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27 June 2026

Covering Florida

Florida East Coast Snook Harvest Season Closes June 1

Florida East Coast Snook Harvest Season Closes June 1

TALLAHASSEE, FL— The recreational harvest season for snook will close June 1 in Florida’s Northeast, Indian River Lagoon and Southeast…
Death Penalty Sought for Lake County Man Indicted in Child Abuse Case

Death Penalty Sought for Lake County Man Indicted in Child Abuse Case

LAKE COUNTY, FL — State Attorney Bill Gladson announced Thursday that prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a Lake…
Fatal Tesla Autopilot Crash Reported in Wesley Chapel

Fatal Tesla Autopilot Crash Reported in Wesley Chapel

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — A fatal crash involving a Tesla Model Y operating in autopilot mode occurred Tuesday night on…
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Underway Across Florida Beaches

Sea Turtle Nesting Season Underway Across Florida Beaches

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents and visitors to help protect sea turtles, shorebirds and…
Florida Python Challenge Returns in 2026 With $25,000 in Prizes

Florida Python Challenge Returns in 2026 With $25,000 in Prizes

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the return of the annual Florida Python Challenge™ for 2026, giving participants…
TSA Says Medical Marijuana Allowed in Carry-On and Checked Bags

TSA Says Medical Marijuana Allowed in Carry-On and Checked Bags

The Transportation Security Administration says medical marijuana is allowed in both carry-on and checked bags under certain conditions, but travelers…
Florida Forest Industry Supports More Than 103,000 Jobs, UF Study Finds

Florida Forest Industry Supports More Than 103,000 Jobs, UF Study Finds

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences study shows Florida’s forest industry supported…
Florida Expands Atlantic Red Snapper Season

Florida Expands Atlantic Red Snapper Season

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced expanded 2026 recreational red snapper seasons for both the Gulf and Atlantic,…
Florida Ranked Among Nation’s Cleanest States For Air Quality In 2026 Report

Florida Ranked Among Nation’s Cleanest States For Air Quality In 2026 Report

Florida continues to rank among the nation’s leaders in air quality, according to the 2026 State of the Air Report…
Florida DEP Secures 10,023 Acres in Gulf County for Conservation Easement

Florida DEP Secures 10,023 Acres in Gulf County for Conservation Easement

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has secured a conservation easement covering approximately 10,023 acres in Gulf…