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Man’s death on roller coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando ruled accidental
The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller coaster at a Universal Studios theme park was accidental and an investigation has been closed, a sheriff’s office in Florida said Friday.
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HealthCast: Prostate cancer care includes new targeted therapy
Burley Brewton was able to count on a new advancement in targeted therapy after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the second most common cancer in men.
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DeSantis rolls out proposed $117 billion state budget
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined his proposed $117 billion state budget Wednesday, including recommendations to increase spending on law enforcement as well as investments in campus security for the state’s public universities, following a mass shooting at Florida State University in April that killed two and injured six others.
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What a Democrat’s victory in the Miami mayoral election may mean for Trump
Democrat Eileen Higgins’ victory in the Miami mayoral race marks a setback for Republican President Donald Trump, who endorsed her rival and has touted his 2024 win in the area as a testament to his appeal in Florida and particularly among Hispanic voters.
DeSantis announces millions for Biscayne Bay environmental projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis is speaking Tuesday morning at Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in North Miami Beach.
Judge grants Justice Department request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records in sex trafficking case
The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said on Tuesday.
Florida to execute man convicted in 1989 home invasion killing
A man convicted of stabbing a woman to death during a home invasion robbery more than 30 years ago is scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening in Florida.
Florida Senate poised as decider on next session’s biggest battles
Florida’s Senate President says he’s in no rush to blow up the state’s tax code, gun laws or political map, but if any of the governor’s (or House’s) big priorities are going to happen next year, they’ll have to get past his chamber first.
Miami-Dade man confesses to road rage while armed with knife and gun, records show
A 32-year-old man confessed to a road rage incident while armed with a gun and a knife in Miami-Dade County’s Coral Terrace neighborhood, according to court records.
What to know about changes to Disney parks’ disability policies
Changes that Disney made to a popular program that lets qualifying disabled people skip long lines at its California and Florida theme parks are too restrictive, disabled fans contend in a federal lawsuit and shareholder proposal that seek to expand eligibility.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier to be arraigned in New York court over sports betting scheme
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is set to appear in a New York court on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay to play FIFA World Cup matches in Miami-Dade
FIFA is announcing the schedule and sites for the 104 World Cup 2026 matches from June 11 in Mexico to July 19 in New Jersey.
Woman in viral video of feds’ immigration inspection in Florida Keys releases statement
A woman, who asked not to be named and identified herself as an essential worker and a U.S. citizen, said on Friday that a Miami Herald video showed the third time that she had been stopped for an immigration inspection.
Florida teacher needs help after surviving lightning strike killing friend in Peru
A Florida teacher remained hospitalised on Friday in Peru after he survived a lightning strike that killed another man while hiking near Cusco.
From chatbots to deepfakes: Florida considers wide-ranging AI protections
Florida lawmakers are turning their full attention to artificial intelligence next week, launching an unprecedented “AI Week” at the Capitol as both parties brace for the technology’s sweeping impact on education, insurance, energy and public safety.
Argentina and Messi to open World Cup against Algeria, US starts against Paraguay
Argentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open its World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria.
New 911 calls reveal moments leading up to deputy shooting in north Florida
Newly-released 911 calls reveal the moments leading up to, and the moments after, shots are fired by a north Florida deputy at a man whom authorities had opened fire on a victim.
Man waits behind bars for ICE after Doral arrest over sex act video, records show
A mother recently took her teenage daughter to a police station in Doral to report an 18-year-old man’s alleged crimes, records show.
Florida House moves ahead with redistricting review as Senate, governor signal delay
Florida’s mid-decade redistricting battle officially began Thursday, but the House’s first meeting on the issue ended almost as quickly as it started. It lasted less than half an hour and sparking immediate backlash from voting-rights advocates who traveled from across the state to weigh in.