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St. Augustine Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Defrauding Senior of More Than $2 Million

Jacksonville, Florida – Eric James Stone (43, St. Augustine) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan E. Pratt to…

Ron DeSantis Announces $60 Million in Cancer Innovation Awards, Opens $70 Million Funding Cycle

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $60 million in cancer research and innovation awards Wednesday while opening a new application…

The Complete Guide to Paver Sealing in Boca Raton, FL: Protecting Your Outdoor Investment

An essential component of South Florida living is outdoor living. Whether it’s a large driveway, pool deck, or even a…

Healthcare Costs Expected to Increase in 2027, Report Indicates

Consumers should expect health care premiums to rise next year. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) just released a new report…

Most Recent Shark Attack and the Need for Better Safety

By NY Times Bestselling Author Michael Tougias On June 9, 2026 there was a horrific shark attack near shore in…

Leesburg Woman Convicted of Exploiting Elderly Widow, Stealing Nearly $350,000

A Leesburg woman has been convicted of exploiting an elderly widow and stealing approximately $350,000 after gaining power of attorney…

How to Choose the Right Hot Tub for Your Backyard and Budget

Selecting a hot tub requires more than choosing a shell color or counting seats. Household routines, body comfort, energy consumption,…

How a Medicare Advantage Plan Offers Seniors More Than Basic Care

Medicare Advantage plans can cover hospital treatment and routine physician services, while adding support for needs that affect daily health.…

What Florida Parents Should Know About Drowning Prevention and Swim Lessons

For Florida families, water is part of everyday life. Backyard pools, community pools, beaches, lakes and other waterways provide opportunities…

How Family Law Attorneys Help Clients Navigate Major Life Transitions

American novelist and attorney Kenneth Eade once said, “Some people don’t like lawyers, that is, until they need them.” This…

Scar Tissue And Long-Term Mobility

Many people who have been injured in an accident assume that any effects of the trauma will appear within a…

Back to School Story: Florida Families Turn to Credit Card Rewards as Costs Rise

Credit card rewards are more than a travel perk. For hardworking families across Florida, they are part of how households…

Are Political Independents the New Majority?

Most political talking heads always bring up the issue of how many democrats versus republicans will show up in the…

Roofing and Siding as a Coordinated Plan for Exterior Protection

A home’s roof and siding form a connected barrier against rain, wind, sunlight, ice, and temperature shifts. Each surface has…

Privacy, Growth Concerns Fuel Florida Backlash Against Flock Cameras, Large Data Centers

Two separate debates over technology are drawing growing resistance from Central Florida residents, as officials in Volusia County move toward…

Opinion: While You Were Sleeping: The RFK Jr. Led Executive Order Enriched BlackRock, While Devaluing Autistic Americans

Last week provided the latest evidence that we’ve lost our humanity in America. Before you read the rest of this…

Developing a Solid Onboarding Process

A strong onboarding process is not really about the first day. It is about reducing uncertainty before uncertainty turns into…

Orange County Growth Slows to Less Than One New Resident Per Day as Outer Counties Surge

Some of the biggest beneficiaries of that growth are counties such as Polk, which is located near major metro areas…

Ron DeSantis Announces $188 Million for Rural Health Care Across Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced nearly $188 million in funding for health care programs in rural Florida, with the money going…

Florida AI Jobs Salaries Are Over $100k Per Year

New salary map reveals Florida is America’s 15th lowest-paying state for AI workers, averaging $101,940. AI video creation platform Revid…

Florida Attorney General Announces Milestone of 2,000 Child Predators Arrested; Charges Middle School Teacher with Possession of Child Abuse Material

Below is a statement from the office of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier: Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that over 2,000…

More Americans Embrace Sports Betting as Wagering Becomes a Potential Side Income

Research revealed that 85% of Sports Bettors Are Open to Betting Together More states are looking to cash in on…

More Florida Cities and Counties Proposing Tax and Fee Increases

If you are a developer or just a local Florida homeowner, expect your property taxes and fees to go up.…

Notes From The Florida Governor’s Race

Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner has been holding a series of daily public Facebook Live “Better Call Paul” Town…

Orlando-Based Darden Reports Record Sales as Bahama Breeze Phaseout Continues

Darden Restaurants, one of Central Florida’s largest companies and the region’s biggest restaurant group, continues to report strong sales even…

How SEO Agencies Can Build a Bigger Client Base

Growing an SEO agency isn’t easy. You need to demonstrate your value, build relationships that encourage clients to stay, and…

