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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins is the leading Democratic candidate to face Republican Sen. Ashley Moody ahead of the next election. “We are facing an affordability crisis. People in Washington feel they have no idea what it’s like, but I do,” Jenkins said. Jenkins wants to take a different perspective on Capitol Hill. “I’m an educator and a normal person who married a teacher,” Jenkins said. Former Board of Education members launched “Educated We Stand” in 2024 to oppose educational orientation from conservative group moms for freedom and the DeSantis administration. J Edwin…

Gainesville, Fla. (WFLA) – A man was arrested Friday in connection with a series of incidents involving sexually explicit and inappropriate behavior against a University of Florida student. In the release, the Gainesville Police Department and University of Florida Public Safety announced the arrest of 38-year-old Riley Washington after a series of incidents reported by UF students last weekend. The investigation began after students came forward and reported “intrusive” encounters with individuals who described sexual and natural expressions, described as sexual behavior and made them feel unsafe. Gainesville Police Department said it had developed a surveillance plan to find and…

Pineras County, Fla. (WFLA) – Pineras County crews are $125 million project personnel and have begun pumping new sand into the beaches from Clearwater to Treasure Island. Nutrition work that began on Indian coasts this week is expected to be completed by March. County leaders said the project was designed to replace lost sand with erosion and storm surges, while also creating barriers to protect homes and businesses from future flooding. Commissioner Chris Latvala said the biggest challenge so far is securing temporary easements from beachfront property owners with access to the coastline for crews. “So a lot of people…

Orange County, Fla. (WFLA) – Video released Thursday by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office showed an adjutant accidentally fired a weapon from the front door of the house, attacking a victim of a home invasion. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the Shellingham Road home on August 23 for breaking into his home. Investigators say the man in his 40s fired a shot at four suspects trying to break into his home. The suspect fled on foot. The message was engraved on the casing of the bullet discovered after Charlie Kirk’s shooting. What did they say? Video released…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida gun owners may be free to open their carry right away. The state is now one step closer, but Tampa Bay Sheriffs highlight important restrictions that citizens need to be aware of before changes come into effect.The Florida Court of Appeals declared a state law that makes the release of firearms unconstitutional, stating that the law contradicts the second amendment right to possess arms. And while Florida officials continue to celebrate the move as a victory, local sheriffs say open carry of guns is still illegal for now.”We love the Second Amendment, but when, where…

The South Florida Sheriff’s Office fired six more deputies and disciplined 11 others for handling the Mary Gingles case. Two officers had previously been dismissed for roles in the lawsuit. In internal investigations, multiple Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped the triple murder of his wife, father David Ponser and her neighbor Andrew Ferrin, and the triple murder of his 4-year-old daughter, by stopping the father of a “four-year-old daughter.” Nathan Gingles pleaded not guilty. If convicted, he could face the death penalty. The killing, despite repeated pleas for Mary Gingles’ help, shook the Tamarack South Florida community and sparked new…

(Nexstar) – Trader Joe is bringing a vague voyage atmosphere to many new cities over the coming months. The grocery chain currently lists 34 locations on the “Soon Soon” tab, including half a dozen that have appeared since the previous update in July. Will La Niña winter come? NOAA will release an update for 2025 Many of the upcoming locations listed on Trader Joe’s website will open within a few months, but new additions, including stores in California, Connecticut, Washington, DC, Florida, New York, South Carolina and Texas, could take three to six months, but provided by time frames provided…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Four suspects linked to the shooting of Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard announced Friday. Fdle said Caron Miller, 18, Jayden Bodison, 22, Atkins, 23 and 16, of Germany, were taken into custody Wednesday following multiple search warrants. Law enforcement officials said Pritchard was driving with his aunt and his 3-year-old when he was “ambushed in a shooting” on August 31. shocked family attacked the dog after someone fatally shot a 4 goat Pritchard was seriously injured. His aunt and the three-year-old were not injured. Talahassee, Fla. – July 30: Florida Seminole linebacker Ethan Pritchard #35 on…

Related Video: USF Bulls Stan Florida Gators TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The 18th-ranked USF Bulls head to South Florida for a top 20 matchup against the fifth-ranked Miami Hurricanes on Saturday. This shows that South Florida football has been ranked in the Associated Press’ Top 25 polls since 2018. South Florida also checked in at No. 23 in the coach’s poll. The Bulls’ season opened with a 34-7 defeat to Boise State at Raymond James Stadium before securing an 18-16 upset against the University of Florida. These victories have allowed South Florida to defeat 13 ranked opponents in history, allowing…

Delta-8-THC, a hemp-derived compound sold as a “legal high,” has become a booming business in Florida and other states where legal access to marijuana remains limited. However, public health officials warn that product regulations are inadequate, potentially unsafe and that they are increasingly popular in communities where consumers have few legal cannabis options. Unlike medical marijuana sold at licensed pharmacies, Delta 8 products are widely available at petrol stations, smoke shops and online retailers in Florida. They often come in colorful packaging with cartridges with gummy and steam, and are sold with little monitoring of potency, purity and labeling. The…