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Florida Man Catches 87 Invasive Burmese Pythons For $1,000 Payday

The Daily Caller · August 13, 2025

Florida man strikes again! This time, he’s catching Burmese pythons that brought him a solid payday, collecting a total of 87 of the invasive species for a cash prize of $1,000 via an incentive system in the state. (RELATED: Insane Video Shows...

Florida has a new lieutenant governor. Tell us what you think

South Florida Sun Sentinel · August 12, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Republican state Sen. Jarrid “Jay” Collins of Tampa as Florida’s 21st lieutenant governor on Tuesday. The office has been vacant since February. Collins, 47, and his wife Layla have two sons. He speaks often of his...

Florida State Seminoles OC Gus Malzahn may have just revealed his plans for one true freshman who plays an extremely important position

Yahoo Sports ·

There’s an old line about power in Alabama. The governor is only the fifth-most important person in the state, behind — in order — the head football coaches of Alabama and Auburn, followed by the starting quarterbacks of both schools. In other...

Florida Lottery Mega Millions, Jackpot Triple Play results for Aug. 12, 2025

Leesburg Daily Commercial - Florida ·

The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 Winning Mega Millions numbers from Aug. 12 drawing 01-08-31-56-67,...

Florida Lottery Mega Millions, Jackpot Triple Play results for Aug. 12, 2025

Naples Daily News - Florida ·

The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 Winning Mega Millions numbers from Aug. 12 drawing 01-08-31-56-67,...

Florida family of Giovanni Pelletier seeks answers in teen's disappearance, death

FOX 35 Orlando - Florida ·

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, whose body was found Friday in a pond near State Road 70, a week after he disappeared while on vacation. Though his body was recovered in...

Florida teen arrested on first day of school after mother finds handgun in backpack

CBS 12 - Florida ·

KEY LARGO, Fla. (CBS12) — A Key Largo teen didn't make it past the first day of school before landing in jail after his mother found a handgun in his backpack. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said the 15-year-old boy was arrested Monday...

Florida man arrested for assaulting deputy during Cantina Louie disturbance

WFTV - Florida · August 13, 2025

PALM COAST, Fla. — A man from Palm Coast was taken into custody on Friday evening for reportedly assaulting a deputy sheriff during a disturbance at Cantina Louie restaurant. Michael Mahon, 58, was involved in a fight at the restaurant before...

Florida ranked No. 6 best state to live in America in 2025, study shows

WJAX - Florida · August 12, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida has been ranked the No. 6 best state to live in America in 2025, according to a new study. The personal finance website WalletHub on Monday unveiled its 2025 “Best States to Live in” list. To determine the best and...

Florida wildlife officials to vote Wednesday on possibly resuming black bear hunt

WCTV - Florida · August 12, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Fish and Wildlife Commission could vote Wednesday to resume black bear hunting in Florida. The commission is considering a 23-day hunt in December. It would be the first black bear hunt in 10 years. The 8:30 a.m....

Florida CFO insists politics not factored into state DOGE audits as Pensacola is next up

WEAR - Florida ·

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- WEAR News is learning more about the upcoming state DOGE visit to Pensacola you were told about on Monday. A letter sent to the city outlined several areas of concern ahead of their audit next week. Some of the categories...

Florida Man Convicted of Murder After Impaling His Girlfriend on Bedpost: 'He Was Pissed Off and Wanted Her Out' By Chris Spargo

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Adam Crespo, 49, was convicted of second-degree murder on Monday, Aug. 11 in Florida and is now facing a possible life sentence The conviction stems from the death of his girlfriend Silvia Galva, 32, who died in 2019 after being...

There’s Still Time to Enroll for Fall 2025 Classes at Eastern Florida State College!

Space Coast Daily - Florida ·

Home » Home » There’s Still Time to Enroll for Fall 2025 Classes at Eastern Florida State College! Enjoy flexible on-campus, hybrid, and 100% online options, with classes starting the week of Aug. 18 Register Now for Fall 2025 Classes at Eastern...

Mom to Mom: Different educational approach provides South Florida students with options

Local 10 - Florida · August 13, 2025

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez sat down with the administrators of a school offering South Florida middle and high school students a different approach to their schooling. Shiren Rattigan is the founder...

DHS cover-up continues as outbreak spreads at Florida Everglades concentration camp

World Socialist Web Site · August 13, 2025

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in league with the Florida state government, is engaged in a cover-up of the near-death of Venezuelan detainee Luis Manuel Rivas Velásquez and an ongoing viral outbreak at the Florida Everglades...

DeSantis gave company accused of ripping off Hurricane Ian victims $200M in ‘emergency’ state business

Orlando Weekly - Florida · August 13, 2025

click to enlarge (Official White House photo by Daniel Torok) DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis at "Alligator Alcatraz" When Hurricane Ian slammed Lee County, a treacherous storm surge from the Caloosahatchee...

Increased energy production a key topic at Business Council of Alabama conf.

Alabama Baptist · August 13, 2025

The need for increased energy production and what Alabama leaders can do to facilitate it was a topic across multiple panel discussions at the Business Council of Alabama’s annual Government Affairs Conference Saturday. Gray Swoope, an economic...

Report: Business Jet Market Cooling But Still Strong

Flying Magazine · August 12, 2025

Post-COVID exuberance may be over, but the market for business jets remains robust, according to a new report from aviation intelligence company JetNet. In the first half of 2025, business jet flight activity rose 3 percent year over year, and...

Spirit Airlines unsure it can stay in business

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette · August 13, 2025

NEW YORK -- Just five months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Spirit Airlines is warning about its future ability to stay in business. Spirit Aviation Holdings, the budget carrier's parent company, says it has "substantial...

This unique Florida hotel was once a bank — now, it has a rooftop pool, lively restaurants, and easy white-sand beach access

AOL ·

Courtesy of Inn on Fifth Naples The pool at the Inn on Fifth in Naples, Florida Inn on Fifth The aesthetic here is chic and minimalist, with vibrant pops of color as fun accents. Club Level suite guests get access to additional perks like...