Florida Gov. DeSantis begins second term with spotlight on presidential ambitions

Tallahassee, Florida CNN — When Ron DeSantis takes the oath of office on the steps of the Historic Capitol at noon on Tuesday, far more will be looming than his second term as Florida governor. His speech, along with his agenda, will be seen through the prism of a potential 2024 GOP presidential bid. The … Read more

Florida GOP plots to overturn state law to make it easier for Ron DeSantis to run for president

A GOP supermajority in both chambers of the Florida Legislature may change a state law that would allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to continue to serve as governor if he runs for president in 2024. Republicans House Speaker Paul Renner and Senate President Kathleen Passidomo agreed that DeSantis should not have to resign as governor if … Read more

More than 100 migrants rescued from overloaded vessel before it hit sand bar in Florida Keys, Coast Guard says

CNN  —  More than 100 people were rescued from an overloaded vessel before it hit a sand bar in the Florida Keys, according to the US Coast Guard. The vessel hit a sand bar off Whale Harbor, the Coast Guard Southeast said in a tweet. “There are reports of people in the water and our … Read more

Visiting Florida family recovers beloved dog taken in Gentilly truck theft

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A family visiting from Florida says their beloved family dog has been found, after their pickup truck was stolen with the dog still inside Friday night (Nov. 18) in Gentilly. Stuart Trahan said he, his wife and their 95-pound Labrador Retriever Sam (short for Samson the Great) had only spent a … Read more

Red tide continues to make its way through southwest Florida waterways

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Red tide continues to make its way across southwest Florida waterways. Some areas are not feeling the full effect, though many beaches are seeing some traces of the bloom. “It’s pretty dynamic where it’s at,” said John Cassani with Calusa Waterkeeper. The non-profit organization aims to protect waterways and track any … Read more

LPGA Tour: Leona Maguire cards nine-under 63 to tie for lead at CME Group Tour Championship in Florida | Golf News

Maguire had four-straight birdies around the turn and added another pair late on to join Lydia Ko on 15-under in pursuit of $2 million prize pot; Watch the final round live on Sunday from 7pm on Sky Sports Golf and – for free – on the Sky Sports Golf YouTube channel Last Updated: 19/11/22 11:23pm Ireland’s … Read more

$1.3M hurricane-resistant home hits market in Florida Panhandle

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – After a Florida couple’s home was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan, they eventually came to a well-rounded solution. Featured this week on Creative Loafing Tampa Baya unique dome home built on the Pensacola waterfront by Bill and Margo Magenheimer is back up for sale, re-listed in July by Avast Realty Agent Bill … Read more

LPGA Tour: Lydia Ko opens up five-shot halfway lead at CME Group Tour Championship in Florida | Golf News

Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh and Nelly Korda are six strokes back and part of the group tied third; Lydia Ko chasing a third win of the LPGA Tour season; Watch the third round live on Saturday from 7pm on Sky Sports Golf and – for free – on the Sky Sports Golf YouTube channel Last Updated: … Read more

Florida mom’s Facebook post helps daughter score tickets to see Taylor Swift

A Facebook post plus a mother’s love has turned a nightmare into a dream come true for a teenager in Wellington.Three years ago, when she was 13, Valerie Chandler severed her spine in a car accident.She has been confined to a wheelchair ever since, enduring a dozen surgeries and constant physical therapy.A moment of joy: … Read more

Beach erosion after Nicole hit Florida

Nearly one week after Hurricane Nicole made landfall along Florida’s east coast beach erosion officials in Palm Beach County and on the Treasure Coast continue to assess the damage.Beach assessment teams are doing windshield surveys, said Andy Studt, who is with Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management.”Before and after a storm, it’s important to measure … Read more