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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- More than three million Canadians came to Florida last year, according to data from Visit Florida. Many of them are snowbirds and stay here for an extended period of time to escape the harsh Canadian winters. But new rules from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...
MIAMI – Two bills filed by Democratic lawmakers in the Florida Legislature would allow divorce proceedings to be decided by a jury trial. If the bill, sponsored by state Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) and state Rep. Fentrice Driskell (D-Hillsborough County) becomes law, both parties of a divorce can request a trial instead of a judge resolving the proceedings.
In a county famous for its delightful food selections, recent food safety inspections have highlighted some issues at a few local restaurants in Lee County. State inspectors found that one Fort Myers eatery faced issues strong enough to require closure, while others were noted for double-digit violations that resulted in the need for follow-ups in February 2025.
Elbert P. Tuttle United States Court of Appeals Building in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo in the public domain) The discussion of parental rights, gender identity and constitutional standards was buzzing in Florida once again after the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision March 12 by Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker to dismiss the lawsuit against the Leon County School System filed by a parent for not informing her about her child expressing their gender identity in school.
"This is just the first round of arrests we will make in bringing Breon’s family the justice they deserve," the sheriff's office said.
Two Central Floridians are millionaires after each winning a $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR scratch-off game from the Florida Lottery.
They targeted high-end SUVs. The post Several people are in jail for a $1 million Florida car theft ring that targeted airport rentals appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Florida legislators are pushing for a new law that would prevent convicted animal abusers from adopting pets, a move aimed at reducing repeat offenses and strengthening animal protection measures
As many as 150 million people in the U.S. face a potential severe weather outbreak in the coming days. Storms will likely reach the Tampa Bay area late Sunday, bringing a marginal risk of severe weather to part of the region. The severe weather risk is greater this weekend in...
Strong to severe thunderstorms, bringing the potential for strong tornadoes, are expected across portions of Florida this weekend and into Monday. "Long-track tornadoes, some EF2 or greater," are possible in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. Additional hazards include small to marginally large hail and damaging wind gusts. ➤ Weather alerts via text : Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Of special concern to forecasters is the timing, with some storms expected to reach some Florida communities during the night. Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, the National Weather...
Republican Florida Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody introduced a bill Friday proposing the NASA headquarters, currently in Washington, be moved to Florida. Titled Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently at Canaveral Act, referred to as the CAPE Canaveral Act, the legislation would relocate the NASA headquarters to Florida’s Space Coast in Brevard County. The region houses the…
A sophisticated auto theft ring, responsible for the theft of approximately 80 vehicles across multiple states, has been dismantled following a joint investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and partner agencies. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass, and representatives from the Tampa International Airport...
