Shark Attack in Florida: Shark Bites Surfer on Foot at New Smyrna Beach Known As 'Shark Bite Capital of the World', 4th Shark Encounter This Year

Florida, July 21: A shocking Shark attack has come to light in the US State of Florida, where a shark bit an 18-year-old surfer. The alleged incident occurred at around 12 PM local time on Friday, July 18, at New Smyrna Beach in Florida. It is...

Central Florida heat wave continues with higher storm chances on the horizon

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June in Florida wasn't as hot as last year, but it's still getting warmer overall

Floridians experienced the state's 12th hottest June on record this year, while June of 2024 ranked 3rd on the list. Last month, Florida's average temperature was 81.8 degrees Fahrenheit — that's not as hot as the year before at 82.6 degrees. But...

Florida heat warnings issued as NOAA tracks tropical disturbance

A disorganized weather area in the Atlantic has a low chance of development. Forecasters are tracking two other tropical waves in the Caribbean. Florida is experiencing a heat advisory with high heat index values. An area of disorganized weather...

Duke Energy invests nearly $800K in Florida educational programs

Amy B. Spiller, President | Duke Energy OhioAmy B. Spiller, President | Duke Energy Ohio Duke Energy Foundation has announced an investment of $789,000 to support 23 Florida colleges, universities, and education programs. This funding aims to...

18-year-old Florida surfer recounts shark attack

Human Rights Watch report details abuses at Florida immigration detention centres

Open this photo in gallery:An aerial view of Krome North Service Processing Center, one of three Florida immigration detention facilities whose conditions were documented in a Human Rights Watch report published Monday.Alon Skuy/Getty Images...

Florida Rep. Joe Casello dies while in office

THIS WEEK: Dangerous heat in Central Florida, increasing storm chances. Here’s the breakdown

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s another sweltering day across east Central Florida and if you’re heading outside, be prepared. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the entire area, with dangerous heat index values soaring between 108° and...

Is Jake Slaughter the best offensive player in the SEC?

Florida Gators senior center Jake Slaughter has received a ton of preseason accolades and deservedly so. He is, after all, a returning consensus All-American. But this week, his praise reached a new high. Pro Football Focus has named the top...

Handful of top flea markets are in Central Florida. Here’s where

Flea markets can be a load of fun. They’re an opportunity to explore a variety of shops and perhaps stumble across a hidden gem you didn’t even know you wanted — and at a great price. But according to Visit Florida, some of the top flea markets...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.21.25

Good Monday morning. We start the day with an op-ed from Keith Wedgeworth, a fourth-generation farmer at Wedgeworth Farms, a 10,000-acre sugarcane and rice farm in the Everglades Agricultural Area, as he and other sugarcane growers welcome USDA...

BUILDING: The HIDDEN Genius Behind Florida's Roster Construction, Can Napier's Plan SAVE the Gators?

Florida Gators football's roster-building strategy is reshaping college football. Is their approach the blueprint for success in the NIL era? Author: wtsp.com Published: 1:43 AM EDT July 21, 2025 Updated: 1:43 AM EDT July 21, 2025

Florida weather warning as brutal triple-digit forecast sparks 'seek shelter' warning

Florida is under a heat advisory watch as the National Weather Service predicted temperatures soaring up to over 110 degrees. The NWS released an updated heat advisory on Saturday at 1:30 a.m. valid between noon and 6 p.m. "Heat index values up to...

Florida Department of Transportation announces I-75 lane closures

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Starting Sunday, lane closures will be in effect in parts of I-75 in Alachua County while crews work on a resurfacing project. FDOT officials estimate the work will last through the end of September. Single and double...

Florida in Contention for No. 1 OL in 2027 Class With Strong Impression From Billy Napier’s Camp

If there’s one thing Billy Napier is making loud and clear, it’s that Florida is not here to play half-hearted football or do half-hearted recruiting. With DJ Lagway already getting that “no half stepping” sermon, the Gators are on full throttle...

Florida ranks #1 for religious liberty in the U.S., Governor Ron DeSantis says

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Monday Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida tops the list when it comes to protecting religious liberty safeguards. Florida was named the new number one state in the nation when it comes to protecting spiritual freedoms...

Florida surfer recovering after shark attack: 'Had my foot in its mouth for a good little bit'

An 18-year-old is speaking to FOX 35 after he was bitten by a shark in New Smyrna Beach. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an...

Plymouth police arrest fugitive wanted in Florida for child sex crimes

HAPPENING IN DIFFERENT COURTROOMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. POLICE ARRESTED A MAN WANTED IN FLORIDA FOR CHILD SEX CRIMES HERE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. THE 32 YEAR-OLD ISN’T PUBLICLY IDENTIFIED YET, BUT HE WAS ARRESTED ON THURSDAY IN PLYMOUTH. POLICE SAY HE WAS...