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.
Hope Florida witness says lawmaker investigating program coerced her into sharing info
“She’s obviously frustrated that this information has come to light, but I categorically deny pressuring or threatening her in any way,” Rep. Alex Andrade said.
Growing Population, Dwindling Resource: Many Floridians Unaware Of Vital Irrigation Rules
As Florida’s population surges towards a projected 33 million by 2070, pressure on the state’s precious water resources is intensifying. With approximately 22 million residents already tapping into the same source, largely the Floridan aquifer, to irrigate their lawns, the need for conservation has never been more...
First ICE-local law enforcement operation launches in Florida with goal of 800 arrests
In the first coordinated operation between U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local law enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security launched a large-scale operation in Florida to find and detain about 800 undocumented immigrants, according to a report from the Tampa Bay Times /Miami Herald . The...
13 Rude Things Floridians Do at Winn-Dixie
The folks working at Winn-Dixie aren’t the reason your coupon didn’t scan or your favorite ice cream flavor is out of stock. But you wouldn’t know that by how some customers behave. Whether they’re barking at the cashier, abandoning carts in obscure places, or yelling into their...
9 Best Florida Cities To Retire on a Monthly Rental Budget of $1,500 or...
FinanceBuzz analyzed 180 cities across the U.S. Here are nine cities in Florida where the median monthly rent is under $1,500.
Hooters Files for Bankruptcy — Several Florida Locations Shut Their Doors
Hooters, the iconic chain known for chicken wings and servers in bright orange shorts, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move comes as part of a broader financial restructuring effort aimed at keeping the brand alive during challenging times for the restaurant industry. Wings, Waitresses & Woes. In the...
Major crash on I-95 North in Lake Worth Beach blocks lanes
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A major crash on I-95 North in Lake Worth Beach has blocked four lanes on Friday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just after Exit 63, 6th Avenue South, at 5:36 a.m. In the latest update at 6:04 a.m., officials said that the...
Waste Watch: Audit report shows City of Pahokee can’t properly account for $2M
PAHOKEE, Fla. (CBS12) — The city of Pahokee can't account for nearly $2 million in taxpayer money after an audit from the Palm Beach County Inspector General. The report found overpayments to contractors and suggests ‘fraud and abuse’ by a former city manager. In the 87-page audit,...
