Wood planks block Florida Turnpike in Broward
Wood planks blocked traffic on Tuesday afternoon along the Florida Turnpike in northern Broward County. Source: Wood planks block Florida Turnpike in Broward
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Spirit Airlines reports 4,800 job cuts in Florida
Spirit Airlines reported laying off 4,800 people in Florida, including 3,200 in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Source: Spirit Airlines reports 4,800 job…
Man accused of setting fire to Buddhist temple in Florida
Authorities in Sanford arrested a man accused of setting fire to a Buddhist temple. Source: Man accused of setting fire to Buddhist…
Florida boaters face new anchoring permit rules
A new Florida law requires boaters to obtain permits for extended anchoring, raising questions and concerns among those living on their vessels.…
Florida woman arrested after allegedly kicking a kid at youth football game
Source: Florida woman arrested after allegedly kicking a kid at youth football game
Gov. DeSantis signs new Florida congressional map, reducing Democratic districts
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial new congressional map into law, redrawing 21 out of 28 districts and potentially flipping…
Paddleboarder bitten by shark in Flagler Beach speaks about encounter
A paddleboarder bitten by a shark off Florida’s coast recounts the encounter, describing the moment he realized he had been attacked while…
Spirit Airlines officially shuts down
Florida-based budget airline Spirit has shut down as of 3 a.m. Eastern on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Steve Maugeri shares what travelers…
Florida sheriff identifies body found in Tampa Bay as 2nd missing USF student from Bangladesh
A body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student from Bangladesh, a…
Spirit Airlines could close as soon as tomorrow at 3am, sources say
Flyers react to the news as the South Florida based airline’s future is still up in the air. Source: Spirit Airlines could…
Cadillac Championship in Doral merges F1 and golf for fans of both sports
The PGA tournament is in South Florida for the first time in decades, but if you are an F1 fan, the exhibition…
South Florida to swelter with possible record – heat, triple – digit feels – like temperatures
It’s going to be a hot and humid weekend across South Florida before the threat of showers and thunderstorms moved into the…
JUST IN: Trump Lobs Shocking Accusation About Ilhan Omar: ‘What A Phony’
At an event on Friday in Florida, President Trump took repeated shots at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). Source: JUST IN: Trump Lobs…
Cuban truck driver on his way to Miami is found dead in Georgia
A Cuban truck driver has been found dead in Georgia more than a week after he disappeared while delivering a shipment to…
Man faces felony after stone crab confrontation
A Florida Keys man is facing a felony after a commercial fisherman says he found him trying to steal his stone crab…
Suspect takes plea in murder of pastor, grandson
A man accused of killing a South Florida minister and her grandson back in 2013 has taken a plea deal. It comes…
House advances new Florida congressional districts
Florida lawmakers are moving ahead with new congressional maps. Source: House advances new Florida congressional districts
Dream of making it to NFL becomes reality for South Florida’s Rueben Bain Jr.
The NFL Draft is in the books, and for Brownsville’s own Rueben Bain Jr. his dream of reaching the NFL is now…
1 arrested after gunfire erupts at Taco Bell in South Florida
1 arrested after gunfire erupts at Taco Bell in South Florida Source: 1 arrested after gunfire erupts at Taco Bell in South…
Here’s how Florida ‘Super Speeder’ cases are resolved after arrests
Nearly 10 months after Florida’s “Super Speeder” law took effect, court records reviewed by News 6 show outcomes for accused drivers have…
Bal Harbor residents protest high – rise plan at packed meeting
Tensions run high in Belle Harbor as residents crowd a local meeting to voice strong opposition to a proposed high-rise apartment building…
DeSantis’ proposed map cuts Democratic districts, sparks controversy
Governor DeSantis has unveiled a new congressional map for Florida that would eliminate four Democratic-leaning districts, drawing fierce opposition from lawmakers and…
Florida teens arrested after lawnmower joyride through Target
Two Florida teens were arrested in Ocala after driving a lawnmower through a Target store. Security footage shows one teen in overalls…
Florida law allows armed volunteers at places of worship
Starting July 1, Florida churches, synagogues, and other places of worship that can’t afford security guards can have armed volunteers protect their…
Suspect in Florida college killings asked ChatGPT about hiding a body, prosecutors allege
The man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students asked ChatGPT about putting a person in a trash bag…
Human remains found linked to missing USF student; suspect charged in double killing
Authorities are working to confirm whether newly discovered human remains in Pinellas County belong to a missing University of South Florida student,…
