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Record number of Americans killed by heat in 2023: Research
Extreme heat killed more Americans in 2023 than any other year over nearly a quarter century of records, according to research published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. At least 2,325 people died from the heat last year, according to the study, which included deaths with heat as both an underlying and…
A 57 Year Old Florida Man Was Just Arrested For the 75th Time
You’d think after the 1st, 2nd, even the 3rd time he’d learn his lesson, but a 57 year old Florida man was just arrested for the 75th time. It’s not very often I’m impressed by the Florida Man and his antics, but this is just downright impressive in the worst way. On my list of to-do’s in life, getting arrested isn’t one of them. In fact, I hope I never see the inside of a jail cell, unless I’m going on a tour. Now, that’d be cool. But there are some career criminals out there, that just can’t stay away. Maybe they like the food? Maybe they like being on a first name basis with the guards? Or they just can’t seem to keep themselves out of trouble. And that seems to be the case with this guy, 57 year old Mark Brents.
On Honeymoon Island State Park, urgency grows to defend ‘the real Florida’
DUNEDIN — For Terry Fortner, the fight to save Honeymoon Island State Park from a proposed development plan is personal. Nearly 130 years ago, just offshore from here, her grandmother Myrtle Scharrer was born in a pioneer home on Caladesi Island. She lived for decades in the tranquility of the untouched island chains that today include Florida’s most-visited state park.
Tallahassee Police make arrest in deadly crash on Pensacola Street
The Tallahassee Police Department arrested one person following the deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred on Aug. 4 at approximately 2:45 a.m. at the intersection of Pensacola Street and Ocala Road.
Rid of Raffensperger, Georgia Election Board blazes path for counties to overturn a Trump loss
In the aftermath of the 2020 election, Donald Trump mounted a concerted effort to defy the voters’ verdict and remain in office, even if it meant fomenting violence and blocking the peaceful transfer of power. Yes, he failed, but failure is a very good teacher. Trump and his allies had tested the integrity of our […]
‘Canes Flashback to 1987: Miami 31 - Florida 4
The 1987 Miami Hurricanes finished 12-0 and dominated the majority of their schedule en rout to UM’s second National Championship in the 80’s. Coached by Jimmy Johnson, Miami only played in three games decided by less than 10 points. One of those blowouts came at the hands of...
This SEC head coach is on the hottest of hot seats heading into 2024
The 2024 College Football season is inching closer and the anticipation for this upcoming campaign is at an all-time high. What's also being anticipated is how the season will go for the three-time national champion Florida Gators in 2024 under head coach Billy Napier. The high anticipation for this season...
Police: 6 Florida men face kidnapping, assault charges in Danbury
Six men from Florida are facing kidnapping and assault charges after two men were abducted and one was beaten with a baseball bat in Danbury on Sunday morning. Police responded to a report of an assault and found the victims bound with duct tape inside a van. Investigators believe the victims were targeted.
HURRICANE CENTER: New Area Being Watched Southeast Of Florida As August Wraps
BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The National Hurricane Center Tuesday is watching an area southeast of Florida as a location where a tropical system could form. Nothing of significance is expected to happen for several days — if at all — but it’s a… Read More »HURRICANE CENTER: New Area Being Watched Southeast Of Florida As August Wraps
Jonathan Dickinson plan would change state park beyond golf courses. Learn more details
Gov. Ron DeSantis' Great Outdoors Initiative includes many changes to Jonathan Dickinson State Park, beyond the three golf courses that have been the focus of vehement opposition from across the state. Here are more details from the Unit Management Plan Amendment: JDSP golf course plan: Catch up on the latest breaking news in this...
AAA: Florida drivers to see lowest Labor Day gas prices for holiday weekend in 3 years
As Floridians plan on taking their cars on the road this upcoming Labor Day weekend, they'll be happy to hear that they will likely find the lowest gas prices for the holiday weekend in three years. Florida gas prices averaged $3.29 per gallon for regular on Sunday, the lowest daily average in two...
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