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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Foundation honors boy’s memory with events for children with cancer in Broward
Before his death at 4 years old, Salvatore “Sal” Vanni underwent 12 surgeries, 55 cycles of chemotherapy, and 50 rounds of radiation.
Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections
Florida’s Republican-controlled House is holding the first meeting of its select committee on congressional redistricting Thursday, as the state becomes the latest to consider redrawing electoral maps amid a partisan battle for every edge in next year’s midterm elections.
More than 3,000 attend slain Indian River deputy’s funeral
More than 3,000 people attended the funeral of a slain deputy on Tuesday in Vero Beach.
Groups decry Florida redistricting efforts: ‘A power grab’
Voting rights groups packed the Florida Capitol on Tuesday, warning that state leaders are rushing into an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting effort.
Procedural detail temporarily stalls effort to recall Miami-Dade mayor
There is an ongoing effort to recall Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. There was a temporary obstacle, but the commission cleared it.
Sergeant with Port St. Lucie Police Department injured in shooting
A sergeant with the Port St. Lucie Police Department was injured in a shooting on Monday.
Sen. Rick Scott opposes enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, favors ‘Trump Freedom’ account
Congress returned to session on Monday with uncertainty about the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, which expire on Dec. 31.
Gunman accused of threatening to kill Miami-Dade barber is a convicted felon, records show
The 48-year-old unhappy customer accused of threatening a barber at gunpoint in Miami-Dade County is a convicted felon, and deputies described him as a “known violent offender,” records show.
Miami-Dade deputies: Man with stolen gun arrested after hit-and-run crash
A 53-year-old man faced charges over a hit-and-run crash and possession of a stolen gun in Miami-Dade County, records show.