‘Tired and sunburned and hungry:’ Boaters make it home after going missing off Florida coast
It was a team effort to safely rescue two boaters who went missing for more than a day…
Boca Raton could lose nearly $25 million if Florida property tax plan passes
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — About $25 million in tax revenue could be on the line for the…
New Florida law leads Polk County Schools to add $400 sports fee for non-public student-athletes
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Polk County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new $400 activity fee…
Florida man accused of roof break-in, caught scratching stolen lottery tickets
BRADENTON, Fla. (CBS12) — Rather than entering through the front door during normal business hours, a Florida man…
Casey DeSantis promotes Hope Florida’s plan to help families in poverty
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Florida’s First Lady is promoting her plan to meet the needs of families in…
Florida approves open division playoffs for football, 10 other sports
The Florida High School Athletic Association approved Open Division playoffs for football and 10 other sports Tuesday. The…
Mrs. Universe 2026 visits Florida nonprofit to support people with disabilities
STUART — Kellie Lightbourn, crowned Mrs. Universe 2026 in Orlando in May, visited the Advocates for the Rights of the…
Gulf quake felt across Florida, largest since 1900
CENTRAL FLORIDA — A 6.1-magnitude earthquake that began in the Gulf Monday afternoon was felt across the Sunshine…
Family-owned bee farm burns to the ground after explosive fire in Florida
Smokejumpers are among the most experienced and highly trained wildland firefighters, parachuting into some of the most remote…
Florida vets must inform pet owners of right to choose a pharmacy under new law in July
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A new statewide law will go into effect in July. It’ll change the way veterinarians…
South Florida’s Saudi Arabian community shares anticipation ahead of their team’s 1st FIFA World Cup match
The excitement is building among South Florida’s Saudi community as Saudi Arabia prepares to face Uruguay in the…
Rain chances rise over the next few days in Central Florida
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