Club visits UNF Botanical Gardens May 6
Members and guests of the Garden Club of Baker County recently visited the University of North Florida campus and were treated to a personalized tour of the...
May 14, 2026Open source
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18-year-old biking from Jacksonville to Keys missing for days, last seen in Fort Pierce
Deputies are asking for help on Tuesday in finding an 18-year-old who set out on a bicycle trip across Florida and hasn’t been heard from in days.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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Family of Fort Myers firefighter applicant who died after training brings forth wrongful death claim
The family of a man who died after training to become a firefighter with the Fort Myers Fire Department in 2024 has brought a wrongful death claim against th...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Tropical Storm Arthur may form today; Indirect impacts for parts of Florida
The system will bring heavy rain and the potential for life-threatening flooding to Texas and Louisiana.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Florida AG targets MLB after reports of pitchers warned over Bible verses at Pride Night
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is speaking on Tuesday about alleged religious discrimination in professional sports, directing his attention to MLB.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
ICE cites hurricane season in removal of detainees from 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Undocumented immigrants have been removed from a Florida detention facility in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
Jun 17, 2026Open source
12 arrested after Florida uncovers more than $806K in public assistance fraud in May
Twelve people were arrested in May after Florida investigators uncovered more than $806K in public assistance fraud, according to the Chief Financial Officer.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
How sargassum helps and hurts Florida's sea turtles
Researchers say sargassum plays a surprising role in the life cycle of sea turtles. While floating mats offshore provide shelter for young turtles, excessive...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Republican lawmakers tour Lake Okeechobee to discuss restoration efforts and water quality
Republican lawmakers from across Florida toured Lake Okeechobee by airboat Tuesday, discussing ongoing and future efforts to revitalize one of the state's mo...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Weekend beach dance parties in Jupiter spark debate over sea turtle nesting season
Record numbers of loggerhead and leatherback sea turtle nests have been documented on Florida beaches this year.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Messi mania sweeps across South Florida as Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in World Cup
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - From the streets of North Beach to downtown Miami’s FIFA Fan Fest and the streets of Buenos Aires, fans cameRead More
Jun 17, 2026Open source
One year and half a billion dollars later, Alligator Alcatraz winds down
In June 2025, Florida officials unveiled plans for an immigration detention facility on an abandoned airstrip deep in the Big Cypress National Preserve...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
NYPD: Florida man charged in connection with cab destruction amid Knicks revelry
NYPD officials said they still are looking for a few people in connection with the incident.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
DeSantis’ property tax plan could be unconstitutional. Here’s why
The Florida Supreme Court has already shot down a 5-year residency requirement for property tax benefits.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
One came from Florida wildlife SWAT. One from Chicago’s hardest beats. Why Bar Nunn?
Bar Nunn established a brand-new police department, headed by first-time chief Steve Sheridan. For now, there
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Potential Tropical Storm Arthur brings threat of flash flooding, tornadoes to Panhandle, US Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Arthur could form early Wednesday, bringing heightened risk for flash flooding and tornadoes along the U.S. Gulf Coast into the Florida Panhan...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
‘Employee bed set up’ in kitchen storage; roaches crawling out of flour mix: 2 South Florida restaurant...
Both South Florida restaurants temporarily shut by the state last week faced double-digit violations. Inspections found roach and rodent droppings, medicatio...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Florida CFO and Palm Beach County leader clash over alleged $443M in ‘wasteful’ spending
Florida's chief financial officer again accused Palm Beach County of overspending by hundreds of millions of dollars. Then the Palm Beach County administrato...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Another rescue from Sloth World dies during rehabilitation, Central Florida Zoo says
Another death has hit the group of 13 sloths brought to the Central Florida Zoo after the closure of the planned International Drive attraction, zoo official...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Property tax cuts could hurt local government credit ratings
A massive overhaul of the state’s property tax structure being pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis would have a sweeping impact on the financial stability of local...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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Region: North Florida
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Family of Fort Myers firefighter applicant who died after training brings forth wrongful death claim
The family of a man who died after training to become a firefighter with the Fort Myers Fire Department in 2024 has brought a wrongful death claim against th...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Tropical Storm Arthur may form today; Indirect impacts for parts of Florida
The system will bring heavy rain and the potential for life-threatening flooding to Texas and Louisiana.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Florida AG targets MLB after reports of pitchers warned over Bible verses at Pride Night
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is speaking on Tuesday about alleged religious discrimination in professional sports, directing his attention to MLB.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
ICE cites hurricane season in removal of detainees from 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Undocumented immigrants have been removed from a Florida detention facility in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
Jun 17, 2026Open source
12 arrested after Florida uncovers more than $806K in public assistance fraud in May
Twelve people were arrested in May after Florida investigators uncovered more than $806K in public assistance fraud, according to the Chief Financial Officer.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
How sargassum helps and hurts Florida's sea turtles
Researchers say sargassum plays a surprising role in the life cycle of sea turtles. While floating mats offshore provide shelter for young turtles, excessive...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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