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Post reporters win statewide awards for sports coverage, addiction treatment investigation
Two Palm Beach Post staff writers have won awards from the Florida Society of News Editors for sports reporting and for an investigative project about addiction treatment centers published in 2023. Post columnist Tom D'Angelo won first place in the Sports category for stories that ranged from the thing Tiger Woods' son earned...
Florida Rapper Turned Speedster Caught With A Bible And Drugs
We all know the Florida Man is crazy and has his own set of ideas when it comes to what’s right and wrong, and one Florida rapper turned speedster was caught with a bible and drugs. The incident took place Wednesday night in Polk County when police saw two...
Red Lobster quietly closes another seven restaurants bringing total to 106 – months after filing for bankruptcy
RED Lobster have closed at least seven restaurants nationwide as financial troubles persist. The chain shut up shop the cluster of outlets across six states. Two restaurants in Florida will close, as will locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado and Texas. Red Lobster shuttered a slew of restaurants as it...
Osceola County Realtors Lead the Charge in Local Waterway Trash Clean-Up Effort
The Clean Up Florida Waters initiative, aimed at preserving the state’s natural beauty and ensuring cleaner waterways, got a helping hand from the Osceola County Association of Realtors on Wednesday, when members of the association came together to do their part for the local community by cleaning up the Kissimmee and St. Cloud’s Lakefront and Marsh Landing, showcasing their commitment to environmental stewardship.
U.S. News report gives high marks to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne
Report gives high marks to Holmes Regional Medical Center Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne was named the No. 1 hospital in Brevard County, and Health First’s four hospitals earned a combined total of 14 “High Performing Specialty” designations as part of the recently released U.S. News’ 2024 “Best Hospitals” report. ...
The News-Press, Naples Daily News journalists win state awards for excellence
From coverage of a crash that killed five teens to a video of a manatee rescue, The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently collected 17 awards from the Florida Society of News Editors at a ceremony in Orlando. Overall, the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida ― of which the Naples Daily News and The...
Community Cafe Venetian Block B (Video)
Want to explore Lake Harris on a kayak or canoe and don't own one? Did you know you can rent one for just five dollars? Host Madi and Claire venture out onto the waterways with the help of Brian Andreichuk from Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department...
Developing a nano-treatment to help save mangroves from deadly disease
Mangroves and palm trees are hallmarks of the Sunshine State not just for their beauty but for their immense importance to Florida's coastlines. Mangroves are crucial because they naturally protect coastal shores from storm damage and serve as vital wildlife habitats around the world. Scientists at the University of Central...
Orlando city officials oppose proposed ballot measures imposing restrictions on urban development
ORLANDO, Fla. — On Thursday, a group made up of mayors and attorneys from various Orange County cities and towns sent a letter to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings expressing their opposition to two proposed ballot measures that would put a rural boundary measure in place. The proposed amendment...
Lake Miona Recreation Center will be closed on Monday
Lake Miona Recreation Center’s indoor and outdoor facilities, including the sports pool, will be closed for maintenance this Monday, July 29. All questions about the closure can be directed to the recreation center at 352-430-2950.
Central Florida Cities Actively Working To Keep Disney World Cast Members Homeless
Last year, when the union representing Walt Disney World cast members fought for and got a raise, it was a significant victory. However, the union could not have foreseen the explosion in the cost of living in Central Florida, which has essentially voided that raise. Despite that, there were signs...
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