FLORIDA NEWS
Here are the 5 big rules in Florida Gov. DeSantis’ new property tax plan
Read full article: Here are the 5 big rules in Florida Gov. DeSantis’ new property tax planDeSantis revealed the major components of his new plan, including residency requirements and how the exemptions might be rolled out.
Ruptured eardrums, hidden body: Graphic details emerge about Anna Kepner’s killing on a cruise ship
Read full article: Ruptured eardrums, hidden body: Graphic details emerge about Anna Kepner’s killing on a cruise shipFederal prosecutors want to keep Titusville teen Anna Kepner's stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, in jail until his trial for her violent rape and killing on board a Carnival cruise ship. To convince the judge, attorneys detailed graphic evidence about Kepner's death in court Wednesday.
Titusville teen charged in cruise ship murder of stepsister to remain free for now
Read full article: Titusville teen charged in cruise ship murder of stepsister to remain free for nowThe U.S. Department of Justice is asking a federal magistrate judge to detain a Titusville teenager accused of sexually abusing and murdering his 18-year-old step-sister aboard a Carnival cruise ship.
Florida court keeps new districts in place ahead of midterms
Read full article: Florida court keeps new districts in place ahead of midtermsFlorida’s newly drawn congressional districts will remain intact, a Tallahassee judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Joshua Hawkes of the Leon Circuit Court rejected the push from two voting rights organizations and a group of voters to strike down the map drawn up by an aide for Gov. Ron DeSantis and passed by the GOP-led Legislature.
CFO’s visit to Orange County prompts viewer questions about Alligator Alcatraz spending
Read full article: CFO’s visit to Orange County prompts viewer questions about Alligator Alcatraz spendingAfter News 6 posted on Facebook about CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s visit, many viewers expressed a similar sentiment: “What about Alligator Alcatraz?”
2 measles cases confirmed in Orange County as Florida cases hit 152
Read full article: 2 measles cases confirmed in Orange County as Florida cases hit 152Orange County has reported its first two measles cases this year. One patient was between 0-4 years old, and the other between 25-29 years old. Florida has the fourth-highest number of measles cases in the U.S.
Judge blocks Florida’s Atlantic red snapper season hours before Memorial Day weekend start
Read full article: Judge blocks Florida’s Atlantic red snapper season hours before Memorial Day weekend startOn Thursday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a preliminary injunction halting activities under exempted fishing permits, or EFPs, that had authorized the 2026 state recreational red snapper seasons in the South Atlantic.
Gov. Ron DeSantis approves even more Florida laws. Here’s the full list
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis approves even more Florida laws. Here’s the full listOn Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another nine bills into law, adding to the list of close to 100 new laws approved so far this year.
Trader Joe’s reveals upcoming Florida location. Here’s where to find it
Read full article: Trader Joe’s reveals upcoming Florida location. Here’s where to find itWith nearly 30 stores already open in the Sunshine State, popular grocer Trader Joe’s has just unveiled yet another location that’s on the way.
Over 500K Florida residents have fled the state. Here’s where they moved
Read full article: Over 500K Florida residents have fled the state. Here’s where they movedFlorida has been an incredibly popular state for a while now, bringing in millions of new residents over the past few years. But there have also been plenty of people who decided to pick up and leave.
REPORT: Florida teacher faces backlash after viral video shows her hanging Black doll
Read full article: REPORT: Florida teacher faces backlash after viral video shows her hanging Black dollA Hillsborough County middle school teacher has allegedly been removed after a viral video appeared to show her hanging a Black baby doll in her classroom, according to CBS affiliate WTSP-TV.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘we’ll never fix the mess’ without these 2 amendments
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘we’ll never fix the mess’ without these 2 amendmentsOn Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to once again broach a pair of issues that he argues can potentially fix issues in the U.S. Congress.
Who can afford to run Florida? Check out the net worth of our state lawmakers
Read full article: Who can afford to run Florida? Check out the net worth of our state lawmakersFlorida lawmakers earn less than $30,000 a year in salary. In 2024, 82 of the 160 lawmakers had a reported net worth of over a million dollars. Find out how much your state representative and state senator are worth.
These invasive ‘potatoes’ have flooded Florida. Here’s what makes them a problem
Read full article: These invasive ‘potatoes’ have flooded Florida. Here’s what makes them a problemThere are plenty of invasive plants in the Sunshine State. But you might want to be wary of the ones that look like potatoes.
REPORT: Here’s what to know about Buc-ee’s new ‘Pay-at-the-Pump’ rule
Read full article: REPORT: Here’s what to know about Buc-ee’s new ‘Pay-at-the-Pump’ rulePopular convenience store chain Buc-ee’s has reportedly rolled out a new ‘pay-at-the-pump’ policy, which may leave some fans less than satisfied.
Florida Rep. Angie Nixon arrested after sit-in outside DeSantis’ office
Read full article: Florida Rep. Angie Nixon arrested after sit-in outside DeSantis’ officeRep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, was arrested Friday evening by Capitol Police after about five hours of staging a sit-in outside Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office, according to News 6 partner WJXT.
Florida judge considers legal challenge to new congressional map
Read full article: Florida judge considers legal challenge to new congressional mapA Leon Circuit Court judge heard arguments Friday in a case challenging the new congressional districts passed by lawmakers last month, but made no immediate ruling, as plaintiffs argued the map violated the state's Fair Districts amendment.
You can sample this new ‘Pub Sub’ for free at Publix stores this weekend
Read full article: You can sample this new ‘Pub Sub’ for free at Publix stores this weekendPublix is bringing its latest sampling event to stores this weekend, and a recently introduced “Pub Sub” just so happens to be on the menu.
Alligator Alcatraz could shut down as state awaits federal reimbursement
Read full article: Alligator Alcatraz could shut down as state awaits federal reimbursementThe immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in South Florida could shut down as soon as next month, according to reports from multiple media outlets.
Florida expands Atlantic red snapper season to 39 days
Read full article: Florida expands Atlantic red snapper season to 39 daysAccording to DeSantis, NOAA approved Florida’s request earlier this month through an exempted fishing permit pilot program, giving the state more authority over Atlantic recreational red snapper management.
Gov. DeSantis signs 6 more Florida laws. Here’s the full lineup
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs 6 more Florida laws. Here’s the full lineupThis week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed another batch of new bills, adding to the dozens of other state laws that have already been approved this year.
Duke Energy approves a refund for customers. Here’s how much you’ll save
Read full article: Duke Energy approves a refund for customers. Here’s how much you’ll saveDuke Energy customers will get a refund on their bills after the utility collected more than needed for storm restoration costs. The state approved a $90.5 million refund. It means each residential customer will get around $5.62 a month back.