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08/25/2025

Attorney General James Uthmeier cited a Sunday night arrest in Bay County as evidence of what he considered a growing problem.

Florida officials on Monday announced a surge in immigration enforcement at semi-truck checkpoints after a fatal August crash.

08/25/2025

The open field where the roadway was proposed has been a sanctuary for neighbor Jeremy Rouse.

A two-lane road in the Torino and St. James neighborhoods would create an east and west corridor in the fast-growing city.

08/25/2025

The affidavit said that Harjinder Singh declined to be interviewed by FHP, citing wanting to speak to an attorney first.

Arrest affidavits are offering new details into a semi crash on Florida's Turnpike in St. Lucie County involving a minivan that killed three South Florida residents this month.

08/25/2025

Five people have died in Florida this year after contracting the flesh-eating bacteria.

According to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), five people have died in Florida this year after contracting the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus.

08/25/2025

Drivers planning a road trip this Labor Day weekend could see lower fuel prices when they hit the highway.

08/25/2025

Another major medical association has broken from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is now recommending COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.

Another major medical association has broke from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is now recommending COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.

08/25/2025

$20 million price tag? New documents reveal how much the State of Florida spent building Alligator Alcatraz and how much it expects to spend following the court order to dismantle it.

A top official at the Florida Department of Emergency Management estimates it will cost $15 million to $20 million to tear down the fencing and other infrastructure at "Alligator Alcatraz."

08/25/2025

Passengers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat” and need extra space will be required to purchase an additional ticket that might not be refunded.

Southwest Airlines is changing another one of its longstanding seating policies, implementing new rules for passengers who require extra space.

08/25/2025

The individual had recently traveled to El Salvador, so health officials said it is a travel-related case, and the public health risk in the U.S. is very low.

Health officials confirmed the first human case in the U.S. of the flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm that has been rapidly spreading among cattle in Mexico and Central America.

08/25/2025

Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton's tornadoes, Martin County residents say debris and permitting delays leave them vulnerable as lawmakers push reform

As hurricane season reaches its peak, damage from last year’s storms still lingers across Florida. Between permitting delays and insurance holdups, the rebuilding process can drag on for months.

08/25/2025

The petition was sent to the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who last week said the state intends to "throw the book" at Singh.

Change.org petition created over the weekend in support of truck driver Harjinder Singh has collected more 2.7 million signatures.

08/25/2025

Boat ramp closure | A local boat ramp is getting a multimillion-dollar upgrade starting next week, prompting an extended closure.

Starting Sept. 2, the city of West Palm Beach will close the boat ramps and parking lot at Currie Park to begin renovations as part of the $35.5 million redevelopment project.