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Gov. Ron DeSantis weighs in on Rays situation

When asked on Friday about the future of the Tampa Bay Rays, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled support for the franchise, saying he's hopeful the team will remain in the Bay Area for the foreseeable future. His comments came one day after the Rays announced that the team "cannot move forward" with a deal that was in place to build a new ballpark in St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2025-03-14
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DeSantis Touts Florida's Economy, Jabs at California and New York

Gov. Ron DeSantis hailed Florida's economic success and fiscal responsibility while subtly jabbing at California and New York on theirs during a press conference in Southwest Florida on Friday. "As you know, we've consistently been ranked as the top economy in the country of all 50 states over the last...

Florida · 2025-03-14
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"Patterson's Law" would give Florida families the right to a second opinion before being charged

Sometimes a second opinion in abuse cases is needed. A panel of Florida lawmakers agreed today (Thursday) officials should consider whether a child’s injuries are really the result of abuse, or if they could stem from a rare medical condition. Here's the story behind a bill known as Patterson’s Law.

Florida · 2025-03-13
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Floridian Slang: 13 Nicknames That Confuse Everyone Else

Floridians have a knack for assigning funny, quirky names to people, places, and even wildlife. These nicknames often come from years of local tradition and a love of wordplay. These are some Florida lingo nicknames that non-Floridians just don’t understand. Share your favorites with us, and let us know what...

Florida · 2025-03-13
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Florida has the wrong bogeyman for our condo crisis. It's not climate change. | Opinion

I have been a condominium owner in Jupiter for five years. Over that period our condo’s property insurance has doubled, as well as our reserve contributions. Fortunately, we have not had any assessments, and our condo has completed its Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) requirement. During the same period, the market value and replacement cost of our condo have doubled. A February 5 column published in The Palm Beach Post suggested that these increases for all Palm Beach County condos are due to climate change, and that county and state officials should act. Your opinion ignores both science and...

Palm Beach County, FL · 2025-03-14

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Florida woman, 70, hit and seriously injured by e-bike on Volusia County beach: deputies

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said a 70-year-old Florida woman was seriously injured after she was hit by an e-bike on the beach. Officials said the man who hit the woman, Frederick Rich, fled the scene. He has now been arrested. Reports show that the woman...

Volusia County, FL · 2025-03-14

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Cocoa Man Indicted for Violent Armed Robbery in Tampa, Faces Possible Life Sentence

A 21-year-old Cocoa man, identified as Phillip Johnson, is facing a slew of charges—including conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, robbery, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence—after a violent episode unfolded during the early morning hours of February 1. Should he be convicted on all counts, Johnson could see himself facing a minimum of ten years to a possible life sentence in federal prison.

Tampa, FL · 2025-03-14

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Florida left-lane bill returns, makes left lanes passing-only. What to know about HB 351

Heads up, drivers. Florida's left-lane bill is back. Last year, the Florida Legislature passed a law that would fine anyone using the far-left lane on roads with speed limits of 65 mph or more for anything besides passing other vehicles, with some exceptions. But Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed it , saying the language was too broad and could lead to people being unnecessarily pulled over. "In addition, the bill could potentially increase congestion in Florida's urban areas as drivers may decide to not utilize the furthest left-hand lane at all for fear of being ticketed," DeSantis said. In February,...

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Teen Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To Middleton High School In Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. – A 15-year-old female student was arrested at Middleton High School on Thursday after being found in possession of a loaded handgun. The incident occurred after a concerned student alerted the School Resource Officer (SRO) to the presence of a firearm. An administrative search was conducted, and the SRO recovered a loaded .22 caliber handgun from the student, identified as Anabella Fuentes.

Tampa, FL · 2025-03-13

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DeSantis Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff In Florida On Thursday, March 13, 2025

ORLANDO, Florida – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered U.S. and Florida state flags to be flown at half-staff on on Thursday, March 13, 2025. in memory of Senator Geraldine Thompson. On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Senator Thompson passed away at the age of 76. She served for nearly...

Florida · 2025-03-11