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Feeling the heat: Home energy costs spike well beyond predicted jumps this winter

Feeling the heat: Home energy costs spike well beyond predicted jumps this winter

Economists have been warning Americans of a worldwide energy crunch due to political, environmental and inflation fueled sources. The EIA forecasted Americans would spend 30% to heat their homes. Were they right?

December 7, 2022 9:31pm EST
Chicago police officer accused of urinating in ice machine at St. Pete Beach hotel bar

Chicago police officer accused of urinating in ice machine at St. Pete Beach hotel bar

Pinellas deputies arrested a Chicago police officer on vacation in St. Pete Beach after an employee at Jimmy B's Bar in the Beachcomber Hotel said he found the man urinating in an ice machine.

December 7, 2022 5:28pm EST
Florida men kidnap, beat, threaten to kill man they held for ransom, deputies say

Florida men kidnap, beat, threaten to kill man they held for ransom, deputies say

The Orange County Sheriff's Office arrested Marcos Caraballo, Dylan Telleria, and Alexis Torres III.

December 7, 2022 11:56am EST
American crocodile found much farther north than usual in rare sighting at Florida beach

American crocodile found much farther north than usual in rare sighting at Florida beach

An 8-foot American crocodile was spotted out of its comfort zone in Central Florida in a rare sighting this week. 

December 7, 2022 11:43am EST
Dog accidentally sent through airport x-ray machine, TSA says

Dog accidentally sent through airport x-ray machine, TSA says

"When traveling with any animal, notify your airline & know their rules," the TSA warns.

December 7, 2022 10:01am EST
Orlando weather: Dangerous rip currents continue at Florida beaches

Orlando weather: Dangerous rip currents continue at Florida beaches

Mostly sunny and pleasant weather today. Expect dry skies across the entire viewing area. Rip currents will be of issue along the beaches today.

December 7, 2022 8:05am EST
Chances increase for tropical disturbance to possibly become named storm: How it could impact Florida

Chances increase for tropical disturbance to possibly become named storm: How it could impact Florida

Hurricane season ended on Nov. 30.

December 7, 2022 7:25am EST
Still missing your tax refund? The IRS will soon pay you 7% interest

Still missing your tax refund? The IRS will soon pay you 7% interest

Taxpayers still waiting to receive their 2021 tax refund will soon be paid 7% interest on the money by the IRS – but the money is taxable.

December 7, 2022 7:08am EST
Florida doctor found dead after being accused of drugging, raping patients had 11 victims: report

Florida doctor found dead after being accused of drugging, raping patients had 11 victims: report

Dr. Eric Andrew Salata allegedly sexually assaulted at least 11 female patients at Naples med spa

December 7, 2022 6:42am EST
Ozempic for weight loss: Florida doctors issue strong warning for those looking to use drug to lose weight

Ozempic for weight loss: Florida doctors issue strong warning for those looking to use drug to lose weight

A relatively new drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes has found popularity on TikTok by those who claim the drug helped with their weight loss goals. But, some doctors have a stern warning for those to use it for weight loss.

December 7, 2022 5:55am EST
Orlando weather: Cool night for Central Florida with warm days ahead

Orlando weather: Cool night for Central Florida with warm days ahead

Weather will be pleasant, but the high risk of rip currents at beaches remain.

December 6, 2022 5:00pm EST
Deputies: Florida man says 'shadow in road' caused him to crash into a house

Deputies: Florida man says 'shadow in road' caused him to crash into a house

A Florida man allegedly saw a shadow in the road that caused him to crash his truck into a Palm Coast home early Sunday, according to Flagler County deputies.

December 6, 2022 1:30pm EST
Florida boy wanted to go on 'murder spree' after getting upset over school dance, deputies say

Florida boy wanted to go on 'murder spree' after getting upset over school dance, deputies say

A student at Imagine School in Flagler County allegedly wanted to go on a "murder spree" after his friends went to a school dance that he did not attend, the sheriff's office said.

December 6, 2022 1:30pm EST
Home Depot worker, 83, dies weeks after being shoved by alleged shoplifter, police say

Home Depot worker, 83, dies weeks after being shoved by alleged shoplifter, police say

Security video allegedly caught the shoplifter shoving the victim, Gary Rasor, to the ground as the suspect tried to steal three pressure washers from the Home Depot.

December 6, 2022 1:29pm EST
Central Florida company using virtual reality to help physical therapy patients finish treatment

Central Florida company using virtual reality to help physical therapy patients finish treatment

What if going to therapy meant being transported to a whole new world? A Central Florida company has come up with a way to revolutionize it.

December 6, 2022 1:29pm EST
NASA's Orion spacecraft offers last breathtaking views of the moon as it begins journey home

NASA's Orion spacecraft offers last breathtaking views of the moon as it begins journey home

NASA's Orion spacecraft zoomed behind the moon once more, providing stunning views again of Earth and our planetary neighbor, before firing up its engines Monday to set it on course for Earth in the final stages of the Artemis 1 mission.

December 6, 2022 12:09pm EST
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis among finalists for Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis among finalists for Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reelection and his battle against what he characterized as the "woke agenda" of liberals has brought him more attention on the national stage — and it could earn him the title of Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year.

December 6, 2022 11:55am EST
Gary Sinise Foundation brings families of fallen military heroes to Disney World on 'Snowball Express'

Gary Sinise Foundation brings families of fallen military heroes to Disney World on 'Snowball Express'

Children of fallen military service members are getting an early Christmas vacation to Walt Disney World thanks to actor Gary Sinise.

December 6, 2022 11:05am EST
Rare December tropical disturbance could become subtropical storm Owen; impacts to Florida possible

Rare December tropical disturbance could become subtropical storm Owen; impacts to Florida possible

The chances of further development for a tropical disturbance that formed days after the end of hurricane season have increased, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.

December 6, 2022 7:19am EST
Recall: Oscar Mayer ham and cheese loaf potentially cross-contaminated with ‘under-processed products’

Recall: Oscar Mayer ham and cheese loaf potentially cross-contaminated with ‘under-processed products’

Consumers are urged to either throw out this food product or return it to wherever they purchased the item.

December 5, 2022 10:24pm EST
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Florida valet at Disney World hotel allegedly found guest's checkbook, tried to cash in: affidavit

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