Gov. Scott proposes $1 million in security funding for Jewish Day Schools

Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced his proposal for allocating $1 million in security funds for Jewish Day schools in the state.Florida Gov. Rick Scott announcedRead More

North Florida detective captures 9-foot anaconda

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WSVN) — A detective in north Florida managed to capture a 9-foot anaconda on the loose near Tallahassee. Fox 13 reports that DetectiveRead More

Sweet: Man arrested for doughnut glaze gets $37,500

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – A man arrested in Florida after police mistook doughnut glaze in his car for meth has received a $37,500 settlement. DanielRead More

Florida expects hundreds of displaced Puerto Rican students

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Thousands of Puerto Rican children displaced by Hurricane Maria are expected to enroll in Florida and other U.S. public schools thisRead More

Police: Man kills girlfriend’s toddler son, then robs her

HOLMES BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Police say a man killed his girlfriend’s 17-month-old son and stole her car stereo and laptop while she was inRead More

Stone crab season begins in South Florida

Time to get cracking, South Florida: stone crabs are back in season. The first shipment of fresh stone crabs arrived at Miami Marine Stadium inRead More

3 appeals for hurricane aid pending in Florida since 2004

MIAMI (AP) — Florida communities cleaning up and making repairs after Hurricane Irma may expect the U.S. government to reimburse their costs, but an analysisRead More

Deputy buys clothes, school supplies for struggling Tampa family

A deputy from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office provided a helping hand to a family in need. Deputy Donnie Rizer bought new uniforms and schoolRead More

Black bear spotted on UCF campus

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a black bear has been spotted on the University of Central Florida campus. UCF police say a security cameraRead More

South Florida moms overdose on heroin in SUV with babies in backseat

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say two Florida women overdosed on heroin in a sports utility vehicle with two infants in the back seat.Read More