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Fantasy 5 ticket turns into $50K prize for lucky Publix shopper in Broward
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – A lucky Publix shopper turned a Fantasy 5 ticket into a prize worth over $50,000 in Coral Springs on Tuesday. The free Fantasy 5 ticket worth $51,797.28 was purchased at a Publix located at 1285 N. University Drive, according to the Florida Lottery. Hollywood store...
The housing market in Northeast Florida shows signs of stabilization
August 2024 — According to the latest report that was released by the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR), the housing market in Northeast Florida shows signs of stabilization towards a balanced market for single-family homes in the area. NEFAR’s monthly report measures different statistics to determine the current state of the real estate market in the six counties that form Northeast Florida (Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns).
3 Florida residents charged in South Jersey acid attack that left woman with burns to a third of her body
A man from Florida hired two people to throw acid at his ex-girlfriend in New Jersey, according to investigators. All three are now facing attempted murder charges.
Could changes in Florida's park system add golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park?
Florida environmentalists are raising concerns about a push to increase amenities at state parks that they believe includes plans for three golf courses at popular Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced its “Great Outdoors Initiative” on Monday, Aug. 19, to update state park management plans and increase park...
Moody: Florida will track down transnational criminals, put them in prison
(The Center Square) – From a Romanian theft ring to a notorious Big Boi drug trafficking ring, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is continuing to prosecute transnational criminal organizations. She’s also issued a warning to criminals: “Florida law enforcement will track you down, and my Statewide Prosecutors will ensure you end up in prison.” In one case, the AG’s OSP secured 40-year prison sentences for three...
Florida unveils 2024-2025 Great Outdoors Initiative amid concerns over environmental impacts to state parks
The plan proposing significant changes to state parks across Florida includes adding more recreational amenities such as resort-style hotels, golfing, pickleball courts, and disc golf courses to nine state parks, including Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine.
Northeast FL Surf Report #1 Wednesday 7:00 AM 08.21.2024
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...
Under pressure: Florida education officials seek to clarify school chaplain guidelines
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Education on Tuesday issued what it described as a “model policy” to help school districts carry out a controversial new law that allows volunteer school chaplains. Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said in a statement the model policy provides guidelines “to ensure that credible chaplains can volunteer...
Negotiations face deadline for Baptist Health to keep accepting Florida Blue insurance
Editor's note: This story has been updated based on information provided Wednesday by Florida Blue about the latest contract offers. Tens of thousands of Florida Blue customers who use Baptist Health have been opening the mail from the two health care giants and finding letters that show both sides are far apart...
Democrats’ future, abortion, legal pot: 5 questions for Florida’s general election
The primary election is over, but the battle for the future of Florida is just getting started. Republicans and Democrats will slug it out over the next 11 weeks up and down the ballot, from the main attraction showdown between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris to putting legal pot...
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