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Pedestrian killed on Florida Turnpike after being hit by SUV, tractor-trailer
A fatal early-morning crash on the Florida Turnpike that blocked all northbound lanes during the morning rush hour has now been cleared. The crash took place shortly before 3:45 a.m. Aug. 15 on the northbound Turnpike at mile marker 261, which is just north of Interstate 4 in Orlando, according to the Florida...
Rare cold front heads into Central Florida. Here’s what to expect
ORLANDO, Fla. – A small taste of “Florida fall” is nearing the area Thursday as a rare cold front ushers in a much drier outlook for the weekend. A weak cold front will shift southward through the day, keeping plenty of moisture and instability. This setup is...
Robert Griffin III defended FSU football from Paul Finebaum. The next day, ESPN fired him
One day after coming to Florida State's defense against a colleague, Robert Griffin III has reportedly been fired from ESPN. He's not the only one with FSU ties to be let go from the "Worldwide Leader in Sports" on Thursday. Samantha Ponder, wife of former FSU quarterback Christian Ponder, also was fired in what The Athletic reported were budget cuts. ...
Is Florida Billionaire to Blame For Failing Ferry Operations to Mackinac Island?
UPDATE (8/12/24): The latest ferry schedules can be found here. Since then it's seemed like smoothing sailing-- until this past weekend, that is. Is this beloved Mackinac Island ferry company in dire straits?. As the busy summer tourist season winds down at one of Michigan's biggest and best tourist destinations,...
Waste Management Waste Watch Program in Florida
Waste management drivers are also serving as an extra set of eyes and ears for local law enforcement. They’re able to report any suspicious activity they may witness during their routes, thanks to a program started in 2010. During their scheduled route on Marco Island, Emelio Medal and his...
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