Stormy conditions continue across Florida: what to expect in the Tampa Bay Area

TAMPA - After possible tornadoes were reported in the Florida panhandle on Saturday, that low pressure system is bringing a significant amount of rain to the Tampa Bay Area starting on Sunday and continuing into the early part of the week. This system …

Sad: Elderly Florida Man Is That State's First Victim of a Lethal Bear Attack

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Bears can be dangerous. While most will avoid humans, some, especially black bears in developed areas, are losing their fear of humans. And to …

Replay: Texas fails to secure SEC championship during Florida finale

If the Texas baseball team secures a conference championship this season, it won't be done in Austin. Texas and Florida closed out a weekend series at UFCU Disch-Falk Field with the Gators' 4-1 win on Sunday. That victory locked up a series victory …

Florida MISSING CHILD Alert For Marhley Weston Canceled, Located Safe

The Florida MISSING CHILD Alert that was issued earlier for 5-year-old Marhley Weston has been canceled. Both the child and the adult have been located and are safe. A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for 5-year-old Marhley Weston, who was last …

Florida missing child alert canceled after 5-year-old found safe: FDLE

ORLANDO, Fla. - UPDATE: the Florida Missing Child Alert out of Lake City has been canceled as both parties have been found and are safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement: Original story below: A Florida Missing Child Alert has been …

No. 1 Texas baseball unable to clinch SEC title as Florida wins series

Officials: Elderly Man and His Dog Killed in Florida's First Deadly Black Bear Attack

Authorities confirmed on Friday a deadly black bear incident in Jerome, Florida, after an elderly man went missing from his home. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) it was the first fatal black bear attack in the state …

New Florida ballot initiatives law draws immediate challenge

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Backers of a ballot proposal aimed at expanding Medicaid coverage in Florida quickly filed a lawsuit Sunday challenging a measure approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature that imposes additional hurdles on the citizen- …

Largest Joint Immigration Operation in Florida History Leads to Criminal Alien Arrests

Operation Tidal Wave, the largest joint immigration operation in Florida history, led to over 1,100 criminal alien arrests, the largest number in a single state in one week in ICE’s history. The operation was a first-of-its-kind partnership between federal …

Florida Watch names Natasha Sutherland as executive director

Natasha Sutherland TALLAHASSEE  – Over the last five years, under the leadership of Executive Director Josh Weierbach, Florida Watch has worked to keep an eye on everything that goes on in our state government to hold our elected officials accountable when …