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Florida Reports First 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Death of 2026
Prevention of vibriosis requires not eating raw oysters or other raw shellfish, eating shellfish promptly after cooking and refrigerating leftovers, avoiding exposure of open wounds or broken skin to warm salt or briny water, and wearing protective clothing, such as gloves, when handling raw shellfish.
Florida Ticket Wins $800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
Someone in Florida woke up as a new multimillionaire on Wednesday after winning the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Florida AG Probes Fauci for Possible State Offenses Not Covered by Federal Pardon
The investigation was announced after a congresswoman asked Uthmeier and other state officials to investigate the former federal health official's conduct.
Florida Executes 2 Men in a Day
Florida on Tuesday became the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in a single day.
Tate Brothers Will Remain in Jail at Least 2 More Weeks as They Fight Extradition to UK
U.S. Magistrate Lauren Louis set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.
Beagles Rescued From Research Lab Find New Homes
More than 2,000 dogs were rescued.
Tropical Storm Bertha Triggers Warnings Along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is strengthening as it tracks toward the central Gulf Coast.
Tate Brothers Fight Extradition to UK Where They Face Rape and Sex Trafficking Charges
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, their lawyer said.
80 Percent Chance of Cyclone Near Florida in Next 48 Hours: US Hurricane Center
The weather system could bring heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding to the Gulf Coast.
Social Media Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate Arrested in Miami
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges.
Toddler Fatally Shot in Florida After 4-Year-Old Cousin Discharges Unsecured Gun in Vehicle
Officials said the toddler, identified as Brayden Tennyson, was pronounced dead at the hospital, just two days before his third birthday.
Man Fleeing Immigration Officers in Florida Dies After Being Hit by Tractor-Trailer: Police
The 28-year-old man ran across a heavily traveled roadway and into the path of an oncoming tractor-trailer where he was hit and killed, authorities said.
12-Year-Old Girl Wounded in South Florida Shooting, Authorities Say
Officials said the girl was sitting in a vehicle outside a residence with two siblings when shots were fired early Tuesday morning.
Palm Beach Airport Officially Changes Its Name to Donald J. Trump International Airport: FAA
The Florida Senate mandated the name change with a bill that passed in late February with a 25–11 vote.
US Students Pushed to Ideology Consistent With Communist China, Says Expert
North Carolina and Kansas joined Florida in banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs at public universities.
Toddler Killed by Mother in Florida Driveway Accident
Officials said the child was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being struck by a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban on Monday afternoon.
Appeals Court Blocks Florida’s ‘Stop Woke’ Teaching Law
The majority held that professors’ speech is legally protected, but a dissenter said states should control their own classrooms.
Taylor Swift Defeats Florida Poet’s Plagiarism Lawsuit
A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit accusing the newly married pop star Taylor Swift of plagiarizing phrases from a Florida woman’s poems for more than a dozen songs.
Shooting in Florida 'Teen Takeover' Leaves 19-Year-Old Dead, 6 Wounded
By Monday, all but one of the six injured victims had been released from the hospital, according to police. The remaining victim was expected to recover.
Influencer Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured in South Florida Shooting
Brianna Johnson, 21, a content creator known on Instagram as 'Dreamdoll Brii,' was fatally shot early Sunday morning, officials said.
Florida Reports First 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Death of 2026
Prevention of vibriosis requires not eating raw oysters or other raw shellfish, eating shellfish promptly after cooking and refrigerating leftovers, avoiding exposure of open wounds or broken skin to warm salt or briny water, and wearing protective clothing, such as gloves, when handling raw shellfish.
Florida Ticket Wins $800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
Someone in Florida woke up as a new multimillionaire on Wednesday after winning the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Florida AG Probes Fauci for Possible State Offenses Not Covered by Federal Pardon
The investigation was announced after a congresswoman asked Uthmeier and other state officials to investigate the former federal health official's conduct.
Florida Executes 2 Men in a Day
Florida on Tuesday became the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in a single day.
Tate Brothers Will Remain in Jail at Least 2 More Weeks as They Fight Extradition to UK
U.S. Magistrate Lauren Louis set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.
Beagles Rescued From Research Lab Find New Homes
More than 2,000 dogs were rescued.
Tropical Storm Bertha Triggers Warnings Along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is strengthening as it tracks toward the central Gulf Coast.
Tate Brothers Fight Extradition to UK Where They Face Rape and Sex Trafficking Charges
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, their lawyer said.
80 Percent Chance of Cyclone Near Florida in Next 48 Hours: US Hurricane Center
The weather system could bring heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding to the Gulf Coast.
Social Media Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate Arrested in Miami
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges.
Toddler Fatally Shot in Florida After 4-Year-Old Cousin Discharges Unsecured Gun in Vehicle
Officials said the toddler, identified as Brayden Tennyson, was pronounced dead at the hospital, just two days before his third birthday.
Man Fleeing Immigration Officers in Florida Dies After Being Hit by Tractor-Trailer: Police
The 28-year-old man ran across a heavily traveled roadway and into the path of an oncoming tractor-trailer where he was hit and killed, authorities said.
12-Year-Old Girl Wounded in South Florida Shooting, Authorities Say
Officials said the girl was sitting in a vehicle outside a residence with two siblings when shots were fired early Tuesday morning.
Palm Beach Airport Officially Changes Its Name to Donald J. Trump International Airport: FAA
The Florida Senate mandated the name change with a bill that passed in late February with a 25–11 vote.
US Students Pushed to Ideology Consistent With Communist China, Says Expert
North Carolina and Kansas joined Florida in banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs at public universities.
Toddler Killed by Mother in Florida Driveway Accident
Officials said the child was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being struck by a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban on Monday afternoon.
Appeals Court Blocks Florida’s ‘Stop Woke’ Teaching Law
The majority held that professors’ speech is legally protected, but a dissenter said states should control their own classrooms.
Taylor Swift Defeats Florida Poet’s Plagiarism Lawsuit
A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit accusing the newly married pop star Taylor Swift of plagiarizing phrases from a Florida woman’s poems for more than a dozen songs.
Shooting in Florida 'Teen Takeover' Leaves 19-Year-Old Dead, 6 Wounded
By Monday, all but one of the six injured victims had been released from the hospital, according to police. The remaining victim was expected to recover.
Influencer Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured in South Florida Shooting
Brianna Johnson, 21, a content creator known on Instagram as 'Dreamdoll Brii,' was fatally shot early Sunday morning, officials said.