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Florida lawmaker Carolina Amesty indicted on forgery charges
A day after being indicted by a grand jury on forgery and other charges, state Rep. Carolina Amesty, R-Windermere, turned herself in at the Orange County Jail on Thursday. The 29-year-old legislator, who is running for re-election in November, was indicted on charges of forgery, uttering a forgery, false acknowledgement or certification by a notary public and notarizing your own signature, according to the state attorney’s office in the 9th Judicial Circuit. All four charges are third-degree...
Florida high school football scores: Treasure Coast live updates from Week 2
Welcome back to another week of high school football on the Treasure Coast. Stay tuned with Treasure Coast Newspapers for live scoreboard updates from all 12 games involving local teams during the Week 2 slate. ...
10 to Know: 2026 recruits in the state of Florida
Here are ten 2026 recruits you need to know about who reside in the Sunshine State. Florida State is nearing the final stretch for its 2025 recruiting class -- which ranks No. 18 nationally entering the fall. The Seminoles are off to a strong start with their 2026 recruiting class...
Hurricane Idalia: 1 year later
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It has been a full year since Hurricane Idalia made historic landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida, marking one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the region. The storm’s formation, rapid intensification and eventual impact serve as a reminder of the unpredictable...
Regulators examine Tampa Electric's rate hike request
(The Center Square) — Florida regulators are mulling over a rate hike proposal for one of the largest electricity providers in the Sunshine State this week with hearings that kicked off this week. The Tampa Electric Company is seeking to raise its base rates for 844,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers across West Central Florida, including Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. The Florida Public Service Commission is considering arguments...
4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend August 29 – September 1
FORT MYERS, NAPLES (WFTX) — Looking😍for FUN things to do for Labor Day weekend? Fox4, has got you covered...featuring "4+" exciting events you won't want to miss! We're ending August and starting September off with tons of wonderful things to do, including a Free Rockstar Networking opportunity, a Jimmy Buffet Day Bash at The Shell 🐚Factory, a thrilling Biker Rally, an Annual Dress to Impress Bacon🥓Fest, a meaningful 5K Run that will help foster children or a impactful Kayak Tournament Supporting Active and Retired Marines and their families in honor of Labor Day, featured only from Fox4!
FAA Proposes Over $341,000 in Penalties; Two Florida Drone Pilots Face Serious Fines
Drones aren’t toys, they are considered aircraft, and they have to be operated that way. Two Florida men learned about Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Laws the hard way this year. According to a news release, The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27...
Ohio convict pleads guilty to threat to kill state judge in Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An Ohio prison inmate already convicted of rape and kidnapping pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to threatening to kill a Florida judge and sexually assault the judge’s wife and daughter. Inside the courtroom at his plea hearing, Wayne A. Miller, 41, of Alliance, Ohio,...
Alachua County Pets: Reef, Dino, and Oreo
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Alachua County looking for their new loving homes. Reef is a two-and-a-half year old adorable guy with a passion for splashing in kiddie pools, especially with other dogs. He spent time in a foster home so he’s already prepared to live with other dogs and cats.
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