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Republicans want to stop Gov. DeSantis from spending taxpayer money to fight ballot initiatives

A Senate committee voted to ban taxpayer money being spent to endorse or fight constitutional amendments as it advanced legislation making it tougher for those ballot initiatives to get on the ballot in the first place. Gov. Ron DeSantis reportedly spent millions of dollars to help defeat last year’s abortion...

Florida · 2025-03-11
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Florida sees first major operation under Laken Riley Act

The three-day, multi-arrest operation in Miami was one of the first under the new law.

Florida · 2025-03-11

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Home destroyed, hundreds without power as EF-2 tornado rips through Central Florida

A powerful EF-2 tornado tore through Central Florida on Monday, destroying at least one home, damaging several others and uprooting trees as it carved a nearly two-mile path of destruction, officials said. The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado, which packed winds of up to 115 mph, touched down around 9:40 a.m. in Lake Mary and moved northeast at 30 mph, passing through Sanford. Tornado warnings were issued for Seminole, Volusia and Sarasota counties as the storm raced through the region. Widespread damage, power outages The twister was caught on camera moving across Interstate 4, just north of...

Central Florida, FL · 2025-03-10

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More severe weather could hit Florida this weekend. See what to expect

Another weekend. Another cold front. Another threat for severe thunderstorms and the potential for tornadoes. Welcome to Florida, all of you on spring break. ➤ Weather alerts via text : Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location It's all part of a major storm meteorologists said could impact every region of the country and it comes less than a week after an EF2 tornado damaged homes and downed trees in Seminole County March 10. By Friday, the massive storm will stretch across nearly the entire central U.S. If it develops to its "full...

Florida · 2025-03-11

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More details revealed in brawl, shooting involving two biker clubs in New Smyrna Beach

A former Outlaw motorcycle gang member , now a part of the Mongols, was arrested Sunday as the suspect who fired a gun multiple times during a large brawl with a rival motorcycle gang at a New Smyrna Beach gas station, police said. Clinton Neal Walker, 41, of Bradenton, was charged with inciting a riot, discharging a firearm in public, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Walker was out of the Volusia County Branch Jail Monday on $75,000 bail. According to New Smyrna Beach police, the gunfire erupted during a brawl where punches were thrown in a crowd...

New Smyrna Beach, FL · 2025-03-10

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NWS reports tornado in Florida. Home destroyed. TV station live on air when it passed overhead

AccuWeather meteorologists said a "radar-confirmed" tornado touched down in Seminole County Monday morning. And FOX 35 was live on the air as meteorologist Brooks Garner warned viewers to take shelter for the "confirmed tornado" sent debris flying, hitting the station's building. Tornado warnings have been issued for multiple counties Monday, including Seminole, Volusia, Sarasota and St. Lucie counties as severe thunderstorms moved through the state. ➤ Weather alerts via text : Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location The National Weather Service posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that damage had been...

Seminole County, FL · 2025-03-10

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PHOTOS: Damage across Central Florida as severe weather hits the area

ORLANDO, Fla. – Photos are starting to come in from viewers around Central Florida after a swath of rough weather brought severe storms and even a tornado touchdown in Seminole County. Photos are coming in from viewers in Lake Mary and Longwood of trees down, a semitruck on its...

Seminole County, FL · 2025-03-10

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Florida man is set to be executed for kidnapping and murdering a woman

A man convicted of kidnapping a woman in Miami and later strangling her to death is set to be executed next month under a death warrant Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday. Michael Tanzi, 48, is scheduled to be executed April 8 at Florida State Prison. Janet Acosta was seated inside her parked van in April 2000 when Tanzi attacked her and threatened her with a razor blade, according to court documents. Tanzi bound and gagged the woman and began heading toward the Florida Keys in her van. Tanzi sexually assaulted Acosta at one point and used her bank card...

Miami, FL · 2025-03-10

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Later start times for middle and high school students

Florida lawmakers are considering removing a legislation passed in 2023 that required later start times for middle and high schools across the state. The initial legislation required high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and middle schools no earlier than 8 a.m., with full implementation set for 2026. However, recent legislative developments suggest a shift in policy.

Florida · 2025-03-10

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20-year-old suspect arrested for massive West Palm Beach arena fire

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — A 20-year-old Boynton Beach man is behind bars for a massive fire last year at an abandoned West Palm Beach arena. On January 11, 2024, a structure fire at a nearly 300,000 sq. ft. abandoned jai alai arena broke out, causing $100,000 in damage, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO).

West Palm Beach, FL · 2025-03-10

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Fallen Tree Act moves through Florida Legislature

FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports on the Fallen Tree Act, which is set to be discussed in the Florida legislative session that began this month. The bill aims to place the blame for fallen trees on the property owner of where that tree, branch, or shrub originates.

Florida · 2025-03-11

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Florida bill would require some elementary school students to learn cursive

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new Florida bill would require some elementary school students to learn cursive writing. The bill, HB 921, would require all public schools to provide cursive writing instruction to students in grades 2 through 5. By the end of fifth grade, every student must “demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing cursive […]

Florida · 2025-03-10

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White Castle is Expanding in Central Florida—More Sliders Soon!

Burger lovers, this news is for you! White Castle is bringing even more of its famous sliders to Central Florida! The iconic fast-food chain has announced plans to open new locations in Clermont, Old Town in Kissimmee, and near Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park. These additions will make it even easier for fans to get their hands on White Castle’s legendary square-shaped burgers.

Kissimmee, FL · 2025-03-09

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Man with gun in fanny pack choked, made threats to family at Dunkin'

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Royal Palm Beach altercation at Dunkin' Donuts turned violent Sunday when a man allegedly threatened to kill the victim in front of his kids. On Sunday, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) deputies say they arrived at a Royal Palm Beach Dunkin'...

Royal Palm Beach, FL · 2025-03-10