FLORIDA NEWS
FWC challenges Floridians to remove invasive Lionfish beginning May 24
Read full article: FWC challenges Floridians to remove invasive Lionfish beginning May 24The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is launching its 2025 Lionfish challenge on May 24, to help remove the invasive fish from Florida’s waters.
Florida considers controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition
Read full article: Florida considers controversial black bear hunt amid strong oppositionTen years ago, Florida held a black bear hunt that resulted in more than 300 animals killed in just two days before it was halted early. It was controversial from the start and hasn’t happened since — until possibly later this year amid strong opposition once again.
‘El Productor’ from El Gordo y la Flaca arrested after driving 118 mph, according to deputy
Read full article: ‘El Productor’ from El Gordo y la Flaca arrested after driving 118 mph, according to deputyA South Florida man, known for his role as “Carlitos el Productor” on Univision’s El Gordo y la Flaca was arrested, after a deputy said he was clocked driving 118 mph.
Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville license plates coming to a bumper near you
Read full article: Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville license plates coming to a bumper near youMore than a year after Florida lawmakers gave the thumbs up, “parrotheads” will soon be able to hit the road with a specialty Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville license plate.
Man accused in Florida State shooting out of hospital and booked into jail on murder charges
Read full article: Man accused in Florida State shooting out of hospital and booked into jail on murder chargesAuthorities say a man accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding six others during a shooting last month at Florida State University has been discharged from a Tallahassee hospital and charged with murder.
Florida Panthers win Game 3 against Toronto Maple Leafs after Marchand scores in overtime
Read full article: Florida Panthers win Game 3 against Toronto Maple Leafs after Marchand scores in overtimeThe Florida Panthers are playing at home Friday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.
Florida substitute teacher accused of inappropriate sexual behavior with student
Read full article: Florida substitute teacher accused of inappropriate sexual behavior with studentA substitute teacher in Florida is facing charges for alleged inappropriate behavior with a student, according to sheriff’s deputies.
Former UM defensive back Avantae Williams arrested in connection with fatal shooting at bar
Read full article: Former UM defensive back Avantae Williams arrested in connection with fatal shooting at barFormer University of Miami defensive back Avantae Williams has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend in East Central Florida.
More Florida teachers investigated amid ‘preferred name’ scandal
Read full article: More Florida teachers investigated amid ‘preferred name’ scandalAfter a Brevard County teacher drew fire for calling a student by a “preferred name,” more teachers are now being investigated, according to the local teachers’ union.
DeSantis, first lady plan to bring ‘Hope Florida’ pilot program to school districts
Read full article: DeSantis, first lady plan to bring ‘Hope Florida’ pilot program to school districtsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a program to bring Hope Florida to school districts at an event at Fruitland Park Elementary School in Lake County Wednesday.
Florida legislature approves bill to protect state park land from development
Read full article: Florida legislature approves bill to protect state park land from developmentA bill moving through the Florida legislature meant to block development of Florida state park land is heading to the Senate floor.
Florida mail carrier gets DUI after drinking vodka at house party on delivery route, police say
Read full article: Florida mail carrier gets DUI after drinking vodka at house party on delivery route, police sayA USPS worker was arrested earlier this month in Melbourne after she drank alcohol at a house party on her route and was later caught driving the wrong way in traffic, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Doctor: All surviving patients from FSU mass shooting expected to make full recovery
Read full article: Doctor: All surviving patients from FSU mass shooting expected to make full recoveryWhen a 20-year-old opened fire at Florida State University Thursday, terrified students barricaded doors and fled across campus, abandoning chemistry notes and even shoes, in a shooting that investigators said killed two men and wounded at least six others.
‘Something has to change’: Parkland school massacre survivors were at FSU during fatal shooting
Read full article: ‘Something has to change’: Parkland school massacre survivors were at FSU during fatal shootingJoshua Gallagher, a survivor of the 2018 Valentine’s Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, was at Florida State University during the fatal shooting on Thursday.
Major Florida grower plans to build new community after ending citrus operations
Read full article: Major Florida grower plans to build new community after ending citrus operationsOne of Florida’s biggest citrus growers plans to build a 3,000-acre community in southwest Florida, just months after announcing it is abandoning its citrus growing operations at the end of this year’
In Florida, it’s easier for elementary schools to get ‘A’ grade than for students
Read full article: In Florida, it’s easier for elementary schools to get ‘A’ grade than for studentsLawmakers moved a state bill forward Tuesday aiming to change the school grading system, so it is no longer easier for a school to get an “A” than it is for a student.
IRS extends tax deadlines for all of Florida due to 2024 hurricanes
Read full article: IRS extends tax deadlines for all of Florida due to 2024 hurricanesThe IRS is giving individuals and businesses across Florida until May 1 to file various federal tax returns and make payments, following last year’s devastating Hurricane Milton.