Lake County commissioners back Confederate statue
Lake County commissioners backed a local historical society’s plan to house the statue of a Confederate general whose likeness has represented Florida in the U.S. Capitol for nearly a century.
Lake County commissioners backed a local historical society’s plan to house the statue of a Confederate general whose likeness has represented Florida in the U.S. Capitol for nearly a century.
Shark attacks teen surfer at New Smyrna Beach
When conditions are good, no surfer wants to get out of the water. However, when you look down and something has taken a bite out of your hand, that’s a little different.
When conditions are good, no surfer wants to get out of the water. However, when you look down and something has taken a bite out of your hand, that’s a little different.
Appeal weighed in local gun regulations case
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office Monday mulled appealing a judge’s ruling that struck down a state law that threatened tough penalties for locally approved gun regulations.
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office Monday mulled appealing a judge’s ruling that struck down a state law that threatened tough penalties for locally approved gun regulations.
Central Florida could host a camp for children detained at the southern border
The Trump administration is exploring Central Florida as they search for possible sites to open a camp that will hold immigrant children detained at the southern border.
The Trump administration is exploring Central Florida as they search for possible sites to open a camp that will hold immigrant children detained at the southern border.
Longest current serving female FHP trooper signs off for final time
The longest current serving female Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper has retired.
The longest current serving female Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper has retired.
New law scuttles ballot signature fight
Almost exactly a month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new elections law, a federal judge has dismissed a long-running legal battle about the handling of mismatched ballot signatures.
Almost exactly a month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new elections law, a federal judge has dismissed a long-running legal battle about the handling of mismatched ballot signatures.
Another 53 hepatitis A cases reported in Florida
Florida had 53 new hepatitis A cases reported last week, bringing the total number of cases since January to 2,034, according to the state Department of Health.
Florida had 53 new hepatitis A cases reported last week, bringing the total number of cases since January to 2,034, according to the state Department of Health.
Florida man fatally shoots dog while intoxicated
A Florida man was arrested after fatally shooting his dog while intoxicated.
A Florida man was arrested after fatally shooting his dog while intoxicated.
Florida AG seeks to block assault weapons ban ballot drive
Arguing the proposed ballot language is “clearly and conclusively defective,” Attorney General Ashley Moody wants the Florida Supreme Court to block a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to prevent possession of assault weapons.
Arguing the proposed ballot language is “clearly and conclusively defective,” Attorney General Ashley Moody wants the Florida Supreme Court to block a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to prevent possession of assault weapons.
Florida surfer attacked by shark opts for bar instead of hospital
A professional surfer who was attacked by a shark at a Florida beach chose to go to a bar instead of a hospital, reports stated.
A professional surfer who was attacked by a shark at a Florida beach chose to go to a bar instead of a hospital, reports stated.
Retailers ready for back-to-school tax holiday
Florida’s retail industry is gearing up for this year’s back-to-school sales tax “holiday” on clothes, classroom supplies and computer equipment, with the state offering the tax break for five days starting Friday.
Florida’s retail industry is gearing up for this year’s back-to-school sales tax “holiday” on clothes, classroom supplies and computer equipment, with the state offering the tax break for five days starting Friday.
Tropical wave near Puerto Rico could bring heavy rain to Florida, second wave develops near Africa
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says that they are monitoring to systems in the tropics.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says that they are monitoring to systems in the tropics.
President Trump is coming back to Florida, plans visit to The Villages on Aug. 6
President Donald Trump is coming back to the Sunshine State.
President Donald Trump is coming back to the Sunshine State.
Tennessee dad dies saving 3 daughters from riptide in Florida
A Tennessee father died earlier this month while rescuing his three daughters who were caught in a riptide off the Florida coast and his last words to one of his girls were, "I got you."
A Tennessee father died earlier this month while rescuing his three daughters who were caught in a riptide off the Florida coast and his last words to one of his girls were, "I got you."
Weezer fan in wheelchair held up by concertgoers in North Dakota
The best view is always from the top!
The best view is always from the top!
National Cheesecake Day: The Cheesecake Factory is offering half-price cheesecake slices
What's better than a delicious, sweet slice of cheescake? Getting that delicious, sweet slice of cheesecake on the cheap!
What's better than a delicious, sweet slice of cheescake? Getting that delicious, sweet slice of cheesecake on the cheap!
Burger King manager receives apology letter after being told to ‘go back to Mexico'
Eustis Burger King General Manager Ricardo Castillo accepted an apology, allegedly from the women who complained he spoke Spanish to one of his employees, leading to a heated argument.
Eustis Burger King General Manager Ricardo Castillo accepted an apology, allegedly from the women who complained he spoke Spanish to one of his employees, leading to a heated argument.
AHCA Chief pushes back on Jackson audit
A top Florida health official on Monday disagreed with the findings of a draft federal audit that contends the state overpaid hundreds of millions to one of Florida’s biggest public hospitals and that $436 million should be returned to the federal government.
A top Florida health official on Monday disagreed with the findings of a draft federal audit that contends the state overpaid hundreds of millions to one of Florida’s biggest public hospitals and that $436 million should be returned to the federal government.
Magic Kingdom ticketing system back up and running, long lines diminish
Officials at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom says its ticketing system, which was experiencing a malfunction, was back up and running on Monday afternoon, after hours of guests waiting in long lines to get into the park.
Officials at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom says its ticketing system, which was experiencing a malfunction, was back up and running on Monday afternoon, after hours of guests waiting in long lines to get into the park.
Appeal weighed in local gun regulations case
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office Monday mulled appealing a judge’s ruling that struck down a state law that threatened tough penalties for locally approved gun regulations.
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office Monday mulled appealing a judge’s ruling that struck down a state law that threatened tough penalties for locally approved gun regulations.