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DeSantis responds to Sheriff Grady Judd’s immigration comments, rejecting ‘path forward’

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Man awaits sentencing in Miami after convictions related to a girl’s sexual abuse

A 65-year-old man was awaiting sentencing in prison on Wednesday in downtown Miami after a conviction related to the sexual abuse of a teen, records show.

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Judd clarifies immigration remarks: ‘Any illusion’ of not supporting Trump ‘absolutely false’

A prominent Florida sheriff is clarifying his comments on immigration enforcement.

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No budget. No tax cuts. So…what DID Florida lawmakers pass?

Florida lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 legislative session without passing a state budget or delivering on several of their biggest promises. That includes property tax cuts, changes to gun laws, and artificial intelligence protections.

ROTC scholarship fund created in honor of fallen Florida soldier

Thirteen Americans have died in the war with Iran. One of those soldiers is from Florida. And now, his alma mater is making sure no one forgets his sacrifice.

Florida lawmakers pass required cursive, presidential portraits in schools, plus election bill

In Tallahassee, lawmakers passed several bills on Thursday.

Florida lawmakers to return in April special session as budget stalemate ends regular session

Florida lawmakers are set to end their scheduled legislative session without a finalized state budget, with leaders now announcing plans to return to Tallahassee in April to finish negotiations.

Florida lawmakers pass bill to regulate tech companies’ data centers to develop AI

Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal for some regulation of tech companies at the local level.

Florida’s proof-of-citizenship legislation heads to 3rd reading on the Senate floor

President Donald Trump has been calling for strict citizenship voting requirements, and Florida Republicans are pushing to get it done at the state level.

How war-related sudden gas price increase is already affecting South Floridians

War-related gas price increases are already hurting Uber driver Cebonneur Jean and small business owner Richard Gotshall.

Here are the apps helping drivers find gas stations with lowest prices amid sudden increase

GasBuddy is among the free apps aiming to help drivers in the U.S. save on gas as prices continued to increase on Monday.

Cuba says 5th person has died following shootout with speedboat from Florida

The Cuba Interior Ministry is reporting that a fifth person has died in connection to last month’s shootout between the Cuban government and a speedboat from Florida.

Video shows deputies rescue driver after fiery crash in Florida

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputies were afraid that a car was going to explode, but that didn’t stop them from rescuing a driver.

Florida House passes sweeping HOA reform bill, but Senate fate looks bleak

If you’ve ever battled your homeowners association, Florida lawmakers say help could be on the way.

Florida anti-DEI legislation continues to threaten cities’ PRIDE celebrations

Florida legislation in opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a policy that President Donald Trump opposes as wasteful, threatened to ban Florida cities from showing support to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.

Florida anti-DEI legislation passes in Senate, worries Stonewall Pride Wilton Manors supporters

A new bill that passed in the Florida Senate Wednesday is raising concerns in Wilton Manors and other cities that could be banned from showing support to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.

Alligator Alcatraz protesters demand closure after court-ordered records release

“No American Aushwitz,” and “Free Them” were some of the signs that about a dozen protesters held on Monday outside Alligator Alcatraz, a Florida-run immigration detention center on Miami-Dade County-owned land that records show faces uncertainty on funding.

Happy Birthday, Florida! Sunshine State turns 181

Tuesday marks a very special day in the Sunshine State, as Florida turns 181 years old.

Marchand scores 2 as the Panthers reignite their playoff push vs. Maple Leafs with 5-1 win

Olympic silver medalist Brad Marchand scored twice, Evan Rodrigues got the first short-handed goal of his career and added an assist, and the Florida Panthers resumed their playoff push with a 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

Florida lawmakers tackle AI data centers, penny shortage

Two bills passed unanimously by the Florida Senate Thursday that would regulate massive data centers that are coming to Florida — and deal with a possible penny shortage.

Florida Keys boat-theft suspect listed among dead after shooting at sea in Cuba

On Thursday afternoon, Cuban officials reported Hector Cruz, who Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies listed as a boat-theft suspect, died after a shooting at sea on Wednesday morning off the coast of Cuba’s Villa Clara province.

