Some retired senior military officials living in Florida on alert for potential terror threat

Watch: 300-pound turtle freed after getting stuck between massive rocks on Florida beach

A photographer came upon a startling sight on Wednesday, when she discovered a 300-pound loggerhead turtle wedged between rocks on a southeast Florida beach. STUART, Fla. – A photographer came upon a startling sight on Wednesday, when she...

Florida, Kentucky Senators Seek Full Fed Audit Amid Growing Outcry Over Powell’s Leadership

Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Joins Chorus, Referring Fed Chair to DOJ Over “Crazy” $2.5 Billion HQ Renovation The Federal Reserve, under the leadership of Chairman Jerome Powell, is facing an unprecedented wave of scrutiny from Capitol Hill....

Florida AG Uthmeier seeks OK for out-of-state lawyers, cites staffing shortage

Citing a staffing shortage, Attorney General James Uthmeier is seeking a new way for out-of-state government lawyers to practice in Florida for up to three years without having to take The Florida Bar exam or undergo a “character and fitness”...

Florida Rep. Luna Demands DOJ Probe Into Fed Chair Powell Over “Crazy” $2.5 Renovation

Florida Republican Alleges Perjury as Costly Federal Reserve Project Draws Scrutiny and Trump’s Criticism Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna announced Thursday on X that she is officially referring Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to...

Florida News That Impacts You – July 18th, 2025

Florida News That Impacts You – July 18th, 2025 Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. Florida’s Supreme Court upheld Florida’s current congressional...

Florida's 'Best Island': 5 things to do in Amelia Island this summer

Travel + Leisure ranked Amelia Island No. 2 in the "Best Islands in the Continental U.S." for 2024. Activities on the island include relaxing on the beach, exploring the shops and restaurants of historic Fernandina Beach, and visiting Fort Clinch...

Florida woman says fighting off attacker helped her escape kidnapping attempt

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A St. Augustine woman said fighting back helped save her from being kidnapped during a store robbery. Deputies said the incident was caught on camera last month, and video of the attack has shocked the nation. The suspect,...

Florida plan to deputize National Guard officers as immigration judges at Alligator Alcatraz would likely violate constitutional rights

Seeking to expand Florida’s role in federal immigration enforcement, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May 2025 submitted the state’s Immigration Enforcement Operations Plan to the Trump administration. The plan, endorsed by President Donald Trump,...

Florida firefighters help rescue sea turtles stuck on rocks on beach

Rescuers quickly jumped into action when they were notified of a turtle that needed help getting unstuck after she was found wedged between rocks in South Florida Author: wtsp.com Published: 8:25 AM EDT July 18, 2025 Updated: 8:25 AM EDT July 18,...

Florida Democrats: Cut DHS funding for Alligator Alcatraz. Close it down

Florida Democrats in Congress want to close down Alligator Alcatraz by stripping more than $400 million earmarked by the Department of Homeland Security to build the controversial immigration detention center in the Everglades. The eight Democrats...

Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN's TITANIUM TART Kicks Off Florida Tour In Sebastian

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's TITANIUM TART project kicked off a four-date tour of Florida on Thursday (July 17) at Capt Hirams in Sebastian. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are Rob...

Staying hot and dry through Monday

West Palm Beach, FLA. (WPEC) — UPDATE Tonight Mostly clear and humid. Lows in the 70s and low 80s. Wind: E 5-10 mph. Tomorrow Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index: 100-105. Wind: E 5-10 mph. Extended Forecast Upper-level high pressure builds...

Fugitive sex offender from Florida captured in New Orleans after controversial facial recognition alert

Fischer’s arrest comes as New Orleans officials debate whether to expand the use of facial recognition. NEW ORLEANS — Facial recognition software operated by Project Nola crime cameras led to the arrest of a Florida man in New Orleans who was a...

FOX 35 Weather Impact Day: Heat advisories issued across central Florida

The heat is on! Meteorologist T.J. Springer talks how hot it'll feel in Central Florida and has details on when we'll see more widespread rain returning to the region. ORLANDO, Fla. - The heat is on once again and that is why the Storm Team has...

Florida Virtual Schools enrollment now open for 2025-26

Body Enrollment for Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time), the state’s only fully virtual public school district, is now open for the 2025-26 school year. Available to Florida students in grades Kindergarten through 12,...

Florida's Turnpike shut down in Leesburg after semi-truck crash

Florida's Turnpike is shut down in Leesburg after a major crash involving a semi-truck.According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the crash happened just before 5:30 a.m. Friday on the southbound side just past US-27.The semi-truck was...

Study reveals alarming human trafficking stats in Florida; minors make up half of victims

A newly released study estimated that more than 500,000 people were exploited in labor trafficking and 200,000 in sex trafficking in Florida over the last year. The 2024 State Report on Human Trafficking was conducted by the University of South...

This First-Of-Its-Kind Florida Botanical Garden Is Powered By Sunshine—Literally

Sarasota is an artsy Florida city on the Gulf Coast, perhaps best known for the Ringling circus and a coral pink, Italianate art museum filled with Baroque and Renaissance art known as The Ringling. A fine art college, opera, ballet, and symphony...

Very hot with "feels-like" temperatures facing South Florida. Heat-related health risks to know.