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Food Network Star Speaks Out After Being Shot 11 Times During Robbery
Tobias Dorzon is opening up for the first time about the life-changing robbery that landed him in the hospital with near-fatal injuries. The Food Network star, 40, was shot 11 times during a robbery outside of his home in Hyattsville, Md., on Nov....
'People are in fear': South Florida nonprofits helping the community during government shutdown
Programs like Farm Share and local organizations in West Palm Beach are stepping up to provide food assistance to families affected by the government shutdown and recent cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).SNAP recipients...
The 10 Most Magical Christmas Towns in Florida
You might not associate Florida with Christmas scenes, but many Floridians love to go all out for the holidays (and since it's not freezing, we actually can). Across the state, our small towns and big cities come alive with the spirit of the...
St. Johns County devotes $200K to replenish food pantries, suspend utility disconnections through November
(Victor Rodriguez/News4JAX photographer) ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – As the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to affect people’s paychecks and SNAP benefits, local communities are hurting. The St. Johns County Commission wants to do what...
Iconic North Shore Restaurants That Define New England Comfort Food
Behind the line, chefs can craft new flavors, reimagine popular dishes, use the newest techniques, or lean into the hottest trends. But there’s one thing they can’t make from scratch: the nostalgia that comes only with time. The North Shore is...
Florida Gators MUST CAPITALIZE NOW - Need to Break These ALARMING Trends as Schedule Eases Up
The schedule is easing up, and the Florida Gators can't afford to waste this chance to finish the season strong. (Gators Breakdown) The schedule is easing up, and the Florida Gators can’t afford to waste this chance to finish the season strong....
Northwest Florida SNAP recipients face uncertainty as government shutdown ties record
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The government shutdown is now tied with the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days. The Trump administration has promised emergency funds will be used to partially pay SNAP benefits, but the program that supplies food...
Greater Good Charities, Mobile Mike sending supplies from South Florida to Melissa-stricken Jamaica amid relief efforts
AVENTURA, FLA. (WSVN) - - Nonprofit organizations continued sending much-needed supplies to Jamaica a week after Hurricane Melissa charted a path of destruction across the Caribbean. 7News cameras captured several pallets being loaded onto a cargo...
Families wait hours for emergency food distribution during government shutdown
FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer has more from a church in Bradenton where people are lining up to get food. BRADENTON, Fla - With the government shutdown halting full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, thousands of Florida families...
Man wanted in connection with Wilkinsburg killing apprehended in Florida
A Wilkinsburg man wanted for murder in connection with a fatal shooting in the borough was apprehended in Florida, federal authorities announced Tuesday. Harvey Scott, 37, was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Task Force...
Kallechy returns to Florida as Komets prepare to face ECHL's "measuring stick"
After a week in Iowa, where they won all three of their games against the Heartlanders, the Komets returned home for a day before heading back on a plane to Florida. Entering the back end of its 11 straight road games to start the season, the team...
Action 9 investigates restaurants with high priority food safety violations
ORLANDO, Fla — Nasty conditions with crawly critters are the last things you want to think about when it comes to your food. Pests are some of the main reasons state inspectors with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation can force...
Comfort Food Without Compromise: Cozy Fall Pasta That’s Better for You
Fall is comfort food season. It’s the time of year when cozy bowls of pasta feel like a warm hug. For many, it’s a return to familiar meals that fill the kitchen with familiar aromas and memories — the kind that would earn a proud nod from Nonna...
Pet food banks and charities offering assistance during government shutdown
AREA AND WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP. SOME ANIMAL SHELTERS HAVE SEEN AN INCREASE IN PEOPLE SURRENDERING THEIR PETS. IF YOU’RE SUDDENLY NOT ABLE TO FEED OR CARE FOR YOUR PETS, THERE ARE LOCAL GROUPS THAT CAN HELP YOU. PET ALLIANCE OF GREATER ORLANDO...
Where to grab a free or discounted meal in Florida for Veterans Day
Many restaurants and coffee shops offer free or discounted meals to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed annually on November 11 to honor those who have served in the U.S. military. It is...
St. Johns County approves $200K to stock food banks, suspends utility disconnections amid shutdown
As the impacts of the government shutdown threaten to deplete local food pantries and delay paychecks, St. Johns County leaders are taking action to help residents. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday...
Central Floridians search for food, crowd food banks after SNAP benefits lapse
Central Florida food banks are seeing an uptick in people who are coming to them for food since SNAP benefits ran out Nov. 1. Initially, federal and state officials said the benefits wouldn’t be processed during the month of November, as long as...
Election Day races in Polk, Manatee and Pinellas, shutdown now tied for longest in U.S. history and food distribution event in Manatee County
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Your Weather Planner Expect partly to mostly sunny skies on Wednesday with winds out of the east to northeast....
US court allows Florida to ban Chinese citizens from property purchases
Joe Raedle / Getty Images file On Tuesday, a U.S. appeals court paved the way for Florida to enforce a law that restricts real estate and land purchases by Chinese citizens, dismissing claims that the law violates federal law and discriminates...
Ellianos Coffee Begins Construction on Store in Lakeland, Florida
Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, is thrilled to announce that construction has officially begun on its newest location at 2890 Lakeland Highlands Rd., Lakeland, FL 33803. The Lakeland community will soon be...