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Bob Graham to lie in state at Florida capital in Tallahassee

Fresh flowers have been planted around the front lawn and flags are at half-staff — including the one over the old capitol,…

Bob Graham, former Florida Senator and Governor, passes away at 87 years old

Former U.S. Sen. and two-term Florida Gov. Bob Graham, who gained national prominence as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee in the…

Iguana pulled from kitchen vent

We’re used to seeing iguanas around South Florida, but this iguana cooked up some creativity with this hiding spot.

Florida man accused of hitting contractor with a baseball bat

Man faces charges for allegedly hitting his pool contractor with a bat during an argument

What you need to know about South Florida’s iguanas

As efforts are being stepped up in South Florida to remove invasive iguanas that disrupt the state’s ecosystem,

South Floridians enjoy views of rare solar eclipse

Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada witnessed Monday’s total eclipse, and those in…

Hostages in Gaza: 6 months later

Six months after Hamas launched an attack on Israel, many hostages still remain trapped in Gaza. One South Florida woman who has…

Monday is solar eclipse day: South Florida to get partial view

Helicopter pilot survives crash off Key Biscayne

Beachgoers at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park heard a loud noise on Saturday after a helicopter pilot crashed in the water.

Marathon pastor wanted for sexually battering teen girl arrested in Texas

Authorities have captured a South Florida pastor who they say was wanted for sexual battery on a minor.

Group of suspected Cuban migrants come ashore in upper Florida Keys

Authorities responded to a migrant landing on Thursday morning in the Florida Keys.

Florida man accused of using AI to create child porn

Prosecutors are charging Daniel Clark Warren with 14 felony child pornography counts.

Black olive trees are proving to be problematic across South Florida

Black olive trees attract pests during the spring season

Voters to decide marijuana legalization on Amendment 3

The question for voters on the November ballot is if anyone who is 21 years old or older should be allowed to…

South Florida business targeted by Google extortion scam

The owner of a small South Florida business says he’s been hit by a Google extortion scam involving fake negative reviews.

FHP trooper uses PIT maneuver before I-95 crash during pursuit

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper used a PIT maneuver prompting the driver at the center of a pursuit to crash on Friday…

Manhunt underway for pastor accused of sexually battering 15-year-old girl in church

A South Florida pastor accused of sexually battering a 15-year-old girl in his church became a wanted man Monday after skipping out…

Airboat flips in Everglades with 10 passengers, operator arrested

An airboat with 10 passengers flipped on Friday in the Florida Everglades and its operator was in jail facing charges on Saturday.

Ticket sold in New Jersey won Mega Millions $1.13 billion jackpot

Austin Carter reports two tickets sold in Florida won a million dollars apiece.

Mail stolen from Parkland senior community mailbox

A group of Parkland seniors is upset after learning much of their mail is missing. They, too, are now victims of a…

Car rolls over in deadly Turnpike crash

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Florida’s Turnpike.

Man wanted out of Tampa for carjacking and crashing ambulance

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a man they say allegedly carjacked and crashed an ambulance just outside of Tampa on…

Bizarre sawfish sightings spread north from Florida Keys, confirmed deaths rise

What started as a normal afternoon on the water became a memorable encounter for passengers on the MyKeys Tours of Islamorada on…

Crowd in Florida starts fire in an intersection

Two brothers were arrested after deputies said they were doing donuts in an intersection in Tampa

Couple faces charges for allegedly leaving children alone at hotel pool in Florida

Deputies say a couple fell asleep on a Florida beach, leaving their children unattended

Woman injured by pitbull while trying to save her small dog from attack

A South Florida woman was mauled by a pitbull while trying to save her yorkie.

Florida researchers work on blood test for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers look at the possibility of expanding blood test to detect Alzheimer’s Disease

Video shows driver hit motorcyclist on I-75 in Florida

A hit-and-run remained under investigation after a driver struck a motorcyclist on Interstate 75 on Friday in Florida’s Sumter County.

Keys woman accused of attacking man

Sabrina Smithwick is facing charges of aggravated assault and criminal mischief after allegedly attacking a man in the Florida Keys.

Bill to ban balloon releases set for final approval by Florida’s governor

bill, which makes it illegal to intentionally release balloons, has passed in the Florida house.

2024 Legislative Session: What changes can condo residents & homeowners expect?

With the 2024 Florida Legislative Session winding down, the legislature has days to approve reforms for how Condo and Homeowners’ Associations operate.

Pastor accused of sexually battering 15-year-old girl at church

Deputies arrested a South Florida pastor Monday morning after they accused him of sexually battering an intoxicated 15-year-old girl at his church.

Body found believed to be missing Florida teen

Investigators are now confident that the body they found earlier this week in Osceola County is 13-year-old Madeline Soto.

Videos show Florida man luring endangered Key deer in house, ‘watching Fox News’ with it, cops say

A convicted felon from Big Pine Key is facing criminal charges after authorities said he lured multiple endangered Key deer into his…

Clock ticking on Florida social media bill

The clock is ticking on the big Florida bill that would ban kids under the age of 16 from having social media…

South Florida driver claims State Farm not honoring insurance policy

A South Florida driver is one of many learning the hard way that just because you pay for full car insurance coverage,…

Shark washes up on Florida beach

A great white shark was found dead on a Florida beach

Teenage boys feel painful weight of gun violence, activists say

Circle of Brotherhood activists step up to try to help teenage boys who are feeling the painful weight of gun violence in…

Charter bus catches fire on Florida Turnpike

First responders in Port St. Lucie rushed to the scene of a bus fire on Friday night.

Dole recalling select salad kits for listeria risk

The recalled products include Dole, President’s Choice, and Marketside brand salad kits. They were distributed in twenty-five states including Florida.

Florida lawmakers going after left-lane drivers

Both the Florida Senate and House could be poised to take up a proposed ban on drivers cruising in the left lanes…

Florida deputies help catch kangaroo

Kangaroo gets loose in Tampa

Great white shark pinged off Islamorada

10-foot-long shark pinged off the Florida Keys

Florida Netflix subscribers will see new charge on monthly bill

Starting February 15th, there will be an additional “state service tax.”

Several dead aer plance crashes into mobil homes

Several people are dead following a plance crash in Clearwater, Florida.

South Florida Greek Orthodox church prepares for weekend celebration

South Florida’s Greek community is getting prepared for a weekend of cultural celebration.

Florida mom banned from school drop off due to ‘OnlyFans’ ad on car

Parents at a Christian school in Central Florida are upset over “OnlyFans” ad on mom’s vehicle at drop off

Wild new video shows stunt drivers taking over South Florida streets

Loggerhead sea turtle released back into the ocean

Ida the sea turtle is back to swimming off the Florida Keys after she was found entangled in a lobster trap earlier…