm Beach Gardens man sentenced for $20M IRS fraud, buys 27 Ferraris and more
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — A Palm Beach Gardens man will spend more than four years behind bars for defrauding the IRS of more than $20 million in taxes while collecting luxury goods, including 27 Ferraris. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday that Matthew Brown...
Walmart Announces Multiple South Florida Locations Remodels
Walmart shoppers in South Florida can expect a noticeably upgraded in-store experience later this year as the retail giant launches a major wave of store renovations across the region.
Funeral services set for 10-year-old Connecticut native who died after abuse in Florida
"Your smile lives on in the light of every new day," the funeral notice for 10-year-old Xavier Williams said.
$2,700 IRS Stimulus for Families in Florida – Claim Yours Now!
Families in Florida have a fresh reason to celebrate, as a new round of IRS stimulus worth $2,700 is making its way to qualifying households. Designed to provide a financial cushion amid rising living costs, this payment aims to ease the burden for low- to moderate-income families across the Sunshine State.