Community
2 years ago
The Villages first up tonight for public meetings on I-75 multi-year improvement plan

Construction for the I-75 improvements is anticipated to begin in spring 2025.

Jobs
2 years ago
Three state agencies looking to fill jobs hold recruiting event today and tomorrow

The Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Florida Department of Law Enforcement are hoping to find the right people to fill dozens of open positions.

State
2 years ago
Florida Republican chairman won’t resign over rape allegation, saying he is innocent

Gov. Ron DeSantis said that while Christian Ziegler is innocent until proven guilty, he should resign to avoid becoming a distraction to their party.

Community
2 years ago
Metros where renters are the most overextended in Florida

Belong examined Census Bureau data to see which metros have renters who are putting the largest share of their income toward rent in Florida.

Photos
2 years ago
Sea turtle nests break records on Florida beaches this year, despite a myriad of threats | PHOTOS

In Florida, preliminary state statistics show more than 133,840 loggerhead turtle nests, breaking a record set in 2016.

State
2 years ago
2 endangered Florida panthers struck and killed by vehicles, wildlife officials say

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says there have been 12 panther deaths so far this year.

State
2 years ago
Lawmakers wrap up special session approving measures ranging from hurricane relief to sanctions against Iran

One of the issues lawmakers tackled: allocating $181.5 million to the My Safe Florida Home Program to help lower the costs of homeowners’ insurance for Floridians.

Elections
2 years ago
Third GOP debate tonight in Miami will focus on Israel and foreign policy, but also on who could beat Donald Trump

Former president Donald Trump will not participate in the debate. His campaign has worked to overpower Gov. Ron DeSantis in their shared home state of Florida and publicly said it wants to score blowout wins in early primary states to seal the nomination.

State
2 years ago
Justice Department ends probe into police beating of man during traffic stop in Florida

The DOJ said in a letter to the Jacksonville Sheriff “the arrest of Le’Keian Woods does not give rise to a prosecutable violation of federal civil rights laws.”

State
2 years ago
Arrest made in Halloween weekend shooting that left 2 dead in Tampa; 18 more injured | SCENE PHOTOS

Tampa police say a fight between two groups turned deadly in a shooting during Halloween festivities. They’ve arrested 22-year-old Tyrell Phillips and charged him with second-degree murder. They say they’re looking for at least one other person in connection with the shooting.