New Poll: Florida Medicaid Families Fear Losing Access to Pediatricians and Believe State Should Be Responsible for Resolving Funding Crisis

PLANTATION, FL – August 11, 2026 – A new poll found that Floridians on Medicaid are widely concerned about recent changes to Medicaid…

Florida Governor’s Race, Property Taxes, DeSantis, Trump, Rubio, Vance, What Voters Are Saying

Over the last month, Florida voters have been telling pollsters their view on a series of issues. Two recent polls…

Consumer News: Stopping The Gatekeepers of Car Repair Services

If you buy a car, you should own your car. But today, automakers are increasingly using software, repair data, and…

Some Smaller Florida Colleges Showing Signs of Financial Distress

Concern over college closures continues to grow nationwide. As many as 80 colleges could collapse in a single year amid…

2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Bobby Williams

Bobby Williams is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida who is presenting himself as a political outsider with a…

2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: James Fishback

James Fishback is an investor, business executive and political newcomer seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Florida in 2026.…

2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Jay Collins

Jay Collins is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida in the 2026 election. He is scheduled to appear on…

2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Paul Renner

Former Speaker of the Florida House Paul Renner is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida in the 2026 election,…

Florida Cities Ranked on Gyms, Parks, Walkability, Air Quality and Health

The best and worst Florida cities to get fit revealed, with Boca Raton taking the top spot and Lakeland coming…

2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Byron Donalds

Congressman Byron Donalds is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida in the 2026 election. He leads major polls among…

Political and Legal News

Are Political Independents the New Majority?

Most political talking heads always bring up the issue of how many democrats versus republicans will show up in the…

Floridians Head to the Polls – News and Notes Going into Today’s Primary

Heading into Sunday morning, Florida Democrats were outpacing Republicans in the Tuesday primary. 1,077,951 registered voters had voted by mail,…

More Than 1.8 Million Floridians Cast Ballots Ahead of Tuesday’s Primary

Republicans Lead In-Person Early Voting as Democrats Hold Mail Ballot Edge; More Than 852,000 Mail Ballots Remain UnreturnedMore than 1.8…

More Than 200 Teachers Attend Everglades Education Symposium

The Everglades Foundation’s Annual Everglades Teacher Symposium drew a packed crowd of over 200 teachers The event is year’s 9th…

Business News

AI May Be Coming for Entry-Level Jobs. Are Colleges Preparing Students for What Comes Next?

Over the summer, college graduates have sent out hundreds of applications and struggled to land entry-level jobs, with around half…

Developing a Solid Onboarding Process

A strong onboarding process is not really about the first day. It is about reducing uncertainty before uncertainty turns into…

Florida AI Jobs Salaries Are Over $100k Per Year

New salary map reveals Florida is America’s 15th lowest-paying state for AI workers, averaging $101,940. AI video creation platform Revid…

VIDEO: Bill Herrle with the National Federation of Independent

Florida Daily Show host Ed Dean interviewed Bill Herrle with the National Federation of Independent Business to discuss Florida’s economy…

Aetna Better Health of Florida Gears Up for Back to School

Many families are going BACK TO SCHOOL this week and with that comes the hustle to get that teacher checklist…

Florida Retailers and Consumers Could See Higher Costs from Tariffs & Fuel Surcharges

With most Florida schools ready to begin their school year, parents have been taking advantage of the back-to-school sales tax…

More Florida News

Tallahassee Man Indicted for Possession of a Machine Gun & Postal Crimes

Tallahassee, Florida – Yasir Jaimon Za’Quis Hawkins, 20, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal possession of a machine…

St. Augustine Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Defrauding Senior of More Than $2 Million

Jacksonville, Florida – Eric James Stone (43, St. Augustine) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan E. Pratt to…

Leesburg Woman Convicted of Exploiting Elderly Widow, Stealing Nearly $350,000

A Leesburg woman has been convicted of exploiting an elderly widow and stealing approximately $350,000 after gaining power of attorney…

More Than 200 Teachers Attend Everglades Education Symposium

The Everglades Foundation’s Annual Everglades Teacher Symposium drew a packed crowd of over 200 teachers The event is year’s 9th…

Opinion – Editorials

Belgium Was Better. That’s Okay.

We got dusted. There is no other honest way to say it. Belgium beat the United States 4 to 1 in the…

On Data Centers in Florida, Moratoriums Aren’t the Answer

Guest Op-Ed by Kevin Doyle Florida’s economy has long been defined by tourism, real estate and the industries that serve…

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