FWC, Navy rescue lobster miniseason divers in Florida Keys
A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer helps three divers out of the water on Wednesday, July…
‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria infections in Florida: 1 dead, 12 confirmed cases, health officials report
Published: July 30, 2026 at 7:16 PM Updated: July 30, 2026 at 7:27 PM lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpandFILE PHOTO: This is a file…
Total reported Cyclospora cases in Florida increase, three more in Leon County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) says there are 95 new cases of Cyclospora…
Polk State and Florida Poly partner to build regional STEM pipeline
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2026 by Polk Newsroom Polk State College and Florida Polytechnic University have entered…
Florida’s mini lobster season wraps up as Suncoast friends celebrate annual Keys tradition
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – Florida’s two-day recreational spiny lobster mini season wraps up Thursday, July 30, with…
Florida judge rejects KidCare expansion order
LUTZ, Fla. — A state judge has refused to order Florida healthcare officials to implement a 2023 law…
Gov. DeSantis approves execution for Florida man accused of murdering 16-year-old, days after rare double execution
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed the warrant for Harold Gene Lucas to be executed over the death…
End of Haitian TPS concerns Florida healthcare workforce
TAMPA, Fla. — As Temporary Protected Status (TPS) ends for many Haitians, healthcare leaders are warning that Florida…
Sheriff Eric Flowers sworn in as chairman of Florida Sheriffs Association
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers sworn in as chairman of Florida Sheriffs Association Indian River County Sheriff…
Vindman demands Moody call for release of Hope Florida grand jury report
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alex Vindman is calling for Sen. Ashley Moody to demand the…
Gusty storms move through Central Florida
Gusty storms move through Central Florida ORLANDO, Fla. — Gusty downpours swept across Central Florida on Thursday morning…
Florida logs first 2026 death from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria as cases spread to 8 counties
Florida health officials have confirmed 11 cases of infection from the rare but potentially life-threatening bacterium Vibrio vulnificus…