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Florida lawmaker faces backlash after sit-in at governor’s office, bullhorn protest

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A Jacksonville state representative is facing mounting backlash at the Florida Capitol after leading a sit-in protest inside the governor’s

Florida lawmakers weigh plan to let universities raise some graduate, out-of-state tuition

Florida lawmakers are advancing a budget proposal that would give public universities more control over certain tuition and fee increases, a move critics could

DeSantis signs bill expanding school safety measures at Florida colleges, universities

MIAMI, Fla. -- Florida is expanding its school safety framework to include colleges and universities after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 757 into law in M

St. Marks may face higher water rates as leaders weigh growth

ST. MARKS, Fla. -- St. Marks city leaders are weighing possible water rate increases and exploring a backup water source as they discuss the city’s future water

Florida lawmakers weigh mental health bed funding as system strains, providers warn

Florida’s psychiatric care system is operating near capacity as lawmakers negotiate how much money to put toward expanding access.

Valdosta police arrest felon after drug probe finds marijuana, stolen gun, authorities say

VALDOSTA, Fla. -- Valdosta police say a narcotics investigation at a Langdale Drive home led to the seizure of nearly 4 kilograms of marijuana, three firearms a

Officer tases suspect accused of kidnapping baby

VALDOSTA, Ga. -- A Valdosta police officer used a Taser to stop a domestic violence suspect who authorities say kidnapped a 9-month-old baby, resisted arrest an

Fox 49 Exclusive: Tallahassee-Leon Dispatch gets $5.8M federal grant for drones

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A new $5.8 million federal grant is set to bring emergency-response drones and real-time traffic and tow coordination to Tallahassee and Le

Bainbridge begins road improvements

BAINBRIDGE, Ga. -- Drivers in West Bainbridge may notice roadwork underway as the City of Bainbridge continues infrastructure upgrades funded through TSPLOST.Cr

DeSantis blames House Speaker Perez for budget breakdown as talks drag on

Florida’s budget negotiations are entering their third day of a special session, but the public fighting between Governor Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Daniel

Local News

Deputies shoot, injure armed man while serving eviction notice in Leon County

WEST TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- An eviction notice at a West Tallahassee RV park turned violent Thursday afternoon when Leon County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot and

DeSantis unveils James Madison statue as Florida marks nation’s 250th anniversary

MADISON COUNTY, Fla. -- Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday unveiled a new statue honoring President James Madison in Madison County as part of Florida’s continued

Leon County schools consider hiring international teachers as vacancies rise to 16

LEON COUNTY, Fla. -- Leon County Schools is considering a new approach to address ongoing teacher shortages by recruiting international educators.

Suwannee County deputies, K-9 team and drone unit search for missing 16-year-old girl

SUWANNEE COUNTY, Fla. -- A missing 16-year-old girl was found within minutes after deputies in Suwannee County used a drone’s thermal imaging to search a wooded

Colquitt - Miller County park improvement

COLQUITT, Ga. -- Spring Creek Park is set for major upgrades to its entrance and parking areas, including repaving, repairs and improved access across the prope

UF project aims to give Pensacola Beach early alerts for Vibrio bacteria in water

PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- A team of research scientists from the University of Florida were in town Thursday collecting water samples at pensacola beachthe goal

Tallahassee police join national Police Unity Tour ride to honor fallen officers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Members of the Tallahassee Police Department joined riders from across the country this week for the annual Police Unity Tour, a journey me

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Florida lawmakers weigh plan to let universities raise some graduate, out-of-state tuition

Florida lawmakers are advancing a budget proposal that would give public universities more control over certain tuition and fee increases, a move critics could

Florida lawmaker faces backlash after sit-in at governor’s office, bullhorn protest

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A Jacksonville state representative is facing mounting backlash at the Florida Capitol after leading a sit-in protest inside the governor’s

St. Marks may face higher water rates as leaders weigh growth

ST. MARKS, Fla. -- St. Marks city leaders are weighing possible water rate increases and exploring a backup water source as they discuss the city’s future water

Two shootings in 24 hours raise concerns about gun violence in North Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Two violent gun cases within hours of each other over the past 24 hours have raised new concerns about gun violence in North Florida, promp

VIDEO: Toddler walks away from rollover crash; mom arrested

Authorities said the driver refused to pull over, forcing the trooper to use a PIT maneuver.

Nation & World

Fact Check Team: What is 'AI slop', and how is it impacting Americans?

AI-generated content is now so common online that it has earned its own nickname: "AI slop" The term generally refers to low-quality digital conten

Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US

Venezuela’s government said Saturday it deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro facing several criminal investigations in the U.S.

'Horror show': 2 men killed, 3 others hurt during chaotic crash in NYC, per reports

Two men were killed and three other people were seriously hurt critically after a suspected drunk driver jumped a curb.

'Dumacrat': Trump lashes out at Hochul after she blames him for rail system strike

President Donald Trump lashed out at New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Saturday after she blamed federal officials for the Long Island Rail Road strike.

