Winter Haven officer expected to 'fully recover' following serious crash, police say

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A Winter Haven police officer who was injured in a Nov. 2 crash is expected to fully recover, Winter Haven police said Monday. Winter Haven officer was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Nov. 2. What we know: A Winter Haven...

Jones Swamp on fire during controlled burn

If you're wondering what's on fire in Pensacola, don't be alarmed. Escambia County's Natural Resources Conservation Division is conducting a prescribed burn in the Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve Nov. 3. "Fall and winter seasons are ideal times for...

What to know about pasta meals linked to listeria sold in Florida

As of Oct. 30, 27 people have been infected with listeria across 18 states; six have died. Among the Florida stores that sold the pasta meals are Walmart, Publix and Trader Joe's. See what symptoms to watch for and what you should do. The death...

Tampa police hold memorial ceremony for fallen officer on 50th anniversary

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department (TPD) will hold a 50-year memorial remembrance in honor of Officer Anthony Williams. TPD said on Nov. 3, 1975, 27-year-old Anthony Williams interrupted an armed robbery at a convenience store while off...

UK journalist Sami Hamdi suffers medical emergency in US custody

Hamdi has been detained without charge by US immigration authorities for more than a week. [Getty] The family of Sami Hamdi, a British Muslim journalist detained without charge by US immigration authorities, have appealed to the UK government to...

South Florida leaders consider life without property taxes

Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Floridians a big question earlier this year. “You buy a home, pay off a mortgage—and yet you still have to write a check to the government every year just to live on your own property?” he said in his State of the State...

You’re invited to United for Care Health Fair

Care Resource is hosting United for Care (U4C) — a powerful initiative focused on strengthening South Florida communities through health, education, and support — on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at José Martí Park, located at 351 SW...

DHS: Florida Man Arrested for Online Posts Threatening to Kill 'ICE Nazis'

A man in Fort Myers, Florida, is accused of making online death threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. In a press release Friday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said special agents with Homeland...

Baptist Health Looks Toward Robotics to Increase Efficiency, Patient Satisfaction

Image courtesy of Baptist Health Robotic surgery can help surgeons perform complex procedures with greater precision, flexibility and control. As a result, the robotic surgery market is growing quickly – especially in orthopedics. In 2024, the...

South Florida nonprofit sending essential aid to help Hurricane Melissa victims

Pallets packed with essential supplies to aid Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica are being loaded onto semis nearly a week after the devastation. "It's important for folks that are living and breathing this day-to-day in Jamaica and other...

Michigan Faces Big Health Care Shake-Up as Insurers Exit

Michigan’s Health Insurance Shakeup: How Does It Compare? Three insurers are pulling out of Michigan’s individual market. Over 200,000 residents are scrambling to find coverage. It’s chaotic, stressful, and expensive. But Michigan isn’t alone. The...

Port Richey purchasing drones to aid police, fire departments

PORT RICHEY — The city of Port Richey will soon have some additional eyes in the sky, providing real-time support for police and fire personnel during emergencies. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is providing the city with financial...

Rep. Kathy Castor speaks about impacts of government shutdown on Florida

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) spoke at Feeding Tampa Bay Headquarters on Monday morning, calling for continued negotiations to end the government shutdown.. Rep. Castor called on lawmakers to return to Washington and negotiate a deal...

Mid-week doubleheader rocket launch in Florida will tie yearly record

Two rocket launches are scheduled for Wednesday night from Florida's Space Coast. A successful doubleheader would tie the yearly launch record of 93 set last year. SpaceX is scheduled to launch first, followed by a United Launch Alliance Atlas V...

Central Florida nonprofits see surging need as SNAP benefits are halted

Central Florida nonprofits that serve low-income working families the unhoused are seeing a surge in requests for help as the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, has halted payments during the government shutdown....

Bankrupt Jackson Hospital names new CEO as it struggles to stay open

Jackson Hospital has announced new management, including a new CEO, in its effort to stay open. Effective Monday, John Quinlivan will serve as the CEO of the struggling Montgomery hospital, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year after...

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital to receive $7.5M for pediatric cancer research: DeSantis

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital will receive $7.5 million for pediatric cancer research during a press conference on Monday. Johns Hopkins is one of four Florida pediatric hospitals...

Man accused of trying to kidnap girl at Florida City motel on Halloween, affidavit says

By Briauna Brown November 3, 2025 / 11:34 AM EST / CBS Miami A 44-year-old man is accused of trying to lure a young girl into a vehicle at a Florida City motel parking lot on Halloween, an arrest affidavit revealed. Jovani Edwin Rivera was...

Nemours kept out of legal battle over Florida transplant programs

An administrative law judge has denied a request by Nemours Children’s Hospital to intervene in a battle over a proposed state rule about approving organ-transplant programs. Nemours last week filed a motion to intervene to support the proposed...

Broward hospitals partner to provide health insurance on ACA marketplace

Broward County’s two largest public health systems have teamed up to offer residents a new health insurance option for 2026 on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System, which operate a total of 11...