Tropical Storm Eta dumps blustery rain on Florida west coast
The National Hurricane Center in Miami predicts that after coming ashore Thursday morning, Eta will move northeast across Florida.
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Salt Life founder held as flight risk in woman’s death
The founder of the popular beach clothing brand Salt Life is being held as a “flight risk” in the death of an 18-year-old woman who prosecutors said was shot while they were playing with a gun in a hotel room.
Florida cities mop up after deluge from Tropical Storm Eta
Tropical Storm Eta is squatting off western Cuba, and forecasters say it’s unclear where it might strike land again.
SEC Fines Florida Coach Dan Mullen $25,000
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Southeastern Conference has fined Florida football coach Dan Mullen $25,000 for his role in a benches-clearing brawl against Missouri. The league also issued half-game suspensions for Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey, offensive lineman Dylan Spencer and defensive lineman Markell Utsey. Each of them will sit out the first half of Missouri’s […]
Florida agency: Flying squirrels illegally shipped to Asia
A Florida wildlife protection agency says it has broken up a trafficking ring that illegally trapped squirrels and shipped them to Asia.
LSU-Florida game postponed due to COVID-19
Certainly not the only game COVID-19 messed up today as Saturday’s SEC showdown between LSU and Florida has been postponed. The Gators had a massive outbreak this week, having 21 players test positive as well as two assistant coaches which…
Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, Florida
Officials said Tuesday that two-thirds of the planned layoffs involve part-time workers but they ranged from salaried employees to hourly workers.
Catastrophic rain from Hurricane Sally in Pensacola, Florida
Here’s a look at some of the damage Hurricane Sally caused in Pensacola, Florida and its surrounding areas. The storm dumped catastrophic levels of rain on Pensacola, some areas seeing more than two feet of rain. Officials have already reported…
Waste Management suspends recycling collections in Jackson County
Waste Management is suspending service for recycling temporarily because of damage to its facility in Florida. In addition, garbage service is a day behind this week because of Hurricane Sally. Because service was suspended Tuesday, service is a day behind…
Biloxi man dies in multiple-vehicle wreck in Florida
A 34-year-old Biloxi man died Sunday night in a three-vehicle wreck on Highway 98 on Okaloosa Island, Florida Highway Patrol said in a press release. The collision happened about 7:30 p.m. Sunday just past the Destin bridge, FHP said. The…
Miami Dolphins to allow up to 13,000 NFL fans at home opener
The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.
Port of Gulfport executive director resigns
Jonathan Daniels, the executive director and CEO of the Port of Gulfport, has resigned his position in Mississippi to take a similar position in Florida. The resignation, accepted by the Mississippi State Port Authority Board of Commissioners, is effective June…
Wildfire burning in Florida panhandle
A wind whipped wildfire continues to burn today in the Florida panhandle. The so-called five mile swamp fire has burned a handful of structures and forced hundreds of residents from their homes. It also prompted emergency officials to close a…
"Like a volcano exploding" – 3,500 cars destroyed in Florida fire
(WBBH) — Investigators are still working to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed more than 3,500 cars Friday near Southwest Florida International Airport. The Port Authority confirmed that 3,516 cars from the car rental agencies that serve the…
Florida pastor arrested after holding two large church services, violating coronavirus orders by authorities
(WFLA) — A Tampa Bay area pastor has been arrested following two large services at his church over the weekend. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister says he has made the decision Sunday night to seek an arrest warrant against the pastor…
Dolphins found dead on Florida Gulf Coast, Federal authorities investigating
FLORIDA (WXXV) — NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to a civil penalty or criminal conviction of the person or persons responsible for the recent deaths of two dolphins…
Florida AMBER Alert issued for 1-week-old after three women found shot to death
MIAMI — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued an AMBER Alert for a father and baby who've been missing since three women were found shot to death. Miami-Dade police say officers had been searching for 49-year-old Ernesto Caballeiro…
Florida fisherman catches massive 350-lb grouper
FLORIDA (WWAY) — A Florida fisherman caught “the big one” off the southwest coast of the Sunshine State, hauling in a Warsaw grouper weighing an astounding 350 pounds. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shared the catch on Facebook…
Governor Scott on destruction in Florida
Governor Rick Scott spoke to members of the press after a briefing from authorities around the state and FEMA. The governor says parts of the state have damage that is unimaginable. Governor Scott says he knows people want to get…
Mississippi State hosting Florida: getting closure on Dan Mullen
When it comes to relationships that don’t go the distance, it’s important to get closure. Now, sometimes it takes a long time to get to that place, but in the case of Dan Mullen’s breakup with Mississippi State, this is…
Dan Mullen introduced at Florida
They say when it rains it pours and yesterday the world of college football was under a flashflood warning. Yet another coaching announcement from the Magnolia State has Mississippi State looking for its next head man. Today, Dan Mullen was…
MGM Park To Host Potential Playoff Games
News 25's Laurene Callander about the relocation of the of some Florida baseball teams playoffs here in Biloxi.
Local Salvation Army Provides Food Personnel To Deploy To Florida
Local Salvation Army personnel will also be deploying east tomorrow. Six Mississippi. Alabama and Louisiana divisional canteens will be brought to Florida to help feed people in Hurricane Matthew's aftermath. If you'd like to pitch in as well Salvation Army…
Mississippi Power Crews To Assist Georgia Power In Wake Of Hurricane Matthew
Mississippi power storm crews are answering the call to help our neighbors to the east. Tomorrow morning a team of 75 line personnel and 18 support members will leave to aid Georgia Power with restoration efforts in the wake of…
