FLORIDA

A traffic stop turned into quite the find for deputies in Monroe County.

A man is scheduled to die by lethal injection over 25 years after he killed women het met in north Florida bars during a dayslong spate of crimes.

A juvenile retrieved a gun from a vehicle and shot two other young people following an altercation that began during a Pop Warner football practice in central Florida, police said.

Did you know cricket is the second most-watched sport in the world after soccer? This means big bucks for Broward County, one of the U.S. hosts of the T20 World Cup next year.

A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill to rename portions of A1A in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties after late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

Attorneys for New College of Florida, the traditionally progressive public liberal arts college that was taken over by allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis as part of his “war on woke,” last week threatened to sue a group of former faculty members and students who have formed an alternative online institute named “Alt New College” after departing the school following the takeover.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

While oil prices remain high, gas prices dropped 10 cents last week in the Sunshine State, AAA reported Monday.

An administrative review is underway at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office after video of a violent arrest went viral.

The legal fights between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up this week.

Head Start programs serving more than 10,000 disadvantaged children would immediately lose federal funding if the government shutdown isn't averted.

Police arrested a man Thursday who they said shot a person in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.

A Florida woman hit the jackpot after playing a lottery scratch-off game, Lottery officials announced this week.

A woman filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Wednesday claiming she suffered serious injuries through a “painful wedgie” at Typhoon Lagoon years ago, according to court records.

The Walt Disney World Resort Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will take its final voyage Sept. 28-30.

Florida's minimum wage will increase over the weekend to $12 an hour.

Florida's high-speed passenger train service has suffered its first fatality on its new extension to Orlando.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Florida International University’s main campus on Thursday afternoon in Miami-Dade County.

State investigators arrested a Coral Springs woman Wednesday after accusing her of leading a massive automobile insurance fraud scheme while working as a claims adjuster.

Hurricane Ian pummeled through the town of Fort Myers Beach one year ago Thursday, leaving a path of devastation behind.

One year ago today, southwest Florida was ravaged by one of the fiercest hurricanes to hit the U.S. coastline this century.

A new Florida law that goes into effect on Sunday will invalidate Miami-Dade County’s ban on pit bulls.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' aggressive start in the second Republican presidential debate was among its key takeaways.

Orlando police were searching Wednesday for a man who got into a shootout with officers; they said it all began with an armed robbery the night before.

The winner of the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot in August has come forward to claim the prize, officials said Wednesday.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools announced a plan to abide by Florida law requiring districts to review core instructional materials.

Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a Florida man accused of murdering a Lyft driver whose car he allegedly stole in an attempt to escape another killing.

A Jupiter man is recovering after he was bitten by a rabid river otter while he was feeding ducks at a pond.

The weekend crash between a train and an SUV that killed six people in Florida happened at a private road crossing where little more than a sign or two is required. There were no crossing gates, no flashing lights and no sound.

A Weston private school, among four whose school choice scholarships were suspended by the Florida Department of Education over alleged “direct ties to the Chinese communist party,” is pushing back on claims of foreign influence.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking time out from debating fellow 2024 Republican presidential contenders to take on a Democrat, California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

A JetBlue flight from Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale hit extreme turbulence while landing in South Florida on Monday, injuring seven passengers and a crew member, the airline said in a statement.

Detectives were searching Monday for 3-year-old Kae’Lynn Marie Matthews’s killer.

Three adults, two teens and a child from an extended family died after their SUV was struck by a freight train at an unguarded crossing in central Florida, authorities said. Another adult remained hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

Jon Berti had his second career multihomer game, and the Miami Marlins beat Milwaukee 6-1 on Sunday, the second straight day they prevented the Brewers from clinching the NL Central.

School board elections are still more than a year away, but the runway is a long one for candidates filing in a year of major changes to Florida schools.

A Florida man won $1 million playing the 500X The Cash scratch-off game, Florida Lottery officials confirmed Friday.

A 10-year-old Florida boy and his 11-year-old sister who were running away to California drove 200 miles in their mother’s car before they were stopped by sheriff’s deputies on highway.

For the last few weeks, people all over Florida have been treated to a rare sight: pink flamingos in the wild. The rose-colored birds have recently been spotted in the Everglades and hanging around in the Florida Keys.

The owner of a rare-eye-catching purple limited-edition Rolls-Royce with Florida tag PUPSK is using an aerial banner to offer a reward for information after it was stolen in North Miami.

Researchers at the University of Florida are using artificial intelligence to better understand the behavior of patients living with HIV.

A Palm Beach man hit the jackpot in Florida after playing a lottery scratch-off game, Lottery officials announced this week.

The first big test of whether privately owned high-speed passenger train service can prosper in the United States launched Friday morning when Brightline began running trains between Miami and Orlando, reaching speeds of 125 mph.

The former head of a nonprofit domestic violence agency is charged with fraud and grand theft two years after she and the agency agreed to pay Florida $5 million to settle a civil lawsuit, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Thursday.

A woman in Orange County was cited after deputies learned she was keeping an alligator in a bathtub, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

A Miami man who drove a powerboat at high speed into a rocky area off the coast of Bimini pleaded guilty Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter charges following the death of two passengers three years ago, according to the Department of Justice.

Florida agriculture losses from Hurricane Idalia are estimated at between $78 million and $371 million, with producers also suffering widespread damage to such infrastructure as irrigation rigs and fences.

