Hillsborough Detectives Searching For Erica Mendez; Wanted For Brazen Thefts (HCSO)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Detectives with the Hillsborough C [...]
Jackson Louis
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Jackson Louis, a 32-year-old Winter Haven man, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday nigh [...]
Clearwater Beach (File)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Friday that it will award $9.7 million in gra [...]
Cucumbers (File)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an investigation into a Salmonella Montevideo outbre [...]
COVID Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to significantly alter its approach to approving COVID-19 vac [...]
23andMe Logo
Pharmaceutical giant Regeneron has emerged as the winning bidder for consumer genetics company 23andMe in a court [...]
Water Faucet (Unsplash)
In an announcement Monday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin declare [...]
Homeless Man And His Dog (File)
Two University of Florida undergraduates are launching a collaborative project to bring health [...]

Drones And AI Take Flight To Boost Florida’s Hemp Harvest
A view from the ground of the hemp experiment at UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, FL. Here, researchers planted acres of [...]

Hybrid “Super Termites” Establish Foothold In Florida, Raising Alarm Bells For Widespread Damage
Termite Damage: Photo Courtesy: Thomas Chouvenc
Scientists confirm that two of the world’s most destructive invasive termite species are not only [...]

Florida Watermelon Farmers Embrace Automation, Reap Significant Water Savings
Smartphone apps allow farmers to easily control their automated irrigation systems. (Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS)
As May brings peak watermelon season to [...]

Florida Officials Urge Vigilance As New World Screwworm Threat Increases
Howard Cattle Corporation
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is sounding the alarm, urging veterinarians, livesto [...]
Two Homestead Men Cited For Lobster Violations In The Florida Keys
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida Keys marine deputy cited two Homestead men in separate incidents over the Memorial Day weekend for multiple lobster-related violations, including possession of out-of-season and undersized crustaceans.
On Sunday, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Mid [...]
Reel In The Fun (TPD)
Get your rods and reels ready! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting residents and visitors to cast a line during two upcoming license-free fishing weekends this June.
These popular events offer a perfect opportunity for seasoned anglers to share their passion and for beginners to expe [...]
Goliath Grouper (MCSO)
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - Two individuals face legal repercussions for separate fishing infractions in the Florida Keys, according to reports from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Both men were issued mandatory notices to appear in court on Saturday.
The first incident occurred around noon in the Snake Creek area, where [...]
Florida Lottery
The Florida Lottery today announced a series of major prize claims from February, with five fortunate players stepping forward to collect life-changin [...]
Justice Ramos
HOLIDAY, Fla. - Justice Ramos has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
ORIGINAL REPORT: The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is seeking t [...]