University Of Florida Fee Refund Lawsuit Gets Green Light From State Supreme Court

High court overturns appeals ruling, opens door for students seeking reimbursement for services unprovided during 2020 COVID-19 shutdown; similar USF case still in play. The Florida Supreme Court has delivered a significant win for students,...

Florida mom says toxic classroom caused son’s hair loss, but school district insists tests found no mold

A mother’s alarm after sudden hair lossAshley Vonk says her 5-year-old son Hudson was a healthy, happy child when he started pre-K at Lighthouse Elementary in Jupiter last fall. But within weeks, he developed headaches, congestion, and dark...

Florida supreme court upholds congressional map that weakens Black voters’ influence

The Florida supreme court rejected a challenge to the state’s congressional map on Thursday, a decision that weakens the influence of Black voters in the state and could make it easier to draw gerrymandered maps in the future. The years-long legal...

Florida Surgeon General calls for more research into COVID-19 vaccines

Bristol Wines and Spirits partners with Florida firm to market artesian spring water brand

Bristol Wines & Spirits (BWS) is working to market a sustainable new designer bottled water via a partnership with Florida-based company MSPFLA. Tropical Water is an artesian spring water sold in eco-friendly reusable aluminum cans, which is...

American Airlines adds nonstop flights from Miami to Florida tourist destination

Robotic rabbits: Florida’s new weapon against Burmese pythons

Since the mid-1980s the Burmese python has been taking over Everglades National Park, reportedly a result of the pet trade. The non-native snakes are proving to be a major hazard for the native wildlife but scientists have a revolutionary new way...

Florida education leaders have approved additional K-12 safety measures

The Florida Department of Education voted Wednesday at its meeting in Orlando to approve additional school safety measures for K-12 schools throughout the state. Under these changes, schools must have a Primary and Secondary District Threat...

Florida Man Jailed Up to 20 Years for Role in Father-Son Burglary Team Targeting Elderly Western Pa. Homeowners

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Florida man will serve 2½ to 20 years in state prison for targeting older residents during a spree of distraction burglaries in western Pennsylvania. Steve Nichols, 57, who...

5 essential steps to take after a wakeboarding accident in Florida

Florida’s sparkling coastlines and warm weather make it a wakeboarding haven. From Biscayne Bay to the Keys, countless individuals hit the water each year for a thrill. But these waters, while beautiful, can be deadly. In May 2024, tragedy struck...

Florida Legislature Grants Martin County $500K To Fix Tornado Damage

One school in Martin County has received a $500,000 grant from the state to help recover from a tornado during Hurricane Milton. The grant was approved by the Florida Legislature and earmarked specifically for repairing the damage done to Murray...

Florida woman swindled out of $15K after AI clones daughter's voice

A Hillsborough County woman fell victim to an AI-powered phone call that cloned audio of her daughter’s voice and demanded thousands of dollars in fake bond money, according to NBC affiliate WFLA. It all began when the woman received a call from a...

Scenic Highway in Florida’s Escambia County blocked after crash

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - The Florida Highway Patrol reports Friday morning that Scenic Highway North at Pelican Lane is blocked for the foreseeable future after a crash. The crash happened about 1:30 a.m. The FHP described the incident as a...

Health crisis in Florida? 'Dangerous' flesh-eating bacteria kills 4 as Vibrio vulnificus infections rise. Check symptoms

At least four people have died and seven others have been sickened in Florida amid a rise in cases of Vibrio vulnificus. It is a flesh-eating bacteria that thrive in saltwater and brackish water (a mix of salt and fresh water) and cause a...

Heat index could get as high as 113 in Florida. See the…

The heat index could get as high as 111 in South Florida, with the strongest heat expected along the southern Gulf Coast. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid 90s over inland areas, with heat indices ranging between 100 and 107 in...

Polk-based Florida Dance Theatre folds after 31 years

Florida Dance Theatre, Polk County's only professional dance company, has closed after losing state funding. The company, founded in 1994, had previously faced financial difficulties and loss of its rehearsal space. The loss of an $18,800 state...

Florida families heartbroken after city says memorials honoring loved ones will be removed

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Some Florida families are heartbroken after learning plaques honoring loved ones have to be removed. Families in Fort Pierce were told the plaques need to be removed from a local park due to a lease agreement violation. City...

Florida Supreme Court backs DeSantis, upholds elimination of majority-Black congressional district

TALLAHASSEE — Three years after Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed a congressional redistricting plan through the Legislature, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge by voting-rights groups that argued part of the plan violated the state...

Achieve Escambia will continue its work as part of United Way of West Florida

A new chapter is beginning for Achieve Escambia. After about five years as a stand-alone non-profit, the area’s cradle-to-career collective impact initiative is transitioning its core work back to the United Way of West Florida (UWWF). Support...

I stayed at a Florida Gilded Age hotel loved by the Vanderbilts, DuPonts, and Fords. It felt like traveling back in time.

2025-07-18T12:48:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app The Belleview Hotel, which opened in 1897, was a retreat for America's elite during the...