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A Fort Lauderdale woman appeared in court Wednesday after authorities alleged she called in a three-part bomb threat earlier this week.

A man hit the jackpot in Florida after playing a lottery scratch-off game, Lottery officials announced this week.

Brandon Nimmo hit a home run, double and single, Mark Vientos had his first career multi-homer game and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Wednesday night.

Two people accused of hanging banners with swastikas and antisemitic messages on a Florida highway overpass have surrendered to face charges of violating a new state law that makes it a crime to display images on a structure without permission.

As Floridians deal with sky-high property insurance rates, they are now also being hit with another financial struggle as car insurance prices are going through the roof.

A new proposal would remove restrictions for working16 and 17-year-olds in the state of Florida.

The Walt Disney World Resort is rolling out the most magical license plate on earth, according to the Disney Parks Blog.

Dallas, Florida and New York will host matches at next year's men’s T20 World Cup.

Jake Burger hit a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 4-3 on Tuesday night after blowing a late lead.

A Palm City Amazon delivery driver remains in serious condition after deputies said she was bitten by a snake while delivering a package.

The playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays have put the finishing touches on plans for a new 30,000-seat ballpark in St. Petersburg.

Pompano Beach officials warned people to stay out of the water Monday afternoon after a crocodile was spotted swimming under the Fisher Family Pier.

Jeff McNeil hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the ninth inning and the New York Mets knocked the Miami Marlins out of playoff position with a 2-1 victory Monday night.

The classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump would seem, on paper at least, to be the most straightforward of the four criminal cases the former president is facing.

Family members are desperately searching for a Miami-Dade man who has been missing for more than two weeks.

A bear in a tree at a Walt Disney World park has prompted the closure of several rides and attractions.

Royal Caribbean's newest ship, set to depart from Miami in 2024, is now accepting bookings due to high demand, according to the cruise line.

Donald Trump is facing political blowback from within his party for his comments about abortion.

A Florida reptile park has taken in an alligator that lost its nose and upper jaw to a fight or boat propeller.

A Miami man was booked into jail Friday, months after he allegedly fired a gun into the air to celebrate Florida’s Constitutional Carry law, which went into effect on July 1, authorities said.

Two women face charges after police say they tossed a baby around at Daytona Beach bar on Thursday, according to an arrest affidavit.

An alligator with the top half of its jaw missing rescued last week has found a new home in Orlando.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

The state of Florida’s big three is back in the AP Top 25.

Colorado State's penalty problems are not exclusive to its two-overtime loss at Colorado.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a grand slam for the second consecutive game and the Miami Marlins routed the Atlanta Braves 16-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of the NL East champions.

The Canes are on the move again in the latest poll.

No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in eight years and Georgia remains No. 1.

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, Miami city commission candidate Marvin Tapia and Miguel Gabela, Pinecrest Vice Mayor Anna Hochkammer and Doral Mayor Christi Fraga.

The first sign of unintended consequences of Florida's Live Local Act is coming to fruition.

Florida is the southern ground zero at the moment in the fight for the right to choose to terminate a pregnancy without more government restriction.

The Supreme Court’s decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats and voting rights activist a surprising opportunity before the 2024 elections to have congressional maps redrawn in a handful of states.

A black bear was caught on camera having a late-night snack at a family’s home in Weston this week.

A Florida man turned $10 into a $2 million prize after playing the Gold Rush Doubler scratch-off game, Lottery officials confirmed Friday.

Climate scientists say storms like Hurricane Lee could become more common in the future as the Gulf of Maine and other bodies of water rapidly warm.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Miami City Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla from office Friday evening following his arrest on a series of corruption charges Thursday.

Climate scientists say that storms like Hurricane Lee could become more common in the future as the Gulf of Maine and other bodies of water rapidly warm.

The 2023 Florida Python Challenge has named its winner as the competition came to a close Friday morning.

A South Florida police officer did not hesitate to help a choking man and it was all caught on camera.

An alligator with the top half of its jaw missing was rescued Thursday in Sanford, Florida, after photos of it circulated across social media.

Tyler Van Dyke threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns while playing only the first half and No. 22 Miami eased past FCS member Bethune-Cookman 48-7 on Thursday night.

The president of Broward College would like to resign from his position.

A 59-year-old Florida woman is $1 million richer after she purchased a $5,000,000 Cashword scratch-off ticket while making a pit stop at a convenience store, Lottery officials confirmed this week.

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says Donald Trump is unlikely to be elected president again if convicted in any of the four criminal cases he faces.

A man arrested this week in Brevard County is accused of hanging swastikas and other antisemitic banners above Interstate 4 near Orlando, what the Florida Department of Law Enforcement described was in violation of a state law signed this year by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is celebrating is 45th birthday this Thursday.

A federal judge in the case charging Donald Trump with illegally hoarding top secret documents at his Florida estate has directed the former president to use a secure facility to review classified evidence and has sharply restricted his ability to discuss that information with others.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s top health official are directly contradicting federal health recommendations, saying there’s not enough evidence a new COVID booster provides benefits that outweigh risks.

A woman from Broward County hit the jackpot in Florida after playing a lottery scratch-off game, Lottery officials announced this week.

A 36-year-old man was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday on charges of first-degree premeditated murder with a firearm, robbery with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in connection with the January killing of a Lyft driver from South Florida.

Brightline has announced the opening date of its Orlando station, after delaying its inaugural launch.

Public health officials have been warning Floridians about the increased risk of mosquito bites during this very active hurricane season.