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Florida Sales Tax Not the Lowest Compared To Other States
Florida has bragging rights about having no income tax or inheritance or estate tax. However, compared to the other 50 states, Florida is about in the middle when it comes to state sales tax. The Tax Foundation ranks Florida as the 24th highest sales tax rate. But if you include...
Florida's prison chief takes aim at pot amendment
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon lit up the weed world this week with an opinion piece criticizing a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow adults to use recreational marijuana.
Florida residents report hearing sonic booms during Falcon 9 rocket launch: 'House shook'
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Some Florida residents may have heard sonic booms following the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday morning. SpaceX launched the Maxar 2 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9 a.m. SpaceX said there was a possibility...
Florida returns more than $50 million in unclaimed property to residents
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than $50 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of July, according to CFO Jimmy Patronis. By region, Patronis says Orlando ranked sixth for the most unclaimed property returned in the last month. More than $2.5 billion in unclaimed property has...
Everything Mike Norvell said on Thursday: WRs answer challenge, Scout team depth, KJ Sampson, Amaree Williams
"I thought today was a really good Wednesday practice. This is our first kind of third down, red zone, two minute, with a real focus on Georgia Tech. And I thought the guys, I mean the approach to the work, and we still had some good speed, ones on ones getting after it, but I thought the guys approached the day the right way. Obviously things we get to clean up and continue to improve upon, but these last few days I've been really, really pleased with this team. We've had a four-day stretch."
Can convicted felons vote in Florida? Yes, but it's complicated. Here's what to know
As Floridians prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming primary election on Aug. 20, many are wondering what ever happened to the restoration of felons’ voting rights. Nearly 1.5 million Floridians have voted early in the primary election as of Thursday, with almost as many vote-by-mail ballots that have been provided but...
Break in humidity as Hurricane Ernesto helps bring unusually dry air to South Florida this weekend
Hurricane Ernesto's sojourn in the open Atlantic is expected to help usher in a reprieve this weekend to the maddening soup of humidity clinging to South Florida. Beginning late Friday, Aug. 16, northeast winds from Ernesto's counterclockwise churn in conjunction with a front passing through the state are forecast to pull down a...
Pinellas businessman accused of stealing millions from special needs trusts may soon have assets unfrozen
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing millions of dollars from two companies that oversee funds for people with special needs may have his assets unfrozen following a potential agreement with the Florida Attorney General's office. According to a civil complaint, more than $2 million is...
SEC says alleged 'Ponzi scheme' with Florida ties cost investors $300 million
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Wednesday that it obtained a preliminary injunction and will freeze the assets of Drive Planning LLC and its founder and CEO, Russell Todd Burkhalter.
Over 100 Dogs Rescued From Dog Fighting Operation By The ASPCA & Law Enforcement In Florida
At the request of the St. Petersburg Police Department, the ASPCA has been providing crucial assistance to Pinellas County in their investigation of a suspected dogfighting operation that spanned across multiple locations in Florida. This operation has resulted in the seizure of over 100 dogs. The ASPCA’s involvement includes offering...
Trump votes early in Florida after felony conviction but could face disenfranchisement
Former President Donald Trump cast an early voting ballot in Florida on Wednesday, his first as a convicted felon. However, his right to vote could be curbed depending on sentencing in New York and the outcomes of his two other court cases. Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in his Manhattan hush money […]
Florida environmentalists decry wildlife foundation donation to pro-hunting measure
TALLAHASSEE — When longtime environmentalist Chuck O’Neal first bought a wildlife conservation license plate, he thought the extra $25 he paid yearly was going to an organization dedicated to preserving Florida wildlife, especially its dwindling black bear population. So it seemed like a betrayal to O’Neal when he...
FDA, CDC trace cause of 31-state salmonella outbreak to cucumbers
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined the cause of a multi-state outbreak of salmonella. The FDA and the CDC announced that the infections came from cucumbers grown in Florida. The outbreaks that caused 449 people in 31 states and the District...
Cold front brings changes as dry weekend approaches
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A cold front currently over north Florida is going to push south into our area starting Thursday morning. This frontal passage will bring a few notable changes to our weather. Atmospheric moisture tends to collect along and just ahead of cold fronts, and the change in...
Green iguanas now invading Central Florida after wreaking havoc down south
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - One of the most pervasive invasive species is on the move to Central Florida. We’re talking about the infamous green iguanas. There are thousands in the southern part of the state, but sightings are increasing in our neck of the woods. Concerns for public health are also on the rise as these reptiles reproduce.
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