New Florida cases of 'flesh-eating' bacteria reported. Here's where

Four Floridians have died from Vibrio vulnificus infections in 2025, with 13 cases reported statewide. The bacteria are naturally occurring in warm brackish water and can infect people who eat raw seafood or have open wounds exposed to the water....

DHS has begun flying migrants out of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz,' DeSantis announces

Retired ICE special agent Victor Avila weighs in on the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown during an appearance on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that...

Florida Republicans split between Casey DeSantis, Byron Donalds for governor, poll says

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new public poll released on Thursday sends mixed signals to first lady Casey DeSantis should she decide to run for governor in 2026. The poll, conducted by the University of North Florida, shows that she is slightly ahead of...

Florida police and WWE say pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died at 71

Anderson, IN (46016) Today A mix of clouds and sun. Hot. High 92F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight A stray thunderstorm is possible throughout the evening. Partly cloudy skies. Low 74F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: July 24, 2025 @ 12:10 pm

Florida is in its 'Reputation' era. See new Taylor Swift wax figure 

Madame Tussauds unveiled 13 Taylor Swift wax figures, one of which is located in Orlando, Florida. The wax figure is currently on display at Madame Tussauds Orlando in ICON Park. While Swift has rerecorded several of her earlier albums, she has...

Florida resident Guy Fieri is collabing with Revlon on new lipstick 

Guy Fieri and Revlon have collaborated on a limited-edition lipstick inspired by Fieri's wing sauce. The collaboration celebrates both National Chicken Wing Day and National Lipstick Day, which falls on July 29. Fans of chicken wings and lipstick...

Florida judge denies release of Epstein grand jury documents

Saharan dust will heat up the weekend across Florida

As we move closer to the weekend, the moisture that affected much of Florida around the middle of the week begins to move away. This is the same area where we have been watching for tropical development. Its chances continue to wind down and give...

Florida woman locks 2-year-old child in hot car so she can watch Smurfs movie in peace: police

Tipora Merriex left the theater on Saturday with her crying child, placed the toddler in a 2002 Cadillac Escalade outside, and returned to the theater, police said. An 18-year-old mother in Lake City, Florida, has been charged with felony child...

Trump endorses Florida Sen. Joe Gruters to serve as the next chairman of the RNC

President Trump says he is backing Sarasota Republican state Sen. Joe Gruters to become the next chairman of the Republican National Committee. In a Truth Social posting sent out Thursday night, the president said that he was hoping that the...

Chuck E Cheese Arrested in Florida on Credit Card Fraud Charges

A man dressed as Chuck E. Cheese was arrested at a Tallahassee location, drawing attention and concern as children and parents watched the costumed character taken away in handcuffs. The man is facing serious felony charges tied to credit card and...

Florida man speaks out after violent traffic stop caught on camera

A Florida man at the center of a viral traffic stop is speaking publicly for the first time since the February incident, which has drawn national attention and renewed calls for police accountability. (NBC)- A Florida man at the center of a viral...

I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. Skip the major cities and spend time in these 5 gorgeous state parks instead.

2025-07-25T13:04:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app After living in Florida for 25 years, I've learned a lot about...

Feds begin flights out of Florida-run Alligator Alcatraz

Hot and Dry with Saharan Dust for South Florida

Hot and Dry with Saharan Dust for South Florida THAT’S CRAZY. ALL RIGHT. AT 448, HERE’S A LOOK OUT AT WHAT WE’RE SEEING RIGHT NOW ON FIRST WARNING RADAR. THERE’S SOME SPOTTY SHOWERS OFFSHORE. NOTHING REALLY ON THE GROUND RIGHT NOW. WE DID SEE SOME...

Florida court rules clerk immune in mortgage indexing dispute

Manhattan Palms sued, arguing the clerk’s indexing mistake caused it to buy encumbered property and lose both money and surplus funds. The lawsuit claimed the clerk had a duty to buyers and creditors searching property records — not just to the...

FBI Says Illinois Man Sentenced in Bizarre Florida Murder Plot

We live in a twisted world and this is more proof of that. A business man in Illinois will now serve 97 months in prison after he tried to hire a hitman to eliminate a business associate in Florida. According to a case investigated by the FBI,...

Trump endorses Florida senator Joe Gruters for RNC Chair. Who is he?

President Trump endorsed Florida Senator Joe Gruters for the Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair position. Gruters, a long-time Trump ally, recently lost out on a Florida CFO appointment to a DeSantis loyalist. The current RNC chair, Michael...

WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis joined by Florida officials for press event at Alligator Alcatraz

OCHOPEE, Fla. (WWSB) – Gov. Ron DeSantis will be speaking live with other Florida officials at Alligator Alcatraz early on July 25. Kevin Guthrie, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Wilton Simpson, Florida agriculture...

New Florida cases of 'flesh-eating' bacteria reported. Here's where