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Buddy MacKay's political career in Florida culminated in 24 days serving as governor after Lawton Chiles passed away in office.

Buddy MacKay's political career in Florida culminated in 24 days serving as governor after Lawton Chiles passed away in office.

Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay dies at 91

Dara Kam
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Former Florida Gov. Kenneth “Buddy” MacKay, 91, died peacefully during an afternoon nap at his home in Ocala surrounded by his wife and sons on New Year’s Eve, a family spokesman said Thursday.MacKay’s decades-long public-service career included stints as a state legislator, U.S.
Through November, there were 170 crashes statewide in 2024 caused by motorists failing to obey the Move Over Law. These crashes resulted in one death and 10 serious injuries. GRAPHIC/FLHSMV

Through November, there were 170 crashes statewide in 2024 caused by motorists failing to obey the Move Over Law. These crashes resulted in one death and 10 serious injuries. GRAPHIC/FLHSMV

January is ‘Move Over, Florida’ Month

Staff Report
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOTand first responders recognize January as Move Over, Florida Month to increase awareness of the need to move over or slow down when approaching an emergency or disabled vehicle on the...
Here's hoping 2025 is a great year!

Here's hoping 2025 is a great year!

Welcome to 2025! The first day of the year is a national holiday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Welcome to 2025! It's the ultimate reset in life, when we not only tear off a page of the calendar ... we get a whole new calendar!New Year's Day is a federal holiday, meaning government and utility offices will be closed Wednesday and will re-open Thursday.
Lily is expected to make a full recovery and is already lined up for adoption to a safe home, the Sheriff said.

Lily is expected to make a full recovery and is already lined up for adoption to a safe home, the Sheriff said.

Sheriff's Office arrest man shown slamming dog onto concrete; he's facing animal cruelty charge

Ken Jackson
Monday, December 30, 2024
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has arrested man visiting the area from Coral Springs who is shown on video spiking a small dog to the ground outside a local apartment.Marco Zuluaga, 28, of Coral Springs, was arrested and charged with a felony count of animal cruelty.
39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100. PHOTO/THE CARTER CENTER

39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100. PHOTO/THE CARTER CENTER

39th President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Staff Report
Sunday, December 29, 2024
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away Sunday surrounded by his family in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, The Carter Center announced Sunday. He celebrated his 100th birthday on Oct. 1.He had been living in hospice care since February 2023 at home.
Capt. Curtis Wesler has graduated from the FBI’s 292nd session of the National Academy, a 10-week program that provides training to law enforcement leaders from around the world. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD POLICE DEPT.

Capt. Curtis Wesler has graduated from the FBI’s 292nd session of the National Academy, a 10-week program that provides training to law enforcement leaders from around the world. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD POLICE DEPT.

St. Cloud Police Capt. Curtis Wesler earns FBI honor

News Staff
Sunday, December 29, 2024
A St. Cloud Police Department captain has now achieved an honor only two other members of its force -- the SCPD Chief and a fellow Captain -- can match.Capt.
At issue is the availability of library books, which the state argues are 'government speech' where the First Amendment doesn't apply.

At issue is the availability of library books, which the state argues are 'government speech' where the First Amendment doesn't apply.

Publishers, authors say library books Not ‘government speech’

Jim Saunders
Sunday, December 29, 2024
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Major publishing companies and authors have argued that a federal judge should deny Florida’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over the removal of school library books, saying a controversial state law violates First Amendment rights.
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