Florida preserves nearly 2,600 acres of farmland through protection program

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of nearly 2,600 acres of farmland in Alachua, Bradford, Clay, and Putnam counties. This effort was achieved through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer...

Florida lawmakers to provide $394K for Pulse memorial

Florida lawmakers have agreed to provide $394,000 in state funding for a memorial honoring the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub massacre. The city of Orlando is planning a $12 million remembrance with a reflection pool, visitor pavilion,...

Florida HOA Q&A: What to know about associations and credit card use 

Florida HOAs can use credit cards but not debit cards for expenses. Meeting minutes should be concise, recording actions taken, not discussions. Board members' gathering to observe property conditions requires meeting notification. Committee...

Local Notes: Trad music workshops, remembering Christopher Lynch and double bill of drama

MEN’S HEALTH WEEK EVENT Communities and organisations across County Roscommon are coming together this week, June 9th to June 15th to mark International Men’s Health Week 2025. This year’s theme 'Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Connecting for Health'...

County tourism budget increased as visitors swoop in

Tourism continues to drive Indian River County’s economy, with visitors flashing cash and swiping credit cards to the tune of more than $90 million last year just for overnight accommodations, generating $4.67 million in bed tax revenue for the...

Florida A.G. Uthmeier to hold news conference in Brevard County

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference Thursday morning in Titusville. He’ll be joined by local, state and federal officials, including: Sheriff Wayne Ivey, Brevard County Col. Gary Howze, Florida...

Florida Becomes Hotspot For NHL Meeting to Approve Major Decision Coming in 2025 Season

The city of Florida continues to buzz with thrill. With the excitement of the Stanley Cup Final, Florida is expecting some nerve-racking, high-stakes NHL business off the ice. While their team, the Florida Panthers, chases history with a smashing...

Florida Spotlight: Five committed prospects on flip watch

Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. takes a look at five Florida commitments that could be at risk to flip their pledges before the end of the year. MORE: Five committed Southeast prospects on flip watch | Midwest prospects on flip...

Florida attorney general, FHP, Brevard County sheriff to hold ICE news conference Thursday morning

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Attorney General James Uthmeier will join Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and other top law enforcement and immigration officials for a press conference on Thursday morning. The briefing will take place at the Brevard County...

City of Daytona releases Hurricane Preparedness Guide

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has begun, and early forecasts indicate now is the time to prepare. According to experts, Florida is likely to face an active season. In fact, there’s a 92% chance that our state will experience at least one...

Florida Attorney General Uthmeier to hold news conference in Brevard County

Florida weather: Relentless rain and savage storms to tear through state as hurricane season looms

Another wave of severe weather tore through Florida on Wednesday amid sea breeze collisions along the I-75 corridor. The line of strong thunderstorms died down overnight but parts of the Sunshine State could continue to experience daily downpours...

Patrick SFB to offer Florida Tech master's degree behind the gates

Florida Institute of Technology will offer master's programs at Patrick Space Force Base for military and civilian personnel. This marks a return to Florida Tech's roots, as it was initially founded to provide education for missile technicians at...

Juneteenth events span two weeks across Polk County. Here's a look

Polk County communities will host Juneteenth celebrations for over two weeks, including street festivals, galas, and luncheons. Events include live music, food, historical exhibits, and movie screenings, focusing on Black culture and heritage....

W.H. Rhodes hopes Community Partnership model can uplift students 

W.H. Rhodes Elementary could be first Community Partnership School in the Santa Rosa County district The CPS model offers mentoring, after-school programs, continuing education and health services to students, their families, teachers and...

How Jewish can you be in a Boca country club? Wrapping tefillin got a family suspended, lawsuit says

The golf course at the Boca Grove neighborhood in Boca Raton, Florida. Courtesy of Boca Grove By Benyamin Cohen June 12, 2025 What began as a two-minute ritual inside a Florida country club has grown into a federal civil rights case — and the...

Vanishing Point: Are Florida’s homeless being counted or just pushed out of sight?

This story, which originally appeared at ClickOrlando, is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida. In late January 2025, volunteers across Florida conducted...

‘A great community’

California’s Lilia Vu poses with the 10th annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give championship trophy after taking the victory in a three-hole playoff last year against Florida’s Lexi Thompson and Australia’s Grace Kim. — DN file photo BELMONT...

US Open: Scottie Scheffler leads the top PGA Tour earners in the field at Oakmont Country Club

The top earners on the PGA Tour are there for a reason: they're playing well this season. So it's no stunner that players on the Tour money list through No. 49 Cameron Young are in the field for this week's U.S. Open, at the Oakmont Country Club....

US Open 2025: What's the weather forecast for the first round at Oakmont Country Club?

The U.S. Open is here and as with any golf tournament, the weather is a huge factor. Will it rain at the Oakmont Country Club, near Pittsburgh? It's already been a wet May. How hot will it be? The 1994 Open at Oakmont was one of the most stifling...