More than 4 million chickens in Iowa will have to be killed after a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was detected at a large egg farm.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday is set to hold a news conference at a drug store in South Florida.

A federal jury in Illinois has found that several major egg producers in the U.S. conspired to price-fix eggs between 2004 and 2008.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities throughout the country.

The dynasty continues for Bolles. The Bishop Kenny boys stacked championships, too. It was a sterling two days for area teams and swimmers at the state swimming and diving championships in Stuart.

A 70-year-old woman was stabbed by the bill of a 100-pound sailfish that leapt out of the water and attacked her as her companions were trying to reel it in on a boat near the Florida coast.

Families went bananas for Minions this weekend at the movie theater.

Stumpy’s Hatchet House opened earlier this month in Springfield, bringing axe-throwing to Main Street. Stuart and Kelly Josberger initially had the idea to start an axe-throwing business in 2015, when splitting wood in their backyard quickly led to throwing axes at log rounds with their friends. The couple were considering starting a business after retirement and began to look more into axe-throwing, realizing no one had yet brought the idea to the US. They soon opened a location in Eatontown, New Jersey – making this the first hatchet house in the United States.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed work on a $339 million reservoir constructed to cleanse water runoff before it flows into a troubled Florida river.

The excellent week for the Ponte Vedra athletic program continued.

Mandarin’s Gage Hulbert won a state title in the 100 fly and Creekside’s Grace Gavin added to the Knights’ sterling tradition by winning an individual title in the 100 back in the Class 4A state tournament.

Officials say an alligator attacked and seriously injured a man at a Florida park.

Introducing the winner of the 2021 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts: Betty the Australian White’s Treefrog from Stuart, FL! STUART, Fla. – The winner of the 2021 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts is really hopping into our hearts! Betty the Australian White’s Treefrog from Stuart, Florida, is inheriting the bunny ears this year. Thank you to all those who entered and voted during the 2021 Cadbury Tryouts! She is set to star in the iconic Cadbury Clucking Bunny Commercial this spring and will receive a $5,000 cash prize.

Three local swimmers captured individual state championships on Saturday in the Class 2A meet at Sailfish Splashpark Aquatic Athletics Center in Stuart. Clay’s Sara Stotler had the top individual day, winning the 100 fly in 53.35 and taking state runner-up in the 200 IM in 2:01.32. Stanton’s Mehdi Elaoufir was state runner-up in the 200 IM (1:53.01), and the Blue Devils' 400 free relay team was state runner-up (3:15.43). Sara Stotler (Clay), 53.35. Clay’s Sara Stotler had a stellar day, taking state runner-up in the 200 IM in 2:01.32 and earning automatic All-American honors.

2 in 100 free) should push one another for those events. Bartram Trail diver Lauren Miller was third at state last year and enters this meet seeded No. In the Class 3A meet, Fleming Island swimmers headline the area contenders. Bartram Trail. Lauren Miller (Bartram Trail); 5.

STUART, Fla. – A Florida man who thought he heard an intruder outside his bedroom door instead fatally shot his pregnant wife, authorities said. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at a home in Stuart, Sheriff William Snyder of Martin County told news outlets. The man told detectives he didn't realize his wife was not in the room. He frantically called 911 and told dispatchers he had accidentally shot his wife, according to the sheriff. “You know somebody who thinks he’s defending his home, actually shoots his wife.”The sheriff said an investigation is ongoing.

Martin Co. Sheriff's Office(CNN) - A plane crashed Friday at an air show in Stuart, Florida, authorities said. The Martin County Sheriff's Office tweeted a photo of the plane and emergency responders. Authorities said the plane crashed nose-first during a practice routine, killing the pilot. On the Stuart Air Show Facebook page, officials wrote: "We've had an incident involving one of our aircraft. All local and federal agencies are on site and investigating so that we may ensure the safety of our airshow before we continue."

MARSH HARBOUR, Bahamas - It was hard to watch the path of Hurricane Dorian a slow, yet unbelievable powerful monster churning in the Atlantic. On Sept. 1, Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Abacos Islands, in the northern part of the Bahamas. But, with our coverage area out of the cone of concern, I had a chance to catch up on the Bahamas. But there were concerns: No air traffic control in the Bahamas, debris on runways, no infrastructure and reports of violence. It's dedicated to the people of the Bahamas and the revival of the islands so many of us love.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - At its July meeting in Stuart, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a draft proposal to create a recreational limit for blackfin tuna of two fish per person or 10 fish per vessel, whichever is greater, and to extend this proposed regulation into federal waters. The proposal is expected to come before the Commission for a final public hearing in October. Staff has heard a variety of concerns from anglers about the blackfin tuna fishery for several years and held seven public workshops across the state earlier this year to gather input on management of this fishery. Blackfin tuna can be found throughout Florida, the Atlantic, Gulf and Caribbean. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.