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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) – A man suspected of shoplifting in Volsia County speaks incredibly horrifying to the lawmaker arresting him, and his mother felt the need to apologise. Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has posted a body camera video for Troy Green, 40 years old. He attempts to detain him, screaming racist slander and exps, threatening, spewing, spewing, and being attacked by a deputy who attempts to detain him. Stunningly, the aide maintains his coolness through interaction, eventually securing the man behind the police car with a spitting bag above his head. After sharing the video, Volsia County Sheriff Mike…

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill Thursday evening to ban oil drilling along the Appalachicola River in northwestern Florida, bringing victory to both environmentalists and fishermen who said the ban was essential to protecting their way of life.This spring, both parties’ state legislators overwhelmingly approved House Bill 1143. The town of Appalachicola in the Florida Panhandle is synonymous with the state’s oyster industry, and the fisheries support much of the local economy.It was unclear whether Desantis supported it until he signed it. Last week, hundreds of people gathered in Apalachicola to urge the governor to sign.The bill prohibits businesses from…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved the transfer of more than 20 acres of land near Lavila and the $50 million relocation of the city’s funds, the University of Florida alumni campus in downtown Jacksonville is one step closer to reality.The vote marks a significant public investment in higher education and economic development in northeastern Florida, bringing the city’s total contribution to the project to $100 million. Combined with state funds and private donations, UF currently has $300 million set aside for the new campus and its associated Florida Semiconductor Research Institute.”Today’s council vote is a testament…

Programming at the Orange County Regional History Center in July includes sessions on Downtown Church Street in Orlando, astronaut John Young and artist Boblos, as well as the history of famous Central Floridians such as Florida’s “Snubb Cow Culture.” The museum’s lunch and learning event, set at noon on July 11th, reflects on how the cattle industry and the 1895 smear campaign were presented in bad light. According to the History Center website, the lecture will cover stories about ranch traditions and people who “shape our cows in the past and continue to influence the cows in the present.” Cheyenne…

Wow, thank you for ordering me. You’re going to love…wait. No, no, wait, don’t peel me off. Throw it at the bottom of Wendy’s bag fly. I promise, I’m tasty. I’m juicy and sweet. This acidic complement is perfect for getting through the grilled ground beef and melted American cheese. If you give me a chance, we will make a beautiful burger together.Florida tomato? What is Flor-i-Da tomato? I was clearly a charming purple heirloom raised by a country woman in the hood, raised in a raised bed surrounded by compost and mulch bottom blankets. My deep, rich, um, I…

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – A Central Florida Sheriff, suspended Thursday, has been released from prison three weeks after being accused of profiting from an illegal gambling operation. Marcos Lopez, who was suspended by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after his arrest, ran out of the Lake County Jail and did not speak to reporters, according to NBC affiliate WESH. Gulf Surveillance Areas for Potential Tropical Development He was placed behind bars on June 5th and charged with assault and conspiracy to commit a conspiracy. Prosecutors claimed Lopez had benefited from an illegal gambling operation dating back to 2019, generating more than…

West Central Florida deserves access to academic medicine. As one of the nation’s largest and fast-growing metro regions, access to the best of special care is paramount to the economic success of our region, as well as the well-being of all. Already, our local physician-patient ratios drag on the national average and demand more to attract, train and maintain physicians for our community. On the other hand, the advances we see in healthcare mean that individuals can live longer. This also means that many of us will need greater access to complex, professional care in later years.Stephanie Conners (Baycare)Baycare, the…

The Florida College System Presidential Council (COP) is pleased to announce new leadership for next year. At the June business meeting at Daytona State University, the council elected Dr. Georgia Lorenz of Seminole State University, Vice-Chairman Fred Hawkins, and Vice-Chairman of South Florida State University, and Dr. Kathleen Plinke, president of Valencia University. “We are honored to be elected chairman of the University of Florida System Presidential Council. Florida leads a country of higher education.” “Our state and universities are truly changing the lives of the students and communities they serve. I look forward to working with fellow university presidents…

Hotel stays offer all of the creature comforts and amenities that vacationers could ever dream of, from shimmering blue pools to cool you off in the summer heat to relaxing spa areas. However, many travelers might find that multiple overnights can rack up a big tab. This is where ResortPass steps in, granting daytime access to resort pool areas, spa facilities and sometimes rooms available just for the day — all at a fraction of the cost of what an overnight would cost. The company was founded in 2016 and has experienced rapid growth, tripling its bookings in the last…

Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – Pattern changes are taking place today to shift the timing and location of showers and thunderstorms. If onshore winds are about to develop, several mornings of coastal showers are possible. These are uneven until noon, then slowly snakes until afternoon and evening. Most of the storm will remain east of I-75, but one or two meanders will return towards the coast around sunset. One or two storms could be stronger again today. The strongest storms can have strong damage winds and charms up to 1 inch. Most storms can cause frequent lightning and heat-collecting rain. This…