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‘Very pleased:’ Florida leaders react to Port Canaveral abandoning new cruise terminal plan
TITUSVILLE, Fla. – The day after a big change of plans for building a new cruise terminal, the state of Florida said it’s happy Port Canaveral isn’t favoring the giant cruise industry over another vital part of the local economy - space. In a letter addressed to...
DeSantis deems Harris campaign as ‘biggest gaslighting attempt’ in US politics
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) argued that Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign is making the “biggest gaslighting attempt” on voters, questioning whether or not they will fall for it come Election Day. The Florida governor claimed that the Harris campaign is attempting to show voters that she is offering a fresh start for the […]
Florida Gov. DeSantis confirms Ireland trip to see FSU game
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’ll head to Ireland to watch Florida State University kick off the football season on Saturday, confirming a Tallahassee Democrat report on the trip last week. FSU is set to face Georgia Tech at noon Eastern time at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. He added that he’ll attend business...
Man flees hit-and-run, causes another crash at school pickup line in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A man is accused of fleeing a hit-and-run only to be involved in another traffic crash later at a parent pickup line. According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD), the minor crash occurred at 3:16 p.m. at the St. Lucie West K-8 parent pickup line. The caller told officers that the driver, identified as Brian Hicks, seemed drunk as he tried to flee the scene.
City of Palm Bay Announces Grant Opportunity for Opioid Settlement Proceeds
PALM BAY, FLORIDA (August 23, 2024): The City of Palm Bay has released the Request for Applications for the Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grant (OSPG) for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024. This initiative follows a historic settlement between the State of Florida and major opioid manufacturers, distributors, and dispensers, which will bring over $3 billion to Florida over the next eighteen years.
Postal Police benched amid rising mail thefts and attacks
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — We've all done it—dropped a letter or check into one of these blue mailboxes, trusting it will get where it needs to go. But now, the head of the Postal Police Officers Association is sounding the alarm, revealing serious challenges facing the very force meant to protect us.
Man accused of exposing himself to students near middle school in Jupiter
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A man who was already listed as a "sexually violent predator" was accused of exposing himself to middle school students on Friday. According to the Jupiter Police Department (JPD), its officers and the Palm Beach County School District Police received reports about a man who was sitting in a car exposing himself to students near Independence Middle School.
PGA National Resort Unveils Late Summer Golf Experiences Through September
PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens is highlighting the impressive offerings of its recent $100 million renovation. The resort invites guests to enjoy exciting golf experiences, perfect for families looking for unforgettable getaways to end the summer season in grand fashion. The Twilight Tee Time Golf Package is perfect...
Two arrested after 'road rage' incidents in Martin County
MARTIN COUNTY − Following a number of reported 'road rage' incidents and arrests, Martin County Sheriff William Snyder this week urged people to exercise tolerance and said reaching for a firearm or making hand gestures “is just an invitation for violence.” Port St. Lucie residents Kyle Kutner, 29, and Jennifer Patnaude, 36, each...
Lawmakers condemn arrival of Cuban Communist Party leader who’s come to live in Miami
Republican members of Florida’s congressional delegation have complained to the Biden administration that a former high-ranking communist official from Cuba recently immigrated to the United States through Miami International Airport.
Little Havana neighborhood on edge after man seen peering into windows while touching himself
A Little Havana neighborhood is on edge after a man was caught on video touching himself while looking into windows. It happened around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday when many families who live on Southwest 10th Street near Southwest 7th Avenue are getting ready for work and school. Jose Larreynaga said his...
Paisano Kosher Grill offers Argentine meats at an Israeli-style picnic site
A hot, smoky outdoor feast awaits meat lovers on a farm not far from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Deep inside L’Chaim Farm — a kosher special event site in Dania Beach that’s also home to horses, chickens and scattered apartments — a kosher Argentine food truck has opened, surrounded by picnic tables and a fire pit. A fired-up grill roasts thick beef cuts on an angled grate ...
📷 PIN IT: Send in your photos for National Dog Day
ORLANDO, Fla. – National Dog Day is coming up on Monday, so show us your canine companion with PinIt! and we might even put them on TV!. Colleen Paige founded National Dog Day in 2004 and chose Aug. 26 because that was the date her family adopted their first dog, Sheltie, when Paige was 10 years old, according to her website. The “howliday” celebrates all dogs and has had a mission this last 20 years to recognize and address how many are in need of rescuing, the website states.
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