TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—A Florida man convicted of murdering a husband and wife during a fishing trip nearly 30 years ago is set to be executed next month in the state’s first scheduled execution of 2025. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the death warrant for James Ford on Friday. Ford is slated to be put to death on […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts invited audiences from Miami, Florida, Torino, Italy, and Sakai, Japan, on a journey through ancient China from before communism. Audience members felt they were mesmerized by Shen Yun’s artistry. “I think the choreography was out of this world,” said Karla Mejia, a chief accounting officer. “The synchronization, the costumes, the music, […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed that he is nearing a decision on his appointment to Florida’s U.S. Senate seat. DeSantis on Friday weighed in on his highly-anticipated pick for the state’s next senator amid growing speculation. “I haven’t yet, but it will come soon,” DeSantis told Fox News. “It’s gonna be somebody that’s gonna help President […]
Florida is set to run a “multi-agency aviation exercise” in preparation for wildfire season as California grapples with several ongoing blazes. The drill will take place in Lithia on Friday, according to officials. “This exercise is an opportunity for local departments to practice interagency communications, coordinate multiple air resources, and practice utilizing equipment for wildfire […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft at a South Florida airport, authorities said. The bodies were located in the wheel well area Monday night at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline said in a statement to The Associated Press. They were discovered during a routine post-flight […]
Special counsel Jack Smith is preparing a final report on the case involving President-elect Donald Trump and two others, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Jan. 7. Smith’s office is preparing a two-volume report to explain Smith’s prosecution decisions, lawyers for Smith’s office and the DOJ said in a filing to U.S. District […]
Shen Yun Performing Arts gave four shows at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from Jan. 3 to 5. The audience appreciated Shen Yun’s mission of reviving 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture through classical dance and music. “It was beautiful,” said Holly Delgado, an entrepreneur. “The men’s traditional dance […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—After wanting to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for years, accounting director Alesia Koush was finally able to bring her friends and family to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Au-Rene Theatre on Jan. 5. Ms. Koush thought Shen Yun’s performance had high educational value and was a great experience for her […]
The FBI releases new footage of the New Orleans terrorist. It shows the suspect placing explosives and apparently scouting the best location for his eventual attack. Italian’s Prime Minister meets President-elect Donald Trump in Florida. Here’s what they talked about. And cases of a virus that causes cold-like symptoms are reportedly rising in China. We […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay, who lost to Jeb Bush in 1998 but still served 23 days in office after the sudden death of Gov. Lawton Chiles, has died. He was 91. The former Democratic governor took a nap after lunch at his home in Ocklawaha, Florida, on Tuesday and never woke up, his […]
Governors across the nation are reflecting on their accomplishments of the year as 2024 comes to an end. On Tuesday, various state leaders and officials highlighted major milestones and developments this past year and predicted another successful year ahead. Here’s a look at five states that provided a detailed reflection of 2024: New York New […]
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—After a nearly weeklong search, Athena found her way home to her Florida family in time for Christmas Eve and even rang the doorbell. Athena, a 4-year-old German Shepherd and Husky mix, escaped her home in Green Cove Springs, Florida, on Dec. 15, prompting a search among the community and nearby towns […]
Three firefighters and a dozen passengers were injured in Florida on Saturday when a fire truck with its lights flashing drove around rail crossing arms and into the path of a high-speed passenger train, according to video of the incident. The crash happened at 10:45 a.m. in crowded downtown Delray Beach. In the aftermath the […]
A former Central Michigan University quarterback was killed in a hunting accident near Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, officials said Thursday. Thomas Anthony Lazzaro, 27, of Destin, Florida, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Ashlee Sklute, a spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement. “Our […]
A female pizza delivery driver, unhappy with her tip, has been arrested over a stabbing of a woman in a Florida motel on Sunday evening, local law enforcement have said. The incident unfolded at the Riviera Motel on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Pizza delivery driver […]
Florida police are advising Orange City town residents to avoid monkeys sighted this week to be roaming in the community. The Daytona Beach News Journal reported on Tuesday that multiple monkeys were observed in Volusia County, near Orange City. Police emphasized the importance of not feeding or approaching the animals for safety reasons. The advisory […]
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla.—Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling in unexpected ways, in some cases because of nearby construction, according to a new study. The 35 buildings surveyed along an almost 12-mile stretch from Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach have sunk or […]
A former prison guard trainee who executed five women inside a Florida bank almost six years ago was sentenced to death on Monday as his judge called the slayings calculated, heinous, and cruel. Zephen Xaver, 27, appeared to gulp but otherwise showed no emotion as Circuit Judge Angela Cowden pronounced the sentence at the Highlands […]
A Florida resident faces serious charges after allegedly making threats against a health insurance company, echoing language used in a recent high-profile murder case in New York City. Briana Boston, 42, of Lakeland, Florida, was arrested and charged with threatening to conduct an act of terrorism, according to local police. The mother of three allegedly […]
ATLANTA—The president of Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios died Friday night when the small plane he was piloting crashed on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The studio confirmed on Saturday that Steve Mensch, its 62-year-old president and general manager, had died. “We are incredibly saddened by the passing of our dear friend Steve Mensch,” the studio said in […]
