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Fancy home. Luxury car. Wine label. Where does Florida pol Bracy get the money?
OCOEE — The Randolph Bracy running to take back his former seat in the Florida Senate doesn’t seem like the same person who left the legislature two years ago in a failed bid to win a seat in Congress. The Central Florida Democrat, 47, has changed from a soft-spoken, middle class businessman to an outspoken, flashy consultant who claims to pull down more than $1 million a year in salary and ...
School supplies needed in Central Florida. Here’s where to donate
ORLANDO, Fla. – Starting Monday, parents across the state will have the chance to save some money on school supplies with the return of what’s become an annual back to school sales tax holiday. For two whole weeks, most school supplies $50 or less will be tax free.
Kamala Harris: Here's how Treasure Coast delegates say they'll vote at DNC in Chicago
The Treasure Coast's five Democratic congressional district-level delegates have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's presidential nominee, according to a letter the Florida Democratic Party released Monday. That means they're expected to vote for her at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Aug. 19-22. ...
Tracking afternoon showers and thunderstorms
ORLANDO, Fla. — Another day of showers and storms. A few showers may develop late morning, but I expect most of the rain to develop after 12 p.m. through the early evening hours. Rain chances will be lower Monday. Only up to a 40% coverage this afternoon. Despite the...
SmartAsset ranked these Treasure Coast counties among the top 10 most giving in Florida
Among Florida's 67 counties, Martin and Indian River were ranked among the top 10 most generous, according to a new study by SmartAsset, an online source for consumer financial information. Martin ranked No. 4, one spot down from last year, and Indian River ranked No. 8, the same as last year. St. Lucie County ranked No. 24. Collier County was the most charitable while Dixie County was the least charitable. ...
High school football 2024 weekly SW Florida game schedule for Collier, Lee and LaBelle
Here are the weekly Southwest Florida high school football schedules for the 2024 season. The schedules are subject to change based on weather among other factors. Games start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted. ...
Sarasota childcare crisis: Local businesses learn about new Florida childcare tax credits
Amid a childcare crisis impacting thousands of Sarasota-Manatee families and businesses, advocates are busy getting the word out about new state tax credits available to employers who help their workers with childcare. The childcare tax credits bill was passed by the Legislature this session and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The law,...
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