1 dead after possible bear attack in Florida

NAPLES, FL – One person has been found dead in a possible bear attack, authorities said. Officers were on the scene and investigating it as an "active crime scene," Arielle Callender, the public information officer for the South Region office of …

3 students injured in shootout at after-prom event in Florida

Trump announced Alcatraz reopening just hours after ‘Escape from Alcatraz’ aired on a South Florida PBS station

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Florida Legislature Advances Bill to Require FAFSA Instruction in High School Curriculum

New legislation aims to increase college access by ensuring all Florida students understand their financial aid options. In a major step toward increasing college access and affordability, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to include Free …

Florida Manufacturers Embrace Virtual Bookkeeping to Cut Costs, Boost Accuracy, and Streamline Finances

Florida's manufacturing businesses streamline operations with virtual bookkeeping services for real-time financial clarity. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Businesses across Florida are increasingly turning to …

Bookkeeping Services for Small Businesses in Florida Launched by IBN Technologies to Boost Financial Stability

In Florida, bookkeeping services for small businesses improve financial visibility and simplify daily accounting tasks. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- economic pressures deepen across Florida, small business owners …

Dr. Danay Rodriguez-Arritola Honored with 2025 Visionary Leader by Florida Nurses Association South Region

Chief Nursing Officer Award by Florida Nurses Association South Region MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Danay Rodriguez-Arritola, Chief Nursing Officer at Larkin Community Hospital’s Palm Springs Campus, has been …

Most Florida bear attacks on humans also involve dogs, data shows

A man and a dog were killed by a black bear in Collier County, Florida on May 5, 2025. This is the second black bear attack in Florida this year, both involving dogs. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission data shows most bear attacks in Florida involve dogs …

Florida’s new ballot initiative law faces legal challenge from Medicaid expansion group

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new Florida law imposing tougher restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives is now the subject of a federal lawsuit. The group Florida Decides Healthcare, which is seeking to expand Medicaid through a 2026 constitutional amendment …

Florida Legislature Passes Restrictive Covenants Bill

On April 24, 2025, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to create two new forms of noncompetes for employers and businesses: a covered garden leave provision and a provision limiting noncompetes to a specific geographic area and time period. Quick …