Florida
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
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
Police in Sarasota, Florida, are using the adorable duckling to send a message.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Authorities dropped charges of distracted driving against a one-handed woman in Florida.
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
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
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
Liu was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.
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
Police in Sarasota, Florida, are using the adorable duckling to send a message.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Authorities dropped charges of distracted driving against a one-handed woman in Florida.
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
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
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.
















