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Florida State dominating Wake Forest means the $55M Mike Novell question can wait
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — With 34 seconds left in Saturday night’s homecoming shellacking of Wake Forest, Florida State president Richard McCullough and board of trustees chairperson Peter Collins bro-hugged in their garnet jackets just past the north...
Florida Man Arrested On Halloween For Disturbing Animal Cruelty, Sexual Contact Charges
A Florida man has been arrested on multiple felony charges, including sexual contact with an animal, following an investigation that began with an online tip last month. Frank Louis Mitchell, 41, of St. Cloud, was taken into custody without...
Florida gastroenterologist reveals why your gut makes noises and what it means: ‘You should have bowel sounds every…’
Has it ever happened to you that you are just sitting or doing normal chores, and suddenly your stomach starts making gurgling noises? Worry not, because hearing sounds in your gut is completely normal. These occur quite frequently and are often...
Florida Man Charged After Letting 15-Year-Old Son Drive — Crash Kills Grandmother and Three Children
POINCIANA, FLORIDA — A Florida man is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly allowing his unlicensed 15-year-old son to drive, resulting in a devastating crash that killed four family members — a grandmother and her three young...
Photo gallery: Scenes from Georgia’s win over Florida on Saturday
Georgia rallied to beat Florida 24-20 on Saturday.Georgia rallied to beat Florida 24-20 on Saturday.Georgia rallied to beat Florida 24-20 on Saturday.Georgia rallied to beat Florida 24-20 on Saturday.Georgia rallied to beat Florida 24-20 on...
These Central Florida holiday light displays kick off in November. Here’s everything to know
ORLANDO, Fla. – Some favorite Central Florida attractions will kick off popular holiday light displays this month. These annual events offer holiday fun for the whole family. Here’s the breakdown: Dazzling Nights at Orlando Leu Gardens Dazzling...
Freeze asks Auburn for patience amid 'fire Hugh' chants
Hugh Freeze wants more time at Auburn, but said he understands frustrations following Saturday night's 10-3 home loss to Kentucky, which featured a chorus of "Fire Hugh" chants throughout the contest. One of the SEC's worst offenses hit a new...
Aspirus Health names Donny Abraham chief administrative officer for Wisconsin North Division
Donny Abraham, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer | Official WebsiteDonny Abraham, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer | Official Website Aspirus Health has appointed Donny Abraham as Vice President and Chief...
FHP: Winter Haven police vehicle struck by speeding car while responding to call
WINER HAVEN, Fla. – A Winter Haven police vehicle was struck by a speeding car early Sunday while an officer was responding to a call, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 2:20 a.m. on State Road 540 near 1st Street...
Cuomo: Add 5,000 NYPD, Defeat ‘Anti-Police’ Mamdani
Even Democrats are getting on board with ramped-up policing to fight crime in the cities destroyed by cashless bail and anti-policing protests, if only to defeat democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo threw his...
Rodent droppings and live insects force shutdown of 6 South Florida restaurants
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Six South Florida restaurants were ordered shut last week after state inspectors uncovered alarming sanitary violations, including 190 rodent droppings and 150 live insects in a bagel production area. These...
Winter Haven Police Officer Injured In Violent Crash While Responding To Emergency Call
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Winter Haven police officer is being treated for injuries after a serious two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning while responding to an emergency call. The incident, which occurred at the intersection of Cypress Gardens...
Winter Haven police officer injured in crash
Courtesy: Winter Haven Public Safety WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A Winter Haven police officer was injured early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash. Around 2 a.m., the officer was heading eastbound on Cypress Gardens Blvd. What we know: As the officer...
High-Speed Crash Injures 2, Including Police Officer In Florida, Early Sunday Morning
A dramatic, high-speed collision in the early hours of Sunday morning at the intersection of 1st Street S and SR-540 (Cypress Gardens Boulevard) in Winter Haven has left two individuals, including a Winter Haven Police Department (PD) officer,...
How they voted: Schumer, Gillibrand on Appeals Court Judge, Brazil trade emergency
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week. Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 467), designating Oct. 30 as a national day of remembrance for the...
Pro-Trump Billboard in Virginia Vandalized with Blood-Red Paint and Life-Size Hanging Effigy of the President — Owner Calls it a Hate Crime (VIDEO)
A billboard honoring President Donald Trump along Interstate 95 in Sussex County, Virginia, was defaced with blood red paint and a life-size hanging effigy of the president over the weekend. The sign, which read “God Bless President Trump,” was...
Winter Haven police officer, 21-year-old man injured following 'violent crash'
The officer was taken to a nearby hospital by ground, while the 21-year-old was airlifted to a hospital. No details were given on the severity of their injuries. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A Winter Haven police officer and a driver are recovering from...
Winter Haven police officer seriously injured in crash while responding to call: FHP
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A Winter Haven police officer was injured in a crash early Sunday morning while responding to an armed disturbance call, authorities said. At about 2:19 am, the Winter Haven Police Department (WHPD) officer was in emergency...
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 10.26.25
It’s been a frightful season for the Miami Dolphins. But on Halloween, fans finally got a treat. After another disastrous season mired in disappointment, the franchise is moving on from longtime general manager Chris Grier, signaling the start of...
Meet Vinnie, our local favorite in the US Police Dog competition
Any dog named Vinnie has to be a good dog, right? “Oh, yeah,” said his handler, Lieutenant Jeremy Bertolino with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Good enough to be a national champion? We’ll find out when the 5-year-old Belgian Malinois teams...