ICE Arrests Alleged MS-13 Gang Member in Orlando Following Standoff
ORLANDO, Fla. — Federal immigration authorities arrested an alleged MS-13 gang member during a targeted operation at a home in…
Americans Reduced Their Spending on Restaurants Last Month
In May 2025, spending at U.S. restaurants and bars fell by 0.9%, marking the largest decline since February 2023, when…
JetBlue CEO Announces Cost-Cutting Measures Amid Weak Travel Demand
JetBlue Airways is implementing several cost-cutting measures as weaker-than-expected travel demand threatens the airline's goal of breaking even this year.…
Dog Attacks on Florida Mail Carriers Are Up, According to New Report
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released a report identifying the top states in the U.S. and which Florida cities have…
Florida Republicans Call for Transparency in University of Florida Presidential Search
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — U.S. Senator Rick Scott and Congressmen Byron Donalds and Greg Steube are calling on the University of…
Data Reveals Walgreens Closed 71 Stores in May as Chain Pharmacies Struggle
In May, over 100 pharmacies closed across the U.S., with 137 shutdowns reported by ScrapeHero.com compared to just 81 new…
Miami Lobbyist Sentenced to 18 Months for Tax Evasion Scheme
MIAMI – Eston “Dusty” Melton III, a longtime lobbyist active in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, was sentenced on June…
Florida Man Sentenced To Over Five Years In Prison For His Role In Fentanyl And Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle sentenced Alexis Soto Escalante, 20, of Ellenton, to 5 years and…
Grocery Industry Welcomes Senate’s Revised SNAP Reform Proposal
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has expressed optimism regarding the U.S. Senate’s revised approach to reforming the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Passionate Care Services Launches Blooom, a Vocational Program for Adults with Autism
Passionate Care Services, LLC, a local non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in West…
Ocala Mental Health Counselor Arrested For Aggravated Identity Theft And Fourteen Counts Of Wire Fraud
OCALA, Fla. – A licensed mental health counselor in Ocala has been arrested on federal charges of wire fraud and…
More Florida News
Florida Republicans Call for Transparency in University of Florida Presidential Search
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — U.S. Senator Rick Scott and Congressmen Byron Donalds and Greg Steube are calling on the University of…
Central Florida Man Sentenced to Nearly 3 Years for Possessing Modified Machine Gun
ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge has sentenced a 27-year-old Orlando man to nearly three years in prison after authorities…
States With the Highest Prison Populations
The states with the most prisoners were dominated by those in the south. The study ranked US states based on…
Could Florida’s Next Job Surge Come from Online Poker?
Orlando just clocked in as the state’s leader in job growth, pulling in thousands of new private-sector positions in just…
Political and Legal News
Florida Senators Join Effort to Ensure Full Military Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans
Senator Ashley Moody has joined a bipartisan coalition in the U.S. Senate to cosponsor the Major Richard Star Act, legislation…
Ron DeSantis Appoints New Members to Florida Judicial Nominating Commissions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced a series of appointments to Florida's Judicial Nominating Commissions, which are responsible for…
Florida Officials Condemn Violence Against Federal Immigration Officers, Announce New Enforcement Measures
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and state law enforcement officials issued a strong warning this week against acts of violence…
Florida Taxwatch Releases Its Outlook for the State’s Economy
Florida TaxWatch has just released its economic outlook for the state over the next few years. Several areas of TaxWatch's…
Business News
Parent Company of Motel 6 Chain Sued by Longtime Spokesman Tom Bodett
Tom Bodett, the longtime spokesman for Motel 6, has filed a federal lawsuit in New York against the budget hotel…
Florida Man Convicted After Posing as Flight Attendant to Take 120 Free Flights
A Florida man has been convicted after posing as a flight attendant to fraudulently book more than 100 free flights…
Online Grocery Sales Projected to Grow Five Times Faster Than In-Store Over Next Five Years
Online grocery sales are expected to grow at an annual rate of 8.9% through 2029, significantly surpassing the projected 1.7%…
Florida Consumer Sentiment Bounces Back in May, According to UF
After three consecutive months of falling confidence, Florida consumers showed renewed optimism in May, according to a new report from…
Opinion - Editorials
Preserve Affordable Private Health Coverage for Millions of Floridians
In the best versions of public policy, the best solutions are often found to be the simplest. They solve problems…
Opinion: Trump’s Tariff Policy is About Free Trade and a Better Economy for All Americans
“It’s the economy, Stupid!” That famous tagline invoked during the Bill Clinton campaign for the presidency is still true today.…
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