Last week, over a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close their doors after receiving a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

This week, U.S. News & World Report has revealed the best places to retire in 2026.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at a Sept. 11 remembrance event in Palm Harbor.

Last week, another half-dozen restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

Troopers said he came across some construction barricades, which were set up as Pinellas County workers attended to a flooded section of the roadway that had been washed out.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday spoke in Palm Harbor to mark 23 years since the 9/11 terror attacks.

Stewart Cink had a great chance to win his last time playing.

The PGA Tour has taken a step toward sparking negotiations with the Saudi Arabia national wealth fund behind LIV Golf.

Adam Schenk is leading the Valspar Championship and no one can accuse him of being rusty.

Ryan Brehm was having a solid round in the Valspar Championship.

A cell tower contractor was rescued Tuesday evening and hospitalized after falling approximately 120 feet inside of a water tower in The Hammock, according to Flagler county officials.

A woman was killed in a fire at a gas station in Palm Harbor, authorities say.

Troopers say a Florida firefighter is in the hospital after being struck by a pickup truck while responding to a crash.

A Florida woman is recovering from injuries after being attacked by an alligator while walking her dog.

House and Senate leaders set the stage for a special legislative session to consider a gambling deal that Gov. Ron DeSantis hammered out with the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Sam Burns finally finished atop the leaderboard on the right day of the week — Sunday.

Ron DeSantis is requesting the Florida legislature approve $216 million to provide $1,000 bonuses for principals and classroom teachers. DeSantis made the announcement at Palm Harbor University High School in Pinellas County Wednesday afternoon. DeSantis did not mention virtual or online-only teachers in his request for bonuses. Some parents have said they plan to opt out of in-person testing to keep their students home due to pre-existing conditions. The Orange County Classroom Teacher’s Association said following the announcement that teachers are happy for the bonus, but it fails to address long-term priorities with education.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Millions more Floridians could soon be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine as Gov. During a news conference in Palm Harbor Wednesday, DeSantis said Florida will allow people 55 and older to qualify for the coronavirus vaccine in the coming weeks. “I’m not going to announce it yet, but we definitely will lower to 55 sometime in March,” he said. Ad“As I mentioned, we’ve done over 3 million seniors have gotten shots, and we’re closing in on two-thirds of all seniors in Florida,” DeSantis said. Nearly 2.5 million Floridians are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Low-lying Florida, surrounded by the sea, is one of the most vulnerable U.S. states to ocean level rise driven by climate change. House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, said at a news conference that measures in the upcoming session of the Legislature would address flooding and sea level rise. They include:$100 million a year from 2022-23 to deal with sea level rise and flooding. A grant program providing money to local governments for the costs of planning and dealing with sea level rise. We must adapt to rising seas but, we also must lower the heat and rising temperatures causing seas to rise,” she said.

A Florida woman says her daughter’s cat Olive caught a rare two-headed snake slithering around outside her Palm Harbor home and plopped it down in the living room. “So of course because it is her cat, Olive, she said, ‘See mom? A rare two-headed southern black racer was recently found at a residence in Palm Harbor by Kay Rogers and family. This... Posted by FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute on Wednesday, October 21, 2020From there, Rogers turned to a snake identification group on Facebook. Not willing to give up, Rogers then contacted The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research Institute and officials there agreed to help out.

PALM HARBOR, Fla. – A Florida man is now facing a manslaughter charge after he pointed what he thought was an unloaded rifle at his friend and shot him in the chest, police said. The friends had been playing video games at Harkins' house, the Tampa Bay Times reported. Harkins, 26, told deputies he pointed the gun at his friend as a joke, officials said. He told investigators that Cook said, “What are you going to do, shoot me?”He pulled the trigger, thinking the rifle was unloaded. Investigators arrested Harkins was arrested, and remained in the Pinellas County Jail on Friday morning.

PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Florida law enforcement searched Sunday for the hit-and-run driver who ran a red light and plowed into a car, killing a married couple and their teenage son. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened late Saturday in Palm Harbor, north of St. Petersburg. That caused the Nissan to spin, ejecting the Johnsons, who were not wearing seat belts. They died at the scene. The Buick’s driver and passenger ran from crash, leaving the car behind.