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PORT ST. JOE, FL – Police in St. Joe are warning beachgoers that bears are being attracted to the beaches and have been spotted going up to people’s items while …

DALKEITH, FL – Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison announces the arrest of Terry Lamar Mize (58) and Paula Suzanne Aull (55). This morning, Gulf County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) Investigators and …

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Success in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the resignation of First Lady Casey DeSantis as Chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet and the designation of State Surgeon General …

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the murder of an elderly Polk City woman, and looking for the man responsible for her death. Detectives obtained a warrant for 39-year …

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Junior Francois, 48, of Jacksonville, claimed a $1 million MEGA MILLIONS® prize at the Lottery’s Jacksonville District Office from the drawing held …

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Teal Kaempffer, 64, of Miami, claimed a $1 million prize from the POWERBALL® drawing held on October 4, 2021, at the Lottery’s …

Florida has over 5,000 teacher vacancies and more than 4,000 openings for school staff positions, according to the Florida Education Association. Data released by the Florida Education Association (FEA) in …

BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating the death of a man following a scooter crash that occurred in unincorporated Central Broward …

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Valerie Homer-Faggart, 68, of Spring Hill, claimed the first $5 million top prize from the new GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game at …

OCALA, FL – On Sunday, October 10, 2021, at approximately 3:40 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to the 2600 block of SE 56th Street, Ocala in reference …

WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL – Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a shooting at approximately 7:20 a.m. Monday morning. The caller stated he had accidentally shot …

Washington County- On October 7, 2021, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Investigators were contacted by Bay County Sheriff’s Office for assistance in locating some stolen property. Information was provided that the …

MARTIN COUNTY, FL – The Bugs Bunny burglar has been caught. “Imagine enjoying a night out when your home security alert goes off. When you open your security cameras, you …

MARTIN COUNTY, FL – Two students, ages 17 and 13 were arrested early this morning after posting on social media a threat to shoot up Martin County High School. Related: …

BUNNELL, FL – On Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) observed a speeding vehicle that was traveling south on Belle Terre Parkway. A traffic stop …

OKALOOSA COUNTY, FL – A man, armed with a knife was spotted on the grounds of a school in Okaloosa County when administrators called the authorities. “A vigilant school administrator …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Virginia Covington, Barbara Nicklaus and Beverly White Yeager to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year, the Governor selects …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report which validates Governor DeSantis’ Seniors First vaccination policy, declaring that “efforts to prioritize and vaccinate” those …

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at approximately 5:58 a.m. The incident occurred in the 500 block of East …

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery announces that Lauren Santos, 38, of Jacksonville, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at the Jacksonville District …

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery announces that Daniel Beicht, 43, of Palm Bay, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 LUCK Scratch-Off game at the Orlando District Office. He …

Washington County, FL -A man from Old Towne, FL is behind bars this morning on aggravated battery charges against a Law Enforcement Officer and a Firefighter. Around 7 a.m. this …

BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owner of 770 pounds of marijuana found in a storage unit. The department had some fun with …

LAKELAND, FL – On October 1, 2021, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three teenaged brothers: 14-year-old Adarius Valdez of Wauchula, 15-year-old Hasachi Thompson of Bartow and 18-year-old Malachi Thompson …