Teens seeking a Florida learner's permit face new requirement July 1

Florida teens seeking a learner's permit face a new driver's education requirement starting July 1. Teens can avoid the new requirement by completing the current TLSAE course before July 1. Resources and information on the new law and requirements …

Dorm money, dining plans can be used to pay college athletes in Florida

Money universities make with dorms, dining plans, bookstores, and more will partially be redirected to Florida collegiate athletes under an emergency rule approved amid the ever-changing athletics landscape.  The State University System (SUS) Board of …

Florida's Deadliest Creature Isn't Its Invasive Pythons

Young black bear in a tree Florida is known for its theme parks, stunning beaches, and incredible array of wildlife. Of course, some of Florida's wildlife is known to be dangerous and even potentially deadly -- like alligators. Even though Florida has …

Fire rages at Florida Power and Light plant in Indiantown

NHL trade news: Sam Bennett close to major contract extension with Florida Panthers amid Stanley Cup celebration tease

Sam Bennett #9 of the Florida Panthers celebrates with the Conn Smythe Trophy (Credit: Getty Images) Sam Bennett has made his intentions clear. While no pen has touched paper yet, the Florida Panthers forward is reportedly close to finalizing a major …

16 months after Megan Andrews death, e-bike and scooter bill becomes Florida law

By Tony Winton | Key Biscayne Independent June 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM EDT Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday that will allow local governments to regulate the use of e-bikes and scooters by age, a provision that the Village of Key Biscayne had long …

Toddler found dead in hot car with body temperature of 110 degrees in Florida while father was in 'Hanky Panky lounge'

A Florida toddler baked to death after his father left him in the back of a hot car while he went drinking at a bar, police said. Sebastian Gardner, 18 months, had a body temperature of more than 110 degrees when he was found in the back of the vehicle on …

Florida dad left toddler son to die in hot car for 3 hours as he got haircut, went drinking at bar: police

A Florida dad is accused of leaving his helpless toddler to die inside his hot car for hours while he got a haircut and stopped to grab a drink at a bar in blazing temperatures. Scott Allen Gardner, 33, allegedly locked his 18-month-old son, Sebastian, …

Florida man broke into random house, ran bath, cooked dinner to avoid going home to angry wife

He traded the ball and chain for handcuffs. A Florida man broke into a random house and hung out there for several days to avoid going home to his angry wife after the couple had a fight, according to officials. Polk County sheriff’s deputies were called …

Philly Pretzel Factory Makes Florida Debut Inside Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

Big Dave’s is making headlines again—this time through an expanded partnership with its largest and first franchisee, Derek Lewis. In March, BLACK ENTERPRISE spotlighted businessman Derrick Hayes in the article “Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Opens First …