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The proposed plans for Anastasia State Park are leaving more questions than answers. Here’s what we asked the state
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FLDEP) has proposed dramatic plans to change Anastasia State Park and News4JAX has been trying to find out where all of this started. There has been a public outcry since FLDEP revealed plans to develop a 350-room lodge,...
Hemp industry backs group fighting against Florida marijuana legalization
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Some in the hemp industry are concerned about the potential passing of Amendment 3 which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults in Florida. If marijuana is legalized, some are concerned that consumer interest in hemp-based products like delta-9, which has fewer effects, will...
DeSantis maintains sway over Florida education even when his allies lose
The big story: As has been widely noted, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t have a great primary election day when it came to his endorsements of school board candidates. That doesn’t mean he remains without influence. Consider Daniel Foganholi. DeSantis appointed Foganholi not once but twice to seats...
Judy Copier Pasted Into Florida iHeart Region President Role
IHeartMedia has appointed Judy Copier as the new Region President for its Orlando and Melbourne markets. Copier brings more than thirty years of experience in media and advertising to iHeart’s fifteen stations across Central Florida. Copier transitions to this role after a successful tenure as Metro President for iHeart...
First Take guest claims Florida State was ’embarrassed’ in college football opener after ‘crying into the offseason’
COLLEGE football analyst Paul Finebaum ripped into Florida State after Saturday’s 24-21 loss to Georgia Tech. The Seminoles – who went unbeaten in 2023 before a 63-3 loss to Georgia in the Orange Bowl – fell in a special season curtain-raiser, taking place in Dublin, Ireland. The defeat came after the team almost fell apart […]
Lake City Police arrest kidnapper, rescue child after kidnapping incident at Olive Garden
The suspect, who has not established paternal rights with the state of Florida, allegedly grabbed the child from his mother and fled the restaurant, driving away recklessly and fleeing to Bradford County.
FLORIDA GUARD IN CEDAR KEY
The marine division of the Florida Guard visited Cedar Key for two and a half days of training this past weekend, August 16 through 18, 2024. Based in the Cedar Key Library and under the command of Randall Jones, the marine units’ goal is twofold: to build relationships with local officials of Florida’s smaller coastal communities and to familiarize themselves with the nearby waterways.
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