Florida
Haitian-American prosecutor put in charge of Trump attempted assassination case
A Haitian-born American prosecutor has been put in charge of Donald Trump's attempted assassination case just days after the former president shared false conspiracies about Haitian immigrants eating pets.
Florida substitute teacher caught masturbating In classroom during lunch break: Police
A 26-year-old substitute teacher in Riverview, Florida, was arrested following allegations of indecent exposure.
Florida Republican tells Kamala Harris to tone down anti-Trump ads: 'Stick to the facts'
Rep. Byron Donalds claimed that the Democrats calling Trump a "threat to democracy" is causing the assassination attempts.
Florida Sheriff Goes Off on Parents of 'Little Bastards' Behind Hoax School Threats: 'Do Your Job'
Florida sheriff claims his department received 54 threats through the Fortify Florida app in under 24 hours.
Officer who arrested suspected Trump gunman Ryan Routh over 20 years ago 'figured he'd be dead' by now
In 2002, suspected gunman Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested by law enforcement for multiple charges, including possessing a weapon of mass destruction.
Rick Scott's lead in the Florida Senate race continues to narrow, according to the latest poll
Democratic candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell trails by three percentage points in a new survey by Redfield & Wilton Strategies and The Telegraph
Study shows real impact of ads in Spanish as Florida politicians increasingly reach out to Latinos
According to a UCLA report, investing in Spanish language outreach is a key to reaching the 3.3 million eligible Latino voters in Florida.
Florida school district reaches settlement to restore LGBTQ+ content to library shelves
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill in 2022 to give parents a say in what books schools can and cannot have in their libraries
Florida Supreme Court agrees to fast track case against Gov. DeSantis' efforts against abortion vote
The case will determine if DeSantis and other officials used their power to interfere against an abortion-access amendment on the November statewide ballot
Several Florida Republicans oppose Trump's stance on legalizing marijuana in the state
Governor DeSantis and the Florida GOP have repeatedly argued against Amendment 3, a ballot measure to legalize marijuana
Florida GOP takes early victory lap ahead of elections in fundraising gala. But is it too early to celebrate?
The elections are less than two months away, but Republicans in Florida are celebrating victories despite polls showing mixed results up-and-down the ballot.
Mucarsel-Powell keeps hammering Sen. Rick Scott in new Spanish ad as she gets closer in the polls
The Democratic challenger is highlighting her Hispanic roots as the incumbent holds a razor-thin advantage in the latest poll
Mucarsel-Powell claims Scott exploits 'trauma' of Latino dictatorships as Florida Senate race heats up
A new ad by the Democrat focuses on the freedoms that everyday citizens would lose in case Scott is re-elected
Woman claiming to win lottery prices is arrested instead for stealing dozens of tickets
According to Polk County's sheriff Grady Judd, the woman had just gotten out of state prison in February of this year
Florida's Marco Rubio, Rick Scott blast Brazilian authorities over X ban: 'An authoritarian move'
The country's supreme court has upheld the ban on the social media platform as it refuses to appoint a legal representative there
Florida authorities arrest man linked to 28-year-old murder as new evidence cracks cold case
Stephen L. Ford, 72, is charged with the 1996 second-degree murder of Doris A. Korell, who was found dead in a ditch in Palmetto, Florida
Florida AG sues Biden Admin for records on released criminals released into the U.S. instead of being deported
The lawsuit was filed after receiving no response to a Freedom of Information Act request in March seeking information about criminal illegal foreign nationals
Florida Gov. DeSantis requests verification of thousands of pro-abortion petition signatures alleging fraud
DeSantis, who has been vocal about his anti-abortion stances, requested supervisors to gather roughly 36,000 signatures for the state to review
Rick Scott warns Venezuela's Maduro against arresting opposition leader: 'There will be hell to pay'
The Florida Senator urged for the passing of a bill that would ban "federal agencies from doing business with anyone that supports the oppressive Maduro regime"
Trump maintains 5-point lead over Harris in Florida as elections approach, new poll shows
A survey by Redfield & Wilton shows the lead remains unchanged compared to the latest study
Florida and Texas lead the nation in attracting the young and wealthy, study finds
Young professionals flock to Texas and Florida for tax advantages and thriving job markets, reshaping economic and social landscapes across the U.S.
Florida's Debbie Mucarsel-Powell launches campaign push as poll shows her trailing Rick Scott
The Democratic challenger launches a "75 Stop Tour" to push her bid to flip Florida's Senate seat, as polls show her trailing behind Scott
Scott maintains lead in Florida Senate race over Democrat Mucarsel-Powell, new poll shows
A new survey also shows Trump leading in the Presidential race respectively in the state, illustrating the conservative stronghold in the state
Florida State Rep. Carolina Amesty arrested on multiple third-degree felony charges
Amesty faces charges including forgery, falsely certifying a document as a notary public, and notarizing her signature
A Democratic-led poll showed Harris with a double-digit lead in Miami-Dade; a Republican one now reveals a tie
The newest poll was conducted by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Cabrera, a Trump ally who worked with former president's 2020 campaign
Florida county sheriff blasts Biden admin. after immigrants allegedly steal over 9,000 pounds of berries
"This is a complete and total failure on Washington, D.C. for not allowing the laws of our great nation to be enforced," said Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Ron DeSantis blames leaks of 'half-baked' plan to replace state parks with golf courses on 'left wing' groups
The governor shelved the plan on Wednesday after widespread uproar
Florida attorneys reject halting execution of inmate over Parkinson's disease causing 'needless pain'
Last year, the state of Florida conducted six executions, the most in a single year since 2014 (8)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes to replace state parks with golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels
The plan was announced by the state Department of Environmental Protection, but it has been met with criticism by activists and lawmakers alike.
Less than 4 in 10 eligible Florida seniors get food assistance through SNAP program
Almost nine million older adults are eligible for SNAP benefits, but only 30% of them are currently enrolled