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Florida attorney general intervenes in Volusia homeowners' dispute
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is intervening in an ongoing Volusia County legal dispute, saying he is standing up for the free-speech rights of two homeowners who posted pro-Donald Trump political signs on their property. The lawsuit,...

Florida attorney general files lawsuit to defend homeowners in dispute over pro-Trump signs
The complaint, filed in Volusia County, alleges that Jason McCormick continued to "express his dissatisfaction" and objected to his neighbors' political signs. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit...

Florida environmentalists take fight against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to courts
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – Another powerful group has petitioned to join a federal lawsuit to shut down the Everglades migrant detention camp known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” given that the state has given no end date, and no assurances that this will...

Florida attorney general identifies wrongful ch…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — At least two people have been wrongly charged under a Florida law that outlaws people living in the U.S. illegally from entering the state since a federal judge halted its enforcement, according to a report Florida's attorney...

Florida search and rescue team assists in Texas flood rescue mission
Florida US&R Task Force 4 has a team of 35 people assisting in the rescue. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — More than a week after catastrophic flash flooding devastated Texas Hill Country, rescue efforts continue and among the teams on the ground is...

Seven schools that are recruiting South Florida the best for the 2026 cycle
South Florida is one of the most fertile grounds for high school football talent, and some schools are recruiting at a higher level in the area compared to others. After the updated Rivals300, we examine which schools are recruiting the Tri-County...

One person is dead in Bay County from flesh-eating bacteria
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - One person has died in Bay County due to a flesh-eating bacterium named Vibrio Vulnificus. The Florida Department of Health announced that this year, there have been 11 total cases in Florida and a total of 4 deaths...
'Good Trouble' protests planned in Florida, three in Polk County
Nearly 50 Florida cities will host "Good Trouble Lives On" protests against the Trump administration on July 17, 2025. The protests, organized by groups behind previous anti-Trump demonstrations, coincide with the fifth anniversary of Rep. John...

Indian River County development threatens to displace hundreds of gopher tortoises
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — A proposed housing development on the Treasure Coast is threatening to displace hundreds of gopher tortoises, and it may be part of a bigger pattern playing out across the state. According to county documents,...

Detainees report relentless mosquitoes, limited water in the Florida Everglades holding centre
Five other states are considering using the site as a model, said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement prepares to double the nation’s immigrant detention capacity to 100,000 beds. The location and the...

Newton County 4-H Spotlight - Bradley Hayworth
Bradley Hayworth came from Florida to participate in the Newton County Fair. He is a member of the Busy Beavers 4-H Club. He comes every year to take part in the fair. He had two sheep, a dairy heifer, and a woodworking project, a fine arts...

FDOT project will ease traffic delays caused by railroad on Hillsborough-Polk County line
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Trains pass through the railroad at the intersection of County Line Road and US 92 at least eight times a day, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. That’s the reason Tim Hibbs comes into work at 530 a.m. to...

Suspect in St. Johns County attempted kidnapping wanted in Broward County, 911 caller helps victim
Theodore Tundidor is wanted for violating probation in Broward County. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A warrant out of Broward County has been issued for the arrest of the man accused of attempting to kidnap a woman outside of a St. Augustine business....

Charlotte County to get state funding for tide trackers, flood modeling project
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County is receiving $2.5 million in state funding to enhance its ability to track tide levels in real time and develop models for future flooding events. Four of the five new tide gauges purchased by the county...

Pulaski County coroner hopes facial rendering could lead to identification of human remains
WAYNESVILLE, Mo. (KY3) - More than two years after human remains were found near St. Robert, Missouri, investigators in Pulaski County are now asking for the public’s help in figuring out who the person is. The skeletal remains were found on...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Santa Rosa County in week ending July 12?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Santa Rosa County...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Brevard County in week ending July 12?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Brevard County selling...

1 gas station in cities throughout Broward County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 12
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Broward County selling...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Miami-Dade County in week ending July 12
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Miami-Dade County selling...

1 gas station in cities throughout Escambia County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 12
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Escambia County...