Florida law change helps local businesses keep more cash

Florida small business owners are feeling a financial lift thanks to a new law eliminating the 6% sales tax on commercial leases. This change specifically benefits those who rent their business spaces. Calli Johnson-Dupont and Richard Johnson of A...

Florida faces tragic pattern of sudden infant deaths linked to unsafe sleep

The way parents or caregivers put their baby to bed can be the difference between life and death. It's estimated that each week in Florida, two babies die from sudden unexpected infant deaths. Investigations have found that many of these deaths...

Texas vs Florida Prediction, Picks & Odds for October 4 — College Football Week 6

Photo By - Imagn Images. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before a game. A critical matchup for both teams awaits in the Sunshine State when Florida faces off with Texas. This is just the fifth meeting all-time between the...

Why Miami’s elite defense is ready to silence Florida State in a high-stakes rivalry showdown

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Sunshine State rivalry between Miami and Florida State may have lost a touch of its national luster after FSU’s surprise loss to Virginia, but don’t tell that to Joel Klatt. On his latest podcast, Klatt delivered a passionate...

Last Call for 10.2.25 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot State lawmakers will begin a fact-finding mission next week to determine how insurers use artificial intelligence, potentially renewing efforts that stalled last...

Florida Land Steward Update, October 2, 2025

Michael Jenkins with one of the new resident gopher tortoises, by Suzette Cook JENKINS TREE FARM TOUR HIGHLIGHTS About 50 private landowners and partners joined us on Thursday, Sept. 25 for a tour at the Jenkins Family Tree Farm in Walton County,...

LeeWay to waive some fees for SunPass customers after glitch

FEW MOMENTS, ALL RIGHT. THANKS, ROB. WHAT TOLD YOU ABOUT PEOPLE GETTING BILLED TWICE FOR USING THE MIDPOINT BRIDGE IN LEE COUNTY? >> NOW LEEWAY IS WORKING TO FIX THAT PROBLEM WITH 7 GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER EDWARD FRANCO'S MEETING. THE DRIVERS WHO...

Florida agriculture commissioner warns of black-market Chinese signal jammers used by criminals

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson warned this week that criminals are circulating Chinese-made signal jammers on the black market that could be used to cut off victims’ ability to call for help during home...

Florida court says police officers can’t search vehicles solely based on smelling marijuana

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Pointing to laws allowing the use of medical marijuana and hemp, a state appeals court Wednesday reversed course and said police officers can’t search vehicles only based on smelling cannabis. The 2nd District Court of Appeal’s...

Florida police can’t search cars just because they smell weed, court says

Credit: via Shutterstock Pointing to laws allowing use of medical marijuana and hemp, a state appeals court Wednesday reversed course and said police officers can’t search vehicles only on the basis of smelling cannabis. The 2nd District Court of...

How frozen flood insurance could delay home purchases in Florida

Buyers of homes in flood zones could be encountering unexpected hurdles this week: The government shutdown that took effect on Wednesday also has suspended the National Flood Insurance Program’s ability to write new policies or renew existing...

The 2025 Pinnacle Products Take Orlando

The annual PRINTING United Expo brings people together from every corner of the printing industry to refresh their knowledge, foster connections with old friends and new acquaintances alike, and see the latest technology that is driving...

Florida Farm To School Essay Contest Returns: High Schoolers Can Win Up To $3,000

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced the return of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Florida Farm to School Essay Contest, offering high school students the chance to win up to $3,000...

Payne, Ortega picked for Florida Public Service Commission

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed former state Rep. Bobby Payne and veteran regulatory official Ana Ortega to serve on the Florida Public Service Commission. Payne, R-Palatka, and Ortega will replace outgoing Commissioners Art Graham and...

Michael Connelly, author of 'Bosch' series, draws from Florida past

Michael Connelly is a bestselling author known for his "Bosch" and "The Lincoln Lawyer" crime fiction series. His novels have been adapted into multiple films and television shows, including "The Lincoln Lawyer" and "Bosch." Connelly is developing...

EEI Announces Duke Energy Florida as Emergency Response Award Recipient

Duke Energy Florida was announced as an Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award recipient. Presented to EEI member companies twice a year, the Emergency Response Awards recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric...

Charlotte vs South Florida Prediction, Picks & Odds for October 2 — College Football Week 6

Photo By - Imagn Images. South Florida Bulls wide receiver Keshaun Singleton (11) runs into the end zone. Not much grace can be given to the Charlotte 49ers this season. They were always expected to be bad in Tim Albin’s first season, but this...

Florida chamber executive optimistic about state’s economy

The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce’s State of the State meeting reviewed economic trends affecting Volusia County and the state as a whole. The centerpiece of the New Smyrna Beach event was a talk by Andrew Wiggins, senior director of...

Freight Seasons Explained – Planning Around Produce, Retail, and Construction Cycles

One of the first lessons small carriers learn the hard way is that freight doesn’t move the same every week of the year. You might be booked solid in April and struggling for a load in September. That’s not bad markets — that’s seasonality.In...

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' to drop at Target, midnight release across Florida

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Swifties in Florida, get ready to sparkle! Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, officially launches on October 3, and Target is rolling out the red carpet with exclusive editions and midnight...