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Duke beats Florida State 23-16, earns first victory over Seminoles after 22 straight losses

Chandler Rivers scored on an interception return, Todd Pelino kicked three field goals and the Blue Devils beat Florida State for the first time in 23 all-time meetings, winning 23-16 on Friday night. “I really feel like they expected to win the game ...

'Lt. Dan,' man who vowed to ride out Florida hurricanes on his boat, is arrested in Tampa

The man who gained social media fame with TikTok posts as he was riding out two hurricanes in his boat has been arrested in Tampa, Florida.

Billy Joel Finally Sells Florida Megamansion for $42.6 Million—After Six Years and a Whopping $22 Million Price Slash

"Piano Man" Billy Joel has at last sold his massive waterfront property in South Florida after a six-year slog that saw the mansion bouncing on and off the market at a variety of price points—forcing the legendary musician to carve a staggering $22 million from his highest asking price.

After Milton's wrath, experts see a reshaping of Florida tourism

Many small hospitality businesses along Florida's Gulf Coast face a long and uncertain road. Rebuilding may be out of reach for some of them.

Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis’ quiet feud over Florida’s hurricanes

The current and immediate past governor haven’t directly attacked each other, but each has given subtle jabs about how the other handles hurricanes.

Judge blocks Florida from threatening TV stations over abortion ad: ‘It's the First Amendment, stupid'

In a sharply worded ruling, U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker issued a temporary restraining order calling threats by the Florida Department of Health “unconstitutional coercion.”

Duke football unbothered by stats as Blue Devils beat Florida State to snag another win

Duke football didn't play a pretty brand of football in its victory against Florida State, but the Blue Devils made history. They're ready for more.

MAGA music: Inside the world of a Trump-touting subculture that calls Florida home

Welcome to the world of MAGA music, a niche-but-growing group of artists who have rooted their music and personal brand in Trumpism and call Florida home. The emerging genre celebrates the former

What channel is Florida football vs Kentucky on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 8 game

What channel is Florida football vs Kentucky game on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.

How to watch Kentucky vs. Florida: TV channel, streaming info

The Kentucky Wildcats (3-3) take on a fellow SEC foe when they visit the Florida Gators (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Kentucky and Florida play at 7:45 p.m. ET. Kentucky has defeated Florida three times in the past three matchups.

Florida's farmlands, iconic orange groves recovering following back-to-back hurricanes

Florida's agricultural fields -- including the state's iconic orange groves and berry farms -- are routinely damaged by strong storms that roll through the state. On Sept. 27, Hurricane Helene became the strongest hurricane to strike Florida's Big Bend.

Did someone say comet? It's not too late to see Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. How to view from Florida

Only discovered in 2023, Comet C/2023A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is visible through the naked eye right now. It won't return for another 80,000 years.

‘It’s Florida, Man’ Reveals the Lives Behind Bizarre News Stories

The HBO series uses familiar comedic actors in cheeky re-enactments of real Florida events, most of them subjects of past viral news reports.

How to watch Florida State vs. Duke football: Time, TV channel, FREE live streams

Whether good scheduling or good play thus far for the Duke Blue Devils, they carry a 5-1 record into a Friday night ACC battle with the Florida State Seminoles.

National Hurricane Center tracking Invests 94L, 95L. See what Florida can expect

A short-lived tropical depression or even Tropical Storm Nadine could form but it's Invest 95L that could strengthen before impacting Central America.

Florida ties record with 3 hurricanes making landfall in single year

This year, 2024, is now tied with 1871, 1886, 1964, 2004 and 2005 for the most Florida landfalling hurricanes on record in a single season.

TROPICS UPDATE: 2 areas, but neither a concern for Florida

As we head into the weekend, here is the latest on two areas the WPTV First Alert Weather team is watching for possible tropical development.

