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Siesta Key Beach, Anna Maria Island Named Best Beaches in Florida by U.S. News & World Report
Siesta Key Beach and Anna Maria Island are home to the No. 1 and No. 2 Best Beaches in Florida, according to a new list by U.S. News & World Report. To come up with the rankings, the U.S. News says it factored in reader votes, aesthetics, atmosphere and convenience.
Residency program looks to help fill doctor shortage in fast-growing Pasco County
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Florida is in desperate need of doctors. With a growing population and many doctors aging out of practice, the state is doing what it can to attract more physicians. Hospitals are also taking their own approaches to filling the need. Just this month, Florida TaxWatch ranked...
Florida abortion amendment backers decry ‘dirty trick’ language approved by state panel
A Florida panel approved language that will accompany a November ballot initiative on abortion, saying the initiative will have a negative impact on the state budget, a move the amendment’s supporters decried as a politically motivated “dirty trick.” The amendment would result in “significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year,” and there is…
Giuliani spent on Florida condo, RNC trip instead of bankruptcy fees
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge criticized Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday for spending money on his Florida condominium and travel to the Republican National Convention while he avoids paying bankruptcy fees.
House Democrat ‘Deeply Concerned’ That Biden Doesn’t Have ‘the Facts’ and Says He Isn’t Meeting His Own Standards
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) professed to be "deeply concerned" about the "bubble" President Joe Biden seems to be in on CNN Wednesday. The post House Democrat ‘Deeply Concerned’ That Biden Doesn’t Have ‘the Facts’ and Says He Isn’t Meeting His Own Standards first appeared on Mediaite.
South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach set to close until November election
PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Residents and visitors of Palm Beach are advised that starting Saturday, South Ocean Boulevard will be closed to through traffic due to heightened security measures involving "Mar-a-Lago and U.S. Secret Service-protected" individuals. The closure is set to being at 4 p.m. and will remain...
Martin County Schools plans to pay for all school supplies this year
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — The Martin County School District will spend tens of thousands of dollars this year to ensure every one of its students has the supplies needed to embark upon a successful year. Under a new initiative, spearheaded by Superintendent Michael Maine, the district’s Finance Division has...
Border Patrol: Person finds 70 pounds of cocaine on beach next to Breakers in Palm Beach
Walking along the beach next to the iconic Breakers resort in Palm Beach, there are a lot of things people might see: families relaxing under blue and white umbrellas, divers and swimmers in the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, vacationers taking selfies with the historic hotel on one side of the frame and the turquoise water on the other.
This Orlando mega home with its own casino and arcade is now on the market
An Orlando mega home full of extravagant add-ons and space for several families is now on the market. Located at 1125 Grand Traverse Parkway in Reunion, the home has 11 bedrooms, 14 baths and more than 11,000 square feet of living space. The residence boasts a massive open-concept living room...
Residents concerned over proposed 5-story commercial development on NSB’s Atlantic Ave.
A 35,280 square-foot, five-story commercial development proposed in New Smyrna Beach has drawn the attention and concern of area residents. The project would be located at 1300 S. Atlantic Ave. (formerly a Regions Bank property) and include restaurant and retail space, as well as a parking garage with 320 spaces.
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