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Florida woman survives rollover crash after hitting alligator on Easter morning

A 25-year-old woman is recovering after her authorities said her SUV struck a nearly 9-foot alligator and rolled several times before crashing into a pole in a rural part of Sarasota County before sunrise on Easter Sunday.

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Body camera videos capture 2 fatal deputy shootings in Charlotte County

Newly released body camera video shows two separate deputy-involved shootings in Charlotte County that authorities say both ended in the deaths of the suspects.

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Firefighters contain 70% of Collier County wildfire after more than 1,730 acres burn

The Florida Forest Service reported the Picayune Strand State Forest fire had burned more than 1,730 acres and remained active on Wednesday night.

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Florida Democrats strategize in opposition to political mid-decade redistricting

On Tuesday, during a news conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he expects the Florida Legislature to pass a new map on congressional redistricting in the next “couple of weeks.”

Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery

A grand jury indicted a Florida doctor on a manslaughter charge for allegedly removing a patient’s liver instead of his spleen during a 2024 surgery.

Manatee takes a sip from Bradenton police boat

Police in Bradenton were treated to an unusual sight in the water.

Aspiring Florida governor faces domestic violence charges

Kevin Cichowski, an aspiring Florida governor who declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary, faced domestic violence charges on Monday.

FCGA director talks to This Week In South Florida about ‘most consequential issue in Florida for decades’

While in Miami-Dade County, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier did not answer a question about whether or not he had asked the court to keep a grand jury report about $10 million in public tax dollars.

NOAA’s 2026 Hurricane Awareness tour to kick off Tuesday in Florida Keys

Trump shares graphic video of Florida murder to spark outrage over TPS for Haitians

Immigration advocates said the actions of Rolbert Joachin in Florida shouldn’t affect every Haitian in need of protected status in the United States.

NASA Orion spacecraft on Artemis II moon fly-by mission starts journey back to Earth

The USS John P. Murtha, an amphibious transport dock ship, left port on Tuesday for the NASA Artemis II mission’s splashdown target zone.

South Florida congressional candidate switches to state Senate run

Miami entrepreneur Richard Lamondin announced Tuesday that he is running for Florida State Senate District 38, setting up a challenge against Republican incumbent Alexis Calatayud.

South Florida cat owner claims records show evidence of vet hospital’s malpractice

Sherry Kwartler Darcy said her 11-year-old cat Robert died in 2024 after a botched blood transfusion at the Leader Animal Specialty Hospital.

Miami teacher walks 120 miles in Spain to give students their first school dance

A Miami woman took a leap of faith on Easter Sunday.

Critically endangered Great Hammerhead sharks found mutilated and dead in Florida

Animal advocates were demanding justice on Friday for two critically endangered Great Hammerhead sharks recently found dead in Florida.

NASA Artemis II flight day 3: Astronauts travel away from Earth, prepare for moon flyover

The four Artemis II astronauts were traveling away from Earth and toward the moon on Friday night in NASA’s Orion spacecraft.

Meet Cecile the Croc, the grande dame of the Florida Everglades

Meet the grande dame of the Florida Everglades.

Artemis II flight day 2: Crew remains in Earth’s orbit ahead of outbound journey

After a successful rocket launch at Cape Canaveral, NASA’s first crewed mission of the Artemis program continued making strides on Thursday, while in the elliptical orbit around Earth.

Venezuelan-American entrepreneur announces run to challenge Giménez

The son of a Venezuelan pastor with experience as a Google executive announced he is running to challenge Rep. Carlos Giménez, a former Miami-Dade mayor who has served in Congress since 2021.

NASA Artemis II: Weather conditions needed for launch explained

NASA’s Artemis program focuses on the moon and Mars. Artemis I was a flight test.

NASA Artemis II: Here is the countdown timeline

A launch countdown includes “L Minus” to indicate how far away liftoff is in hours and minutes, and “T Minus” to show a sequence of events built into the launch countdown.

NASA Artemis II moon flyby mission includes 4 astronauts

NASA’s Artemis program focuses on the moon and Mars. Artemis I was a flight test.

DeSantis signs Florida voter ID bill; lawsuit filed minutes later

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill Wednesday requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, and within minutes, voting rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the measure.

NASA shares Artemis II moon flyby mission overview

NASA’s Artemis program focuses on the moon and Mars. Artemis I was a flight test.

NASA: Artemis II crew reaches orbit ahead of moon-flyby mission

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration was preparing to make history with a rocket launch at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral.

WILD FLORIDA: Gator becomes tangled in soccer goal netting at Manatee County park

Acclaimed wildlife photographer Sheri Nadelman was walking her doodles in Bradenton last week when she got a call about a soccer pitch invader like we’ve never seen before.

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI with damage, refusal to submit to drug testing

Deputies who searched Tiger Woods reported finding “two white pills” inside his “left side pocket” after he was involved in a crash on Friday afternoon in Jupiter Island.

Deputies find 2 hydrocodone pills in Tiger Woods’s pocket after crash in Jupiter Island: MCSO

Deputies who searched Tiger Woods reported finding “two white pills” inside his “left side pocket” after he was involved in a crash on Friday afternoon in Jupiter Island.

1 dead, 9 injured in 3-vehicle crash in southwest Miami-Dade

A three-vehicle crash in southwest Miami-Dade triggered a large emergency response Saturday night, leaving nine people injured and another dead, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

Florida lawmakers unanimously pass temporary HIV/AIDS drug funding amid cuts

Florida lawmakers are taking rare unanimous action to fund the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program, after more than 10,000 Floridians living with HIV-AIDS were told they would be cut off.

Florida man causing havoc at airport admits to getting high and drunk after AA meeting

After crashing through an airport’s gate and trying to hijack a plane, Bryan Parker admitted that he drank alcohol, snorted cocaine, and smoked marijuana after leaving an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, according to a video deputies released on Thursday.

DOJ targets SeaWorld, Busch Gardens parent in disability lawsuit

A federal lawsuit filed Thursday accuses United Parks & Resorts Inc. of discriminating against people with disabilities at its theme parks, including several in Central Florida.

Blue wave or blip? Democrats see promise in twin Florida upsets, GOP sees a fluke

Florida democrats pulled off a pair of upset wins Tuesday night, including one in President Donald Trump’s home district.

Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras’ 3 in final seconds

Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Deputies arrest 2 girls accused of murder plot against classmate

Newly released body camera video shows the moment two teenage girls were arrested at their school, accused of plotting to kill another student.

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

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.

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

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

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.