The school board plans to revisit the issue in March and will likely implement changes by the 2025-2026 school year. This potential ban aligns with a statewide trend in Florida to restrict cell phone use in schools, with varying degrees of success and student acceptance. The School District of Lee County is considering a district-wide…
DAYTONA BEACH — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Saturday. Investigators say they received a call at 12:18 a.m. about a large fight at Forest Glen Boulevard and Oak Tree Circle, which is located just west of Nova Road between Beville Road and International Speedway Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found…
BOCA RATON — Three masked men ambushed a couple shortly after midnight Saturday as they arrived home from a casino and made off with $250,000 worth of cash and valuables, police said. The victims, who live in the 600 block of Northeast 29th Place, told Boca Raton police that three men approached them on foot…
Renowned for its rocket launches, bioluminescence and stunning beaches, the Space Coast attracts some famous visitors. More are likely to come as Brevard was just named among the top 10 places to visit in North America and the Caribbean in 2025 by Conde Nast Traveler. And to satisfy their hunger, celebrities often seek out local…
With most local schools and city and county offices shutting down Wednesday for dangerous winter conditions, the National Weather Service is advising the Jacksonville area to “hunker down” tonight and be prepared for more. Inland freezes and dangerous wind chills are expected through the weekend, the Weather Service posted in its afternoon briefing. A wintry…
With models continuing to call for a historic Florida snowfall and forecasters notching up the odds for an “impactful snowstorm” or ice storm, Tallahassee is going into planning mode. Saturday morning, forecasters gave the odds of about a 1-in-3 chance of snowfall greater than an inch in Florida’s capital city. That comes with the possible…
Haines City has become the first municipality in Polk County to introduce its own branded coffee, the Haines City Cafecito Roast. Polk Roasters produces the new blend, described as having the flavor of “s’mores,” a combination of chocolate, marshmallow and graham crackers. City officials introduced the coffee with free samples at Thursday’s Oh Christmas Tree Extravaganza…
Austin has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing cities in America, attracting a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs, CEOs, tech employees, and innovators who are reshaping the city’s identity. Understandably, Austin is also becoming a hub for biohacking and cutting-edge health solutions as new and old residents alike look to optimize their daily performance and…
Much of the state woke up to a chilly morning today, Dec. 12, and the constant east-northeast wind will keep the temperatures cool throughout the day, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service. A cold front sweeping through the interior and Southwest Florida today is expected to bring a temporary blast of…
The University of Florida board could make a long-awaited decision this week on selecting a site for a planned graduate campus in the downtown Jacksonville area. UF and the city have been in talks over the past two years about the university building a graduate campus in Jacksonville financed by a mix of state, city…