911 Outage Disrupts Mobile Emergency Services Across Central Florida

Citrus County, FL - A widespread phone outage has severely impacted mobile 911 and non-emergency call capabilities throughout Central Florida, forcing residents to rely on alternative methods to contact emergency services. The Citrus County Sheriff's …

Manatee County earns highest-ever grade on Florida school report card

FTBOA Cuts Most Fees to Register Florida-bred Foals

Donald J. Trump Boulevard is coming to Florida after city approves name change

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Georgetown's Entwistle re-signs with Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers

Injuries kept Mackenzie Entwistle sidelined for much of last year, but he made enough of an impression in his limited time to earn a two-year, two-way contract with the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. The Georgetown native spent six seasons in the …

Man killed trying to save turtle on Florida interstate

Florida Department of Transportation (INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla.) — A 77-year-old Vermont man was killed on Sunday afternoon as he attempted to rescue a turtle on Interstate 95 in Indian River County, Florida, authorities said. The fatal accident occurred …

Florida football has five rivalry games included in The Athletic's top-100 rankings

One of the most important aspects of college football that has helped entrench it into American culture is the rivalry game, for which every school has at least one. Many of these matchups have been played for over 100 years — longer than the current forms …

Two Planned Parenthood groups merge in Florida as they gear up for battle

Vero Beach woman wins $1 million playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game

VERO BEACH, Fla. — An Indian River County woman hit the jackpot when she turned $50 into $1 million. Florida Lottery officials said Wednesday that Patricia Ryan of Vero Beach claimed a $1 million prize after playing the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE …

Inland flooding: Difficult forecast and deadly threat, even in Florida

Inland flooding is the most underestimated and deadliest threat from hurricanes, now accounting for over 50% of hurricane-related deaths. This flooding, often occurring far inland, causes significant damage and lasting impacts, exacerbated by the lack of …