A MoneyGeek analysis and federal crash records found Florida is the third‑most dangerous state for driving after dark. State and federal data show a large share of fatal crashes happen after sunset.

A Tallahassee man was sentenced to 48 months after prosecutors say he faked being a Purple Heart recipient to get VA benefits.

An international Delta flight from the Bahamas diverted to Jacksonville International after severe turbulence; one person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Hot and humid today with a 40% chance of afternoon storms. Inland storms could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds.

A ProPublica investigation found states are routing billions into private‑school programs with limited oversight. Local cases in Florida and Arizona show how quickly taxpayer dollars can follow.

Ormond Beach‑based Security First is cutting select homeowners rates by about 5.6% and launching a disappearing deductible that reduces deductibles by 20% per claims‑free year.

Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday runs July 20–Aug 20 and covers clothing under $100, school supplies under $50 and laptops under $1,500.

Columbia County warns of phone scammers posing as deputies who sometimes tell victims to meet at Five Points Elementary to pay bogus fines. Officials say callers often demand crypto or gift cards.

Taylor Morrison has appointed Jeremy Hampson to lead its Jacksonville division as the builder expands with the Esplanade at St. Marys resort community.

A man in his early 20s was found shot to death early Thursday on Jacksonville's Southside near Drew Park. Detectives are asking for tips as they try to ID the victim.

A Blue Angels jet made an unusually low pass at Pensacola Beach during a morning arrival, sending umbrellas and chairs airborne and prompting a Navy safety review ahead of Seafair.

The Florida Chamber says the state’s GDP hit $1.89 trillion, which would rank Florida 14th worldwide if treated as a country. Different data sources change the placement.

A Jacksonville woman pleaded guilty in the death of a severely emaciated Great Dane named "Miracle." Sentencing is set for Aug. 17.