Florida Boaters Keep Finding Cocaine in the Water. The Total is Now Over $1.5 Million.
56 pounds of cocaine worth a half-million dollars found by Florida boaters floating in the water.
Teenagers in Florida are getting longer prison sentences than adults, report shows
Florida is one of 13 states that gives prosecutors the power to try juveniles and children as adults without getting sign-off from a judge
Registered Republican voters in Florida now outnumber Democrats by 1 million
The number marks the largest margin for the GOP in Florida since the late 80s. The presidential race, however, is tightening, polls show
Kamala Harris expands lead over Trump in Miami-Dade and now leads by double digits, poll shows
A study by Democratic strategist Christian Ulvert has the vice president with 54% of the support compared to Trump's 40%
Miami Beach is now imposing fines to those living in boats in the city
In 2016, state law prohibited anchoring in certain areas of Miami Beach, but boaters were and still are allowed to anchor in Sunset Harbour
Florida police officer arrested for interfering with investigation on drug-dealer boyfriend
The officer has been charged with 19 felony counts of misuse of law enforcement computers, computer networks and electronic devices
Trump ally Rick Scott's challenger makes expensive play to snag Latino voters from Republicans
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's Senate campaign is set to launch a six-figure effort centered around Spanish-language radio ads
Gun advocates go to federal court to challenge a Florida law banning open carry
The groups allege that the ban violates the Second and Fourteenth amendments of the U.S. Constitutions
Trump maintains a lead over Harris in Florida despite momentum, poll shows
As the race tightens at the national level and in certain battleground states, Trump still polls better in Florida.
Tropical Storm Debby Advances Into Georgia, At Least Four Dead In Florida
The storm has already unleashed heavy rainfall across northern Florida, resulting in four deaths, severe river flooding, and numerous water rescues.
Good Samaritan turns in $1 million worth of cocaine found on Florida beach in aftermath of Hurricane Debby
U.S. Border Patrol acting chief patrol Agent Samuel Briggs II said 25 packages of the drug were found on a beach in the Florida Keys
Trump rages about stock market rout as Hurricane Debby descends on home state of Florida
The former president is focused on the global rout affecting global assets, linking it to the possibility that Kamala Harris will win the November elections
Hurricane Debby surge map reveals where Florida will be battered the hardest
Central and northern Florida are bracing for "considerable flooding," but Georgia and areas of South Carolina could face "historic heavy rainfall"
Debby Now A Hurricane, Threatens Florida, Other Parts Of US Southeast
Debby grew rapidly into a Category One hurricane, the lowest on a five-stage scale, thanks to unusually warm Gulf of Mexico and is expected to slam into Florida's Big Bend region around mid-day Monday.
Trump ally Rick Scott's chances of keeping his Florida Senate seat, according to the polls
The former governor is facing Democrat Debbie Mucarsell-Powell in the race. Surveys show a tight race
As the Venezuelan crisis intensifies, South Florida organizations brace for new migrant influx
The state already holds the largest share of Venezuelan immigrants in the United States with 47%
OneBlood Cyberattack Sparks Severe Blood Shortage In Florida Hospitals
Mary Mayhew, the president and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, said OneBlood provided blood to 80% to 90% of Florida hospitals. While Mayhew said it was a Russian cyberattack, OneBlood has not confirmed this.
Florida Rep. Salazar warns Maduro that 'U.S. will impart swift justice' if opposition leaders are detained
The lawmaker has been closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela and been vocal about denouncing the electoral fraud
Marco Rubio may become Trump's Secretary of State: a look at his stance on key foreign policy issues
Rubio is reportedly shortlisted to become Secretary of State after being passed on as vice presidential candidate
Miami Beach Mayor unveils plan to crack down local homelessness in August
The Operation Summer Relief will reportedly seek to move people going through homelessness in Miami to check into shelters through compassion and empathy
Florida politicians find common ground in condemning Venezuela's controversial election
In a state where bipartisanship is rare, Democrats and Republicans alike have questioned Maduro's victory and demanded a recount
Marco Rubio is reportedly on the shortlist to be Trump's potential secretary of state
The senator, who was passed on for vice president, is competing against North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee for the post
Diver looking for lobster during mini-season in Florida Keys finds kilo of cocaine instead
In June, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that it had seized more than 14,153 pounds of cocaine from waters spanning between southern Florida and the Caribbean
Florida county votes to restrict cellphone usage in schools to reduce 'distractions'
The measure will go into effect when the school year begins in August
Florida Gov. DeSantis says state and local law enforcement need to step up counter-terrorism efforts
DeSantis continued to raise his concerns over a potential terrorist attack at the hands of people who migrated across the U.S. border illegally
1 in 2 Florida households struggles to make ends meet, minorities find it even tougher
Almost half of Black and Latino cash-constrained families in Florida went without health care because they couldn't afford it.
Florida has highest rate of heat-related illnesses, report shows
The state has seen almost 5,000 hospitalizations as a result of heat between 2018 and 2022, according to the Florida Policy Institute
Florida agencies are preventing transgender people from changing their identity on birth certificates: report
During 2023 and 2024, transgender Floridians who applied to amend their birth certificates received denial letters. Their appeals have been mostly ignored.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez floats potential bid for Governor of Florida
In the history of the state, only one person of Hispanic heritage has held the position of Governor (Bob Martinez, 1987-91)
Why a growing number of Florida Latinos are supporting Trump's hardline stance on immigration
Latino voters trust Trump more than Biden on issues like immigration, a survey from Equis Research has shown