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FLORIDA NEWS


8 students from The College Academy at Broward College have been named National QuestBridge Scholars.
12 hours ago

8 Broward County Public Schools seniors earn prestigious scholarships

Read full article: 8 Broward County Public Schools seniors earn prestigious scholarships
9 panthers killed in 2025
1 day ago

4 endangered Florida panther deaths reported in the last week

Read full article: 4 endangered Florida panther deaths reported in the last week
The new welcome signs at the Florida state line read "Welcome to the Free State of Florida"
2 days ago

Florida tops national rankings for best states in U.S., according to report

Read full article: Florida tops national rankings for best states in U.S., according to report
FILE - This 2017 image from a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service motion-activated camera shows a Florida panther at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via AP, File)
2 days ago

Endangered Florida panther deaths reported

Read full article: Endangered Florida panther deaths reported

Two endangered Florida panthers have died, after authorities said they were hit by vehicles.

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2 days ago

Former UM defensive back Avantae Williams arrested in connection with fatal shooting at bar

Read full article: Former UM defensive back Avantae Williams arrested in connection with fatal shooting at bar

Former University of Miami defensive back Avantae Williams has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend in East Central Florida.

Melissa Calhoun

More Florida teachers investigated amid ‘preferred name’ scandal

Read full article: More Florida teachers investigated amid ‘preferred name’ scandal

After a Brevard County teacher drew fire for calling a student by a “preferred name,” more teachers are now being investigated, according to the local teachers’ union.

FILE - An alligator is seen in a pond at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006. Florida's alligator hunting season started Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, with new rules expanding the time and weapons that can be used. (AP Photo/Dr. Scott M. Lieberman, File)

Florida Alligator Harvest & Alligator Super Hunt applications open Friday

Read full article: Florida Alligator Harvest & Alligator Super Hunt applications open Friday

Alligator hunters, it’s your time to shine in the Sunshine State.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers location in Tamarac, Fla.
9 hours ago

New Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers coming to Tamarac

Read full article: New Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers coming to Tamarac

Raising Cane’s famed chicken fingers are coming to Tamarac later this month.

FILE: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a church in St. Augustine.

DeSantis, first lady plan to bring ‘Hope Florida’ pilot program to school districts

Read full article: DeSantis, first lady plan to bring ‘Hope Florida’ pilot program to school districts

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a program to bring Hope Florida to school districts at an event at Fruitland Park Elementary School in Lake County Wednesday.

Wedding photos for Yohandry Rivera (Left), Sacha Moreno (right).

Florida Keys photographer captures adorable wedding crasher

Read full article: Florida Keys photographer captures adorable wedding crasher

Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys is famous for destinations weddings, now it has an adorable and famous wedding crasher.

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‘Trooper’s Law’ heads to governor’s desk

Read full article: ‘Trooper’s Law’ heads to governor’s desk

Trooper’s Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, will head to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.

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DeSantis responds to protestor who interrupted news conference

Read full article: DeSantis responds to protestor who interrupted news conference

A news conference about fishing in the state of Florida was interrupted on Monday when a protestor started yelling.

Pink flamingos appearing more often in the South Florida wild again

Bill to change Florida’s state bird moves through legislature

Read full article: Bill to change Florida’s state bird moves through legislature

Florida’s state bird could change later this year, as bills make their way through the Florida Legislature.

A sandhill in the Lake Wales Ridge with scattered ponds

Florida legislature approves bill to protect state park land from development

Read full article: Florida legislature approves bill to protect state park land from development

A bill moving through the Florida legislature meant to block development of Florida state park land is heading to the Senate floor.

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Dog helps rescue endangered key deer

Read full article: Dog helps rescue endangered key deer

A “good boy” helped in the rescue of an endangered key deer in Big Pine Key.

