Florida man arrested in New Orleans after evading arrest in Athol

COEUR d’ALENE — U.S. Marshals arrested a man in New Orleans who evaded arrest in Athol last year on an out-of-state warrant. Christian B. Fischer was arrested in Florida in 2022 for traveling to meet a minor, according to a news release, and...

Florida man arrested for DUI on lawn mower along toll road: FHP

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - A man faces charges after troopers say he took his riding mower onto a busy toll road while impaired. The backstory: According to the Florida Highway Patrol, dispatchers received calls from multiple witnesses around 8:30 a.m....

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries releases Florida-strain bass stocking numbers for June

The list of locations and numbers of Florida-strain bass stockings completed in June (A-adult; B-fingerlings; C-Phase II fingerlings; D-fry) as listed by Inland Fisheries Section, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries: Bayou Bartholomew...

Two men died in Colorado plane crash while flying recently purchased 'kit' plane back to Florida

A pilot flying his recently purchased float plane home and his airline-certified co-pilot both died last month during takeoff from the Montrose Regional Airport. The two men, both residents of Fort Myers, Florida, perished when the aircraft...

Florida Teen Arrested After “Bomb In My Pocket” Joke On Spirit Airlines Flight

A 16‑year‑old’s crude joke about “a bomb in his pocket” aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale sparked a major security alert, leading to his arrest and a costly flight disruption. On July 14, just before takeoff from Fort...

Florida Ranks Among Top 10 States for Road Rage

FLORIDA - A recent arrest in Volusia County, Florida, has brought attention to the issue of road rage in the state. On July 15th, a man was arrested for allegedly waving a gun at another driver, following them, threatening them, and nearly running...

Teen’s alleged bomb threat leaves him grounded in Florida jail

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Missouri teenager accused of making a bomb threat on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City earlier this week will remain in custody in South Florida. The 16-year-old was arrested on charges of criminal mischief and...

Florida firebombing suspect arrested in Pickens County

Jason Roberts. Photo courtesy of Pickens County Sheriff's Office PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. - A Florida man accused of firebombing a rival insurance business earlier this year has been captured in Pickens County following a multi-agency investigation....

Florida Teacher of the Year drives the bus before instructing students

Mark Harrison from tiny Union County School District in the north-central part of the state, was named Florida Teacher of the Year on July 17. Harrison was selected from a group of five finalists, including Flagler County's Brandy Nicole Anderson....

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 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...

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...

Indoor activities in Central Florida to avoid the heat

Fun in the sun has its limits in Florida. Extreme heat has been hitting Central Florida already this summer, with 'feels like temperatures' in the triple digits. Here is a list of indoor activities and places in Central Florida to enjoy the A/C...

US WFTV University of Central Florida launches new online space-focused MBA program

University of Central Florida launches new online space-focused MBA programThe University of Central Florida is now accepting applications for its new Space MBA program. The new 24-month program is set to begin in the spring of 2026. UCF’s Space...

‘Summer Slammer’ lives up to its name with major Central Florida drug bust

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...

A freeze on federal funds used to support after-school programs in Florida could soon be lifted

A freeze on federal funds used to support after-school and summer programs throughout Florida could soon be lifted. That news comes after a push from a group of Republican U.S. Senators and a lawsuit by Democratic teachers’ unions. But with...

Execution date set for man who abducted woman from a Florida insurance office and killed her

A man who abducted a woman from a Florida insurance office and killed her is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Kayle Bates is set to die Aug. 19 in the 10th execution scheduled for...