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Former President Donald Trump was critical of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a weekend rally in Texas, but some of the speech fell flat on the audience in Waco.

Former President Donald Trump was critical of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a weekend rally in Texas, but some of the speech fell flat on the audience in Waco.

A Florence museum and the city’s mayor are inviting parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit and see Michelangelo’s “David.”

A Florence museum and the city's mayor are inviting parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit and see Michelangelo’s sculpture of David.

A Florence museum on Sunday invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to view Michelangelo’s “David” in person after the school principal was forced to resign following parental complaints that an image of the nude Renaissance masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade art class. Florence Mayor Dario Nardella also tweeted an invitation for the principal to visit so he can personally honor her. The incredulous Italian response highlights how the U.S. culture wars are often perceived in Europe, where despite a rise in right-wing sentiment and governance, the Renaissance and its masterpieces, even its naked ones, are generally free of controversy.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola, Florida State Rep. Vicki Lopez, Broward School Board member Allen Zeman and Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes.

According to family, Abigail Toussaint and her husband, Jean-Dickens Toussaint, were kidnapped in Haiti on March 18 and are being held for ransom.

Bills are flying through committees during Florida's latest legislative session at jet speed, with the biggest and most controversial bills passing along the Republican supermajority party lines.

She only had one minute to speak and she made the most of it.

All the Brooklyn Nets needed, coach Jacque Vaughn insisted, was one win.

Patrick Kane scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period as the New York Rangers rallied from two goals down to beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Saturday.

The bill has the support of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Coco Gauff let a big lead slip away and wound up dropping the last five games of a mistake-filled 6-7 (8), 7-5, 6-2 loss to Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the Miami Open on Saturday. The No. 6-seeded Gauff, a 19-year-old from Florida, was critical of herself afterward, saying that her footwork wasn't great, that her mindset was off and that she played too defensively after serving for the victory at 5-3 in the second set.

Two Cuban illegals immigrants were caught on Saturday after flying into the Key West International Airport on a powered hang glider

A principal at a charter school in Tallahassee, Florida was forced to resign after parents complained about a Renaissance art lesson that showed students Michelangelo's nude sculpture of David.

Responding to a question about whether he would become former President Trump's running mate come 2024, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told Newsmax that he is "more of an executive guy."

A teenage girl died by suicide after she started menstruating and not knowing what it was, in 1935. A bill in Florida wants to take us back to those times.

After mostly brushing off repeated attacks by former President Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is starting to punch back, as the 2024 Republican White House race heats up

Hope Carrasquilla of Tallahassee Classical School in Leon County handed in her resignation this week after she was given an ultimatum by the school board: resign or be fired.

Authorities in Florida are searching for an alleged spring breakers who trespassed into someone's yard and relieved herself in their bushes before vacating their private yard.

Co-hosts of The View spoke about how Finland ranks among the happiest countries on earth, while Navarro claimed that she is miserable in DeSantis' Florida.

Miami International Airport police dragged off a Texas woman from a Frontier Airlines flight by her limbs after she threatened to attack a fellow passenger.

A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis′ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.

The victim's sister, Alexis Bailey, began her statement by dropping 114 aqua-colored stone hearts into a jar — one for each stab wound her sister suffered.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Highway Patrol to send a “surge” of more than 60 state troopers to patrol Miami Beach following a violent weekend that saw two people shot dead on South Beach.

A 46-year-old man is $1 million richer after claiming his prize this week from a Powerball drawing that was held in November, Florida Lottery officials confirmed.

A Florida judge sentenced a 16-year-old Florida boy to life in prison on Friday for fatally stabbing a 13-year-old classmate on Mother’s Day in 2021.

Hope Carrasquilla of Tallahassee Classical School said she was forced to resign after parents complained about the art lesson, with with one believing the masterpiece amounted to pornography.

Elected officials in Florida and Texas are using control of schools to make the lives of gay Americans more difficult.

