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Ormond Main Street Recognized as Florida’s Program of the Month for August 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Ormond Beach Main Street, in Volusia County, has been designated the August 2024 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. “It is my pleasure to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of Ormond Beach Main Street,” said Secretary...
How strong will Hurricane Ernesto get? See how it could impact your Florida weekend
After battering Puerto Rico with torrential rain, Hurricane Ernesto is now heading toward Bermuda. Ernesto strengthened overnight, with winds now at 85 mph. It's expected to rapidly intensify over open water and could be near major hurricane strength by Friday before the center passes over or near Bermuda Saturday, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. ...
Scientists find sea surface temps in South Florida estuaries are hotter than oceans around the world
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida’s marine life could use some relief from the heat as University of South Florida marine scientists are finding that sea surface temperatures in South Florida estuaries and coastal waters are hotter than oceans around the world. As heat waves spell trouble for critical habitats like...
Meet the candidates running for Congress in south Florida
Fla. — On Aug. 20, voters in Florida's 23rd Congressional District will choose the candidate who will run against Democratic incumbent Jared Moskowitz. The district covers parts of Broward County, including Parkland and Coral Springs. It also includes southern Palm Beach County. The following six candidates will appear...
Florida Republican active voters top Democrats by 1 million. What does it mean?
Republicans in Florida now have about one million more active voters than the Democratic Party, a historic milestone as the GOP continues to extend its edge in voter registrations. There are 5.3 million active voters registered as Republicans compared with the Democratic Party’s 4.3 million, according to county-level data aggregated...
Multiple North Central Florida mayors represented in Florida League of Mayors
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - North Central Florida is well-represented in the Florida League of Mayors. Belleview Mayor Christine Dobkowski was reelected to a third term on the group’s board of directors on Wednesday. Other board members include Archer Mayor Iris Bailey, Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis, and Williston Mayor...
Central Florida Detention Deputy Arrested for Assault and Battery
A Central Florida detention deputy was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and battery. On August 13th at 8:36pm, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 55-year-old Cory Faircloth following an altercation between him and his neighbor outside a residence on Blueberry Lane in Brandon near Tampa. Because of...
Ernesto causing a drier feeling around Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — WFTV’s certified Meteorologist Brian Shields says Thursday will feel dry outside. Thursday is expected to be hot, but not as hot as Wednesday. The air will feel drier as Ernesto roars out in the Atlantic, heading toward Bermuda. Central Florida will see temperatures in the...
Poll suggests gap closing between Trump and Harris in Florida: Inside Florida Politics
The race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is tightening in Florida. Journalists Zac Anderson, Wayne Washington and Mark Harper discuss the new surveys showing Harris within striking distance, where ballot measures on marijuana and abortion stand with voters and the state's upcoming Aug. 20 primary. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Poll suggests gap closing between Trump and Harris in Florida: Inside Florida Politics
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'
Does signing up for Disney’s popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything forever? That is what Disney argues in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 42-year-old New York doctor whose family claims had a fatal allergic reaction after eating at an Irish pub in Disney Springs in October. A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers of the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a New York woman who died after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs, an outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex in Florida owned by Disney. Disney is arguing that the lawsuit should be dropped because the plaintiff, the woman’s husband, once signed up for a trial subscription of the Disney+ streaming service. That service, they argue, includes a subscriber agreement in which the customer agrees to settle any lawsuits against Disney out of court through arbitration.
Florida election officials warn of false rumor about ballot markings days before the state’s primary
NEW YORK – An unfounded claim that election workers will invalidate ballots by writing on them is prompting election clerks in Florida to correct the record ahead of next week’s state primary. Clerks in Collier and Escambia counties, home to Naples and Pensacola, are reassuring voters that the...
Florida woman's car discovered near South Carolina tracks, but search yields no trace of her
ALLENDALE, S.C. — A 27-year-old Florida woman has been reported missing in Allendale County, and law enforcement is asking the public for assistance locating her. Jessica Rapsys was traveling through South Carolina from Jacksonville, Florida, when she may have lost her way. She was last seen on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Cooling Off Under Clear Skies...ahhhhh
Update @ 9:00 p.m. Clearing skies will lead to cooler overnight lows. Tonight: Showers have ended and skies are clearing. This will lead to cooler overnight lows. I’m not taking Fall morning lows, but it is August and it will be a nice break. Patchy fog will be possible with light to calm wind overnight for inland areas.
Florida smoking ban for public places proposed in anticipation of legalized weed
TALLAHASSEE – A key Republican lawmaker will introduce legislation to ban smoking in all public spaces in Florida to mitigate the impacts of legalizing recreational marijuana — a proposal he supports and he expects voters to approve in November. Sen. Joe Gruters, a Sarasota lawmaker and former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, two weeks ago endorsed Amendment 3, which would make ...
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