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Miami Man Arrested in Florida Keys After Allegedly DUI With Children
Monroe County, FL - A Miami man was arrested in the Florida Keys Wednesday after allegedly driving under the influence with two children in his vehicle and claiming to be a federal agent during a traffic stop. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office...

Florida Appeals Court Reinforces Employer Liability Under Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine Despite Use Restrictions
A recent decision from Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal clarifies the scope of Florida’s “dangerous instrumentality” doctrine, reminding employers that having company vehicle policies alone may not be enough to avoid liability when...

Rapper Sean Kingston to be Sentenced in $1M South Florida Luxury Wire Fraud Case
Rapper Sean Kingston is set to be sentenced in a South Florida federal court on Friday after being found guilty of orchestrating a $1 million fraud scheme alongside his mother, Janice Turner. Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, and...

Flights as low as $49: New JetBlue Florida routes to Boston, New York
JetBlue is expanding service to multiple Florida cities, including new routes to the Dominican Republic from Tampa and Fort Lauderdale. The airline is resuming service to Daytona Beach and Vero Beach with flights to New York and Boston. Flights...

Poll: ND voters back tariffs, but mixed on impacts of Trump trade policies
Most North Dakotans support the use of tariffs as part of trade policy but appear mixed on how President Donald Trump is handling trade and whether the impacts of tariffs will hit them personally, results of the latest North Dakota Poll show. A...

Florida coalition warns of steep costs if ACA tax credits end
Around 2.2 million Floridians could lose health coverage if enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits are not extended. A coalition of organizations, including some typically aligned with the GOP, are advocating for the extension of the tax...

Celebrando el Día Nacional de la Abeja: apicultores de Florida prosperan gracias a un acelerador de negocios
El programa abordó la aplicación de protocolos enfocados en la gestión segura de los apiarios. Infografía de UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: Una subvención de aproximadamente $626000 del Programa de Desarrollo de Agricultores y Ganaderos...

A Top Ten BBQ Joint Struggles to Find Its Footing in Florida
Arnis and Mallory Robbins thought they’d be slinging brisket with ease when they opened a new location of Evie Mae’s Pit Barbeque in Miramar Beach, Florida, last year. The couple is a decade into a successful run at the joint’s original location,...

Florida bans sale of isolated 7-hydroxymitragynine following surge in ER visits
Attorney General James Uthmeier has enacted an emergency rule that classifies isolated and concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as a Schedule I controlled substance in Florida. The rule is effective immediately, making it illegal to sell,...

The Best Palm Beach Hotels, Christian Louboutin’s New Villas And More Travel News
. Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach When Standard Oil cofounder Henry Flagler extended his railroad to South Florida in the 1890s, Palm Beach became America’s first luxury resort destination. More than a century later, the posh barrier island along...

Priscilla Presley’s ex-business partners sue her for more than $50 million
Priscilla Presley's former business partners have filed a lawsuit seeking more than $50 million in damages, alleging fraud and breach of contract. Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko filed the lawsuit Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Among many...

Northeast Florida unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3% in July
The labor force increased by about 7,000 workers but not all found jobs. By Mark Basch | 11:43 a.m. August 15, 2025 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! Jacksonville’s unemployment rate remained at a post-coronavirus pandemic high in July with continued...

City of Winter Haven seeing growth; new businesses, developments, and affordable housing in the works
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — In the heart of downtown Winter Haven, sits Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop and Bistro. When you walk inside, you’re greeted with cookies, cake pops, cheesecake, and cupcakes—you name it. “We’re extremely well known for our...
FSU College of Business to offer first courses in South Florida

Orlando Car Service And Transfers Scales Operations And Announces Mobile App Launch To Meet Rising Travel Demand
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Orlando, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - August 15, 2025) - Orlando Car Service and Transfers announced today a significant expansion of its operations, including more than doubling its professional chauffeur team and...

Top 7 Summer Travel Injuries in Florida 2025 Update
Florida remains one of the most visited states in the United States each summer. Millions of tourists and visitors flock to its beaches, theme parks, and waterways seeking relaxation and adventure each year. Unfortunately, Florida summer travel...

Passports & Properties: How Travel Inspires Service
Family-led real estate businesses are a common means of developing multi-generational wealth. The long-term vision also benefits communities by promoting sustainable growth instead of quick profits and uncertain consequences. Several recurring...

Florida river task force to meet with Valdosta City Council about sewage spill concerns
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WCTV) - A task force representing a dozen Florida counties is preparing to speak with the Valdosta City Council on Thursday. The group is concerned with sewage spills in Valdosta and how they impact counties further downriver on the...

Talking the Tropics w/ Mike: Hurricane Erin over the SW Atlantic slowly making northwest turn
Jacksonville, Fl. — THE TROPICS: ***** ALWAYS CHECK & RE-CHECK THE LATEST FORECAST & UPDATES! **** Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: An increase in seas & surf & a dangerous rip current this week... as Erin moves...

A young Florida couple had a whirlwind romance. Then she was murdered.
Randy White was protective of his beautiful young wife. When the couple met for lunch at their Florida home on June 14, 1982, he insisted on following her back to work in his car despite the inconvenience. He watched her unlock the door and wave...