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Florida family participates in new reality TV show
"Back to the Frontier" airs on Magnolia Network and HBO Max on Thursdays. Three families pit themselves against nature for eight weeks as 1880s homesteaders. The Jereme and Lina Hall of the Orlando area said they learned several things as a family...

Arizona Cardinals sign defensive lineman Kyon Barrs
The Arizona Cardinals have added to their roster ahead of the start of training camp, signing defensive lineman Kyon Barrs after a workout. From the team: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that the team has signed defensive...
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....
Execution date set for man who abducted woman from a Florida insurance office and killed her

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...
Reporting on family separation and aggressive immigration enforcement in Florida

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...

Why Florida Is The Private Jet Capital Of The World
If there's one place in the U.S. where private jets are somewhat common, it's Florida. Especially down south, private planes take off regularly. It almost doesn't feel like luxury anymore — it's become part of everyday life for thousands of...

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...

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 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,...

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

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...

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...

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,...

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...