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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

'It's a miracle': Woman, 105, survives tornado that destroyed her Florida home

A 105-year-old woman is on the mend after a tornado destroyed her home in Florida during Hurricane Milton while she was inside.

2024 SEC Newcomer Report: Florida

With fall practice underway, let's take a closer look at all those who arrived at Florida ahead of the 2025 season.

A rare comet is visible in Florida: How to see comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) tonight

A once-in-a-lifetime comet is currently making a pass by our Sun − and for the next few days, it's visible in the night sky. Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) appeared in the morning sky late last month, however it was not bright and mornings clouds on ...

Florida Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Juan Tacuri was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday following what prosecutors described as an elaborate crypto Ponzi scheme.

Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Dog Tied to Fence Before Hurricane Milton

A 23-year-old man in Florida has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly leaving his dog tied to a fence as people were evacuating for Hurricane Milton, according to a press release from the state attorney.

Man charged with abandoning dog in floodwaters as Florida residents evacuated ahead of hurricane

A man has been arrested for animal cruelty after authorities say he abandoned his dog in floodwaters along a highway as residents evacuated last week because of Hurricane Milton.

Tornado footage predates Hurricane Milton in Florida | Fact check

At least two of the three clips circulated on the internet before Hurricane Milton. One of these appears to be digitally created.

Want to see a sample ballot before you vote in Florida? Here's where to find one

You can see a sample ballot on your county's Supervisor of Elections' website. The races on your ballot all depend on where you live. To see your sample ballot, go to the elections website for your area and enter your address. Early voting period for general election runs from Oct. 26 through Nov. 2.

Abortion Rights Group Sues Florida Officials Over Alleged Censorship

An abortion rights group called Floridians Protecting Freedom sued state officials Wednesday over alleged censorship of a TV ad.

Florida’s Craziest Tales of Cannibalism, Gator Attacks, and Mermaid-Witches

The hilarious, unbelievable new HBO series “It’s Florida, Man” dramatizes some of the wildest stories that inspired the ubiquitous “Florida Man” meme.

Florida wildlife also impacted by Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton impacts huge parts of Florida, flooding roads, homes and neighborhoods, knocking out power, and damaging winds that tore through roofs, siding, and toppled trees. But, Florida wildlife was also impacted.

Don’t Write Off Florida. It’s a State Worth Saving.

Florida’s two major hurricanes in the past month highlight how decades of deregulation and overdevelopment under Republican leadership have made the state increasingly vulnerable to climate change. After more than 30 years of living through Florida ...

Florida parents welcome 'miracle baby' born during Hurricane Milton's landfall

The parents of a new baby boy are celebrating his birth, happening within hours of Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida.

Florida neighbors preparing for St. Johns River crest

Hurricane Milton is gone, but the rainfall is causing the St. Johns River -- and others -- to rise, which will eventually crest, potentially flooding homes nearby. "How do you prepare for that?" one neighbor told FOX 35.

Meet the Hurricane Milton babies born at Florida hospitals during the storm

As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, one of the state’s major hospital systems welcomed 67 babies into the world. AdventHealth for Women, which offers women's health care services at locations across Central Florida, staffed ...

Cops Nab Florida Man Accused of Leaving Dog to Die in Hurricane Milton

The man’s dog, Jumbo, was abandoned in knee-deep water on the side of interstate just ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall last week.

Tracker: Invest 94L become Tropical Storm or Hurricane Nadine? What Florida should know.

Is there another storm in the Atlantic after Hurricane Milton? Use this storm tracker, spaghetti models to check Invest 94L and Nadine.

Florida GOP says Donald Trump victory ‘assured,’ cites poll showing strong minority support

“Our polling shows what any sane observer already knows: Florida is not in play for Kamala Harris and the Democrats,” said Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chair Evan Power. “President Trump has a strong lead over Kamala Harris here, and this has been consistent in both public and private polling for months.”

What if Florida fires Billy Napier and Lane Kiffin says no? Gators should weigh 5 candidates

If Florida fires Billy Napier and Lane Kiffin says no thanks, that's fine, because we're serving up five more spicy names as possibilities for Gators.

Florida Alligator Warning After Hurricane Milton

"Alligators may be observed more frequently in flooded areas after a hurricane or tropical storm," the Florida FWC warns.

Fighting Florida’s Invasive Python Problem One Step at a Time

Curbing the python population, however, is a herculean task. P448 recognizes that the issue is bigger than any one person, company, or group can solve. Its mission is to educate their consumers, and influence the fashion world to follow some of their cues by showcasing their regenerative sustainability practices.

Florida's citrus growers left scrambling after Hurricane Milton

Citrus growers in Florida are still assessing the damage from Hurricane Milton. Much of the area hit by Milton is responsible for the citrus production in the U.S.

Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions

Florida’s government is finding fault on multiple fronts with an abortion rights ballot measure that Governor Ron DeSantis opposes.

Book bans are down in Florida but the fight over censorship remains, advocate group says

Perhaps Floridians are tired of book bans. That could be evident from several Moms of Liberty School Board candidates losing in the August Primary. Or maybe all the “bad books” are already off the shelves — meaning there’s nothing left to argue over. Or maybe it’s because advocates are fighting back at public meetings and in the courts.

Tornado Devastates Furry Friends Ranch in Palm City, Florida

Urgent Help NeededJUPITER, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 13, 2024 / A tornado triggered by Hurricane Milton has completely obliterated Furry Friends

Graham Mertz injury update: Florida football QB out for season with torn ACL

Florida football QB Graham Mertz is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL in a non-contact injury against Tennessee on Saturday.

Potential Tropical Storm Nadine Path, Track as It Approaches Florida

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area that has a moderate chance of strengthening into a tropical depression.

Home sales drop in September among Northeast Florida counties

The most rural county in Northeast Florida, Baker County, saw only 9 closed sales in September, which is a 47.1% drop from September 2023 and a 40% decline from August. The median sales price in Baker declined slightly to $265,000. That’s a 3.6% decrease from September 2023 and a 4.3% decline from August.

Florida Atlantic vs. South Florida Football Tickets, How to Watch & Game Info - Nov. 1

How to watch the Florida Atlantic Owls vs. South Florida Bulls November 1 college football game with tickets, start time, TV channel and live streaming information.

Joe Biden returns to a beleaguered Florida to survey Hurricane Milton damage in Tampa area

ST. PETE BEACH – Returning to a beleaguered state battered by back-to-back hurricanes, President Joe Biden was scheduled to land in Florida Sunday to again survey the damage from a major storm and rally federal resources around a recovery effort that ...

Biden Declares Disaster From Milton Ahead of Florida Visit

The president will visit communities ravaged by Hurricane Milton on Sunday. The disaster declaration will enable funds for the state to be deployed.

November’s Second-Most-Important Election Is in Florida

The significance of that heartbeat is the reason I believe that the second-most-important election of 2024 is the Florida contest over Amendment 4, a ballot measure that would enshrine a right to abortion in the Florida Constitution.

President Biden to visit Florida after Hurricane Milton on Sunday

President Joe Biden will visit Florida on Sunday to survey the damage from Hurricane Milton and receive a briefing from officials.

This Florida stump is even older than Jesus. Here’s its tragic story

According to the county, it was historically used by ancient Native Americans as a landmark and was a tourist spot since the 1800s. It used to be 165 feet tall, but its top segment was struck down in 1925 after a hurricane swept through the region.

Determination to rebuild follows Florida’s hurricanes with acceptance that storms will come again

The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in such close proximity.