'Thought he could hide': Trump says US and Nigeria join forces to kill top ISIS leader

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces, working alongside the Nigerian military, carried out an operation that killed a top ISIS leader.

Israel's military announces killing of a senior Hamas commander behind Oct. 7 attacks

Israel's military announced it killed a senior Hamas commander believed to be one of the last surviving architects of the attacks that sparked the war in Gaza.

Newsom's former chief of staff pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud

A longtime California political consultant -- and a former top aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom -- pleaded guilty in a federal corruption case.

Sports

PHOTOS: Seahawks fans show off their Super Bowl pride

PHOTOS: Seahawks fans show off their Super Bowl pride

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Andrew Nelson

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Andrew Nelson from Wakulla High School!Congratulations, Andrew!#wernerhyundai

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Daylen Green

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Daylen Green from Gadsden County High School!Congratulations, Daylen!#wernerh

Entertainment

Stephen Fry had THIS hilarious reaction to the 'Harry Potter' series

Stephen Fry has narrated a lot of audiobooks, but one stands out among the rest.

'Bachelor’ star Clayton Echard's 'haters are my motivators' when it comes to dancing

The 33-year-old is the subject of a new podcast, "Love Trapped," and has recently showcased his dance skills on social media.

How 'Duck Dynasty' stars Al and Lisa Robertson overcame her devastating affair

Al and Lisa Robertson's cheating nightmare has been turned into a Lifetime movie.

Candice Bergen recalls JFK Jr. on 'Murphy Brown' set: 'God, he was handsome'

The founder of George appeared on Bergen's hit sitcom to promote his magazine.

Money

Can you use home equity to buy another house?

Yes, you can. But the more relevant question is: Should you hock one house to buy another?

Mortgage rates rise again as inflation reading, Iran conflict undermine confidence

Mortgage rates jumped again this week as the war in Iran disrupts markets.

Home equity: A promise that can lift — or leave behind — low-income homeowners

Low-income homeowners have to work harder to realize the equity gains higher-income homeowners may take for granted. The math is stacked against them.

Consumer debt still seems manageable for now

Consumer debt numbers aren’t alarming yet, particularly for homeowners. But the numbers are starting to creep up and the breaking point could be coming.

HELOC, home equity rates spike higher

Home equity loan rates topped 8% this week, according to Bankrate’s national survey of lenders.

Mortgage rates rise as Iran conflict rattles confidence

Mortgage rates jumped again this week as the war in Iran disrupts markets.

Homebuying in America: Priced out of her hometown, she boosted her purchasing power

For Ebony Martin, southern New Hampshire is home, but the housing market made it feel impossible to stay. Facing fierce competition as the region became one of the country’s hottest real estate hubs, [...]

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Offbeat

Museum receives traffic ticket in mail for car on display

The museum has requested a hearing to contest the citation.

What's the buzz? Bees swarm White House grounds

A swarm of bees temporarily took over part of the White House grounds on Friday after thousands of the insects gathered on the North Lawn.

Ohio senior prom king, 17, denied entry to dance after forgetting free ticket

His mother said family members were not permitted to pick up tickets for students.

Does a psychedelic trip change your brain? New 'magic mushrooms' research

A new study says a psychedelic trip may physically change your brain and could explain why some people note benefits from the experience.

Mother's Day spending expected to hit record $38 billion

Mother's Day is among the biggest shopping holidays of the year.

Shopping

Cozy to Crafty: 10 gifts for Mother's Day for every kind of mom

Slippers for the Cozy Mom? A Ninja SLUSHi for the Frozen-Drink-Loving Mom? A digital camera for the Techy Mom? We've got you!

Shield Your Skin: 10 sun protection products to snag for summer

The weather is getting warmer, and protecting your precious face from UV rays is so important.

13 products to get you started baking sourdough

Making sourdough starter from scratch? Not the easiest. Getting started making sourdough with this guide? Easy!

10 products that are 50% off or more for Amazon's Big Spring Sale

You can save big on home, decor, tech, beauty, fashion, and more.

Welcome to Aries Season: 10 gifts for the Aries in your life

Welcome to Aries Season, the sign full of bold energy, confidence, and fiery spark.

10 viral products we wish we bought sooner

From stress cubes to fabric shavers and spray for on-the-go, these 10 products are popular for a reason.

Add a pop of green to your life with these 7 cute finds

No one's getting pinched on our watch.

9 gadgets to create the ultimate cozy reading environment

Imagine this: you are bundled up in a cozy, soft blanket, lost in a book. These items are a must for any book lover.

10 audiobooks to get you out of that reading slump

Right now, you can try Audible for 30 days free!

10 home and garden gadgets you'll be using a lot this season

'Tis the season for tinkering around your home and garden.From spring cleaning to meals on the grill or finally getting those tomatoes to grow, we've got you c

7 sentimental gifts that should still arrive before Mother's Day

Here are 7 gift ideas that balance heartfelt and fast shipping for a Happy Mother's Day!

