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What to know about the Florida Senate race as Rick Scott and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell face off in 2024 election

The Florida U.S. Senate race matches incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott against Democratic challenger and former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.

Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba, already suffering without power

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Oscar has made landfall in eastern Cuba, an island beleaguered by a massive power outage, after striking the southeastern Bahamas earlier in the day Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Meet the candidates for Florida Senate District 25 in the November election

Election day is Nov. 5 and voters will have the chance to vote for someone new for Florida Senate District 25 as Senator Victor Torres, Jr. has reached term limits.

Michael Carlson: The truth behind closed property insurance claims

Unfortunately, several recent storms – Ian, Debby, Helene and Milton – have caused significant flood damage, resulting in a higher volume of claims closed without payment. This is exacerbated by a federal requirement that must be met for a storm victim to seek emergency assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Cartoon: Florida Battered

Cartoon by Steve Breen for Oct. 21, 2024.

Florida’s six constitutional amendments on the November ballot, explained

Two of the six proposed constitutional amendments – on marijuana and abortion -- are well known, with plenty of advertising from groups supporting and opposing them.

Crews work in floodwaters to restore power to customers

DADE CITY, Fla. (Gray News) - Florida linemen have been working " tirelessly to restore power to hard-hit areas" after Milton. “The conditions our linemen are facing are challenging but their dedication is unwavering,” Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc. said in a Facebook post.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis stumps for Kamala Harris in South Florida

Kamala Harris gets support from Colorado Gov. Jared Polis who stumps on her behalf in Miami and Liberty City over the weekend.

Former Oak Creek native JC Latham donates $75,000 for hurricane relief

Former Oak Creek native and Catholic Memorial player JC Latham donated $75,000 for hurricane relief efforts according to an ESPN report.

Florida tops list as most popular destination for ex-New Yorkers in 2023

In 2023, an estimated 481,544 New Yorkers left the state for new homes across the U.S., with Florida emerging as the top destination. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, 71,138 New Yorkers relocated to the Sunshine State, resulting in a net loss of 46,389 people from New York to Florida after accounting for those who moved back.

MLB News: One Rays Relocation Proposal Emerges After Another City Drops Out

A Chicago columnist proposed a temporary home for the Rays in the Windy City after Montreal's Olympic Stadium confirmed it's unavailable to host games in 2025.

Inter Miami going to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, will open event at Hard Rock Stadium

Inter Miami will play in the tournament opener, scheduled for June 15, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

There’s hope for Florida flights to return to Kalamazoo, airport director says

KALAMAZOO, MI — Avelo Airlines recently decided to discontinue Florida flights to and from Kalamazoo, but the airport director is hopeful they could come back in the future.

Did Taylor Swift perform 'Florida!!!' last night? See Miami concert's setlist, surprise songs at Hard Rock Stadium

Here's a look at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Miami setlist from Oct. 18, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

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

Am I registered to vote in Florida? Is it too late to register or make changes?

Are you registered to vote in Florida? Are you sure? Here's how to check and what to if you're "inactive" or 'removed."

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

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

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.

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.

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