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Florida Weather: Weekend Thunderstorm Risks, Rising Temps
Tallahassee, FL – Florida residents should brace for a weekend of volatile weather as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee monitors the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms, followed by rising temperatures. According to the latest Day-3 Outlook, valid from Saturday morning through Sunday, a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) for severe storms has been identified for areas just short of southern Alabama, as a cold front is expected to sweep down from the Northwest.
Florida residents report hearing sonic booms during Falcon 9 rocket launch: 'House shook'
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Some Florida residents may have heard sonic booms following the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday morning. SpaceX launched the Maxar 2 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9 a.m. SpaceX said there was a possibility...
Looking at Lake Michigan Credit Union as a banking option for Florida residents
Robert D’Amore does not live in Michigan, but he has been a customer of Lake Michigan Credit Union for eight years. He chose the financial institution because there is a convenient branch near his home in Naples. He stayed because of the customer service. “It’s a little bit of...
Pinellas school board race draws complaint over ad featuring DeSantis
A Pinellas County School Board member seeking re-election alleges Republican leaders crossed legal boundaries in campaign ads that endorse her challenger. In a complaint to the Florida Elections Commission, Eileen Long says mailers and texts in support of opponent Erika Picard violate a state law that says candidates cannot be identified by their party in non-partisan races.
As primary nears, Stanley Campbell lays out his case for Senate Dem nomination
Tech entrepreneur and former Naval pilot Stanley Campbell campaigned in South St. Petersburg on Tuesday night, telling a group of Baptist ministers that he intends to stun the Florida political world next week and capture the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. “I am a real solid candidate. I’m going to win the nomination, and I’m […]
From orchard to aisle: An uncertain path for emerging crops
In the shady hills of Appalachia, a small fruit tree grows in the shadow of taller oaks and maples. In the spring, maroon flowers droop from the branches. Little fruits emerge later in the summer and fall — alien green, bean-shaped, and about the weight of one or two large peaches.
Florida officials work to divest from Chinese government-owned companies
(The Center Square) — The Florida State Board of Administration Audit Committee met this week to discuss the Sunshine State's investment performance and some changes that will impact foreign investment from certain countries. Chris Spencer, the SBA executive director, was tasked by Gov. Ron DeSantis to analyze the state budget upon his appointment. Spencer said during the committee meeting that they have seen a 9.3% increase year-over-year and credited the state's recruitment and retention efforts, as well as a major focus on Florida's IT overhauls. ...
Over 1,300 new jobs expected as Amazon expands into Port St. Lucie, other FL locations
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — More than 1,300 new jobs are expected to be created in Port St. Lucie and other Florida locations through Amazon, the company states. Over $36 billion has been invested in Florida by Amazon since 2010, according to findings from its 2024 U.S. Economic Impact Reporton Tuesday.
False text message stirs election concerns in Northwest Florida
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Thousands of voters in Northwest Florida have already cast early ballots for next week's Florida primaries. But a text message that's been circulating is raising concerns for some poll workers and voters. The message claims poll workers have been putting marks on voters' ballots to disqualify them...
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