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Miami man hits Powerball for big bucks

Lottery officials say that a Miami man matched all five of the white ball numbers — but not the Powerball — in the Oct. 4 drawing of the multistate game.

Florida A&M gets major donation from Will Packer

Florida A&M University in Tallahassee just got a major donation from famous alum Will Packer, the film producer known for box office hits like “Girls Trip” and “Think Like a Man.”

You won’t believe what the most popular Halloween decoration in Florida is

Although many might assume hanging spider webs from palm trees would be Florida’s go-to Halloween decoration, it turns out Floridians love to decorate their homes with none other than this four-legged feline.

Boston-area woman wins $5 million from Florida Lottery

A woman from the Boston suburbs just claimed a $5 million lottery prize on a scratch-off ticket bought in Florida.

Florida reports 887 more COVID-19 deaths

Florida’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 57,300 in the latest CDC data posted Tuesday, an increase of 887 from the day before.

Insanity considered for ex-Marine in Florida family slaying

An insanity defense is being considered for an ex-Marine accused of killing four members of a Florida family under the delusion they were part of a child sex trafficking ring.

Hialeah man sets new state record for butterfly peacock bass

A new Florida state record has been set for the largest butterfly peacock bass.

Florida woman wins first $5 million prize from new lottery scratch-off

Florida Lottery’s new Gold Rush Limited scratch-off went into play last month, and the first $5 million top prize was just claimed.

BurgerFi buys fellow South Florida chain Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

BurgerFi, headquartered in Palm Beach, announced Monday it is buying Fort Lauderdale-based Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings in a $161.3 million deal.

Florida reports fewer than 2,000 new COVID cases as decline continues

Florida reported 1,899 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the fewest attributed to a single day since early July.

The top 5 places to go camping in Florida ranked

A vacation rental search engine has released the top 10 places to go camping in Florida for 2021, and their No. 1 city may surprise you.

WATCH: DeSantis says money coming for infrastructure, job growth

Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a news conference Monday in Central Florida that he’ll be announcing a number of initiatives this week related to infrastructure and job growth in the state.

Florida gas prices surge to their highest in 7 years

Florida’s average gas price rose 12 cents last week, with the current price of $3.17 the highest since October 2014, according to the American Automobile Association.

Florida man finds his lottery luck at different store

The first winner $1 million top prize winner from Florida Lottery’s new Struck By Luck game has been revealed — and if he bought his ticket at his usual spot, he would have been out of luck.

Florida woman surprises son with lottery winnings

Of all the things that made this Florida Lottery winner's $1 million score special, she said breaking the news to her son was right at the top.

Florida adds 3,974 new COVID cases, 3 deaths

Florida has gone six straight days with fewer than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases after 3,974 new cases and three deaths were added in the latest CDC data Friday.

WATCH: Gov. DeSantis Friday news conference

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Friday morning in Bay County, on the Gulf coast in northwestern Florida.

Florida Lottery reveals 2 big scratch-off winners

Scratch-off millionaires were made in Jacksonville and Brevard County this week, Florida Lottery announces.

Florida trooper describes terrifying moments after nearly being hit during a crash on I-95

Dramatic video shows a Florida trooper narrowly missing being hit by a pickup while he was helping a driver with a blown tire on I-95.

Florida adds 3,549 COVID cases, 782 deaths in latest data

Another 3,549 COVID-19 infections and 782 more deaths tied to the coronavirus were reported in Florida in the latest data from the CDC posted Thursday.

Florida lifts 30-year ban on catching goliath grouper

Florida is lifting its three-decade ban on catching and killing goliath groupers after wildlife officials argued their numbers have rebounded.

Florida could lift 30-year ban on catching goliath grouper

Florida is proposing to lift its three-decade ban on catching and killing goliath groupers after wildlife officials argued their numbers have rebounded.

COVID in Florida: 3,782 new cases, 3 more deaths

Florida has verified 3,594,182 coronavirus cases and 55,625 deaths tied to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

‘Lizard King’ charged with trafficking Florida turtles

Federal prosecutors have brought another case against the so-called “Lizard King” of Florida, accusing Michael Van Nostrand of scheming to export illegally harvested turtles to China and Japan.

Walt Disney World brings back character experiences just in time for the holidays

The Walt Disney World Resort is bringing back several shows and meet-and-greets in November.

Florida woman listed as getting $3.4M COVID grant she never applied for

A Florida gas station employee says she’s listed as receiving a $3.4 million COVID relief check that she never applied for and never received.

Broward schools could lose another $420,000 in state funding over COVID rules

Florida’s education chief is threatening to withhold nearly half a million dollars in additional funding from Broward County Public Schools as the district continues to enforce mask and quarantine policies that go against the state’s orders.

Body found confirmed to be Miya Marcano, family attorney says

The family of Miya Marcano has received confirmation through a medical examiner that the body found Saturday was that of the 19-year-old college student.

Florida adds 3,598 COVID cases; HHS estimates deaths prevented by vaccines

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that COVID-19 vaccines prevented about 17,000 infections and 2,400 deaths among seniors in Florida during the first five months of 2021.

Florida woman attacked by gator after falling into canal

Police say an alligator attacked a homeless woman who fell into a Florida canal.

Florida reports 2,741 new COVID cases, fewest since July 5

The latest CDC data on Monday shows Florida at 3,586,802 cases and 55,619 deaths tied to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

Miya Marcano’s family questions security of apartment complex

“It’s very awful that we have a complex that did not take the proper precautions to assure that this young lady was safe,” attorney Daryl Washington said.

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis diagnosed with breast cancer

“I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement.

2 Florida men head into weekend with $1 million lottery wins

Two more lucky Florida Lottery players are celebrating big wins on scratch-off tickets.

Florida caps another week of fewer COVID infections, lowest positivity rate since June

Florida’s health department reported 37,772 new COVID-19 cases over the past week, the smallest weekly total since the week that began July 2.

Miya Marcano search targets swamp near where suspect’s phone pinged

Investigators are looking through a wooded area in New Smyrna Beach on Friday as the search for missing Florida college student Miya Marcano reaches a week.

2 South Florida lottery players win $1 million top prizes

Three new top-prize winners were announced in Florida Lottery’s Fastest Road to $1,000,000 scratch-off, and two of them live right here in South Florida.

Disney 50th: Look at what’s new at Epcot

As Walt Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary, Epcot received the biggest transformation. Tour some of the attractions visitors will see.

Officials: Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle

An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle.

Florida man uses Army training, traps gator in trash bin

As seen in a video going viral online, Eugene Bozzi of Mount Dora used a bulky recycling bin to help scoop up the hissing alligator as neighbors cheered him on.

Florida reports 5,819 new COVID cases, 4 deaths

Florida has gone seven straight days with COVID-19 case increases of less than 10,000. That last happened in mid-July.

Florida man eyes house and new truck after lottery win

How long would it take you to decide how to spend $1 million in lottery winnings? Jeffory Dodd has a few big ideas.

Search for Florida teen Miya Marcano continues around apartment complex

Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old college student from Pembroke Pines went missing Friday, a day she was supposed to board a flight from Central Florida to Fort Lauderdale.

Florida sues Biden administration over immigration policy

Florida is suing President Joe Biden’s administration claiming his immigration policy is illegal.

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Florida reports 5,672 new COVID cases, 431 more deaths since Friday

Alex Saab, Maduro ally, due in a Miami courtroom following extradition to US

Florida posts 7th straight week with decline in COVID cases

Bear peeps on Florida homeowners

Florida is averaging fewer than 3,000 COVID cases per day

Loggerhead turtle rescued by Coast Guard off Florida keys