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Florida News That Impacts You – August 12th, 2025
1290 WJNO - Florida
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Florida News That Impacts You – August 12th, 2025 Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. It was a smooth first day of the 2025-2026 school year on...
County Mayor calls for investigation of subdivision developer (View Video Here)
WJLE - Tennessee
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August 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025 Dwayne Page The developer of Silver Point Shores, a DeKalb County subdivision on Aunt Helen Road near the Putnam County line, could be the target of a state and or federal investigation for illegally selling 38 lots of the development...
Florida arrests 48 suspected child predators in major undercover operation
LifeSite
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August 12, 2025
News Seven of those arrested are under ICE detainment, paving the way for federal custody and potential deportation proceedings. (The Washington Stand) — Florida and federal authorities have delivered a powerful blow against child predators,...
Florida Man Arrested After Lewd Acts In Public Park While Wearing Women’s Lingerie
US 104.9 - Iowa
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August 12, 2025
A wedding DJ in Florida was arrested after cops found him walking around a park in women's lingerie that left him "fully exposed." And that was the least R-rated thing he was wearing. Police Respond to Indecent Exposure Report A Florida man is...
Florida woman arrested for impersonating nurse, providing care to over 4,400 patients
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 12, 2025
A 29-year-old Florida woman has been arrested for allegedly posing as a licensed nurse and providing medical care to more than 4,400 patients at AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway despite never holding a valid nursing license. The Flagler County...
Florida teen arrested after 7-year-old brother accidentally shoots himself with gun: Officers
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Florida teen has been arrested after his 7-year-old brother allegedly found a gun in his room and accidentally shot himself. Editor's note: FOX 35 News is choosing not to name the teen or show his mugshot, as he is a minor....
Florida hurricane recovery bill faces calls for partial repeal after ‘unintended consequences'
FOX 13 Tampa Bay - Florida
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It was a bill aimed at helping communities recover faster from hurricanes, but some organizations say unintended consequences give local governments less control and want part of the bill repealed. Genevieve Curtis reports. ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. -...
Florida lawmakers pause controversial rate hike proposal by Florida Power & Light
WFTV - Florida
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August 12, 2025
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — State lawmakers in Florida have paused a case concerning Florida Power & Light’s proposal to increase base rates, a move that has drawn significant attention. Earlier this year, Florida Power & Light (FPL) filed a proposal...
Florida public schools face leaner budgets, declining enrollment amid scholarship growth
WKMG 6 - Florida
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August 12, 2025
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Central Florida school districts are starting the year with tighter budgets, despite billions in federal funds recently released after being frozen during the Trump administration’s review of the education budget. Many say...
My Safe Florida Home is back open with new eligibility requirements
WFSU Public Media - Florida
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August 12, 2025
The My Safe Florida Home program has reopened applications with replenished funding but still less than what the governor requested. There are also new eligibility requirements. The program conducts a free home inspection to identify areas that...
Health in the Golden Years: Florida slipping as top place for retirees
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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Florida remains a popular destination for retirees, but its influx has decreased by 40%. While Florida boasts warm weather and no income tax, it ranks lower than other states in livability because of factors like environment, healthcare and...
South Florida Launches SoFloGO App To Simplify Transit Across The Region
NewsRadio WFLA - Florida
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FLORIDA - The SoFloGO app has officially launched in South Florida, aiming to streamline public transit by integrating several local transportation systems into one easy-to-use platform. Developed by the South Florida Regional Transportation...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.12.25
Florida Politics
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August 12, 2025
Good Tuesday morning. The Florida Chamber Foundation is hosting its third annual Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit today at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. The full-day event will feature a roster of state, national, and industry leaders...
Second person dies in Bay County this year from vibrio vulnificus
Panama City News Herald - Florida
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Two deaths in Bay County, Florida this year are linked to the bacteria vibrio vulnificus. Vibrio vulnificus can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a severe infection often mischaracterized as "flesh-eating." Florida has seen 16 cases of vibrio...
Can't-miss matchups: Northeast Florida's best in high school football
The Florida Times-Union
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Get ready for football. The start of Florida high school football season is almost here. The first practices have already begun, preseason kickoff classics arrive are knocking on the door and the Florida High School Athletic Association regular...
Shocking Abuse in Florida 32068): 15-Year-Old Found Malnourished and Forced to Stand for Hours – POLICE REPORT
The Published Reporter
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August 12, 2025
Clay County (32068) – Florida authorities have arrested suspects in a disturbing child abuse case involving a 15-year-old girl found weighing just 58 pounds. Investigators say the teen was denied food, not allowed to eat snacks, and forced to...
Is it legal to drive a golf cart on the street? The laws in Florida
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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In Florida, golf carts are restricted to designated roadways with speed limits of 30 mph or less, while Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs) can operate on streets with limits up to 35 mph. As of July 2023, drivers must be at least 15 with a learner's permit...
Some Florida officers continue to charge people under halted immigration law
HOT 106.5 - Florida
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August 12, 2025
Jacksonville, Fl — Despite an order from a federal judge, some Florida officers are continuing to charge people under a halted immigration law. Two more people were arrested and charged under the law in July, according to a report Florida’s...
Northern Bay County classified as rural area of opportunity
Panama City News Herald - Florida
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Northern Bay County has been designated a rural area of opportunity, making it eligible for additional state grant funding. This designation will benefit the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and surrounding commerce park. The Bay...
No more 'Yellow Submarine' as Florida man's dream gets chopped up
USA Today
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A Florida man's dream to build a 100-foot-long submarine has formally ended after workers hauled the giant steel tube out of a Keys mangrove swamp to be hacked up and recycled. Known locally as the "Yellow Submarine" even though it had mostly...