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The new laws passed in Florida usually take shape at the beginning of July, but there are currently 30 new laws that begin this week. Sexual cyber harassment. The new rules on sexual cyberharassment are a third-degree felony, not a first-degree misdemeanor, if it is made for financial benefits. The law on limiting violations has been extended and victims can sue for damages. Family foster parent license. The Children and Family Division (DCF) should facilitate the licensing process for family foster parents, particularly for licensed foster parents relocated to the state. The new law allows family foster parents to prioritize…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Nearly 30 new laws officially came into effect on October 1, covering everything from mental illness to leaving pets behind in hurricanes, one of which caught the driver’s attention. House Bill 113, signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will increase penalties for individuals who flee and law enforcement officials are trying to attract them. Florida Super Pedder drives 107 mph. State legislator Ryan Chamberlin (R-Berleubue), who is the building sponsor of the new law, said the previous penalties have not progressed well.”You may remember last year when state trooper Zachary Fink bowed his head during…
Florida State Assemblyman Byron Donald’s Florida Governor Campaign reported a significant increase in funding this week, raising more than $9.2 million in the third quarter of 2025. Campaign Finance reports show that Donald’s third quarter total of about $7.9 million went through his political committee, while the rest went to his campaign account. This number is usually particularly noteworthy during the late summer fundraising period, highlighting the strength of his donor network. Donald, who took part in the race in May, quickly gained momentum with both grassroots activists and founding Republicans. He secured the approval of former President Donald Trump,…
TALHASSEE, Fla. — Florida officials have charged seven individuals in connection with an organized retail theft ring that specifically targets smoke detectors from home depot locations in the state. The statewide prosecutor’s office for Florida Attorney General James Usmiere, in partnership with the Farm Law Enforcement of the Florida Department of Agriculture Services Department, has announced the arrest after months of investigation. Officials reported discovering at least 44 thefts in 17 Florida Counties, with estimated losses exceeding $800,000. During a search for a Hillsboro County storage unit, believed to be part of a human trafficking business, investigators recovered stolen goods…
Below is an official statement from the US Lawyer’s Office for the Central District of Florida regarding the sentence of a Lake County man convicted of firearm trafficking charges. US District Judge Thomas Patrick Barber was sentenced to Jose G. Medina, 50, Leesburg, for 37 months in federal prison for knowingly making false statements in connection with the acquisition of a firearm and the federal firearm licensee (FFL) maintaining false information in official records. Medina pleaded guilty on March 5, 2025. Court records show that between January 1st and December 31st, 2023, Medina illegally purchased multiple illegal firearms from the…
Palm Coast, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida driver pulled to go to 107 mph said he was trying to “appoint a barber.” Traffictop dash camera and body camera video released by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office shows 57-year-old Michael Stanek is signaled to run down the highway and hand it over to law enforcement. After he requests to leave the vehicle, the aide hears Stanek ask why he goes so fast and replies, “I have an appointment with my barber at News Myrna.” In Florida, catching a driver driving at a speed limit of 50 mph or 100 mph or…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Last week, Spirit Airlines announced plans to abandon its approximately 1,800 flight attendants by the end of the year. Some of those furrows have been announced since then. Notification of Worker Coordination and Retraining Notification (Warning) to Government Employees will be attacked by the Harry International Airport in Las Vegas, Senior Vice President of Guest Experience and Crew Operations at Spirit Airlines (Notice to Government Employees within 14 days of that date, or 393 employees belonging to the Association of Flight Crews. Spirit_airlines_warn_notice_9_30.2025download The fuller is expected to be temporary. However, the warning notification says the…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — The U.S. Coast Guard loaded roughly $94.5 million in cocaine and marijuana in the Port Everglades on Tuesday with more than 12,750 pounds of cocaine and marijuana. According to the USCG, Cutter Seneca crews were deployed to support Operation Pacific Viper and worked with interagency partners to stop illegal drugs in international waters. “I am extremely proud of the teamwork and adaptability that has been shown by my crew and partners during this patrol. “Our crews are sacrificing their time away from their families and doing harm to secure our borders and protecting Americans when…
Saving humanity in a movie about interstellar travel is the point of the right bullet on your resume to assume the duty of a god on a cruise ship named Star Princess. Princess Cruise has announced that Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila will play a ritual role in a new ship arriving in Fort Lauderdale for the first season of sailing through the Caribbean. Princess Cruise’s Star Princess is the second ball-class ship that will debut in 2025 (Courtesy/Princess Cruise) In addition to “Interstellar” in 2014, McConaughey’s film credits also include the space-themed “Contact,” with more sailor experiences from…
As Halloween season comes into full swing, anyone looking for spirits, spine-shaking experiences and ghost events can find plenty to explore around Central Florida. Halloween Horror Night and Howl Oscream have gained a wide audience, both Florida and tourists, but there are plenty of other local haunts to hang out as an October 31 approach. The happy horror and unforgettable nights of the Creative City Project are taking a break for the season, but here are 13 ghostly attractions and experiences away from Orlando’s theme parks. Patrick Connolly/Orlando SentinelMasks are hung on a petrified forest costume trailer in Alta Monte…