Florida lawmakers pass ‘election integrity’ bill

Florida lawmakers passed what they call an “election integrity” bill on Wednesday.

Florida House approves Charlie Kirk remembrance day, street renaming proposal

The “Charlie Kirk bill” is continuing to move through the Florida Legislature, with the Senate version still advancing from committee to committee.

Cuban officials: 4 dead, 6 injured after Cuban border patrol stops Florida-registered boat

The Cuban embassy in the U.S. announced on X on Wednesday that four people were dead and six were injured during a shooting after Cuba’s border patrol intercepted a Florida-registered boat in Cuban waters.

Senior executive for Florida-based defense contractor sentenced in espionage case

A senior executive for a Florida-based defense contractor found security vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit and sold them to a Russian broker, according to federal prosecutors.

Trio faces charges for trafficking agricultural workers in Florida

What a catch! Lower Keys captain snags 480-pound swordfish

A Lower Keys fishing captain recently reeled in a 480-pound swordfish measuring 86 inches during a charter trip this week after a five-hour fight offshore.

Man convicted of sexually abusing boys in England and Germany awaits sentencing after conviction in Miami

A 60-year-old man who was convicted of crimes related to sexually abusing boys in Germany, England, and the U.S. was at the Federal Detention Center in Miami on Friday, records show.

Grieving dog owner issues safety alert over iguana risks in South Florida

Bridget Garrison said she is sharing her painful experience to help other dog owners be prepared for the risk of living near iguanas in South Florida.

Florida Senate unanimously passes ‘Teddy Bridgewater bill’

The Florida Senate unanimously passed the so-called “Teddy Bridgewater bill” on Thursday.

In Sweetwater, Florida AG defends $100K part-time UF professor job: ‘Not just some guest lecturer’

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier was in Sweetwater on Thursday to announce a new “Public Integrity Unit” focused on fighting corruption, but his news conference was overshadowed by questions about his part-time teaching job at the University of Florida’s law school.

If voluntary water conservation fails in South Florida, an order with restrictions is next

The South Florida Water Management District, the government agency that manages water resources in 16 counties, met on Thursday in West Palm Beach.

NASA, SpaceX rocket launch could be visible from Florida to Maine early Friday. Here’s how to see it

Early risers across the East Coast may get a special pre-dawn show Friday morning as NASA and SpaceX prepare to launch the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station.

Body camera shows deputies battling brush fire near Bradford County house

A fast-moving brush fire gave a Bradford County homeowner a scare Sunday afternoon, prompting deputies to jump into action as flames raced toward a nearby home.

Florida woman rescued from sinking car gives birth on her birthday

What began as a routine drive on her birthday turned into a day Shedly Appolon says she will never forget.

Animal Advocate: Flamingo Gardens gets new resident in Davie

Flamingo Gardens, a botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary in Davie, welcomed a new resident.

This Week In South Florida: Florida Rep. Danny Nix, Jr.

Local 10 News This Week in South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Danny Nix, Jr.

This Week In South Florida: Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd recently talked to Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg.

Florida seizes over 2,180 vapes from 4 counties: Uthmeier

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Friday the seizure of 2,183 vapes to protect minors and one arrest over the illegal sale of nitrous oxide.

Cold-stunned green sea turtles get a hand in the Florida Keys

Temperatures in the Florida Keys have been at their lowest in 15 years, and without the ability to regulate their body temperature, the green sea turtles are suffering.

‘English only’ policy sets new limits on Florida driver’s license testing

Starting Friday, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will have the driver’s license exams only in English. Translators won’t be allowed.

Girl testifies against woman whose alleged abuse sent her to Miami-Dade emergency room

A Spanish-to-English translator helped a girl in a Miami-Dade County courtroom to testify against her alleged abuser on Wednesday.

Deadline nears as Florida shifts driver’s license tests to English only

Thursday is the final day people from Florida can take a driver’s license test in a different language that isn’t English.

