Body of Child Recovered from Lake Roy in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A family outing turned tragic on Lake Roy in Winter Haven when 12-year- [...]
Justin Metz (Atchison County Jail)
A Kansas man's twisted ploy to impersonate a Walmart security guard ended in a horrifying sexual assault, leavi [...]
Simmons Park Beaches
RUSKIN, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a wa [...]
Aging (File)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Adult Day Services is set to host its second symposium dedicated [...]
VA Tampa Health Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will phase out medical treatments for gender dysphoria, channelin [...]
Stay Active (File)
April marks Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is l [...]
Measles Vaccine (Unsplash)
A measles outbreak in western Texas continues to grow, with the number of confirmed cases reaching [...]
Water Faucet (Unsplash)
A Florida Senate committee unanimously approved a sweeping bill Tuesday that would prohibit local gove [...]
Citrus Craze: How To Grow Thriving Trees In Your Florida Backyard (And Beyond)
Sugar Belle®, developed in 2008 by UF/IFAS citrus breeder Fred Gmitter, remains a very popular variety for residents growing citrus trees at home. Co [...]
Blueberries: A Healthy, Tasty Snack From Florida Farmers
Blueberries on vines. Courtesy, UF/IFAS photography.
As we head into the heart of Florida blueberry harvest season – March through May -- growers [...]
USDA Launches $10 Billion Emergency Aid Program For Farmers Facing Rising Costs, Falling Prices
Florida Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation Of Farmland In Osceola County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service [...]
President Trump Issues Proclamation Honoring National Agriculture Day
Florida Farming (Unsplash)
President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday issued a proclamation recognizing March 18, 2025, as National Agriculture Day, rea [...]
Summer Camp Source: Unsplash
Florida youth are being offered an incredible opportunity to experience the great outdoors this summer, thanks to scholarships provided by the Florida Airboat Association and the Kissimmee River Valley Sportsman Association.
Ten lucky children will receive full scholarships to attend a week-long residential summe [...]
Stressed Florida Black Bear Was In No Mood For 'Selfies'
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a series of virtual public meetings in April to gather feedback on proposed regulations for highly regulated black bear hunting in Florida.
These meetings are a continuation of the FWC's efforts to engage with stakeh [...]
Sea turtle nesting season
As sea turtle nesting season begins along Florida's beaches, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is calling on residents and visitors to take proactive steps to ensure the successful nesting and hatching of these protected marine animals.
Nesting season typically starts in March along Florida [...]
$15,000,000 GOLD RUSH MULTIPLIER Scratch-Off
A lucky Florida Lottery player has struck gold! Mykel Lane, 37, claimed a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery's $15 [...]
Shawn Sharp (PSO)
SPRING HILL, Fla. - Pasco County Sheriff's deputies are urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating 52-year-old Shawn Sharp, who has been reported mi [...]