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Federal agents have zeroed in pool deck flaws as a preliminary cause of the 2021 collapse of the 12-storey Florida Beachfront Mansion that killed 98 people. The National Institute of Standards and Technology said in a report Wednesday that the Champlain Towers South Pool Deck began to collapse at least seven minutes ago, suggesting that the pool had dragged the building. Glenn Bell, co-lead investigator at NIST, said the detailed analysis and computer simulations “indicate that there is a high probability that a failure has begun with the pool deck slab column connection.” Most residents were asleep when the Surfside,…

GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that three arrests have been made in connection with the shooting of Florida State football player Ethan Pritchard. Deputies did not share who was arrested, but said more updates will be available later as the investigation continues. The man was dragged into the house, escaped at a mulberry party, then died and left: Judd The Sheriff’s Office told WCTV that three young men were taken into custody after serving multiple warrants early Wednesday. FSU linebacker Pritchard was injured on August 31 in a shooting near 16th Ave and…

As the summer begins its wind down, Orlando begins its wine down. The hottest season sees lots of us in and out of town, eating light, perhaps drinking a little less, but pumpkin spice ushers in more than burnt-orange end caps everywhere from Target and Michael’s to Aldi, Whole Foods and Publix: it’s the beginning of celebration season Halloween gives way to Thanksgiving gives way to alllllll the winter holidays, myriad opportunities to get together with friends and family. Myriad opportunities to drink wine in new places, whether literally new or just new for you. Here are three with decidedly…

st. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Bureau will host a Public Budget Conference. Here we discuss the future of both Crossbay and Clearwater Ferries. Both are highly anticipated topics following the fatal clearwater ferry collision and interest in connecting another form of transport between Pinellas and Tampa. The residents we spoke to say they are ready for the ferry return. “I’m very excited, I’ll put a lot of it on. I want to take it, so I don’t want to sit in traffic. I don’t want to drive on that bridge (Howard Frankland Bridge),” said resident Ryan Savia.…

One of the city’s most beautiful areas in 629 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, is the Legacy Corner, which has long been considered “ambitious” for the good salt restaurant group Jason Chin. Back in early Aughts, Chin worked at Seito’s celebrations and sushi bars at the winter park location. Hue was a resident restaurant at the time. 25 years of Seito Sushi: A team that became a family “It felt lively and very new, like it was guiding us through a new era of Orlando’s dining,” Chin recalls. “It felt very “big city.” Everyone was very stylish. The energy in the…

TALLAHASSY, Fla. (AP) — A former Democratic school board member who attracted attention for beating Mama’s future co-founder for Liberty has announced his 2026 bid for the US Senate in Florida. Jennifer Jenkins made the headline when President Donald Trump released Tina Deskovic on the Brevard County Board of Education in 2020 in southeastern Florida County, where she was carrying nearly 20 points. Jenkins is currently challenging Republican Sen. Ashley Moody. Ashley Moody faces a special election to hold her seat after Republican governor Ron DeSantis appointed her to fill an office vacant by Trump-stolen Marco Rubio. “Ashley Moody doesn’t…

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WFLA) — A man was arrested Monday after breaking into a woman’s home and committing sexual acts while sleeping, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies answered the call just after 5am on Monday. This said she woke up to a known person identified as 20-year-old Brazzne Jacobs, 20, in her bedroom, where she held a knife towards her when she engaged in sexual acts. According to the CCSO, the victim tried to get her to get involved in the act, but he refused and Jacobs left. The victim received an audio recording during the incident and…

“No tax on hints” is not an actual explanation, although passed in the GOP Tax Law Guide. However, individuals working in various industries have tax deductions. Eligible people can amortize qualifying tips up to $25,000 from the time frame between 2025 and 2028. The US Treasury has listed over 60 tip jobs that “no tax on tips” apply. Transport and delivery Parking and Bullet Attendant Taxi and ride-sharing drivers and drivers Shuttle Driver Product delivery person Personal vehicle and equipment cleaner Charter bus driver Water taxi operator Rickshaws, pedicabs, and carriage drivers Home Mover Beverage & Food Services bartender Staff…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Twenty people have been charged with a massive takedown of drug crowds, Attorney General James Usmier announced. “Operation Trackside” discovered massive human trafficking of fentanyl, cocaine and oxycodone, operating across Palm Beach and Broward counties. The surgery seized more than five kilograms of drugs, $450,000 in cash, firearms, vehicles and boats. Credit: Boynton Beach Police StationCredit: Boynton Beach Police Station “Drug traffickers who push poisons like cocaine and fentanyl into our community benefit from the deaths of Floridians,” Attorney General James Usmier said. “In Florida, the outcome is simple. If you buy or sell illegal drugs,…

Chemical data from the National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC) sampled 100 of the largest lakes in the United States from January 1, 2020 to July 15, 2025. Researchers assessed the lake’s cleanliness level. What they found was Lake Superior was the cleanest and the title of America’s dirtyest lake crossed Lake Okeechobee in Florida. One cause of the ambiguous appearance of Lake Okeechobee could be high levels of phosphorus estimated at 0.18 mg/L, which stimulates algae growth. “Overall, America’s largest lakes like Okeechobee are technically a bit murky compared to measurements from last year’s 276 lakes, which are invisible…