Broward Sheriff says BSO won’t be involved in any ICE raids

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony said Thursday fighting crime is his number one mission in the county, not hunting down immigrants who may be in the country illegally. Leer en español “We have other priorities in this community...

Brevard Sheriff’s Office Releases Identities of Two Workers Killed in Industrial Accident on Merritt Island

Heavy Rain and wind gusts of up to 55 MPH reported on Merritt Island Wednesday Brevard County Sheriff’s Office released the identities of the two workers who were killed in the industrial accident yesterday afternoon on Merritt Island. The two men...

Orange County approves long-term development plan Vision 2050 after eight years of work

Orange County’s buildings and neighborhoods will look different throughout the next quarter century, or at least officials plan on it. In a 5-2 vote, commissioners Tuesday approved a long-awaited comprehensive redesign to the county’s future...

UNF poll shows 48% of people are in favor of beaches splitting from Duval to form their own county

Atlantic Beach Mayor Curtis Ford told First Coast News he'd need to see a much higher percentage to even consider the idea. ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — It’s a question that could reshape local government as we know it - should the three beach cities...

Hillsborough County deputies sharpen skills with hands-on 'active shooter' training

Sheriff Chad Chronister says school resource deputies are among the most passionate because they volunteer their time in schools, often mentoring students. Author: wtsp.com Published: 6:22 PM EDT June 5, 2025 Updated: 6:22 PM EDT June 5, 2025

Orange County things to do, starting June 6

What’s happening “Pop Up” Plant Clinics: Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers for all of your plant care needs. Upcoming clinics include – —10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. June 14, Winter Garden branch of the Orange County...

Sheriff Lopez to make first court appearance, Brevard County crane collapse victims ID'd and lunar lander crashes into moon

Orange County awards $5.5 million from tourist tax to cultural groups

More than $5.5 million will go toward major projects at six cultural organizations, after Orange County commissioners unanimously approved the annual cultural facilities grants. The grants come as a relief to jittery arts groups grappling with...

Miami-Dade County housing program waitlists to open on Monday

Miami-Dade is offering housing assistance to low income people and the county will begin receiving applications for their waiting list on Monday. The site-based waitlists for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program for affordable housing...

Brevard crane collapse victims were from Haines City, Kissimmee, sheriff's office says

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — The Brevard County Sheriff's Office on Thursday identified the two men who died when a crane collapsed in Merritt Island as 34-year-old Isael Martinez of Haines City and 57-year-old Hector Pozos of Kissimmee. What You Need...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Orange County in week ending May 31?

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 Orange County selling...

1 gas station in cities throughout Orange County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending May 31

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 Orange County selling...

Hillsborough County School District : How many students passed on their ELA FAST test in 2023-24 school year?

Manny Diaz,Jr., Commissioner of education at Florida Department of Education | https://www.fldoe.org/about-us/commissioner.stmlManny Diaz,Jr., Commissioner of education at Florida Department of Education |...

Broward County Public Schools District: How many students passed on their ELA FAST test in 2023-24 school year?

Manny Diaz,Jr., Commissioner of education at Florida Department of Education | https://www.fldoe.org/about-us/commissioner.stmlManny Diaz,Jr., Commissioner of education at Florida Department of Education |...

Palm Beach County commissioners vote to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A Tuesday vote by Palm Beach County commissioners ended the county's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. This decision follows direction from President Donald Trump's administration, which threatens to pull...

State Board of Education challenges Hillsborough handling of banned books

Florida's Board of Education questioned the Hillsborough County schools superintendent regarding books with LGBTQ+ themes. The books, "Call Me By Your Name" and "Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts)," were deemed pornographic and inappropriate....

Hillsborough County Traffic Alert: Lane Closures For June 8-14 – Drivers Urged To Plan Ahead

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7 has released its summary of scheduled lane closures for the week of Saturday, June 8, through Friday, June 14, 2025. Motorists in Hillsborough County should...

West Palm Beach officers arrested in connection to deadly July Boynton Beach crash

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Officers from the West Palm Beach Police Department were arrested on Wednesday night in relation a deadly Boynton Beach crash, a spokesperson from the police department confirmed. The arrest comes after a deadly...

Miami-Dade County School District: How many students passed on their ELA FAST test in 2023-24 school year?

Manny Diaz,Jr., Commissioner of education at Florida Department of Education | https://www.fldoe.org/about-us/commissioner.stmlManny Diaz,Jr., Commissioner of education at Florida Department of Education |...

House Candidate Says Biden Is a Mask-Wearing Robot

With midterm elections still a ways away, one South Florida congressional candidate is already making a name for herself. Raven Harrison, a Republican running for U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz's District 23 seat, which includes parts of Broward and...