7 fun rugs that will add some personality to your home

These rugs refuse to be boring.

10 items, from daylight lamps to automatic ball launchers, on sale for President's Day

This electric food warming mat is perfect for hosting parties, and the Bluetooth shower speaker makes it easier to listen to music while you shower.

Friday Night Rivals

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Aniyah Lewis

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Aniyah Lewis from Godby High School!Congratulations, Aniyah!#wernerhyundaikia

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Will Tawney

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Will Tawney from Lincoln High School!Congratulations, Will!#wernerhyundaikias

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Madison Travis

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Madison Travis from North Florida Christian School!Congratulations, Madison!#

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Justin Murphy

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Justin Murphy from Maclay School!Congratulations, Justin!#wernerhyundaikiasch

Barineau Heating & Air Friday Night Rivals - Week 10 Match-up - Gadsden Co vs Wakulla

Barineau Heating & Air FNR presented by Shore Up Foundation Repair is BACK, everybody! Week 10 we have a great match-up for you on the CW! FINAL GAME OF THE SEA

Barineau Heating & Air Friday Night Rivals - Week 9 Match-up - Godby vs Lincoln

Barineau Heating & Air FNR presented by Shore Up Foundation Repair is BACK, everybody! Week 9 we have a great match-up for you on the CW!This Friday we have the

Barineau Heating & Air Friday Night Rivals - Week 8 Match-up - Maclay vs NFC

Barineau Heating & Air FNR presented by Shore Up Foundation Repair is BACK, everybody! Week 8 we have a great match-up for you on the CW!This Friday we have the

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Maliek Denmark

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Maliek Denmark from Lincoln High School!Congratulations, Maliek!#wernerhyunda

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Morgan Griswold

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Morgan Griswold from Chiles High School!Congratulations, Morgan!#wernerhyunda

Barineau Heating & Air Friday Night Rivals - Week 7 Match-up - Lincoln vs Chiles

Barineau Heating & Air FNR presented by Shore Up Foundation Repair is BACK, everybody! Week 7 we have a great match-up for you on the CW!This Friday we have the

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Chyleigh Sheffield

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Chyleigh Sheffield from Florida High!Congratulations, Chyleigh!#wernerhyundai

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Alex Assantes

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Alex Assantes from Chiles High School!Congratulations, Alex!#wernerhyundaikia

Barineau Heating & Air Friday Night Rivals - Week 6 Match-up - Chiles vs Florida High

Barineau Heating & Air FNR presented by Shore Up Foundation Repair is BACK, everybody! Week 6 we have a great match-up for you on the CW!This Friday we have the

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Khloe Wood

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Khloe Wood from South Walton High School!Congratulations, Khloe!#wernerhyunda

Werner Hyundai & Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week - Danielle White

Introducing this week's Werner Hyundai and Werner Kia Scholar Athlete of the Week: Danielle White from Florida High!Congratulations, Danielle!#wernerhyundaikias

Amazing America

See the Smoky Mountains from a 680-foot suspension bridge at Gatlinburg SkyPark

Gatlinburg SkyPark is one of the Smoky Mountains’ most iconic attractions, best known for its record-setting SkyBridge.

Dig into the Razor Clam & Shellfish Festival, a treasured Pacific Northwest tradition

The Razor Clam & Shellfish Festival in Long Beach, Washington, celebrates the peninsula’s decades-long tradition of razor clam harvesting.

Celebrate racing legends and get behind the wheel at Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of Fame

The NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers an immersive look at the people, moments and legendary cars that shaped the sport.

Spotlight on America

Heart transplant survivor says problems with generic drugs nearly cost her life

Millions of Americans take prescription medications every day, trusting the drugs they rely on are safe, effective and consistently manufactured.But where many

The Makary exit: FDA reformer resigns, leaving aggressive health policies in limbo

FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary is resigning after a tumultuous tenure that included some of the most aggressive health policy proposals we've seen in years.

70,000 infant deaths and millions of premature births linked to common chemical in plastic

For years, we've been reporting on a chemical used in common medical plastics, raising questions about its safety for newborns and cancer patients.

Law enforcement worries penalties too lenient for kids who run drugs for cartels

Some in law enforcement believe a lack of accountability for youth smugglers who get caught makes it worth the risk to these kids.

Offbeat

DC's infamous rats to go on birth control this spring; how it'll work and how you can help

D.C. leaders are also attacking the rat problem in the city by testing out a "rodent control pilot."

Punch the Monkey is not the only animal with an emotional support toy; here are five more

Punch the Monkey quickly grabbed the hearts of millions around the world.

From mango salads to spicy green beans: What's on the menu for the crew of Artemis II?

When the crews of Artemis II and the International Space Station spoke briefly through ground control on Tuesday, a curious conversation took place.