FHP: Wrong-way crash on US 27 in west Broward leaves 2 dead
Two drivers were killed in a wrong-way crash in Weston early Wednesday that shut down the northbound lanes of U.S. 27 for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Woman wins $6.25M lottery jackpot after purchasing ticket at Florida Publix
A woman recently claimed a $6.25 million Florida Lotto jackpot from the Oct. 25 drawing at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee.
Flesh eating bacteria kills 1 person in South Florida in 2025
The Florida Department of Health has reported that one person died from a flesh-eating bacterium in South Florida.
Florida Publix sells winning Jackpot Triple Play ticket worth $325K
A Jackpot Triple Play ticket worth $325,000 was sold at a Florida Publix, the Florida Lottery announced Thursday.
Gov. DeSantis touts Florida’s economy, announces $2M Seaport Manatee investment
Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Manatee County on Friday morning.
Florida woman wins big playing Lottery scratch-off game at Publix
A lucky woman hit the jackpot in Florida after playing a lottery scratch-off game this week, Lottery officials announced Monday.
Florida teacher behind bars, charged with having sex with a student
A Bradenton teacher is facing several charges, including sexual battery, after school staff notified the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office about a possible sexual relationship with a student.
Florida man who tried to get ballot for dead wife charged with fraud
A man who tried to obtain a mail-in ballot for his deceased wife said he "wanted to test the system."