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First sawfish in 16 years of surveying caught, tagged, and released in St. Marys River
The University of North Florida Shark Biology Program caught, tagged, and released the first sawfish recorded in its 16 years of surveying shark populations in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Accused killer Sarah Boone currently representing self while awaiting new lawyer:' I am thoroughly confused'
ORLANDO, Fla. - Accused killer Sarah Boone is still looking to hire an attorney. For now – she's still on her own, representing herself in court, and she's already running into issues. In court on Thursday, she expressed frustration that the hearing, which the court had scheduled the day...
Woman at heart of Geneva Co. Alabama ‘love triangle’ shooting arrested in Florida
HOLMES COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — A woman at the center of a deadly “love triangle” in Geneva County has been arrested on drug charges in the Florida panhandle just months after her husband was found guilty. According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, Penny Carnley was arrested on Saturday, July 20, during a traffic stop […]
Florida man arrested for illegal voting as unqualified elector
MIAMI, Florida — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested Victor Marshall Nash, a 52-year-old Miami resident, on two counts of voting as an unqualified elector. Nash, a registered sex offender and felon, was charged following an investigation led by FDLE’s Election Crime Unit (ECU) in collaboration...
Report card: The highest and lowest performing school districts in Florida
Grades rating Florida public school districts and individual schools were released Wednesday, showing which have performed best according to metrics laid out by the state. Schools were graded using measurements including achievement in English language arts, math, science, and social studies, graduations, acceleration success for middle and high school students, and maintaining a focus on […]
Isleworth home tops Windermere sales from July 16 to 22
An Islesworth estate topped all Windermere residential real-estate transactions from July 16 to 22. The home at 6474 Deacon Circle, Windermere, sold July 19, for $4,250,000. Built in 1989, it has six bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths and 5,853 square feet of living area. Days on market: 12. The sellers were represented by Michelle Corbin, Isleworth Realty LLC.
FL GOP congressional candidate Aaron Dimmock is a full-time employee in Missouri
Aaron Dimmock, the underdog Republican challenging Matt Gaetz in Florida’s First Congressional District GOP primary in the Panhandle next month, is running what can only be described as an unusual race. Dimmock is a retired Navy officer who heads the Missouri Leadership Academy in St. Louis, some 700 miles away from Pensacola, the heart of […]
Florida marina makes unprecedented fuel offering to boaters: 'Honored to be the first'
The announcement notes the United States is home to around 12 million recreational boaters, with Florida being the top boating state. A Florida marina has taken a decisive step toward cleaning up the recreational boating sector, launching a pilot program to offer sustainable marine fuel. On July 2, the National...
George Stephanopoulos can’t dismiss Trump defamation suit: Judge
A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday rejected an effort by ABC News host George Stephanopoulos to dismiss a defamation lawsuit levied against him by former President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga denied the motion to dismiss Trump’s defamation lawsuit against ABC News and Stephanopoulos, who was accused of mischaracterizing a jury’s […]
Winter Garden’s Eddie Fernandes wins third World Long Drive title
One of the toughest decisions professional athletes make in their careers is deciding on when to retire. They often battle with the idea of not wanting to end their career too early or too late. And many don’t even get the chance to make that choice — the sport does it for them when the phone stops ringing.
Ocoee pizza joint reopens with help of original owner of former Winter Garden Pizza Company
Ocoee's Santora's Pizzeria has reopened with the help of the original owner of the former Winter Garden Pizza Company, Willie Laboy. Santora's Pizzeria, previously known as Franco's Pizza, was first re-opened by owner Anthony Santora in 2023. Since then, the eatery has experienced a tumultuous journey, with several closings and...
Seminole County special needs school closes suddenly, leaving families scrambling
A school focused on educating children with autism suddenly shut its doors last week, forcing families to desperately search for other means of childcare just as the school year was set to begin.
UCF opponent previews: TCU, 2 seasons removed from title game, kicks off Big 12 play
Home field: Amon G. Carter Stadium (Capacity: 46,000) Editor's note: This is the third installment in a 12-part series highlighting UCF's 2024 football opponents. Perhaps no program encapsulates the unpredictable nature of the Big 12 quite like TCU. The Horned Frogs have alternated winning seasons with losing ones for the...
Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee has long road ahead before design agreed upon
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Memorial Advisory Committee met for the second time in the Kia Center to discuss any matters about the future of a permanent Orlando memorial. As the advisory committee wrapped up day two, it seemed the panel of 18 members still had concerns about who would or would not be a part of the new committee.
Orlando's Camping World Stadium Buzzes with High School Football Media Days as Athletes Eye NIL Opportunities
Camping World Stadium in Orlando becomes a hub for the region's young athletes as it hosts High School Football Media Days in partnership with Florida Citrus Sports. These few days give the gridiron stars from over 100 high school football teams a slice of the media spotlight, discussing team strategies and personal goals as the season looms on the horizon. WESH 2 Sports reports that teams from Orange and Osceola counties had the field first, on Thursday, followed by a roster of others spaced out through the weekend.
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