A massive alligator took an Easter Sunday stroll through a neighborhood in Florida.

The Florida governor addressed whether he'd be Trump's 2024 vice-presidential running mate.

The GOP state representative fell for the sophomoric prank and recited a few made-up names at a civil justice hearing.

Florida's move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as several states are pursuing similar bans.

Four families have filed a federal lawsuit against Florida health officials.

A married couple and a dog were extensively injured after a small plane crashed into the woods shortly after taking off from the Northeast Regional Airport in St. Augustine, Florida.

Clearwater, Florida, former mayor Frank Hibbard resigned during a city budget meeting over concerns that the city is spending taxpayer's money frivolously.

Brothers Eric and Marc Staal of the Florida Panthers declined to wear special Pride-themed warmup jerseys ahead of the team’s 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis′ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.

The Sarasota Police Department said a man who stole a Mercedes slammed headfirst into a Florida police office while he was attempting to evade arrest.

Two Florida Panthers players opted out of wearing themed jerseys during a themed Pride Night at FLA Live Arena.

Four families filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging rules adopted by Florida medical boards that prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment to transgender children.

Labor pact will hike the pay of thousands of costumed performers, theatrical workers and other employees at the theme park.

Universal school choice legislation for Florida students will head to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk to be signed after passing in the Florida Senate and House.

It’s not your typical case of trespassing, officials say.

The former president offered a sprawling attack on his likely 2024 opponent on Wednesday. Some of it was even accurate.

Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis is walking back his characterization of Russia's war on Ukraine as a “territorial dispute."

At the center of the effort to help Republican officials discredit ESG fund managers is the State Financial Officers Foundation.

"You have your sibling, their future was robbed and it's something I wish I could get back," DeSantis told Morgan.

One parent reportedly called the masterpiece "pornographic."

By Roger CaldwellVoting and legislating in Florida is being controlled by the Republicans, and there is nothing the Democrats can do but fight and organize. The legislature in Florida is controlled by Republicans in all the houses, and insanity is deciding what bills will be passed and signed by the governor. Florida lawmakers will pass laws in 2023, as if the Democrats are invisible and not in the game. As Governor DeSantis imposes censorship on teachers and bans certain books in the classrooms, the community must get involved. If the bill passes May 5th, the following groups will be removed from Florida college campus: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, and many more Black, Latin and Asian Hellenic groups.

Florida Atlantic isn’t looking for a slipper to wear at the Sweet 16 dance in the East Region, they want the March Madness crown.

A recently formed pro-Ron DeSantis super PAC is bringing on board a veteran GOP strategist who’s served as the top consultant for Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Thursday morning at a high school in Orange Park with Education Commissioner Manny Diaz.

Citing an increase in public records requests for the governor’s travel schedule, Florida legislators are advancing a bill that would shield from the public any information about how and where Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials travel.

42 percent of high school students experienced depression, or persistent feelings of sadness, and 22 percent seriously considered suicide.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reportedly helped shut down a drag show event at an Orlando high school after the state's department of education questioned the event.

A new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022.

DeSantis's antipathy toward media is part of his brand in GOP politics. Free speech advocates fear a new libel bill he favors goes too far.

Laura Ingraham discusses how the Biden administration created economic decline and plays campaign manager for Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump on how to fix President Biden's mistakes on "The Ingraham Angle."

Jimmy Butler stepped back onto the court in his usual time slot, midway through the fourth quarter, with the Miami Heat clinging to a one-point lead.

A top Republican operative who worked as an adviser on Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s winning campaign has signed on to work for a super PAC urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president.

Atlantic High School investigations reveal that Arin Hankerd, who was arrested over an alleged sexual relationship with student, had been warned several times before.

Atlantic High School investigations reveal that Arin Hankerd, who was arrested over an alleged sexual relationship with student, had been warned several times before.

Former President Trump lashed out at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' record on the COVID-19 pandemic in the latest criticism of his top potential 2024 rival.

