The world's tallest teen, 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux, gives football a try at Florida

DeSantis thinks it would be 'appropriate' to redraw congressional districts in Florida

click to enlarge Photo via Gov. Ron DeSantis/X Gov. Ron DeSantis could ask lawmakers to redraw congressional boundary lines after the Florida Supreme Court last week upheld a 2022 map that gave Republicans control of a North Florida district...

Central Florida Public Media seeks community support after federal and state budget cuts

click to enlarge After the passage of a federal plan to claw back funds for public media and foreign aid programs last week, public media in Central Florida has now become one of the latest casualties of budget cuts under the Trump administration....

Group fighting 'reverse racism' targets Florida State University scholarships geared toward Black students

click to enlarge A group challenging higher education programs and scholarships geared toward students of color, women, and immigrants is going after Florida State University in a complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education last week....

Pre- and Post-Cruise Sarasota: Making the Most of Your Florida Vacation

Adding a few extra days in Sarasota before or after your cruise is the perfect way to extend your adventure. This laid-back Florida city has the perfect mix of nature, cultural, and coastal charm. Let’s see how you can work this extra stay into...

Florida braces for horror flash floods, lightning and tornadoes amid tropical downpour

Drenching showers and gusty thunderstorms are forecast to shift from the southern Atlantic coast to the northern Gulf over the next few days, creating torrential downpours across Florida. The worst downpours along the upper Gulf coast could see...

Water quality advisories lifted for Carrabelle, Alligator Point beaches, Florida DOH says

Wide-Format Summit Wraps Up in Florida

The 2025 Wide-Format Summit came to a close this week in Aventura, Florida. Presented by PRINTING United Alliance and Wide-Format Impressions, the fifth annual event focused on automation and best practices for taking wide-format businesses into...

Is Florida's population decreasing? 32 cities Floridians are moving to

U-Haul data reveals Floridians are moving to various cities across the U.S., particularly in Georgia, Ohio, Texas, and Tennessee. While Florida's population is still growing, the pace has slowed, with some cities like Tampa and Miami experiencing...

Florida Highway Patrol: Dog left abandoned in cage on side of I-275 in Tampa

Photos courtesy FHP By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer TAMPA, Fla. -- A dog was discovered in a cage on the shoulder of northbound I-275 in Tampa early Wednesday morning by a motorist who alerted the Florida Highway Patrol. This incident comes...

VIDEO: 3-legged alligator spotted in Florida homeowner's backyard

An Astor Farms resident spotted a three-legged alligator slowly roaming in his backyard and captured it on video. The calm and resilient gator appeared well-adapted despite its missing limb. While the cause of the injury is unknown, alligators can...

Miller Lite giving away free beers: List of Florida bars…

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell talks during ACC Media Days

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - ACC Media Days in Charlotte, North Carolina continuing Wednesday, the reps from five teams taking to the stage up there. That group including Mike Norvell and four of his Florida State players. Norvell hitting the...

This Coastal Indoor-Outdoor Rug Withstands Florida Rain and ‘Hides Dirt’—Now Up to 74% Off

Summer may be at its peak, but right now is secretly the best time to grab pieces for a pre-fall home refresh, thanks to Wayfair’s Black Friday in July Sale. There are thousands of deals on living room seating, outdoor furniture, and clever...

Florida senators sound alarm on soaring flood insurance costs

Florida's Republican Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are raising urgent concerns over the skyrocketing costs of flood insurance. With families along the Gulf Coast and across the nation struggling to maintain adequate coverage, the lawmakers say...

Deportation flights from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center have begun, DeSantis says

OCHOPEE, Fla. – Deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as ” Alligator Alcatraz ″ began in the past few days, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday. The flights operated by the Department of Homeland Security have...

Deep Dive: The Abuse at Florida’s Immigrant Detention Centers

Human Rights Watch’s new report, “You Feel Like Your Life is Over,” documented widespread abuse and neglect at three Florida immigration detention centers — Krome North Service Processing Center, Broward Transitional Center (BTC), and the Federal...

Central Florida fans react to the death of Hulk Hogan

Summer Block Party: Wild Florida

Heat Advisory from SAT 11:00 AM EDT until SAT 7:00 PM EDT, Northern Lake County, Seminole County, Southern Lake County, Inland Volusia County, Coastal Volusia County, Orange County, Coastal Flagler County, Inland Flagler County

Deportation flights begin from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility

Deportation flights from the makeshift South Florida immigration detention facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” have begun, the state’s governor said.“What has been done here has been remarkable,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday at a news...