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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.

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.

'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.