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Florida isn't just the Sunshine State, it's the Florida Man State, where crimes are elevated to a whole new level thanks to our very liberal "sunshine laws." So basically, if it happened to Florida Man, it probably involves alligators, amphetamines, guns and even a machete named 'Kindness.' Here are the top ten Florida Man stories of 2019.
A kind-hearted couple in the holiday spirit left a waitress a $2,000 tip on Christmas Eve after learning she had just depleted her bank on a car repair.
"Enforcement time" has come for motorists caught texting and driving by Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
Following a cyberattack that crippled Pensacola's computer systems for days, the city is offering to pay for identity protection monitoring for up to 60,000 people.
Starting in the new year, there will be a new orca show at SeaWorld Orlando.
Describing the law as an "unnecessary and unconstitutional overreach," cities and counties argue that an appeals court should reject a 2011 state law that threatens tough penalties if local elected officials approve gun regulations.
Florida had another 49 reported cases of hepatitis A last week, bringing the total this year to 3,327.
Two new accusers have come forward in a lawsuit filed against the estate of disgraced Florida financier Jeffrey Epstein.
In Florida, sometimes Santa's helpers dress like firefighters.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is busy this Christmas Eve tracking Santa's yuletide journey around the world.
A gas deal sought by Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman never came to pass, but their efforts to profit from contacts with GOP luminaries are now part of a broad federal criminal investigation into the two men and their close associate, Rudy Giuliani, Trump's personal attorney.
Teaching children to be more grateful and positive, not just during the holidays but throughout the year, is no easy task. But there are some ways to teach gratitude to kids.
Looking to the future, the town of Surfside is believed to the first US town or city to create a fund that will be used to help residents impacted by climate change.
In Florida, 2019 was the political equivalent of sorbet - a palate cleanser, of sorts - between the heated politics of 2018, which saw contentious races for Governor, Senate, and Congress, and next year's brutal battle for President.
A masked invader was killed by a homeowner during a gunfight inside the Florida man's residence, police said.
Closing arguments are underway in Miami in Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation case against Texas blogger Milagro Cooper. The rapper claims she suffered harm from online posts, and the trial is unfolding under a new Florida law that allows people to sue over manipulated images, including AI‑generated false pornography.
Police are investigating a developing situation in Miami Gardens near Northwest 158th Street and 22nd Avenue, with multiple vehicles on scene.
Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick surrendered in Miami and posted bond after being indicted on charges of stealing FEMA funds, laundering money, and using the proceeds for her campaign and luxury purchases. She appeared briefly in court in handcuffs as her attorneys denied the allegations and claimed she is being unfairly targeted.
Beautiful weather is expected to continue across South Florida on Tuesday, but chances for rain on Thanksgiving Day and the weekend are increasing.
Miami Dade College will hold a new vote on donating land for Pres. Donald Trump’s presidential library, and this time Miami residents will have the chance to weigh in.
A freeze warning is in effect for parts of South Florida as the NEXT Weather Team tracks a significant arctic blast.
Ayo Dosunmu scored a season-high 29 points and the short-handed Chicago Bulls topped the Miami Heat 125-118 on Saturday night.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights outside Valley View Elementary School on Saturday, where 5-year-old Liam Ramos was taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month.
Farmers and growers spent Saturday preparing their products for when the temperatures drop.
Mark Scheifele scores the go-ahead goal, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado weighs in on her political future in a new interview with "Face the Nation."
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes in the UFC 325 main event on what's expected to be an action-packed fight card.
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Rong Niu, known as "Red Panda," fell off her unicycle during her performance at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.