DeSantis reveals new Florida congressional map image ahead of special session
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled an image of a proposed new congressional map that could add four Republican-leaning seats while reducing Democratic-leaning districts…
1 dead after motorcycle crash in Alligator Alley
Allegator Alley eastbound closed overnight after two motorcycles collided and one person died and one person was injured. Florida Highway Patrol troopers…
Roommate arrested after a missing USF student found dead
One of the missing University of South Florida doctoral students was found dead and his roommate has been arrested, local authorities said…
Property tax reform leads to third special session
Florida lawmakers may be headed toward a third special session in the coming months. Source: Property tax reform leads to third special…
Florida Public Service Commission considers new FPL project
The Florida Public Service Commission met on Thursday to consider the Florida Power & Light’s proposed Andytown-Oasis transmission lines project. Source: Florida…
Vacant homes line the streets in some Cape Coral neighborhoods
A recent study zooms in on the Gulf Coast. It says the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida, market has the highest housing vacancy…
Warm, breezy Thursday ahead in South Florida before rain chances rise and heat builds
South Florida will see a mild, pleasant Thursday with only a slight chance of a stray shower, followed by a wetter Friday,…
Florida immigration firm accused of defrauding undocumented clients out of millions, sheriff says
Authorities say the now-shuttered group, Legacy Immigrant, located in Central Florida, allegedly posed as a legitimate law firm, charging high fees for…
Massive fire burns 9,200 acres of wildland in western Broward
A massive fire that started on Tuesday and continued on Wednesday night has burned 9,200 acres of wildland in western Broward, according…
DeSantis calls special session on new congressional maps in Florida
Florida is poised to become the latest battleground in the nation’s redistricting fight as Gov. Ron DeSantis calls lawmakers back to Tallahassee…
Florida teen pleads not guilty to killing stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship
The teen waived his appearance and didn’t answer any questions. Source: Florida teen pleads not guilty to killing stepsister on a Carnival…
2 University of South Florida doctoral students reported missing, police say
The university’s police department are asking for help finding these missing students. Source: 2 University of South Florida doctoral students reported missing,…
Traffic stop in northwest Miami – Dade ends in chase involving multiple agencies
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers attempted to pull over a white Dodge pickup truck traveling south on Okeechobee Road near…
Open AI, Chat GPT investigated criminally in a probe by Florida’s Attorney General
Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI after reviewing conversation logs between ChatGPT and a Florida…
Missing Homestead teenager found safe, police say
The girl, Yarilis Mendez Carrillo, had been the subject of a missing child alert issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.…
Train passengers return to Miami after being stranded by fire
A massive wildfire in Putnam County in northern Florida left Amtrak passengers stranded on a train for more than 24 hours. Source:…
Tractor – trailer rollover forces closure of onramp to Florida’s Turnpike in Broward
Heavy traffic was reported northbound on the Florida’s Turnpike in Hollywood early Tuesday morning after a tractor-trailer rolled over and spikked hundreds…
More showers expected in South Florida through the night before drier conditions return
Rounds of heavy rain moved across the Upper Keys and southern Miami-Dade, dropping several inches in a short period as a cold…
South Florida mother speaks out after 4 – year – old survives six – story fall from apartment
A Miami mother is sharing a warning for parents after her 4-year-old son miraculously survived a six-story fall, suffered serious injuries and…
Jury selection underway in wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla stemming from 2018 crash
Jury selections continues inside a South Florida courtroom Monday in the wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla stemming from a 2018 crash that…
Joe Sanchez discusses race to challenge Miami – Dade Commissioner Vicki Lopez
Joe Sanchez is running to unseat current Miami-Dade Commissioner Vicki Lopez in District 5. He shares his vision with Facing South Florida…
Rep. Luna on Congress Scandals; Outcry Over Miami Center for Mental Health | Facing South Florida
Source: Rep. Luna on Congress Scandals; Outcry Over Miami Center for Mental Health | Facing South Florida
Woman suing Florida restaurant over dangerous safety issue
A woman is taking legal action after she says part of a celling at an Orlando restaurant fell on top of her.…
VIN swapping scam victim lost purchased car, money spent on vehicle
A South Florida man thought he was getting a good deal on a sleek SUV only for police to confiscate his new…
