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Florida State dominating Wake Forest means the $55M Mike Novell question can wait

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...

Owner:  Brian Burns
Florida gastroenterologist reveals why your gut makes noises and what it means: ‘You should have bowel sounds every…’
Florida Man Charged After Letting 15-Year-Old Son Drive — Crash Kills Grandmother and Three Children

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...

Owner:  Ralph Shealy
Photo gallery: Scenes from Georgia’s win over Florida on Saturday

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...

Owner:  Donald Graham
These Central Florida holiday light displays kick off in November. Here’s everything to know

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...

Owner:  Donald Graham
Freeze asks Auburn for patience amid 'fire Hugh' chants

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...

Owner:  Shari Redstone (Family)
Aspirus Health names Donny Abraham chief administrative officer for Wisconsin North Division

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...

Owner:  Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron
FHP: Winter Haven police vehicle struck by speeding car while responding to call

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...

Owner:  Donald Graham
Cuomo: Add 5,000 NYPD, Defeat ‘Anti-Police’ Mamdani

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...

Owner:  Cumulus Media
Rodent droppings and live insects force shutdown of 6 South Florida restaurants

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...

Owner:  Smith Family

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...

Owner:  Brian Burns
Winter Haven police officer injured in crash

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...

Owner:  Murdoch Family

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,...

Owner:  Brian Burns
How they voted: Schumer, Gillibrand on Appeals Court Judge, Brazil trade emergency

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...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
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)
Winter Haven police officer, 21-year-old man injured following 'violent crash'

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...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Winter Haven police officer seriously injured in crash while responding to call: FHP

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...

Owner:  The Scripps Family
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 10.26.25

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...

Owner:  Peter Schorsch
Meet Vinnie, our local favorite in the US Police Dog competition

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