Nearly 1 million more people flocked to Florida. Here’s where they came from

Florida also received an estimate of nearly 290,000 migrants from foreign countries — the bulk of the new residents in the state, data shows.

Early voting begins Monday in dozens of Florida counties, including Duval, St. Johns

Voters across Florida will get their first opportunities to cast an early, in-person ballot for the 2024 general election on Monday as early voting begins in dozens of counties across the state.

Walgreens closing 1,200 locations. Florida leads US in number of stores; impact unknown

Walgreens has announced it will close about 1,200 stores in the U.S. as it struggles with slumping consumer spending. The closures will take place within the next three years, starting with 500 stores in fiscal year 2025, Walgreens announced Tuesday, Oct. 15, in an earnings report.

Florida US Senate 2024 election voter guide: Scott vs. Mucarsel-Powell

Qualifications: Served as U.S. Senator since 2019, and served as Florida Governor from 2011 to 2019, and is a lawyer and former hospital company CEO. If elected, what steps will you take to lower the cost of living - particularly housing, insurance, food and gas – in Florida?

How to watch Duke vs. Florida State: TV channel, streaming info

The Duke Blue Devils (5-1) take on a conference opponent when they host the Florida State Seminoles (1-5) on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium in an ACC showdown. Duke and Florida State play at 7 p.m. ET.

Florida State vs Duke Prediction, Picks, Odds, and Best Bet: Seminoles Disappoint Against Blue Devils

Florida State’s offensive line is flawed, compromising both its run and pass games. Hence, the Seminoles have averaged 14.8 points. Facing a Top-20 defense (No. 15 in SP+, No. 21 in EPA), that is not about to improve.

Will Travis Kelce attend any of the ‘Eras Tour’ shows in Miami? Athlete owns Florida condo

Taylor Swift kicks off the second U.S. leg of "The Eras Tour" in Miami this week. Will boyfriend Travis Kelce attend? He does have ties to Florida.

Florida Students Are Already Living Project 2025’s Dark Promise

If you want a glimpse into what Project 2025’s education agenda might look like if implemented nationwide, look no further than Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis has already been leading book-banning, inflaming culture wars over LGBTQ rights, and dismantling comprehensive sex education.

Hurricane Milton's impact on Florida home insurance

More than 173,000 insurance claims and growing have now been filed in Florida following Hurricane Milton, which is expected to cost insurance companies billions of dollars.

Florida homeowners fear soaring insurance cost after hurricanes

With 4 major hurricanes hitting Florida in 4 years, insurance premiums have skyrocketed and insurers have pulled back on coverage; residents are worried about more exclusions and price hikes.

Two Florida hurricanes haven't put brakes on Scott, Mucarsel-Powell US Senate race

In fact, Hurricanes Helene and Milton provided more campaign fodder in Florida as the two sides clashed in the aftermath of the storms.

Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanes

The fine, white sand helps make Florida’s beaches among the best in the world. But the powerful storms have turned the precious commodity into a costly nuisance, with sand creating literal barriers to recovery as homeowners and municipalities dig their way out.

What to know about red tide after Florida’s back-to-back hurricanes

Residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast who weathered back-to-back hurricanes now have something else to keep an eye on: A possible plume of harmful algae in the waters off of the state’s southwest coast.

T-Mobile just had a big outage in Florida. Are you still affected?

T-Mobile just experienced an outage, with users reporting the network was down in parts of Florida. Service appears to have been restored.

MMA fighter Mike Perry arrested and charged with DUI in Florida

Mike Perry, former UFC fighter and current BKFC star, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in his home state of Florida over the weekend.

Florida grocery stores among those affected by recall of almost 12 million pounds of meat

Routine testing found evidence of listeria in BrucePac ready-to-eat poultry. The company sells meat to other companies for use in their products.

South Florida vs. UAB Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Oct. 19

Preview the Week 8 college football South Florida Bulls vs. UAB Blazers game with stats, game information and how to watch links.

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.

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