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Bridge Closure Causes Detours for Boca Raton Drivers

Spanish River Boulevard bridge malfunction disrupts key beach access route

Veteran's Mobile Exhibit Celebrates Service in Englewood

Retired couple brings traveling display honoring military to Southwest Florida community.

Panama City Celebrates Earth Day

City issues proclamation at local farmers market event

West Palm Beach Hosts Massive Community Meal

The Longest Table event brings neighbors together over food and conversation.

Tallahassee Celebrates 26th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival

Hundreds gather in Florida's capital city for longstanding community event showcasing local and regional artists.

Palm Beach Artist's Wing Dedicated at Dreyfoos School of the Arts

The new Ellen Liman Fine Arts Wing will support visual and digital arts programs at the prestigious public high school.

Gulfport Police Respond to 434 Service Calls Last Week

Incidents ranged from fraud and landlord-tenant disputes to juvenile calls and a reported drugging forwarded to Treasure Island Police

Clearwater's Homeless Empowerment Program Wins $100,000 for Expanded Services

The Florida Blue Foundation recognition highlights HEP's strong results in reducing ER visits and stabilizing housing.

Palm Coast celebrates opening of Tunnel to Towers memorial

The new pedestrian bridge honors 9/11 first responders with an annual ceremony.

Rainbow Grocery Celebrates 50 Years in San Francisco's SoMa Neighborhood

The community-focused natural foods cooperative marks a major milestone with a weekend anniversary party.

Area Events Celebrate Spring in West Villages

North Port community hosts variety of activities April 18-24

FSU Marks One Year Since Campus Tragedy

University holds memorial events to support students and staff affected by last year's shooting

Florida Woman Survives Crash After Hitting 9-Foot Alligator

Easter morning collision leads to terrifying rollover incident on Florida road.

Lee County Deputy Pilots Plane to Transport Patients

Christopher Lacey, a finalist for Officer of the Year, volunteers his own aircraft for Angel Flights to help those in need of medical care.

Merritt Island's Veterans Memorial Park Unveils New Amphitheatre

The waterfront park's latest addition will host a grand opening celebration on April 23.

Palm Beach United Way honors Wrights as 'Distinguished Citizens'

The couple was recognized for their unparalleled leadership in philanthropy.

Rainbow Grocery Celebrates 50 Years in San Francisco

SoMa's iconic natural foods co-op marks a major retail milestone in the city

Miami Celebrates 250 Years with Stories of Perseverance

Bishop Noward Dean's journey from the Bahamas highlights the city's diversity and resilience.

Tampa Airport Sparks Pajama Debate

Airport's joke about banning pajamas at the airport goes viral.

Lido Beach's New Dunes Bring Changes to Sarasota Shoreline

Renourishment project will widen beach and improve storm protection