Scott Announces More Than $2 Million In Grants
Spread among projects in Florida, Governor Rick Scott said the state will hand out more than $2 million in grants to aid military installations.
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Spread among projects in Florida, Governor Rick Scott said the state will hand out more than $2 million in grants to aid military installations.
The Tallahassee tailgate was an all-day affair with some fans setting up shop 10 hours before kick-off with signs, food, and booze all for the University of Miami Hurricanes versus Florida State University Seminoles game Saturday.
While the state has been pushing for cut backs, more than $800,000 has been spent for improvements to the governor's mansion in Tallahassee since 2010.
There are definitely three things that Florida State and Miami have in common right now.
With the fight for Florida just one day away, football fans from both ends of the state are ready to settle the score.
Florida Governor Rick Scott set dates for a special election to replace the late U.S. Rep. Bill Young who died earlier this month.
Officials in Tallahassee are pushing against legislative changes that could expand gambling in Florida telling members of the Senate Gaming Committee that any expansion would alter the state's image as a family friendly destination.
Jameis Winston threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns and No. 3Florida State scored 35 points in the first quarter on the way to a 49-17 victory against North Carolina State on Saturday.
One "Fantasy 5" game player made a nice chunk of change after Friday's drawing but the Mega Money game, on the other hand, had no big winners.
The store many South Floridian's have been waiting on for years finally opened in Pinecrest Friday. However, getting in and out of the extremely popular specialty grocery store was more difficult than many people expected.
Anthony Philyaw ran for a career-best 121 yards as Howard snapped a four-game losing streak to beat Florida A&M 21-10 on Saturday.
There are more than 60,000 sex offenders and predators on the state's Sex Offender Registry—and more than 600 have active registration involving college or high learning institutions.
After disposing of a pesky Georgia Tech offense Saturday, Miami Hurricanes fans are already looking forward to the first weekend of November and a trip to Tallahassee to play the Florida State Seminoles.
Eighth-ranked Florida State stayed undefeated in Atlantic Coast Conference play with a 63-0 victory over No. 25 Maryland on Saturday.
Bummed that you didn't play the Florida lotto last week for Saturday's $54 million jackpot? You shouldn't be. Seeing as Saturday's drawing had no big winners, Wednesday's drawing is now set at a whopping $56 million.
If you woke up Saturday morning feeling like today might be your day, you may want to consider purchasing a Florida lotto ticket as the jackpot has swelled to the highest level in 12 years.
Better luck next time Florida Lotto players as the jackpot has now swelled to the plentiful sum of $53 million.
Last week the "Mega Money" jackpot grew to $1.4 million, and after there were no big winners from this week's drawing, the jackpot has once again increased.
The Florida State Seminoles lost a pair of defensive ends, a record-setting placekicker, and a multi-year starting quarterback who was a first-round draft pick. For most schools that might spell disaster, but in Tallahassee, the Seminoles are simply reloading.
After Friday night's "Fantasy 5" drawing, two people are set to collect over 100-thousand dollars each.
More than two weeks after George Zimmerman was acquitted charges for the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, a group of protesters continue to stand their ground in the hallway near Governor Scott's office in Tallahassee.
While Friday's drawing in the "Fantasy 5" game may have seen some winners, the "Mega Money" drawing had no tickets that matched all four numbers, plus the Mega Ball. Good news is…the jackpot has now rolled over to $900,000.
A widespread stomach bug, which causes diarrhea and other flu-like symptoms, has Florida health officials looking for more answers about the state's 23 cases.
Not an average Saturday morning for three "Fantasy 5" winners, one of which purchased a ticket in Miami Springs, who will collect $71,474.63 each.
About a week after student protesters have situated themselves in a hallway at the state Capitol, Governor Scott, after listening to the protesters last Thursday, asked Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Wansley Walters to meet with the activists Monday.
Miami-Dade deputies say a Miami caregiver stole thousands of dollars from the victim's bank account, using the money to gamble at local casinos.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.
Chopper 4 was on the scene where smoke is seen emerging from the garage of the home and fire crews actively work to extinguish the blaze.
Tangela Wright, 51, faces 2 counts of attempted murder, for the May 2025 crash, police say.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Miami-Dade deputies say a Miami caregiver stole thousands of dollars from the victim's bank account, using the money to gamble at local casinos.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.
Chopper 4 was on the scene where smoke is seen emerging from the garage of the home and fire crews actively work to extinguish the blaze.
Tangela Wright, 51, faces 2 counts of attempted murder, for the May 2025 crash, police say.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
The legislative proposal would allow the defense secretary to withhold "controlled unclassified information," potentially curbing public access to a wide range of defense records.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
Dotie Joseph said after talking with neighbors and looking at the field, she thinks she has plenty of experience to assume the governorship.
Perhaps the most controversial cut DeSantis made was the $15 million that would have gone to fund security efforts at Catholic schools in Miami-Dade County.
The likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Donalds, said he would vote for it, but as he told CBS Miami's Jim DeFede, if it does fail, they will tackle the issue again next year.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has had."
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A recall has been issued for frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores in Georgia, Florida and other Southern states after 12 people became sick, the FDA says.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.