Florida governor signs Lake Okeechobee bill, 10 others

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A plan to build reservoirs south of Florida’s Lake Okeechobee to treat polluted water before it flows downstream became law TuesdayRead More

Republican front-runner enters Florida governor’s race

BARTOW, Fla. (AP) — When Adam Putnam walks into the Curly Tails Barbecue in Bartow, he knows half the people inside and orders his favoriteRead More

Calls grow for Florida special session on medical marijuana

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A leader behind last year’s passage of a constitutional amendment on medical marijuana in Florida has joined growing calls for Gov.Read More

Gov. Scott has a friend in White House and foes back home

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — With a friend and a political ally in the White House, this was supposed to be a moment of triumph forRead More

Officials assist lone baby deer in Big Pine Key

BIG PINE KEY, Fla. (WSVN) – A baby deer needed assistance after falling into a canal in Big Pine Key. Officers with Florida Fish andRead More

South Florida Uber driver accused of kidnapping, raping passenger

JUPITER, Fla. (WSVN) — A South Florida Uber driver has been arrested, accused of kidnapping and raping his female passenger. Jupiter Police said 55-year-old GaryRead More

Publix dethrones Trader Joe’s as America’s favorite grocery store

Shoppers in the southeast already know Publix is “where shopping is a pleasure.” Now the rest of the country knows it too: Publix is theRead More

Publix issues recall on Artichoke and Spinach dip

LAKELAND, Fla. (WSVN) — Publix Super Markets has issued a recall on their Artichoke and Spinach deli dip due to a possible contamination of glassRead More

PDQ offers half-off checks on Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Day

Tuesday is Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Day, and a popular chain restaurant is honoring educators and healthcare workers across the U.S. According to PDQ, knownRead More

Legislature ends session, approves $83 billion budget

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida legislators have approved $83 billion in spending for the coming fiscal year and have officially ended their annual session. TheRead More