Katelyne Dye

Florida mail carrier gets DUI after drinking vodka at house party on delivery route, police say

Read full article: Florida mail carrier gets DUI after drinking vodka at house party on delivery route, police say

A USPS worker was arrested earlier this month in Melbourne after she drank alcohol at a house party on her route and was later caught driving the wrong way in traffic, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Robert Morales was originally from Miami-Dade County

Relative identifies man killed in FSU shooting

Read full article: Relative identifies man killed in FSU shooting

A family member has identified one of the two men killed Thursday in a mass shooting at Florida State University as Robert Morales.

Students at FSU gather at memorials, prepare to retrieve belongings after deadly shooting

Doctor: All surviving patients from FSU mass shooting expected to make full recovery

Read full article: Doctor: All surviving patients from FSU mass shooting expected to make full recovery

When a 20-year-old opened fire at Florida State University Thursday, terrified students barricaded doors and fled across campus, abandoning chemistry notes and even shoes, in a shooting that investigators said killed two men and wounded at least six others.

NATIONAL NEWS


John Prevost points to an old photo of his brothers, including the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, left, during an interview with the Associated Press on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in New Lennox, Ill. (AP Photo/Obed Lamy)
19 minutes ago

Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope

Read full article: Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope

FILE - This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez. (California Department of Corrections via AP, File)
1 hour ago

Judge to hear arguments over whether LA prosecutor should be kicked off Menendez case

Read full article: Judge to hear arguments over whether LA prosecutor should be kicked off Menendez case

Mohsen Mahdawi speaks during an interview at the ACLU of Vermont on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Montpelier, Vt. (AP Photo/Alex Driehaus)
1 hour ago

Freed Palestinian student accuses Columbia University of inciting violence

Read full article: Freed Palestinian student accuses Columbia University of inciting violence

A St. Rita High School student prays in the school chapel where the new Pope Leo XIV, Chicago native Cardinal Robert Prevost, was a substitute teacher, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
5 hours ago

Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope

Read full article: Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope
FSU police on shooting: 2 dead, 6 injured, gunman injured

‘Something has to change’: Parkland school massacre survivors were at FSU during fatal shooting

Read full article: ‘Something has to change’: Parkland school massacre survivors were at FSU during fatal shooting

Joshua Gallagher, a survivor of the 2018 Valentine’s Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, was at Florida State University during the fatal shooting on Thursday.

Police: Shooter, also hurt, is FSU student Phoenix Ikner, 20, stepson of Leon County deputy

2 dead, 6 victims injured, gunman injured after FSU shooting

Read full article: 2 dead, 6 victims injured, gunman injured after FSU shooting

At least one person has died after a shooting occurred Thursday at Florida State University in Tallahassee, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.

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Governor defends Hope Florida as director’s resignation announced

Read full article: Governor defends Hope Florida as director’s resignation announced

Just one day after testifying before a state House subcommittee, Hope Florida’s executive director has resigned.

A cluster of oranges grow in a grove Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Sebring, Fla. The Florida citrus production has been steadily decreased due to diseases, hurricanes, freezes, changes in tastes and development pressures. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Major Florida grower plans to build new community after ending citrus operations

Read full article: Major Florida grower plans to build new community after ending citrus operations

One of Florida’s biggest citrus growers plans to build a 3,000-acre community in southwest Florida, just months after announcing it is abandoning its citrus growing operations at the end of this year’

Mannika Hopkins laughs with one of her fourth grade students at Greenville Elementary School in Florida. (FILE AP Photo/Kate Payne)

In Florida, it’s easier for elementary schools to get ‘A’ grade than for students

Read full article: In Florida, it’s easier for elementary schools to get ‘A’ grade than for students

Lawmakers moved a state bill forward Tuesday aiming to change the school grading system, so it is no longer easier for a school to get an “A” than it is for a student.

Florida Atlantic University

FAU will test emergency sirens

Read full article: FAU will test emergency sirens

Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens on the Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus on Wednesday.

This image from Google Maps viewed from a browser in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, shows the Gulf of Mexico renamed the Gulf of America. (Google via AP)

DeSantis signs ‘Gulf of America’ bills into law

Read full article: DeSantis signs ‘Gulf of America’ bills into law

Governor Ron DeSantis has made the name change official. He signed two bills renaming the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America.”