Most of the thousands of cold-stunned green iguanas killed in Florida were dropped off in Sunrise

When temperatures dropped so low in Florida that cold-stunned green iguanas were falling from trees, state animal regulators moved quickly.

Kidnapper uses Roblox, Snapchat to groom 2 Florida teenage girls, sheriff warns

A 19-year-old man from Nebraska used popular gaming and messaging apps to groom two teenage sisters he later kidnapped in Florida, according to investigators.

Council on American–Islamic Relations-Florida protests in Tallahassee

Members of the Council on American–Islamic Relations-Florida were in Tallahassee on Monday at the Florida Capitol, holding up signs and chanting, “Faith is a right, not a threat.”

Homestead farmer reports ‘tiresome’ and ‘stressful’ Florida freeze

Farmers in southern Miami-Dade County’s Homestead area reported on Monday that the Florida freeze had damaged some crops.

FWC opens 2-day window for public to collect cold-stunned green iguanas

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Friday issued an executive order allowing the public to collect and transport live, cold-stunned green iguanas without a permit during a brief cold-weather window.

Deputies: Video shows Florida school employee abusing 10-year-old boy

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance videos showing a public school employee hitting a student while another employee was laughing.

2 Team USA Olympian track stars arrested in Orange County

Team USA Olympians Sha-Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman faced charges on Friday in Orange County.

All driver’s license tests to be administered solely in English in Florida

All driver’s license knowledge and skills examinations will soon be administered exclusively in English throughout the Sunshine State, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced Friday.

Florida man caught in ‘sexual performance’ with vacuum, deputies say

A central Florida man was arrested this week after he was caught engaging in a “sexual performance” with a vacuum cleaner, sheriff’s deputies say.

This Week In South Florida: Glenn Burhans, Jr.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviewed Glenn Burhans, Jr., a Tallahassee-based attorney, on Sunday about an effort to change the state’s laws on adult marijuana use.

Citing affordability crisis, Angie Nixon launches bid for U.S. Senate

State Rep. Angie Nixon is launching a bid for the U.S. Senate, setting up another Democratic challenge to Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, Florida’s former attorney general who was appointed to the seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis and carries the endorsement of President Donald Trump.

Republican Moody hopes to lock down Senate seat; Dems think ‘Trump fatigue’ could upend race

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is on the campaign trail as she hopes to retain her seat in a November special election.

From property taxes to guns, Albritton outlines where Florida Senate stands

As Florida lawmakers gavel in the 2026 legislative session, Senate President Ben Albritton says he’s entering the year optimistic. That’s even as deep divisions persist between the House, Senate, and Gov. Ron DeSantis over property taxes, redistricting, and other high-stakes issues.

MLK Day: Remembering how Martin Luther King Jr. is a part of Miami’s history

Martin Luther King Jr. is a part of Miami history. The civil rights activist born in Atlanta was a regular at The Hampton House, a small hotel for Blacks, Latinos, and Jews during segregation.

Good Samaritan saves toddlers found wandering around A1A in Brevard County

Dash-camera video from Brevard County shows a man saving two toddlers who were wandering around State Road A1A near Cocoa Beach.

DeSantis holds final State of the State address as legislative session kicks off

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins 2026 governor Republican primary against Trump-backed candidate

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Monday that he’s running for governor in 2026, hoping to take over for term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis.

From taxes to insurance: What’s at stake during Florida’s 2026 legislative session

Lawmakers are set to meet at the State Capitol in Tallahassee on Tuesday to begin the annual scramble: two months of making brand new laws and fixing some old ones.

DeSantis touts property insurance victory during South Florida stop

Gov. Ron DeSantis made a South Florida stop Monday at Broward College in Davie where he touted a victory when it comes to navigating the state’s complex history with property insurance.

Florida lawmakers move to lower long gun purchase age back to 18; Parkland families split

Florida lawmakers are moving to lower the age to buy a long gun back to 18 as they prepare to enter the 2026 session. The move rolls back a law passed in the aftermath of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy in Parkland.

