LAKELAND, FL — State wildlife officials have identified the woman who was killed by an alligator while canoeing on Lake Kissimmee in central Florida. Cynthia Diekema, 61, of Davenport, Florida, was killed after the canoe she was riding in with her husband …
Looking for some good news? Here’s some: Florida’s manufacturing sector continues its steady recovery from the depths of the Great Recession. You’d be forgiven for thinking the state doesn’t make anything. The lament is as widespread as it is misleading. …
Escambia is slightly below the state average in teacher pay, at $53,136, while Santa Rosa County is slightly above at $56,319. Florida ranks last in the nation for teacher pay for the second consecutive year, with an average salary of $54,875, below the …
Around 1,050 coral babies spawned and raised at The Florida Aquarium are on their way to the Florida Keys, where they'll be planted on the reef or nurtured in nurseries. KEY WEST, Fla. – More than 1,000 young corals raised at Tampa’s Florida aquarium …
This week, one show opens, three close, eight others continue their runs and four more enjoy limited engagements at equity and community theaters from Sarasota to Marco Island. Courtesy of Sarasota Jewish Theatre / Sarasota Jewish Theatre Joshua Harmon …
The Florida high school lacrosse state championships are heading to Naples, Fla. The top teams in both Class 2A and 1A will try to etch their names into the history books. Eight teams in the boys and girls divisions remain for a total of 16 squads. Four …
The Florida legislature passed a bill to strengthen family and youth intervention services. The Florida House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1344: Juvenile Justice, the Senate companion bill to House Bill 1405, a bipartisan effort championed by …
Mark your calendars! The vibrant community of Gulfport, Florida, is gearing up for its fifth annual Gulfport Florida Pride event, taking place on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM along Beach Boulevard (3000 Beach Blvd. S.). This free, …
Officers were called to a car park in Deerfield Beach, Florida ( Image: NBC6) A woman has been shot dead by police officers following a disturbance at a car park. Three officers opened fire at the woman, who was declared dead at the scene, at a restaurant …
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