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Publix Super Markets is moving forward with a major expansion of its distribution operations in Lakeland, with plans to add nearly 467,000 square feet of warehouse and processing space near the Polk Parkway. Lakeland officials approved an updated site plan for the project on October 27, clearing another hurdle for the grocery chain’s expansion along […]
Floridians turned their clocks back an hour on November 1, eight years after state lawmakers voted to stop doing exactly that. The extra hour of sleep will feel good for a few days. For millions of adults with untreated sleep apnea, it will barely register. A Clock Fight Eight Years Old In 2018, then Governor […]
Florida’s health care licensing system is handling a heavy caseload, and doctors are among the professionals most likely to feel it. The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance received 16,198 complaints against licensed health care practitioners in the second quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, which ran from October through December 2025, […]
There were 7,080 deaths of pedestrians in traffic accidents in 2024, as stated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This number accounts for 18% of all traffic fatalities. It is estimated that there were more than 71,000 pedestrians injured in traffic crashes, up 5% from 2023. Pedestrian injury in an accident can result […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced $100 million in funding for 45 projects across Florida aimed at improving water quality, restoring natural springs and expanding alternative water supplies. The funding, announced in Crystal River, will be distributed through the state’s Springs Restoration and Alternative Water Supply grant programs. The two initiatives will each receive $50 million […]
In 2024, there were 271,729 injury deaths recorded in the United States, representing a rate of 79.9 per 100,000 population. The data above is made up of injury deaths from different sources such as falls, accidents involving motor vehicles, and poisonings. Not all injuries result from negligence or lead to litigation, but these statistics clearly […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced 100 felony charges against a Kissimmee man accused of possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material. Uthmeier also filed a separate civil lawsuit against an artificial intelligence company accused of providing tools that enable users to create illegal sexual images involving children and other non-consenting individuals. […]
Millions of Americans experience loneliness during the holidays so many will turn to dating apps to find someone to spend the winter with. But depending on where they live, that next match could carry far more risk. A new study by Manhattan Mental Health Counseling analyzed six safety metrics across 48 states to reveal where […]
The numbers show statewide Republican candidates are on a trajectory toward victory on Nov. 3.
After a DWI arrest, a driver’s license can become a major concern. For many people, driving is part of getting to work, taking children to school, running errands, and handling basic responsibilities. Losing that ability, even for a limited period, can disrupt a normal routine very quickly. The confusing part is that the license issue […]
Florida Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon is facing bipartisan criticism after appearing reluctant to directly acknowledge that Cuba is a dictatorship, prompting a clarification just days before the Midterm Election. During an interview with CBS News, Nixon was asked whether she considered Cuba a dictatorship. “That is what people have told me. I have […]
Your first meeting with a DUI attorney is brief, and it means more than most people realize. This is your opportunity to get a feel for their experience, learn about your options, and see if they are a good fit without any obligation. Walking in with the right questions will tell you more in thirty […]
Florida Daily Show Host Ed Dean Joins Political Commentator Kaitlin Colgate, New South Politics Editor Matt O’Hern, and Attorney Ron Davis to Discuss Election Predictions, Independent Voters, Florida’s Governor’s Race, and the Growing Political Impact of Affordability and AI Data Centers. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, political analysts are debating whether Republicans are headed […]
Florida built its reputation on the promise that a dollar stretches further here, with no state income tax, a business-friendly environment, and a cost of living far below the states that retirees and businesses leave behind. For one of the largest senior populations in the country, that promise holds nearly everywhere except at the pharmacy […]
For many Long Island couples, the hardest part of separating is figuring out what happens to everything they built, bought, saved, or still owe together. A home, retirement account, savings, credit cards, business interests, or even a car may need to be addressed before the divorce is finalized. The process can feel especially uncertain when […]
