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Prioritize building a sustainable water supply for Florida
Population projections show Florida's population could grow by up to 38.8% by 2050, increasing water demand. Climate change impacts, like rising sea levels and altered rainfall patterns, will further stress water resources. Developing alternative...
Central Florida expects hot, sunny morning with afternoon storms
ORLANO, Fla. — Central Florida will experience heat and sunshine this morning, with isolated storms expected to develop in the afternoon. Temperatures are forecasted to reach the upper 80s along the coast and the lower 90s inland. Although the...

Former U.S. Attorney for central Florida joins an Orlando law firm
ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. Roger B. Handberg, the former U.S. Attorney for Central Florida, has joined GrayRobinson, Central Florida’s...
Major Human Trafficking Ring Busted Across Florida, Alabama Border
A sinister human trafficking operation preying on vulnerable women across the Florida Panhandle and Southern Alabama has been definitively dismantled, thanks to the relentless efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement. The U.S....

It’s Now a Buyer’s Market in These 10 Cities — 6 Are in Florida
Sean Pavone / Getty Images/iStockphotoAcross the U.S., there are now 500,000 more sellers than buyers, according to a new report from Redfin. “At no other point in records dating back to 2013 have sellers outnumbered buyers this much,” the report...

SIMMONS SAYS: The Florida Panthers are one of hockey’s greatest teams
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports NHL Get the latest from Steve Simmons straight to your inbox Sign Up The Florida Panthers pose with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final on June 17, 2025, in Sunrise,...

Miss Racine makes history as first black Miss Wisconsin
NEW BERLIN, Wis.— History was made Saturday night as Willow Newell, a 22-year-old from Racine, was crowned Miss Wisconsin 2025– becoming the first Black woman to ever win the state title. Miss Wisconsin 2025 – Willow Newell of Racine. Images...

Florida: Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning weather modification
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 8, 2024. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Abril Elfi 4:06 PM – Saturday, June 21, 2025 Florida Governor...

Florida Lottery Powerball, Lotto, Cash4Life results for June 21, 2025
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Saturday, June 21, 2025 Winning Powerball numbers from June 21 drawing 03-16-32-52-62,...

Skip Florida: The Underrated "Key West" Of Ohio Gives Florida Keys Vibes, But Better
The name "Key West" is likely the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of a sunny and relaxing island vacation within the contiguous United States. Lying just off the coast of sunny Florida, Key West is the most famous of the...

New FL law cracks down on “Super Speeders”: stiffer fines, jail, suspended license
A new Florida law, “Dangerous Excessive Speeding,” which will go into effect on July 1st, brings stiffer fines, doubling for repeat offenders, mandatory court appearance and possible jail time. The “super speed” bill - CS/CS/CS/HB 351 – creates a...

SIMMONS SAYS: The Florida Panthers are one of hockey's greatest teams
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports The Florida Panthers pose with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final on June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Photo by Lynne Sladky /The Associated Press The real lesson from...

How Sharks icon Joe Thornton will make history if elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
SAN JOSE – Joe Thornton enjoyed a remarkable 24-year NHL career and, during his prime, was perhaps most responsible for helping transform the San Jose Sharks into one of the league’s premier teams. Fitting, then, that Thornton is set to become the...

Woman of Wilson: Amy Jo Blevens-Harding
Amy Jo Blevens-Harding is new to the Wilson County community. She serves as National Director of Member Growth and Retention and Founder of Clingy Consulting, moving to the county in January from Florida when her husband, Matt, accepted a job here...

Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 6.15.25
It looks like Florida’s arts scene is taking another hit in the upcoming budget. The community is already reeling after last year, when $32 million in funding for the arts made it into the 2024-25 fiscal year budget before Gov. Ron DeSantis...

Our picks for top cruises leaving South Florida ports this summer
Cruises from South Florida ports offer diverse options, from family-friendly Disney experiences to adults-only getaways on Virgin Voyages. New ships like Norwegian Aqua prioritize spaciousness, while others like Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas...

These 3 Fastest-Growing Exterior Pros Are Changing Homes in Florida and the Southeast
— From storm season surprises to shifty soil and unreliable contractors, homeowners across the Southeast face more than a few challenges when it comes to protecting their properties. In 2025, the demand for licensed, dependable professionals is...

Specials | 6 min read Ahmedabad’s Megha Shah shines at international beauty pageant in Florida
Others Specials Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 16: Megha Shah, a remarkable personality from Ahmedabad, has brought global recognition to India by securing the title of 3rd Runner-up and winning the Worldwide Audience Choice Award at the Mrs....

Florida Attorney General Proposes Sending Migrants to Swamp Pokey Known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
(X screenshots) Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has proposed sending detained migrants to a facility deep in the Florida Everglades he calls “Alligator Alcatraz.” In a video posted to his X account this week, Uthmeier pitched the...

When is the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup parade 2025? Route, timings, and more info revealed
The Florida Panthers will hold their championship parade on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate their second consecutive Stanley Cup title. The parade will kick off at noon along A1A at Riomar St. and end at SE 5th St., where a rally will take...