FILE - The sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building is seen. May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

IRS extends tax deadlines for all of Florida due to 2024 hurricanes

Read full article: IRS extends tax deadlines for all of Florida due to 2024 hurricanes

The IRS is giving individuals and businesses across Florida until May 1 to file various federal tax returns and make payments, following last year’s devastating Hurricane Milton.

Costco Wholesale Club

New Costco coming to Miami-Dade County

Read full article: New Costco coming to Miami-Dade County

A new Costco is in the works for Miami-Dade County.

Florida Atlantic University

FAU will test emergency sirens on Friday

Read full article: FAU will test emergency sirens on Friday

Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens on the Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus on Friday.

Gulf of America graphic

‘Gulf of America’ bill heads to the governor’s desk

Read full article: ‘Gulf of America’ bill heads to the governor’s desk

A bill involving renaming the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” is heading to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.

Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key

Mandarin Oriental Miami to close in May

Read full article: Mandarin Oriental Miami to close in May

One of South Florida’s most famous addresses is getting a billion-dollar makeover.

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Florida Senate passes weather manipulation bill

Read full article: Florida Senate passes weather manipulation bill

The Florida Senate has passed a bill banning weather manipulation.

Gulf of America graphic

‘Gulf of America’ bill moves forward in Florida House

Read full article: ‘Gulf of America’ bill moves forward in Florida House

Two bills involving renaming the “Gulf of Mexico” as the “Gulf of America” passed the Florida House on Thursday.

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Florida man with horn tattoo faces burglary charges

Read full article: Florida man with horn tattoo faces burglary charges

A Florida man faces burglary charges after deputies said he was seen burglarizing an apartment complex.

Trader Joe’s Hot Honey Mustard Dressing recalled due to labeling error.

Trader Joe’s recalls condiment due to mislabeling

Read full article: Trader Joe’s recalls condiment due to mislabeling

Check your pantry, Trader Joe's has recalled a dressing due to mislabeling.

Gulf of America graphic

‘Gulf of America’ bill moves along in Florida Legislature

Read full article: ‘Gulf of America’ bill moves along in Florida Legislature

The “Gulf of America” bill, SB 608 continues to move along in the Florida Legislature.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 at a fire station in Sarasota, announcing that Hope Florida would become a permanent component of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

DeSantis, first lady meet with Florida Sheriffs Association

Read full article: DeSantis, first lady meet with Florida Sheriffs Association

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the first lady met with the Florida Sheriffs Association on Tuesday in Tallahassee.

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Animal Advocate raises awareness after Zorro is injured, Daisy dies

Read full article: Animal Advocate raises awareness after Zorro is injured, Daisy dies

Millions were touched by the image of Grover protecting his brother Zorro after a driver struck him on Interstate 95 he broke three legs.

FILE -Chinese waitresses dressed in orange shorts and t-shirts cheers while welcoming the arriving guests at the Hooters restaurant in Beijing, China, Sept. 10, 2007. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

Restaurant chain Hooters goes bust and files for bankruptcy protection

Read full article: Restaurant chain Hooters goes bust and files for bankruptcy protection

Hooters is going bust.

ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES


Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, right, gestures next to attorney Toral Malik during an arraignment in Los Angeles, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
9 hours ago

Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker appears in court shirtless and a judge orders a mental evaluation

Read full article: Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker appears in court shirtless and a judge orders a mental evaluation

This image released by Apple TV+ shows Ewan McGregor, left, and Charley Boorman in a scene from "Long Way Home." (Ian Gavan/Apple TV+ via AP)
12 hours ago

Varroooom! It's back on the bikes for Ewan and Charley for Europe trek in 'Long Way Home.'

Read full article: Varroooom! It's back on the bikes for Ewan and Charley for Europe trek in 'Long Way Home.'

