Sean Kingston Sentenced To 3.5 Years In Prison In $1M Wire Fraud Scheme

Singer-rapper Sean Kingston was sentenced to three and a half years in prison after being convicted of taking part in a $1 million wire fraud scheme in South Florida. Kingston, born Kisean Paul Anderson, 35, and his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Swatch pulls 'slanted eye' ad after Chinese social media uproar

Swiss-made Swatch watches on display in their store on August 05, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP Beijing: Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologised and removed an advert featuring a model pulling the corners of his eyes...

Horror moment illegal immigrant trucker suddenly pulls U-turn on busy highway causing T-bone crash that killed three

THIS is the terrifying moment a truck driver suddenly pulls a U-turn on a busy highway and kills three in a horrific T-bone crash. Harjinder Singh, who has been living in the US illegally since 2018, allegedly made the fatal turn on an "Official...

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...

WalletHub analysis: Florida is sixth-best state to live in

When it comes to the best states to live in, a new WalletHub analysis places Florida just outside the top 5. WalletHub, a personal finance management company, looked at all 50 states and compared dozens of factors to determine the list. Those...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.15.25

Good Friday morning. It may not feel like it, but it has been more than two months since John Thrasher — decorated U.S. Army veteran, towering figure in Florida politics, and 15th president of FSU — died at the age of 81. Whether during his time...

Impact Weather: Heat index reaching triple digits in Central Florida

Impact Weather: Heat index reaching triple digits in Central Florida YES, PLEASE. RIGHT. ALL RIGHT. TOP WEATHER STORIES WE’RE TRACKING. FIRST OFF, HEAT ADVISORIES ONCE AGAIN TODAY. AND WE WILL HAVE ONCE AGAIN TOMORROW. SO IMPACT WEATHER FOR BOTH...

SpaceX Dragon delivers Crew-11 to International Space Station

SpaceX Dragon delivers Crew-11 to International Space Station by Allen Cone Washington DC (UPI) Aug 2, 2025 The four Crew-11 crew members joined seven other astronauts in the International Space Station early Saturday morning following a 15-hour...

Businesses cite licensing, permitting delays as they exit Lauderdale Lakes for friendlier cities

Delays in licensing and permitting are driving some small businesses out of Lauderdale Lakes, according to property managers and tenants who said they have waited months or even years for city approval. "I haven't got my license yet," said Neil...

Florida's Senate president says 'everybody breathe' about property taxes

Speaking to a hometown crowd, Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, tried to ease concerns about the effects of potential property-tax cuts — particularly the effects on financially strapped rural communities. "When it comes to property...