VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Jacksonville > Nightmare Jail Episode Leads to Changes…
Florida Times Union JACKSONVILLE -- Mark Baker was 150 yards from the emergency room doors, from getting the help his dad wanted for him. Instead, at a pharmacy across the street from the hospital near…
Gators > Johnson Struck Down by Diagnosis
GAINESVILLE -- The promising career of Gators offensive lineman Roderick Johnson is over at UF. Florida’s medical staff has diagnosed Johnson, a redshirt sophomore who started three games last season, with congenital cervical stenosis. The…
Florida > South Florida Voters to consider Casinos
TALLAHASSEE -- South Florida voters may get a chance to tell legislators whether they want Las-Vegas styled casinos. A Florida House panel on Thursday voted in favor of a stripped-down gambling bill. Legislators removed a…
Florida > Senate Passes Testing Limit Bill
TALLAHASSEE - Students in Florida would spend no more than 45 hours a year on standardized tests under a bill passed by the Florida Senate. The Senate on Thursday passed a sweeping bill that would…
Florida > Church Van Wrecks, Kills 8, Injures…
MOORE HAVEN - The Florida Highway Patrol says eight people died and 10 others were injured when a van from a church ran through a stop sign, crossed all lanes of U.S. 27 and landed…
Florida > Push for Resort Casinos Dies in…
TALLAHASSEE -- A push to bring casinos to South Florida is stalling again in the Florida Legislature. A top House Republican earlier this month proposed a sweeping overhaul of the state's gambling laws. That legislation…
St. Petersburg > Indy Cars Invade Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG – What was once a sleepy retirement community has become a vibrant resort destination, thanks to the Verizon IndyCar Series, as it celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Firestone Grand Prix of St.…
Atlantic Beach > Former Police Chief Pleads Guilty…
ATLANTIC BEACH -- A former police chief in northeast Florida has received five years' probation after pleading guilty to possessing illegal steroids and evidence tampering. A Duval County judge also ordered 50-year-old former Atlantic Beach…