Kaja Sokola arrives at Manhattan criminal court before Harvey Weinstein's trial on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in New York. (Angela Weiss/Pool Photo via AP)
8 hours ago

Ex-model testifies Weinstein sexually assaulted her at 16 and 19, says ‘my soul was removed from me'

Read full article: Ex-model testifies Weinstein sexually assaulted her at 16 and 19, says ‘my soul was removed from me'

Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
9 hours ago

Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris' loss on sexism and racism and rejects concerns about his age

Read full article: Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris' loss on sexism and racism and rejects concerns about his age
FILE - (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Florida Republican lawmakers push to expand state’s death penalty

Read full article: Florida Republican lawmakers push to expand state’s death penalty

New state bills aim to expand options for death row inmates’ executions to include firing squads and nitrogen gas and allow judges to sentence more convicts to death.

Jorge Diazvega

Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guests

Read full article: Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guests

A lawsuit filed against Walt Disney World last week alleges an incident that happened in March 2023 involving a former employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of people over the course of his employment should never have happened and that the company “failed to take appropriate action.”

Gulf of America graphic

‘Gulf of America’ bill moves through Florida Legislature

Read full article: ‘Gulf of America’ bill moves through Florida Legislature

The "Gulf of America" bills continue to clear hurdles in the Florida Legislature.

FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute assesses 3 newborn Florida Panther kittens.

FWC team assesses Florida Panther kittens

Read full article: FWC team assesses Florida Panther kittens

A Florida Fish and Wildlife team has given the newest addition to the Florida panther population a checkup.

Dog found on the side of a Florida highway during Hurricane Milton evacuations is now in foster care.

‘Trooper’s Law’ moves along in Florida Senate

Read full article: ‘Trooper’s Law’ moves along in Florida Senate

Trooper’s Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, moves along in the Florida Senate.

Tymesia King charged with grand theft and contributing to the delinquency of a minor

Miami woman busted after statewide baby formula stealing spree, deputies say

Read full article: Miami woman busted after statewide baby formula stealing spree, deputies say

A Miami woman has been arrested after deputies say she went on a statewide stealing spree.

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Florida lawmakers probe whether insurance firms claimed losses — while making big profits

Read full article: Florida lawmakers probe whether insurance firms claimed losses — while making big profits

Florida lawmakers held a hearing Friday to investigate whether some property insurance companies were exaggerating losses while profiting billions.

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Florida man finds unwelcome guest in his kitchen

Read full article: Florida man finds unwelcome guest in his kitchen

A Fort Myers man got a very dangerous home invader over the weekend.

Dog found on the side of a Florida highway during Hurricane Milton evacuations is now in foster care.

‘Trooper’s Law’ moves along in Florida Legislature

Read full article: ‘Trooper’s Law’ moves along in Florida Legislature

Trooper’s Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, has cleared another hurdle in the Florida Senate.

Gulf of America graphic

‘Gulf of America’ bill clears hurdle in Florida Legislature

Read full article: ‘Gulf of America’ bill clears hurdle in Florida Legislature

The so-called "Gulf of America" bill cleared a hurdle in the Florida Legislature on Tuesday.

Items once owned by rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine that sold at IRS auction.

IRS auctions off rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s personal belongings following raid at South Florida home

Read full article: IRS auctions off rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s personal belongings following raid at South Florida home

A South Florida-based company hosted the IRS’s auction of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s personal belongings this month.

The entrance to Florida State Prison in Starke, Fla. is shown Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. James Phillip Barnes, Florida man who recently dropped all legal appeals, was executed Thursday for the 1988 murder of a woman who was sexually assaulted, killed with a hammer and then set on fire in her own bed. Barnes, 61, was pronounced dead at 6:13 p.m. EDT, following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Starke. (AP Photo/Curt Anderson)

Miami man is set to be executed for kidnapping and murdering a woman

Read full article: Miami man is set to be executed for kidnapping and murdering a woman

A man convicted of kidnapping a woman in Miami and later strangling her to death is set to be executed next month under a death warrant Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday.

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