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Final decision on Citizens Insurance rate hike expected Monday
TAMPA, Fla. — A deadline looms in that more than a million Floridians could face a major increase in the price of their homeowners insurance. Citizens Property Insurance is proposing raising its rates by about 14 percent to reduce the amount of insurance holders by the end of the year. This could result in an average price increase for policy holders by more than $500.
1 dead, 1 in critical condition after crash on I-4 in Volusia County, FHP says
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A single-vehicle crash early Sunday along Interstate 4 near DeBary left a man dead and another in critical condition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 3:33 a.m. on eastbound I-4 near mile marker 105, just north of the county line, troopers...
St. Cloud Police Continue ‘Distracted Driver Reduction’ Initiative to Curb Distracted Driving
St. Cloud is continuing to step up its efforts to promote road safety through the St. Cloud Police Department’s ‘Distracted Driver Reduction’ initiative. Officers are focusing on stopping distracted drivers and enforcing all traffic laws. This initiative aims to emphasize the importance of maintaining safe driving habits, especially as distracted driving—often caused by cell phone use—has become a leading cause of crashes.
Florida high school football Week 1: What are the best individual recruiting matchups?
A loaded slate of high school football games in Week One also means several of the top recruits in the nation will be action during the weekend. The Broward County National High School Football Showcase includes several of the nation's top recruits, including Bishop Gorman five-star senior wide receiver Derek Meadows (LSU commit)...
DEP confirms obscure foundation is dropping plans for golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson
A mysterious foundation called Tuskegee Dunes, whose Florida lobbyists include a former secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, says it is behind the controversial proposed golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park — and that it is now pulling the plug on the plan. A spokeswoman for the Florida Department of...
Amendment 3: Will pot legalization spark a stoned driving epidemic in Florida?
As Florida voters consider legalizing marijuana in November, opponents are painting a scary picture of what might happen: an epidemic of stoned driving that will make the state’s roads more dangerous and deadly. But the research from other states that have legalized pot isn’t conclusive, and backers of Amendment...
Knights ready to kick off season after tough fall camp
Gus Malzahn told his players at the start of UCF‘s fall camp that he would put them through the wringer. The Knights coach felt his team was soft and lacked discipline during their first season in the Big 12, leading to the team’s disappointing 6-7 finish. It was the program’s first losing season since 2016 and the first-ever losing mark during Malzahn’s college career. Nearly five weeks ...
Florida Big Bend Region Prepares for Afternoon Showers and Intense Heat
Tallahassee, FL – Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected today across Tallahassee and the broader Florida Big Bend region. Residents should prepare for typical late summer heat, with temperatures forecasted to reach the low 90s. The National Weather Service has advised using sunscreen and heading indoors if thunder approaches. According...
Miami is banking on immigrants to help with the city's imminent teacher shortage
A critical shortage will be affecting students across the state of Florida soon, according to a recent study by Florida Tax Watch which uncovered that school administrators have been scrambling to find enough qualified teachers for the 2024-25 school year. A lot of it, unsurprisingly, has to do with wages....
Central Florida Man Drugged Exchange Student with Cannabis-Infused Chocolates, Alcohol
A Central Florida man drugged an exchange student with cannabis-infused chocolates and alcohol before sexually abusing the child. 51-year-old Dmitri Kostyunin, a former Apopka High School teacher, was sentenced in a Lake County courtroom for his guilty conviction in a sexual battery case on an exchange student. Kostyunin was sentenced to Life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Why Florida Democrats should be optimistic — and why they should be pessimistic
The November general election field is set, and Florida Democrats are getting excited. A bunch of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ endorsed school board candidates face-planted Tuesday. The presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris has given Democrats a shot of much-needed energy and enthusiasm at the top of the 2024 ticket. Social media is awash in clips of the Obamas throwing out Donald Trump disses at the Democratic National Convention.
Orlando Carves Out 90+ Days of Halloween Celebrations
Orlando is looking to be a Halloween Vacation Capital, inviting visitors to celebrate spooky season with a record 93 days of frightful and family friendly events. Highlights include the nation’s largest horror convention, Central Florida theme park events, haunted botanical gardens, trick-or-treat trails, and even a Beetlejuice-themed brunch. SPOOKY...
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