Florida State vs Oregon State picks: Who wins Super Regional?

The 2025 NCAA baseball Super Regionals are here and the Corvallis Super Regional could be among the most entertaining. Will No. 8 national seed Oregon State advance or will No. 9 national seed Florida State make the College World Series? Check out...

Florida sheriff arrested in what's called 'massive illegal gambling operation'

June 5 (UPI) -- Osceola County Florida Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez on Thursday faced felony charges for allegedly operating a massive gambling operation while illegally using his office to shield it. Law-enforcement officials said the gambling...

Florida tourism hit hard: Canadian visits plummet amid tariffs & tensions

With rising tariffs, visa delays, and changing global tourism patterns, Florida and other U.S. states are facing a serious decline in visitors. According to the U.S. Travel Association, international visits to the U.S. declined by 14% this March....

Florida Airports Lead Nation In Lightning Activity, Impacting Air Travel

Miami, FL - A recent analysis has identified two major Florida airports as the most lightning-prone in the United States for 2024, highlighting the state's vulnerability to severe weather disruptions. According to Vaisala Xweather's 2024 Annual...

Naples kayak, Marco boat businesses among 10BEST adventure tours

Dolphin Explorer, ranked 4th for boat tours, offers dolphin research tours, sunset cruises, and fireworks cruises. Rising Tide Explorers, ranked 3rd for kayak tours, provides guided experiences through mangrove tunnels and Rookery Bay Reserve, led...

Central Florida Diners & Fast-Casual Spots—Revisited

News about Michelin stars and Bib Gourmand nods is nearly constant, with Orlando becoming somewhat of a food mecca for foodies and those who just love variety and quality. But there are times you just want something down-to-earth, no-nonsense and...

Florida Supreme Court rules against Tampa taxi companies

Taxis. By kodda via iStock for WMNF News. ©2025 The News Service of Florida The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected arguments by Tampa-area taxi companies that a 2017 decision by the Legislature led to an unconstitutional “taking” of their...

Florida’s new jobless filings drop by more than 1,500 for week ending May 31

New unemployment claims dropped significantly to close out May in Florida. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reports there were 5,523 first-time jobless benefits filings in the state for the week ending May 31. That’s down by 1,631 claims from...

PRCTC students travel to nation's capital to deliver veterans' stories

CHILLICOTHE-- In a world that moves fast, a group of students from Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center are learning to slow down, listen, and preserve history---one story at a time. When six of these students walked through the doors of the...

Trump and Xi Set the Stage: A Renewed Diplomatic Push Focused on Trade and Strategic Recalibration”

By Gloria Ogbonna In a move that could reshape the U.S.-China relationship for years to come, President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to visit China soon — and to host Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping in the United States. The...

Wellbeing survey delves into mental health of Florida's farmers

DOVER, Fla. — The Florida Farm Bureau Federation released the results of a statewide survey on farmers' mental health this week. "I thought it was rather groundbreaking, and actually, I thought it was probably past time that we did something like...

Haitians in US and at home reeling from US travel ban that takes affect on Monday

In Miami's Little Haiti neighbourhood, residents are taking stock of President Trump's latest travel ban, which bars Haitians and people from 11 other countries from entering the United States. The ban takes effect on Monday and Haitians are...

Here are the biggest multifamily mortgage lenders in South Florida

Multifamily Mortgage Lenders The 25 largest multifamily mortgage lenders in South Florida originated more than $2.4 billion in purchase loans in 2024. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 23 multifamily...

Here are the biggest residential mortgage lenders in South Florida

Residential Mortgage Lenders The 25 largest residential mortgage lenders in South Florida originated more than $15.2 billion in home purchase loans in 2024. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 25...

Saharan dust blows through Florida, brings hazy sunset to Fort Pierce

Saharan dust was expected to arrive in Florida on June 4. Saharan dust comes from Africa. Saharan dust could bring more vivid sunrises and sunsets to Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart and Vero Beach. Saharan dust has begun to sweep throughout...

Hurricane prep goes beyond sandbags: Legal considerations for Florida businesses

Rep. Brian Mast highlights economic investments and legislative reforms

Brian Mast U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House HeadshotBrian Mast U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot Rep. Brian Mast, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida's 21st...

Young business professionals earn national recognition

From left to right is BPA club president Griffin Johnson, Marcy Dugree, Jake Poquette, Gabriel Belanger, secretary Hunter Robinson, Isaac Carlson, vice president Madelyn Wilson, and treasurer Sarah Myers. (Photo courtesy of Bay College) ESCANABA,...

Florida weather: Weatherman issues chilling hurricane warning amid Trump cuts

Jeremiah Hassel U.S. News Reporter and Charlie Jones Senior US News Reporter 02:56 ET, 05 Jun 2025Updated 02:56 ET, 05 Jun 2025 A Florida weatherman has warned he won't be able to predict hurricanes this year after Trump carried out sweeping...

Pam Bondi Accused of 'Serious Misconduct' in Florida Bar Complaint

By Sophie Grace Clark is a Live News reporter based in London, with a focus on crime stories. She has also covered politics and entertainment extensively. Sophie joined Newsweek in 2024 from a freelance career and had previously worked at The Mail...