Tallahassee Film Festival features iconic Florida themes

This September, the Tallahassee Film Festival begins at the end. Or rather, "It Ends." One of the year's biggest festival breakouts, the North Florida-shot "hangout horror" film marks the bold debut of writer-director Alexander Ullom, a Florida...

Jake's Take: Introducing Richland County's new high school coaches for 2025-26

MANSFIELD — There will be many new faces, and some familiar ones, leading high school teams in Richland County during the 2025-26 season. As it stands, more than 20 new coaches will call Richland County home over the next 12 months. In all, 16 of...

Central Florida school districts brace for ‘perfect storm’ of budget cuts

Central Florida school districts are preparing for a leaner financial year, driven by declining enrollment, when classes start next month. Fewer students will enroll in the region’s public schools, and districts face millions of dollars in state...

"VERY PROUD:" DeSoto County youth baseball team makes history

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — A DeSoto County youth baseball team is making history as it represents Florida on the national stage. This group of players is the first DeSoto County team to compete in the Diamond Youth Baseball World Series, according to...

Artemis II astronauts back on Florida’s Space Coast

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen have returned to Florida’s Space Coast as preparations continue for their 10-day mission around the Moon. The crew is currently...

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Citrus County in week ending July 26

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Citrus County selling...

Turtle walks are a South Florida tradition to be enjoyed…

Professor by night, park ranger by day, protector of sea turtles always. That was the late Hank Smith, a unique person in Florida’s environmental history. I knew him as a colleague at Florida Atlantic University. He cut quite a figure in his...

Execution slated for today would set mark for most in Florida in single year

Starke, Fla. — A Florida man convicted of killing his wife and two children with a machete in 1994 is set for execution Thursday, which would be the ninth death sentence carried out in 2025 to set a new state record for a single year. A 10th...

Impact Weather: Central Florida braces for extreme heat today

Impact Weather: Central Florida braces for extreme heat today IF YOU DO HAVE SOME BEACH PLANS THIS WEEKEND, THE HEAT THOUGH IS STILL GOING TO STICK AROUND. SO WE’RE LOOKING AT FEELS LIKE TEMPERATURES NOT JUST TODAY, BUT EVEN TO START OFF OUR...

Bay Area hardware stores brace for surge in customers once Florida’s hurricane sales tax break starts

Jennifer Kveglis reports. LARGO, Fla. - Hurricane preparations just got easier with Florida's new year-round sales tax break on supplies taking effect on Friday. What we know: Florida shoppers can soon stock up on storm supplies tax-free — every...

City Rescue Mission now facing ‘financial burden’ after sudden thunderstorm devastates 3 transitional homes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City Rescue Mission is seeking assistance from the community to recover from the sudden storm on Tuesday that caused massive destruction to three of its transitional housing units. The severe thunderstorm that passed...

Zonta Club distributes drink-spiking detection coasters across Mason County

LUDINGTON — In an effort to prevent sexual assault and raise awareness about drink tampering, the Zonta Club of Ludington Area is distributing hundreds of drug-detection drink coasters at local events and community safety locations. The...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Collier County in week ending July 26?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Collier County selling...

Florida man accused of trying to break into cars at Wawa, caught after foot chase

TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A man didn't get very far after he led deputies on a short foot chase after he was caught trying to break into cars at a Wawa gas station. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says on Tuesday, its deputies...

Florida AG speaks on Orange County ICE agreement

Heat advisory for Treasure Coast, Okeechobee County Thursday

Heat advisory for Treasure Coast, Okeechobee County Thursday TONIGHT. IT’S GOING TO BE A WARM WEDNESDAY FOR SURE. 86 TO 89 RAIN CHANCES. YOU CAN SEE JUST ABOUT 20% OR LESS. ALL RIGHT LET’S RUN THE FUTURE TRACK TOMORROW. YOU CAN SEE THOSE SEA...

5 leatherback sea turtles rescued from Florida storm drain

Five baby leatherback sea turtles were rescued by Flagler County Fire Rescue around noon Wednesday after falling into storm drains at a condo complex along A1A in Beverly Beach.FCFR was alerted by Flagler Turtle Patrol of the tragedy. However,...

Florida Education Commissioner letter about teacher salaries sparks debate

WINTER PARK, Fla. — With the school year right around the corner, questions surrounding budget cuts and teacher salaries continue to loom. On Wednesday, Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas sent out a letter to all school districts...

Florida set to execute man for killing wife, 2 kids in new state death sentence record for 1 year

STARKE, Fla. – A Florida man convicted of killing his wife and two children with a machete in 1994 is set for execution Thursday, which would be the ninth death sentence carried out in 2025 to set a new state record for a single year. A 10th...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Escambia County in week ending July 26?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Escambia County...