Central Florida artist teams up with Second Harvest for charity treasure hunt
I talked to local author and artist Bess Auer about her book and the charity efforts sheโs tied in to benefit Second Harvest. Interesting side note: Auer is a gourd artist and you can find her works at The Mercantile in Altamonte Springs.
โNo longer peaceful:โ 10 arrested as pro-Palestine rioters clash with USF police
University officials said that around 75-100 protestors โ including some unaffiliated with the university โ arrived at the campus on Tuesday morning with items like wooden shields, umbrellas and tents.
Former FDLE official says DeSantis airplane records โshould be disclosedโ
A former official with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement believes records related to Governor Ron DeSantisโ past airplane trips should be disclosed to the public despite a recent state law prohibiting the release of certain gubernatorial travel and security records.
Floridaโs 6-week abortion ban goes into effect May 1. Hereโs what it means
Florida abortion providers and activists are girding for a law that will take effect Wednesday and prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, severely limiting access to abortion for women in the state and across the Southeast.
โTake the boat and jail them:โ Outrage over video showing boaters dumping trash off Florida coast
State law enforcement officials are investigating after a group of young boaters were caught on camera dumping trash right into the ocean in the waters off South Florida over the weekend โ and then celebrating what they did.
Floridaโs growing human population coincides with increase in wildlife interactions
As Floridaโs population expands, state wildlife officials have seen a more than 33% increase in calls for assistance related to wild animals during the past five years, according to a presentation that could go before the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this week.
Florida officials may ban anchoring boats in Silver Glen Springs
Boating activists around Astor are worried they may not be able to enjoy anchoring in Silver Glen Springs too much longer. The Florida Fish and Wildlife commission told News 6 it received a request to create a 'Springs Protection Zone' in Silver Glen.
Texans receiver Tank Dell was among 10 people wounded in shootout at Florida party, sheriff says
Authorities say none of the 10 people who were wounded in a shootout at a Florida restaurant over the weekend, including Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell, suffered life-threatening injuries.
Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president's campaign
Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, marking a dรฉtente between the former rivals after a brutal primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos.
Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers
Steven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-round playoff matchup Saturday night.
UF sets student protest boundaries, threatens 3-year ban for rulebreakers
The University of Florida is telling students what they can and canโt do if they want to protest on campus, and rulebreakers among students and faculty will face harsh penalties, according to information being shared on campus this week.
Progressive dropping 100,000 home insurance policies in Florida. Here are the details
In the middle of whatโs being called a โproperty insurance crisisโ in Florida, several local homeowners said their policies are being dropped by Progressive, one of the biggest property insurance companies in the country.
At least 17 people died in Florida after medics injected sedatives during encounters with police
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that at least 17 people died in Florida over a decade following physical encounters with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative.
Orlando Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history
Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 24 points and the Orlando Magic handed Cleveland the worst playoff loss in franchise history, winning 121-83 on Thursday night to cut the Cavaliersโ lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
DeSantis signs hurricane resilience bills at news conference in Redington Shores
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills to shore up โMy Safe Floridaโ programs meant to dole out hurricane mitigation grants for owners of eligible homes and condos, as well as condo associations, to boost storm resiliency.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody jumps into FSU-ACC dispute
Attorney General Ashley Moody signaled her support for Florida State Universityโs appeal of a North Carolina judgeโs decision to allow a lawsuit filed against the school by the Atlantic Coast Conference to proceed โ and is asking her counterparts in six states to join her efforts.