Scott Collett
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Valrico man is facing charges after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a road rage incident Thursday after [...]
Water Faucet (Unsplash)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The City of St. Petersburg will cease adding fluoride to its public drinking wa [...]
August Egg Company Recalls 1.7 Million Dozen Eggs Amidst Salmonella Outbreak Investigation (FDA)
August Egg Company of Hilmar, [...]
Skyway Family Sports Complex (Greg Brown)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - In a move to enhance public safety and potentially save [...]
AI Powers New Mental Health Partnership: Holmusk And Iris Telehealth
In a collaboration poised to reshape the landscape of beh [...]
COVID Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna's next-generation COVID-19 vaccine, mNEXSPIKE, for s [...]
BayCare Health Systems
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced Friday [...]

Sunshine State Hops: UF/IFAS Cultivates Thriving New Industry For Florida Craft Beer
Hops Aroma Testing (Photo Courtesy: UF Photography)
A decade ago, the idea of commercially viable hops grown in Florida was considered impossible. [...]

Florida Protects Over 78,000 Acres, Closing Major Gap In Ocala-To-Osceola Wildlife Corridor
Florida Protects Over 78,000 Acres, Closing Major Gap In Ocala-To-Osceola Wildlife Corridor
In a move for conservation, Governor Ron DeSantis, Att [...]

Florida Scientists Cultivate Virtual Strawberries To Grow A Smarter Future For Farming
Dana Choi, a UF/IFAS assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, is seen in her lab at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Cent [...]

Florida Preserves Nearly 2,600 Acres Of Working Farmland In Tri-County Area
Tumlin Terwillegar Properties
In a move to safeguard Florida's agricultural heritage and natural resources, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpso [...]
Leah Recovers From Shark Attack (GoFundMe)
What began as a fun and sunny day at the beach in Boca Grande, Florida, turned into a terrifying and life-altering event on Wednesday when 9-year-old Leah was attacked by a shark while swimming along the state’s Gulf Coast.
First responders quickly arrived, but her injuries were significant enough [...]
Florida Scalloping (FWC)
Recreational bay scallop enthusiasts are gearing up for the highly anticipated opening of the 2025 season in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone, beginning Saturday, June 15. The season promises ample opportunity for harvesters, remaining open through Labor Day, September 1st.
This designated zone encompasses all s [...]
Cottonmouth Snake (FWC)
With over 80 distinct ecosystems and more than 4,000 native animal species, Florida is a global biodiversity hotspot. As the Sunshine State's weather continues to warm, a growing number of species are becoming more active, leading to increased interactions with humans.
To foster understanding and promote safe coexist [...]
Jackpot Triple Play
The Florida Lottery announced that Willie Davis, a resident of Boynton Beach, has claimed the $2 million jackpot from the JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY™ dra [...]
Lena Pettigrew
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Lena Pettigrew, a 38-year-old woman reported missing from Wesley [...]