Cross Dressing Thief Caught
A rather bizarre theft turned heads as deputies from the Glades County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a stolen boat and a suspect in disguise. 33-year-old Joshua Kolotka allegedly stole the boat and attempted to evade capture by dressing as a woman, sporting a blonde wig, blue dress, and sunglasses. Deputies, however, saw through the disguise and […]
Read MoreInsurance Crunch May Be Easing
Florida’s property insurance market, long plagued by high premiums, is showing some signs of improvement, according to the state Office of Insurance Regulation. However, homeowners are still feeling the pinch as they brace for another hurricane season. Premiums continue to rise, with many residents seeing significant increases in their insurance costs. Lawmakers hope that increased […]
Read MoreBad Choice For Photo Op Results In Two Arrests
In what can only be described as a tale of stupidity, a Miami-Dade County bodybuilder and his girlfriend were arrested after a photoshoot… with an assault rifle at a strip mall. The two were apparently taking bodybuilding pictures and didn’t know about a nearby daycare. Police arrived to find the man aiming the rifle towards […]
Read MoreFirst Tropical Storm Of The Season Is Churning Offshore
In the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center has identified the first tropical disturbance of the season. Located about 900 miles northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, this area of low pressure has been generating showers and thunderstorms since Wednesday. Although the system is forecast to move southwestward, further development is not anticipated. Forecasters now are […]
Read MoreBill Aims To Train Florida Hairdressers To Spot Domestic Abuse
A NEW BILL FILED BY A FLORIDA CONGRESSWOMAN SEEKS FEDERAL FUNDS TO TRAIN COSMETOLOGISTS TO HANDLE DOMESTIC ABUSE CASES….
Read MorePassenger Airlifted From Disney Cruise Ship
A 35 year old pregnant woman aboard a Disney cruise ship was airlifted to shore due to health complications. The United States Coast Guard launched a medevac operation from Miami to assist the passenger, who was 180 miles northwest of Puerto Rico on the Disney Fantasy. A Jayhawk helicopter crew deployed a rescue swimmer and […]
Read MoreFlags Fly At Half Staff To Honor Former Governor
Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags across Florida to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, who passed away Tuesday night at the age of 87. Flags will remain lowered from sunrise to sunset each day until the date of interment. Graham, a Democrat, served as governor […]
Read MoreFormer Governor Bob Graham Dead At 87
Former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham has passed away at the age of 87. Graham’s political career spanned two terms as governor and three terms in the Senate. He was admired for his commitment to public service and his ability to connect with everyday Floridians. Graham’s daughter, Gwen Graham, shared that he cherished […]
Read MoreEffort Underway To Insure Future Right To Hunt And Fish In Florida
Here in Florida, Amendment 2 is aimed now at preserving the right to hunt and fish. Supporters believe it’s crucial to protect these activities from potential future restrictions, emphasizing their importance to conservation efforts. But as it seems in all things now, some oppose it… saying they fear it could lead to things like gill […]
Read MoreImprovement Seen In Home Insurance Market
Here in Florida, the home insurance market is showing signs of improvement, with fewer homeowners relying on Citizens for coverage. Citizens CEO Tim Cerio expressed optimism, noting a decrease in policyholders and a shift towards private insurers… a move he says could reduce the risk of surcharges for existing policyholders. However, as Citizens shrinks, it […]
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