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South Florida will see a drier weekend

Pickleball increases in popularity, but so do injuries. Here’s what you need to know.

Pickleball is a sport surging in popularity. In fact, Florida leads the nation with more pickleball courts than any other state.

USDA signs $675.9M agreement to help Florida farmers

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins signed a $675.9 million block grant agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer…

Nude Florida man arrested for allegedly trying to start fire inside gym bathroom

Florida deputies responded to a Planet Fitness on Saturday only to find a naked man running through the gym, crawling in the…

South Florida family joins deputies in effort to find hit-and-run driver who killed bicyclist

Florida daycare employee arrested amid infant abuse accusations

An employee at an Ocala, Florida daycare facility was arrested following reports of infant abuse.

Accused FSU shooter has date set for trial

A trial date has been set for the man accused in the fatal shootings on the Florida State University campus in April.

Deaths associated with Brightline: ‘We have an issue here in South Florida’

Jim Kovalsky, the president of the Florida East Coast Railway Society, was among the experts reacting on Tuesday to a new investigation…

Republican U.S. Rep. Maria Salazar leading new push for immigration reform

Florida Congresswoman Maria Salazar is leading a new push for immigration reform in Washington.

FHP: Wrong-way driver causes fatal crash in Medley

A wrong-way driver caused a fatal crash on Monday morning in Medley, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

FCSO: Florida woman takes off during traffic stop

Flagler County deputies arrested a woman who they said took off from a traffic stop. Deputies stopped 29-year-old Amanda Hale overnight Wednesday.…

Dexter threat now higher…looking at Impacts in FL, GA and the Carolina

Dexter threat now higher…Tracking possible landfall and major impacts from Florida to the Carolinas. Eyes on the Gulf 👀🌊#Dexter #TropicalThreat #FLwx #GAwx…

Florida lawmakers visit Alligator Alcatraz after weeks of being denied entry

Caught on camera: Man fires flare gun at Florida deputy

The Marion Co. Sheriff’s Office said the deputy had stopped to see if the man was okay and that’s when he fired…

South Florida immigration lawyer alleges blocked access at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Roughly 600 people are currently being detained at the migrant detention facility in South Florida known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”

South Florida rescue teams headed to Texas

Tropical Disturbance Arrives…

Strong Tropical Wave! In this video, a new Tropical Disturbance for Trinidad and Tobago. Plus, Saharan Dust in Belize, storms for Jamaica,…

Fast-moving storms expected to sweep across South Florida

Parts of South Florida are bracing for gusty showers and thunderstorms Friday, with forecasters warning of winds up to 45 miles per…

New tax break lets Florida hospitality workers deduct tips and overtime under “big, beautiful bill”

Tipped and hourly workers in South Florida say they’re celebrating a new federal law that lets them deduct up to $25,000 in…

Afternoon showers and storms for South Florida’s Fourth of July

Truck drivers recovering after armed assault in Florida

Two truck drivers in Zephyrhills are recovering after a dispute led to shots fired on the road.

Man facing charges after crashing into Florida deputy vehicles with child inside car

A Florida man is facing charges after he repeatedly crashed into a deputy’s patrol car while driving with a child.

South Florida residents sound off on 99 Jamz following Diddy verdict

As news broke that Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty on the most serious federal charges against him, the phone lines…

Nearly $500K worth of cocaine found by Florida beachgoer

Nearly half a million dollars worth of cocaine washed ashore along a Florida beach.

New Florida laws affecting drivers go into effect on July 1

Family seeks public’s help after stray bullet, on I-95 in 2020. killed loved one

A South Florida family is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a fatal shooting on Interstate 95 that claimed…

Florida man accused of sex acts with child

Gregory Smith is accused of engaging in repeated acts of abuse on a child and is being held without bond.

Watching Areas that will Build Up…

Tropical Storms Development Possible! In this video, when a Tropical System may form near Florida or the Carolinas, the new Tropical Wave…

Protests erupt against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility

Protesters demonstrated against the migrant detention facility being constructed in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” It comes as the construction…

Groups sue to block ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit Friday to block a migrant detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” now being built on an airstrip…

South Florida mom recounts horrifying moment child shot on SR-826

Cassandra Morgan, the victim’s mother, said the shooting happened Tuesday just after 9 p.m. near Northwest 47th Avenue.

South Florida woman says she has received five speeding tickets in the mail

A South Florida woman says she has received five speeding tickets while driving through school zones.

Drone show lights up Sunrise skies honoring Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup win

The city of Sunrise held a celebratory event to honor the Stanley Cup Champions.

Shoplifting arrest suspect has vulgar words for Florida deputy

There were some very vulgar words for a Volusia County deputy from a man who was arrested for shoplifting.

Over 60 children recovered by authorities in Florida

Authorities in Florida say they’ve recovered more than 60 children in what U.S. Marshals call the largest child rescue operation in American…

Florida boater charged after calling 911 with fake story after running out of gas

A Florida boater is facing charges in Indian River County after authorities say he called 911.

More than 60 missing Florida children recovered in “Operation Dragon Eye”

The children, ages 9 to 17, are from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. State officials said many of them were victims of…

Old airfield in Florida Everglades to be used as facility to detain undocumented migrants

The Florida Department of Emergency Management has taken over an old airfield to detain undocumented migrants.

Mosquito season ramps up as South Florida heat and rain intensify

Americans in Israel flee country after strikes forced flights to stop

Some Americans in Israel have been able to leave the region after a flight arranged by the state of Florida in partnership…

Florida AG’s newly proposed temporary detention center “Alligator Alcatraz” brings environmental co

Officials haven’t shared the projected cost of the project but say it could be operational within thirty to sixty days after construction.

Stanley Cup getting some repairs as Panthers championship celebrations continue

It’s been a wild couple days for the Florida Panthers and the Stanley Cup.

Bomb from WWII found on Florida beach

Some beachgoers on Florida’s gulf coast were shocked to learn something found in the sand recently went well beyond sea shells.

Florida attorney general held in contempt

Florida’s attorney general on Tuesday was found to be in civil contempt of a federal judge’s order over a new state law…

Panthers fans arrive early for Stanley Cup Final Game 6

Florida Panthers fans are getting ready for a possible Stanley Cup victory.

South Floridians stuck in Israel amid conflict with Iran

Some South Florida residents are stuck in Israel as the missile attacks continue between Israel and Iran.

Florida woman arrested for allegedly chasing teen on bike with her car

Flagler County deputies arrested a woman they said chased a teenager on his bike with her car.

Florida couple detained by ICE for missing court hearing from 20+ years ago

A 21-year-old woman in Orange County is now without both parents as they’ve been detained by ICE for a missed court hearing…

Shark attacks 9-year-old girl snorkeling off Florida beach

The attack happened at a beach in Boca Grande, on Florida’s southwest coast. The girl’s family said her right hand was mostly…