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Florida woman's car discovered near South Carolina tracks, but search yields no trace of her
ALLENDALE, S.C. — A 27-year-old Florida woman has been reported missing in Allendale County, and law enforcement is asking the public for assistance locating her. Jessica Rapsys was traveling through South Carolina from Jacksonville, Florida, when she may have lost her way. She was last seen on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Waste Management Waste Watch Program in Florida
Waste management drivers are also serving as an extra set of eyes and ears for local law enforcement. They’re able to report any suspicious activity they may witness during their routes, thanks to a program started in 2010. During their scheduled route on Marco Island, Emelio Medal and his...
Scientists find sea surface temps in South Florida estuaries are hotter than oceans around the world
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida’s marine life could use some relief from the heat as University of South Florida marine scientists are finding that sea surface temperatures in South Florida estuaries and coastal waters are hotter than oceans around the world. As heat waves spell trouble for critical habitats like...
Trump casts ballot during early voting for Florida primary
Former President Trump on Wednesday cast his ballot in the Florida primary as part of the early-voting window, even as he has pushed for one-day voting as part of his reelection bid and cast doubt on the reliability of early voting. Trump delivered brief remarks to cameras as he cast...
Election foul? Neil Combee says Gow Fields' visit with Property Appraiser violated the law
A current county commissioner and candidate for Polk County Property Appraiser has launched a social media attack on his opponent that has raised eyebrows at the State Attorney’s Office. Polk County Commissioner Neil Combee took to social media last week to say his opponent, former Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields, had visited the Property Appraiser’s Office at the urging of the current constitutional officer in direct violation of a Florida election statute. That law passed last year and is...
How strong will Hurricane Ernesto get? See how it could impact your Florida weekend
After battering Puerto Rico with torrential rain, Hurricane Ernesto is now heading toward Bermuda. Ernesto strengthened overnight, with winds now at 85 mph. It's expected to rapidly intensify over open water and could be near major hurricane strength by Friday before the center passes over or near Bermuda Saturday, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. ...
Front arrives this evening, lower humidity tomorrow
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – With the front pushing south into the Tampa Bay area today, it will still be hot and humid. Highs reach the low-mid 90s, and heat index should be 104-108 again. The overall rain chance is higher, and storms that form later in the day drift to the southwest. The most widespread […]
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