‘Outdated bureaucracy:’ New bill streamlines Florida’s motor vehicle agency, moves FHP oversight

Two South Florida lawmakers say the agency overseeing the state’s driver’s licenses, license plates, and the Florida Highway Patrol is a mess, and something needs to change.

Walt Disney World offers Florida resident discounts with new ticket options

Florida residents can kick off 2026 with exclusive savings and special ticket offers at Walt Disney World Resort.

Alexandre Texier has hat trick in the Canadiens’ 6-2 victory over the Panthers

Alexandre Texier had a hat trick for his second straight three-point game and the Montreal Canadiens beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night.

DeSantis says state charges possibly coming for Nicolás Maduro

Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters Tuesday that Florida may pursue unprecedented state charges against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, who is now facing federal charges in the U.S.

DeSantis touts Florida immigration arrests as Democrats warn of unchecked power

Florida’s aggressive immigration enforcement strategy is back in the spotlight. That’s as Gov. Ron DeSantis and fellow Republicans tout what they call historic results — and Democrats warn the effort relies on unchecked executive power, costly detention facilities, and limited oversight.

Here are all the new Florida laws taking effect today

This year, over 200 new Florida laws were approved as part of the latest Legislative session.

New CEO, new strategy, same question: Should Florida keep Visit Florida?

As lawmakers return to Tallahassee next month, Visit Florida may once again face scrutiny over whether the state’s tourism bureau is still worth its roughly $80 million annual price tag.

Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend.

Teen suspect in stepsister’s cruise ship death says he doesn’t remember anything, documents say

A 16-year-old boy being investigated in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship last month has no recollection about what happened, according to text message exchanges between his parents filed in a custody court case in Florida.

New Florida bill aims to get rid of state license plate stickers

Florida Rep. Tom Fabricio wants to end Florida’s license plate registration stickers, and he has the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Suspect arrested in armed home invasion at rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s South Florida home

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion at the Palm Beach County home of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, where his mother was confronted and held against her will, authorities said.

Weston family asks for volunteers to search for men who vanished off Fort Myers

Two men vanished while fishing on Friday off the coast of Florida’s Lee County, and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter found their empty boat on Saturday morning.

2 men vanish after going fishing off the coast of Florida’s Lee County

Two men vanished while fishing on Friday off the coast of Florida’s Lee County, and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter found their empty boat on Saturday morning.

Florida-style ‘Halo Act’ heads to Capitol Hill amid ICE enforcement tensions

A Florida law designed to keep people at a distance from first responders is heading to Washington and reopening a familiar debate over public safety and First Amendment rights.

Man admits to fatally shooting mother of 5 in West Palm Beach

A 51-year-old man called 911 on Sunday night to report that he had shot his ex-girlfriend in downtown West Palm Beach, according to deputies.

‘CEO-style’ leadership: Kevin Steele launches challenge to Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia

Florida’s affordability debate is now spilling into the Republican primary for chief financial officer. State Rep. Kevin Steele is mounting a challenge against Gov. Ron DeSantis–backed incumbent CFO Blaise Ingoglia.

After FSU tragedy, Florida weighs armed campus staff, new safety standards

Florida lawmakers might be moving toward a major expansion of the state’s controversial Guardian Program, extending it to public colleges and universities. That’s in the wake of April’s deadly shooting at Florida State University.

‘Skyrocketing costs’: Florida’s 2026 session set for major affordability showdown

Backfill or backfire? DeSantis’ plan to replace local tax dollars draws debate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pitching a $117 billion state budget for the next fiscal year, about $2 billion more than the current, $114.8 billion. Speaking in Orlando on Wednesday, he said his final spending blueprint has record reserves, new investments in education, transportation, and public safety— plus a plan to support rural areas impacted by property tax cuts.

South Florida lawmaker files sweeping HOA reform bill after months of homeowner protests

Florida’s long-simmering fight over homeowners associations is hitting a turning point. A sweeping reform bill was officially filed this week, answering months of growing calls from residents and protestors who say the system is broken.

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.

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.