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yearbook Average temperature: high 79 degrees, low 59 degrees Rainfall: 2.32 inches 1.Moon phase Full moon: November 5th Last quarter: November 12th New Moon: November 20th First quarter: November 28th 2. Moon Sign Planting Date Ground crops: 1, 4, 5, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 Underground crops: 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 18, 19 Weed and pest control: 6, 7, 25, 26, 27 Pruning trees and shrubs: 2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21, 30 When to plant 3. Vegetables: beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage, collards, endive, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard, onions, peas, radicchio, radishes, rhubarb,…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s recreational marijuana legalization movement is suing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration in the state’s highest court, accusing state election officials of unfairly trying to block the measure from starting on the 2026 ballot. It’s the latest escalation in a years-long conflict between progressive organizers seeking changes to the state constitution and the conservative governor, who has used state funding and political influence to successfully campaign against efforts to legalize adult personal use of marijuana and expand abortion rights in 2024. In a petition filed Thursday, the group Smart & Safe Florida alleges that state officials…

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’: Top headlines for October 31, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Naval Air Station Pensacola has canceled the 2025 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show. Mobile fire rescue worker arrested on suspicion of theft A NAS Pensacola news release cited the ongoing federal government shutdown and said shows scheduled for Nov. 14 and 15 were canceled due to “continued uncertainty regarding government funding.” “Due to our current funding situation and the lead time required to secure funding and execute,Contracts Required for Performers and Support Services, Cancellation of 2025 Homecoming”An air show is inevitable,” said Col. Chandra “Mamasan”,…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida wildlife officials have urged a federal judge to deny the reinstatement request of a biologist who was fired for his social media posts about the death of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk. Lawyers for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have disputed claims that the agency violated Brittney Brown’s First Amendment rights in firing her on Sept. 15, according to WTVJ. Instead, executive director Roger Young and division director Melissa Tucker said the reason for the layoffs was to “prevent foreseeable disruption, reputational damage and loss of public trust.” They assured that the agency seeks…

Sunrise, Fla. – The Florida Panthers and the Panthers Foundation today announced Hurricane Melissa relief efforts and ways fans can get involved. On Nov. 1, fans will be encouraged to donate needed supplies, including water, flashlights, lanterns, tarps, insect repellent, hygiene products and Starlink satellite internet terminals, to collection bins in the Public Plaza before the Panthers vs. Dallas Stars game. All supplies will be sent to Jamaica to support relief efforts. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from the November 1st 50/50 raffle will go toward funding supplies for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica. Fans can purchase 50/50…

Related video: Gatorland Global on a mission to protect, conserve and educate TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As Jamaica and other Caribbean islands begin to recover from the devastating Hurricane Melissa, one Florida organization is lending a hand to two animal shelters. Gatorland, the alligator-themed park in Orlando, and Gatorland Global, the organization’s nonprofit conservation arm, are launching an emergency relief fund to help the center continue operations as it recovers from the storm. Auburndale city manager expelled after drunkenly kissing waitress against her will: affidavit Amity Hull’s Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary and Kingston’s Hope Zoo Conservation Foundation were not in…

Guest editorial by Jim Maxwell, Florida Deputy Commissioner for Government Accountability we said so. Back in 2023, we called on the Florida Legislature to pass much-needed tort reform to stabilize the state’s auto and home insurance markets. We were right. We didn’t realize how right we were. In 2025, all five major auto insurance companies, representing about 78% of Florida’s auto insurance market, have applied for rate reductions. Thirty-three homeowners insurance companies have also applied for premium reductions. This is unprecedented in Florida, and with about five weeks left in hurricane season and no major hurricanes yet to make landfall,…

Candy apples are popular every fall, especially as a sweet nod to the Halloween season, but at the Candy Cauldron at Disney Springs, the iconic Evil Candy Apple is the best seller year-round. Merchandise hostess Joao Torres would know. She’s been making them here for over 20 years. In fact, Torres and her son, Pedro Zarraga, are a legacy of Walt Disney World cast members. Torres has worked here for 31 years. Seraga, 11 years old. These days, Cerraga has a long title. Senior Manager of Merchandise Products and Integrations. But he started dipping candy apples with his mother. “I…

DAVIE, Fla. (WFLA) — Nearly 40 years after a woman was murdered and abandoned in a Florida canal, police have identified her killer. The deceased was a man with an extensive criminal history. Marilyn Decker was 28 years old when Davie police found her floating in the canal off Flamingo Road in October 1987. Detectives said it was clear Decker was murdered. She had multiple stab wounds, and the coroner later confirmed her cause of death was asphyxia. Meet the otter conducting Japan’s first search and rescue operation Marilyn Decker (Credit: Davie Police Department) Police collected several items from Decker,…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Millions of Floridians who rely on federal food assistance could be left hanging as early as this weekend as the government shutdown continues into its 30th day. Americans may have been saved in October, but next month’s supplemental nutrition assistance funding may be at risk. With the deadline looming, Democrats in Florida’s House and Senate met this week to send a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis requesting that he declare a state of emergency to tap into the state’s rainy day fund and provide food assistance to Floridians.”A child can’t put aside that responsibility and eat…