Florida a leading destination for immigration under Biden

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. ORLANDO, Fla. -- No state has been more affected by the increase in immigrants than Florida, according to internal government data obtained by The Associated...

Florida High School Hit With Serious Barred from State, Fined

A Florida high school is facing serious trouble after being hit by the Florida High School Athletic Association for major rule violations. Rivals is reporting that Zephyrhills Christian Academy will be fined and placed on one-year probation due to...

Explore Florida's outdoor treasures on National Thrive Outside Day

NATIONAL THRIVE OUTSIDE DAY IS CELEBRATED ON OCTOBER 9TH AND TODAY WE TALKED TO FROM TRAVEL JOURNALIST JENNIFER BROOME & VISIT FLORIDA TO DISCOVER THE SUNSHINE STATE’S NATURAL WONDERS. FOR MORE INFORMATIONS GO TO www.VISITFLORIDA.com THIS SEGMENT...

HCA Gulf Coast Florida expands its reach in Bay County

BAY COUNTY, FL. (WJHG/WECP) - Health care is a growing need here in Bay County, and one local hospital has plans to expand its reach. HCA Florida Gulf Coast is investing in the community and expanding into Callaway with a free-standing emergency...

How rising costs are changing the way Americans travel

Rising costs are causing a lot of Americans to think twice before booking a vacation. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption toggle caption Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving...

Land Lines: Recalling my first Florida Christmas

When I was invited down to the south Florida cow town of Okeechobee for my first Florida Christmas, I knew It would be different but didn't realize just how much. It was 1968 and I had four families of relatives living there. My mom, dad and...

WATCH LIVE: Melbourne Central Catholic Travels to Titusville in Week 7 High School Football Action

SPACE COAST DAILY TV SPECIAL PRESENTATION Terry Spain and Zane Garcia are on the call Friday night from Terriers Stadium, as MCC takes on Titusville. MCC comes into the game at 1-3, and Titusville sits at 2-4. Live pre-game coverage will start...

Florida DOGE calls out Gainesville, Alachua County for ‘excessive’ local government spending

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - State leaders are highlighting so-called “wasteful spending” from local governments as part of findings from the Florida DOGE task force, and North Central Florida governments made the list. Governor Ron DeSantis joined...

Florida was a top destination for immigrants under Biden

ORLANDO — After Paola Freites was allowed into the U.S. in 2024, she and her husband settled in Florida, drawn by warm temperatures, a large Latino community and the ease of finding employment and housing. They were among hundreds of thousands of...

What Memorial Healthcare patients need to know after Florida Blue split | Opinion

As a physician and surgeon at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, I often see kids and families in crisis. Regardless of severity, having a child who is ill or even need surgery or hospital admission is incredibly stressful for the entire family....

Florida DOGE chides Pensacola for $450,000 in 'wasteful spending'

Gov. Ron DeSantis' Florida Department of Government Efficiency hit Pensacola for $450,000 in "wasteful spending" among the first Florida DOGE audits. DeSantis and Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia announced the findings on Oct. 1 in Jacksonville,...

South Florida federal workers brace for impact as government shutdown drags on

As the government shutdown stretches on, the political stalemate in Washington is taking a growing toll on South Florida's federal workforce. While Democrats and Republicans trade blame on Capitol Hill, thousands of local employees are left...

'No problems whatsoever' | Smooth travels in Louisville while funding concerns rise amid government shutdown

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Patty Davis returned home from a trip to Tampa, Florida. "[We] had no problems whatsoever," Davis said, happy after a relaxing trip. Graham Smith traveled in Louisville from...

Driver traveling at 129 mph arrested in Pinellas County, FHP says

The driver was driving way over the 55-mile-per-hour speed limit. TAMPA, Fla. — An 18-year-old was arrested Monday on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly driving his car at 129 mph on the Gandy Bridge, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The...

‘I’m scared’: Florida woman asks her boyfriend to get Chex mix from the gas station. Then she goes inside after him

It’s the oldest trick in the book: a man wanders into a gas station hunting for Chex Mix, swears it isn’t there, and leaves empty-handed. His girlfriend walks in minutes later—and magically plucks the bag from the shelf. Sounds familiar? Maybe it...

In memoriam: The message of hope the late Jane Goodall shared with South Florida

“Jane has been a personal hero of mine, as well as a friend, and to see the incredibly powerful effect she had on this huge audience was simply fantastic,” said Mireya Mayor, director of Science Communication and Exploration in the College of...

2025 Week 6 Preview: Charlotte 49ers @ South Florida Bulls

Time and date: Friday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. ET Network: ESPN2 Location: Raymond James Stadium — Tampa, FL Spread: South Florida (-26.5) Over/under: 55.5 All-time series: South Florida leads, 2-0 Last meeting: South Florida 59, Charlotte 24 —...

Government shutdown pauses federal flood insurance program, raising concerns in Florida

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The federal government shutdown is causing ripple effects across Florida, and one of the biggest impacts is flood insurance. Flood zones are constantly changing in the Sunshine State, and flood insurance is often...

Florida was a top destination for immigrants who came to the US under Biden

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After Paola Freites was allowed into the U.S. in 2024, she and her husband settled in Florida, drawn by warm temperatures, a large Latino community and the ease of finding employment and housing. They were among hundreds of...

Tourists turned away from Boston sites due to government shutdown

By AARON PARSEGHIAN Tourists hoping to step aboard the U.S.S. Constitution in Charlestown, Massachusetts were turned away Wednesday as the federal government shutdown halted scheduled tours of the nation's oldest floating warship. Visitors from...