Florida

Chinese National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Elder Fraud Scheme

Chinese National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Elder Fraud Scheme

Liu was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.
3 Non-Citizens Convicted of Voting Illegally

3 Non-Citizens Convicted of Voting Illegally

The cases involved a Brazilian national, a Haitian national, and a Cuban national who either falsely claimed U.S. citizenship or cast ballots in federal elections.
Florida Police Find Duckling, Remind Public Not to Dump Pets

Florida Police Find Duckling, Remind Public Not to Dump Pets

Police in Sarasota, Florida, are using the adorable duckling to send a message.
Florida Man Arrested for Shooting at Sheriff’s Drone

Florida Man Arrested for Shooting at Sheriff’s Drone

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Drone as First Responder unit had been deployed to help monitor an ongoing incident.
Wisconsin Beagle-Breeding Farm Closes

Wisconsin Beagle-Breeding Farm Closes

A Wisconsin beagle-breeding farm that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing.
Teen Accused of Killing Stepsister on Carnival Cruise Ship Taken Into Custody

Teen Accused of Killing Stepsister on Carnival Cruise Ship Taken Into Custody

Timothy Hudson, 16, is in custody as of Monday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami. He is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of Anna Marie Kepner, 18, of Titusville, Florida.
Florida, Georgia Launch Anti-School Shooter Drone Program

Florida, Georgia Launch Anti-School Shooter Drone Program

The drones can sound sirens, spray pepper gel, and even strike a shooter at high speeds while police respond.
Florida Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Child Safety Law

Florida Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Child Safety Law

A state lawsuit alleged that TikTok uses addictive features that harm young users and deceives parents about the risks.
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Block 2026 Republican Congressional Map

Florida Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Block 2026 Republican Congressional Map

The high court cited a lack of jurisdiction in the bid to prevent the congressional map from going into effect.
Trump-Backed Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Qualifies for 2026 Governor's Race

Trump-Backed Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Qualifies for 2026 Governor's Race

The Trump-backed candidate made the announcement on social media, touting the momentum of his campaign.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Found Dead on Florida Beach

American Airlines Flight Attendant Found Dead on Florida Beach

Hollywood Police, which is jointly investigating alongside the FWC, told the station Williams had likely spent that day snorkeling in the waters near the state park.
Google Seeks Federal Approval to Release Up to 32 Million 'Good' Mosquitoes in California and Florida

Google Seeks Federal Approval to Release Up to 32 Million 'Good' Mosquitoes in California and Florida

The species involved is Culex quinquefasciatus, known as the southern house mosquito, and the specific strain is referred to as the DQB strain.
16-Year-Old Arrested Following Florida Beach Shooting That Injured Another Teen

16-Year-Old Arrested Following Florida Beach Shooting That Injured Another Teen

Noel Marsh III, of Haines City, was arrested Monday night and charged with attempted second-degree murder, discharging a firearm in public, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor, officials said.
Florida Sues OpenAI Over AI Harms to Users

Florida Sues OpenAI Over AI Harms to Users

Is artificial intelligence potentially harming users? Florida is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman for alleged safety failures.
Gov. DeSantis’ Plan to Reduce, Eliminate Some Property Tax ‘A Game-Changer’: Analysis

Gov. DeSantis’ Plan to Reduce, Eliminate Some Property Tax ‘A Game-Changer’: Analysis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on the weekend announced a tax relief plan for homeowners.
Gov. DeSantis Proposes Major Property Tax Relief Plan for Florida Homeowners

Gov. DeSantis Proposes Major Property Tax Relief Plan for Florida Homeowners

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling a special session to advance a proposal that would expand homestead tax exemptions and eventually eliminate property taxes on primary homes.
Florida Woman Without Hand Has Traffic Charges Dropped

Florida Woman Without Hand Has Traffic Charges Dropped

Authorities dropped charges of distracted driving against a one-handed woman in Florida.
Blue Origin Rocket Explodes on Launch Pad During Engine-Firing Test

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes on Launch Pad During Engine-Firing Test

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night.
Florida Executes Man Convicted of Killing Woman, 4-Year-Old Girl in 2002

Florida Executes Man Convicted of Killing Woman, 4-Year-Old Girl in 2002

Richard Knight, 47, was pronounced dead Thursday evening after the state of Florida carried out his execution for the 2,000 stabbing murders of a woman and her young daughter.
Florida High School Senior Killed in Car Crash Hours Before Graduation

Florida High School Senior Killed in Car Crash Hours Before Graduation

Christopher Brooks, 18, a student at South Fork High School in Stuart, died on impact Thursday morning after rear-ending a dump truck near the campus, officials said.
Chinese National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Elder Fraud Scheme