Fox News host Jesse Watters reacts to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent comments about former President Donald Trump and 2024 on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

When asked about his "territorial dispute" comment, DeSantis said his words were "mischaracterized" and that Russia was "wrong" to invade Ukraine.

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Taiwan was a "critical interest" to the U.S., and that China was a greater threat to America than Russia.

Knowing a utility role will likely be his role this season, Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa now has catcher's gear at spring training after a shortstop competition weeded him out.

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has had surgery on his broken right thumb.

An organization with ties to critical race theory has a 10 acre "haven" in Florida and has received support from the University of Miami.

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus has been reimagined and reborn without animals as a high-octane family event with highwire tricks, soaring trapeze artists and bicycles leaping on trampolines.

Authorities say rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was assaulted by several people at a gym in Florida.

This new species resides in Miami-Dade County and two Southwest Florida counties. It's the sixth newly invasive mosquito to be detected in Florida the past five years.

The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” has pleaded guilty to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud.

At this point during the last presidential election in 2020, more than 15 Democrats had jumped into their party’s open presidential race.

Authorities say suspended Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell drove over 141 mph while trying to evade deputies before his arrest on drug charges in the Florida Panhandle last week.

As we sit and wait to find out of former President Donald Trump will be arrested at some point over the next few days, pro-Trump and anti-Trump protestors have gathered around the country to let their voices be heard.

State and local leaders officially broke ground on a project that aims to help restore the Florida Everglades and Biscayne Bay Tuesday in southern Miami-Dade County.

A Hialeah used car dealership owner is at-large and an accused accomplice was arrested Monday after police accused them of using a 73-year-old woman’s identity to register and finance three vehicles in her name, leaving her in “financial ruin,” according to an arrest report.

Former President Donald Trump attacked Gov. Ron DeSantis as inexperienced after the governor quashed rumors that he would help him fight extradition if indicted.

Saudi Arabia has freed an American citizen it had imprisoned more than a year over old tweets critical of the kingdom’s crown prince.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that he was standing against the use of digital currency in Florida.

Deputies arrested a 22-year-old Miami-Dade County fugitive on Sunday in north central Florida.

The risk of a bacterial infection prompted a recent recall of the Gerber Good Start SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula sold nationwide in the U.S.

Hepatitis A infections recently prompted the Scenic Fruit Company to recall frozen fruit sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Aldi.

Taylor Moore has shot 67 to win the Valspar Championship.

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Florida Rep. Ashley Gnatt, Florida Rep. Alina Garcia, Tony Montalto, North Miami Beach Commissioner Fortuna Smukler and Greg Veliz, Executive Director of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.

Thousands of people packed the streets of Fort Lauderdale for the 18th annual “Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival” Saturday morning.

Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades.

A barber said he could have lost a friend had a trio of armed masked thieves fired their weapons during a recent commercial burglary in Lauderdale Lakes.

A man is being held without bond on Friday after detectives accused him of hiring a man to kill his wife’s ex-husband, a father of four who was shot dead near his daughter just two days after Valentine’s Day last year.

A Florida man has been sentenced to four years and seven months in federal prison for three felony charges related to the insurrection and storming of the U.S. Capitol in January 2021.

A Key West woman spotted a curious looking caterpillar in her backyard and it caught the attention of state officials.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office’s Burglary Apprehension Team, also known as the BAT Unit, arrested two suspects Friday who they say are believed to be part of a group responsible for multiple burglaries throughout Florida.

In Aventura, a city plan to uproot a community garden for new pickleball courts is running into opposition from some residents.

A longtime professor at a private South Florida university says he was fired for “indoctrinating students” by including a racial justice unit in his syllabus.

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for three armed robbery suspects after they were caught on camera stealing cash and jewelry from a pawn shop in Lauderdale Lakes last Friday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was set to hold a news conference in Fort Myers Friday morning.

A Florida woman claimed a $2 million Powerball prize this week for a drawing that was held last October, Florida Lottery officials announced Thursday.