Group of wild turkeys, including gobblers displaying fanned tails, in a grassy area with palm trees and brush in Marion County, Florida.
State
3 months ago
Help FWC track wild turkeys in Florida: Report sightings through Aug. 31

Florida wildlife officials seek public help monitoring wild turkey nesting and poult survival to support long-term conservation.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stands at a podium labeled “Hurricane Preparedness” inside a Home Depot, with gas cans and portable generators on display behind him.
State
3 months ago
Hurricane season starts June 1, but Florida’s usual tax break for supplies is on hold

Gov. Ron DeSantis says a tax holiday will happen, just not before the season starts.

Gov. Ron DeSantis sits at a table holding a puppy as he signs Trooper’s Law and Dexter’s Law, surrounded by law enforcement officers, animal advocates, and rescue dogs at Big Dog Ranch Rescue.
Local
3 months ago
From animal protection to firefighter benefits, new Florida laws address local concerns

Starting July 1, these are just a few of the changes Floridians will see—from harsher penalties to stronger protections.

Aerial view of storm-ravaged homes and debris scattered across Cedar Key, Florida, after Hurricane Helene.
Local
3 months ago
More nervous than ever: Floridians urged to prepare as hurricane season nears

After a record-breaking 2024, anxiety is rising as AAA urges residents to review insurance and fortify homes before the next storm hits.

Image of Hurricane Milton from NOAA's GOES-16 satellite on Oct. 8, 2024, showing a well-defined eye and dense cloud bands approaching the Florida peninsula.
Weather Updates
4 months ago
After a brutal 2024, NOAA warns of even busier 2025 hurricane season

Florida residents urged to prepare now as forecasters predict 13 to 19 named storms and up to five major hurricanes.

A young angler smiles with his father after catching a Gulf red snapper off the coast of Florida.
Local
4 months ago
Gulf anglers can look forward to record-long red snapper season in 2025

Longer 2025 Gulf Red Snapper season expected to boost tourism and fishing along Crystal River, Cedar Key, and Yankeetown.

Ocala water tower seen behind trees and lake at Tuscawilla Park on a clear day.
Local
4 months ago
Florida to ban fluoride in tap water: What it means for Ocala families

New law signed by Gov. DeSantis takes effect July 1, ending decades of fluoride use in public water systems.

Young woman in a plaid shirt buckling her seatbelt inside a car.
Local
4 months ago
CLICK IT OR TICKET: Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Seatbelt Use Across Florida

Officers are watching — day and night —because buckling up could save your life.

A smiling family of four splashes through shallow waves on a sunny beach, with clear blue skies and ocean in the background.
Entertainment
4 months ago
Planning a summer getaway? AAA says most Floridians are hitting the road

Vacation plans heat up with June and July the most popular travel months.

A driver pumps gas at a station
Local
4 months ago
Florida gas prices dip after another week of fluctuations

Oil prices hit lowest point since 2021; Ocala drivers find relief under $3/gallon.

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