Chinese National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Elder Fraud Scheme

Liu was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.
3 Non-Citizens Convicted of Voting Illegally

3 Non-Citizens Convicted of Voting Illegally

The cases involved a Brazilian national, a Haitian national, and a Cuban national who either falsely claimed U.S. citizenship or cast ballots in federal elections.
Florida Police Find Duckling, Remind Public Not to Dump Pets

Florida Police Find Duckling, Remind Public Not to Dump Pets

Police in Sarasota, Florida, are using the adorable duckling to send a message.
Florida Man Arrested for Shooting at Sheriff’s Drone

Florida Man Arrested for Shooting at Sheriff’s Drone

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Drone as First Responder unit had been deployed to help monitor an ongoing incident.
Wisconsin Beagle-Breeding Farm Closes

Wisconsin Beagle-Breeding Farm Closes

A Wisconsin beagle-breeding farm that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing.
Teen Accused of Killing Stepsister on Carnival Cruise Ship Taken Into Custody

Teen Accused of Killing Stepsister on Carnival Cruise Ship Taken Into Custody

Timothy Hudson, 16, is in custody as of Monday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami. He is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of Anna Marie Kepner, 18, of Titusville, Florida.
Florida, Georgia Launch Anti-School Shooter Drone Program

Florida, Georgia Launch Anti-School Shooter Drone Program

The drones can sound sirens, spray pepper gel, and even strike a shooter at high speeds while police respond.
Florida Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Child Safety Law

Florida Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Child Safety Law

A state lawsuit alleged that TikTok uses addictive features that harm young users and deceives parents about the risks.
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Block 2026 Republican Congressional Map

Florida Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Block 2026 Republican Congressional Map

The high court cited a lack of jurisdiction in the bid to prevent the congressional map from going into effect.
Trump-Backed Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Qualifies for 2026 Governor's Race

Trump-Backed Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Qualifies for 2026 Governor's Race

The Trump-backed candidate made the announcement on social media, touting the momentum of his campaign.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Found Dead on Florida Beach

American Airlines Flight Attendant Found Dead on Florida Beach

Hollywood Police, which is jointly investigating alongside the FWC, told the station Williams had likely spent that day snorkeling in the waters near the state park.
Google Seeks Federal Approval to Release Up to 32 Million 'Good' Mosquitoes in California and Florida

Google Seeks Federal Approval to Release Up to 32 Million 'Good' Mosquitoes in California and Florida

The species involved is Culex quinquefasciatus, known as the southern house mosquito, and the specific strain is referred to as the DQB strain.
16-Year-Old Arrested Following Florida Beach Shooting That Injured Another Teen

16-Year-Old Arrested Following Florida Beach Shooting That Injured Another Teen

Noel Marsh III, of Haines City, was arrested Monday night and charged with attempted second-degree murder, discharging a firearm in public, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor, officials said.
Florida Sues OpenAI Over AI Harms to Users

Florida Sues OpenAI Over AI Harms to Users

Is artificial intelligence potentially harming users? Florida is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman for alleged safety failures.
Gov. DeSantis’ Plan to Reduce, Eliminate Some Property Tax ‘A Game-Changer’: Analysis

Gov. DeSantis’ Plan to Reduce, Eliminate Some Property Tax ‘A Game-Changer’: Analysis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on the weekend announced a tax relief plan for homeowners.
Gov. DeSantis Proposes Major Property Tax Relief Plan for Florida Homeowners

Gov. DeSantis Proposes Major Property Tax Relief Plan for Florida Homeowners

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling a special session to advance a proposal that would expand homestead tax exemptions and eventually eliminate property taxes on primary homes.
Florida Woman Without Hand Has Traffic Charges Dropped

Florida Woman Without Hand Has Traffic Charges Dropped

Authorities dropped charges of distracted driving against a one-handed woman in Florida.
Blue Origin Rocket Explodes on Launch Pad During Engine-Firing Test

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes on Launch Pad During Engine-Firing Test

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night.
Florida Executes Man Convicted of Killing Woman, 4-Year-Old Girl in 2002

Florida Executes Man Convicted of Killing Woman, 4-Year-Old Girl in 2002

Richard Knight, 47, was pronounced dead Thursday evening after the state of Florida carried out his execution for the 2,000 stabbing murders of a woman and her young daughter.
Florida High School Senior Killed in Car Crash Hours Before Graduation

Florida High School Senior Killed in Car Crash Hours Before Graduation

Christopher Brooks, 18, a student at South Fork High School in Stuart, died on impact Thursday morning after rear-ending a dump truck near the campus, officials said.