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Brooksville man arrested after drug deal goes bad
BROOKSVILLE — A drug deal gone bad turned into a robbery, kidnapping, police chase across two counties and two men in custody, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said. On July 17 at approximately 5:19 p.m., 911 dispatchers received a call advising an unknown man was attempting to flag down motorists in the area of Spring Lake Highway and Dallas Drive.
Decades before wrestler Hulk Hogan spoke at the RNC, he lived in Brevard. Find out where
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan worked the crowd last night at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee by doing his signature move of ripping off his shirt. But did you know years before he made that move famous, Hogan was working the crowds in Cocoa Beach. In the late 1970s, back when he went by...
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Back-to-school, behind-the-scenes, and best hits on deck for the weekend
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA (352today.com) – Happy Friday. Are you ready for a great weekend?. North Central Florida knows how to spend the summer, with weekends jam packed full of events from rockin’ concert lineups to local vendor markets to foodie festivities. If you’re overwhelmed by all of the options you have for weekend fun, let our top picks be your guide.
Rollover crash blocks intersection in Ocala
A rollover crash at an Ocala intersection is causing delays for motorists on Friday morning. Shortly before 6:40 a.m., the Ocala Police Department stated in a social media post that a collision occurred at the intersection of N Magnolia Avenue and NW 10th Street. One of the vehicles involved in...
Florida gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.44 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.45 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 25 cents since last month. According...
Missing Florida siblings, 7 and 9, may be in Wake County
Two missing children from Florida may be in Wake County, according to law enforcement. Caden Barber, Jr., age 7, is described as 4 feet 3 inches tall and 65 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. His sister, Marina Barber, age 9, is described as 4 feet 11 inches...
Northeast FL Surf Report #2 Friday 12:30 PM 07.19.2024
Northside Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier Center View Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier. View Our Latest Video Update [YouTube] Subscribe / Get Notified. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Northside]. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Southside]. Public Safety Announcement. In the modern era, our surf breaks can be very...
Florida health officials issue rabies alert for Melbourne area
The Florida Department of Health issued a rabies alert Thursday for the Melbourne area and is asking the public to take precautions, after a stray cat tested positive for rabies. FDOH issued the alert in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a stray cat that was killed in...
Flight Problems Continue At South Florida Airports, FLL, PBI, MIA All Affected
Worldwide IT Crisis Continuing To Affect Florida Flights. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com UPDATED AT 5:45 p.m. with latest delay and cancellation numbers. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The ongoing worldwide computer crisis seemingly sparked by a security update by Microsoft vendor CloudStrike is hitting South Florida airports hard.… Read More »Flight Problems Continue At South Florida Airports, FLL, PBI, MIA All Affected
St. Pete hospitality group acquires Anna Maria restaurants
July 19, 2024 - St. Petersburg-based Beachside Hospitality, which owns several Crabby’s restaurants throughout the state, is under contract to buy four Anna Maria Island concepts. The group plans to acquire Sandbar Seafood and Spirits, Beach House Waterfront Restaurant, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub and Anna Maria Bake House from Chiles Hospitality. While Beachside operates 13 establishments in eight Florida cities, the acquisition of Chiles marks its first foray into Manatee County.
We found hundreds of silver coins in the ocean – it’s from a ship ‘broken to bits’ that sank in 1715 during a hurricane
A GROUP of treasure hunters has discovered hundreds of silver coins in the ocean from a long-lost ship. The discovery made by the Florida-based team is one of the most significant so far this year. In May, while diving off the coast near Brevard County on the east side of...
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Keith Truenow, Florida Senate District 13 Republican Primary
Education: Leesburg High School and mechanical certifications, U.S. Air Force. Qualifications: Turfgrass Producers of Florida, Lake Harris Chain Restoration Council, Lake County Fair Association and Lake County Farm Bureau. Why are you running for Florida State Senate District 13?. I ran with a simple mission: go to work to craft...
Florida’s Amendment 1, explained
School board elections in Florida have been nonpartisan for decades, but a constitutional amendment on the ballot this November could change that. Proponents say the measure would increase transparency and aid voters. Opponents say it would bring unnecessary division to Florida schools. Here’s what to know. What would the...
Lakeland's Deputy City Manager Emily Colon resigns. Family is moving to Orlando
After five years of service, Lakeland's second-highest ranking administrator has announced her resignation. Emily Colón, the city's assistant city manager, submitted her resignation to City Manager Shawn Sherrouse last week. Colón and her family will be relocating to Orlando. "This is a bittersweet moment for my family and...
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