Flood Warning Extended for Little Manatee River at Wimauma at US 301
The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the Little Manatee River at Wimauma at US 301 through Saturday afternoon.
Florida FirstAlerts
Reports from across Florida that matter beyond one town. Pick a city for everything that happened there and nearby.
Cities
- Boynton Beach1
- Bronson1
- COCONUT GROVE11
- Coral Springs1
- DeLand1
- Dry Tortugas1
- Everglades City1
- Hialeah1
- Hollywood1
- Keystone Heights1
- Lakeland8
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- Memphis1
- Miami5
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- Naples1
- North Lauderdale2
- O'Brien1
- Orange County (neighborhood just west of Orlando)3
- Orlando1
- Palm Beach1
- Palm Coast1
- Palm Harbor1
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- Plant City3
- Port Orange2
- Tampa2
- Venice4
- Weston1
- Williston1
Counties
- Alachua County3
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- Palm Beach County19
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- Putnam County4
- Santa Rosa County11
- Sarasota County16
- Seminole County17
- St. Johns County6
- St. Lucie County2
- Sumter County12
- Suwannee County3
- Volusia County24
- Wakulla County15
- Walton County13
Severe Weather
12 reportsFlood Warning for Alafia River at Lithia in Effect Through Saturday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Alafia River at Lithia, in effect from late Thursday night to Saturday morning.
Flood Warning for Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72: Buildings in Hidden Oak at Risk
The National Weather Service warns that at 14.0 feet, buildings in Hidden Oak will flood as Horse Creek rises near Arcadia.
Flood Warning for Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 Through Friday Evening
The National Weather Service warns of minor flooding along the Manatee River near Myakka Head at SR 64 from late tonight through Friday evening, with impacts beginning at 11.0 feet.
Crime & Courts
50 reportsPensacola Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses
Marcel Mickles, 49, was sentenced to 132 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug and gun charges.
Tampa Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Machinegun Possession
Michael Devante Curry, 31, of Tampa, was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida.
Mexican National Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft, Passport Fraud, and Firearms Offenses
Ivvan Hernandez Servin, 38, of Mexico, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft, passport fraud, and firearms offenses.
Mexican National Sentenced to 24 Months for Illegal Reentry
A Mexican national was sentenced to two years in federal prison for illegal reentry, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Recalls & Safety Alerts
8 reportsApotex Corp. Recalls 6,972 Bottles of Paxil CR 37.5 mg
The FDA enforcement report lists a Class II recall of Paxil CR extended-release tablets, 37.5 mg, 30-count bottles, lot TY9494, Exp Date: 05/31/2027, for failed dissolution specifications.
FDA Expands Publix Organic Blueberry Recall Over E. coli Risk
The FDA has expanded its recall of Publix frozen organic blueberries to include additional products due to potential E. coli contamination.
Publix Recalls Organic Whole Mixed Berries Over Potential E. coli Contamination
The FDA classified the recall as Class I, its most serious category, citing a reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Publix Recalls Organic Whole Mixed Berries Over Potential E. coli Contamination
The FDA classified the recall as Class I, the agency's most serious category, due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination.
Insider Sales
9 reportsAura Minerals Director Mauad Bruno Sousa Sells Additional $12.2M in Stock
A new SEC filing shows the director sold 139,889 shares, not under a trading plan, bringing his reported holdings to 259,856 shares.
Kinetik Insider Sells Another $4.2 Million in Stock
ISQ Global Fund II GP LLC filed a Form 4 with the SEC on Aug. 26, 2026, reporting the sale of 76,260 shares.
Aura Minerals Director Sells $10.7 Million in Stock
SEC filing shows director Mauad Bruno Sousa sold 120,757 shares at $88.45 each.
Aura Minerals Director Mauad Bruno Sousa Sells Additional Shares
A new SEC filing shows the director sold more stock, bringing his total sales to over $19.6 million.
Wildfires
4 reportsChipmunk Wildfire in Florida Grows to 1,287 Acres
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the Chipmunk fire in Florida has burned 1,287 acres with no containment figure yet.
Chipmunk Fire in Florida Grows to 1,287 Acres; Cause Undetermined
The Chipmunk Fire in Florida has grown to 1,287 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Movie Dome Wildfire in Florida Grows to 1,000 Acres
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the Movie Dome wildfire in Florida has grown to 1,000 acres.
THE H1 Wildfire in Florida Recorded at 3,600 Acres and 50 Percent Containment
Official records list THE H1 wildfire in Florida at 3,600 acres with 50 percent containment.
Plane Crashes
4 reportsTwo Killed in North American AT-6D Crash Near Bronson, Florida
The accident record lists two people on board and two fatalities; the National Transportation Safety Board investigation is open and the cause has not been determined.
Two Killed in Beech B100 Crash Near Coral Springs, Florida
The accident record lists two aboard, two fatalities and the aircraft destroyed; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and the cause has not been determined.
Three killed in Beech 58P crash near Williston, Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board accident record lists three fatalities in the October 5 crash; the cause has not been determined.
Two Killed in Robinson R44 Helicopter Accident Near Boynton Beach, Florida
The accident record lists two people on board, two fatalities and the aircraft destroyed; the National Transportation Safety Board investigation is open.
Mass Casualty Incidents
3 reports17 killed in shooting at Florida high school; FBI says it did not properly follow up January tip
The BBC reported 17 people were killed and 14 injured at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on 14 February 2018; a suspect is in custody.
- Mass Casualty IncidentsAug 12, 2026, 4:23 a.m. ETOrange County (neighborhood just west of Orlando), Florida, United States
Three killed in Orange County, Florida, shootings; Spectrum News 13 crew among those shot
A woman was killed in the morning and two journalists covering that killing were shot hours later, the sheriff said; a 19-year-old is in custody and the motive is undetermined.
Two killed, 20 injured in shooting outside Hialeah, Florida concert venue
Miami-Dade county police are searching for suspects after gunfire struck a crowd outside a banquet hall rented for a concert; the investigation is developing.
Disaster Declarations
34 reportsCollier County Gets Public Assistance, Not Household Grants, Under Hurricane Isaac Major Disaster Declaration
FEMA records show DR-4084-FL covers Collier County for public infrastructure repair only; Individual Assistance was not declared for households there.
Glades County, Florida: Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Isaac, Public Assistance Only
Federal records show Individual Assistance was not declared for Glades County under DR-4084-FL, so households there cannot apply for federal grants under this declaration.
Franklin County, Florida covered by major disaster declaration for Hurricane Isaac — public assistance only
Federal records show DR-4084-FL covers Franklin County for damage from Hurricane Isaac, with Public Assistance declared and Individual Assistance not declared for households there.
Palm Beach County: Public Assistance Declared Under DR-4084-FL for Hurricane Isaac; No Individual Assistance
Federal money is available to governments and certain nonprofits in Palm Beach County for Hurricane Isaac damage, but households in the county cannot apply for it under this declaration.