Gov. Scott Ordered To Hand Over Public Records
A Tallahassee judge is ordering Gov. Rick Scott to hand over copies of his travel schedule after the governor's office tried to contend the information is confidential.
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A Tallahassee judge is ordering Gov. Rick Scott to hand over copies of his travel schedule after the governor's office tried to contend the information is confidential.
Florida has had 66 reported cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus this year, according to information posted on the state Department of Health website.
A Florida man got more than he bargained for when he tried to swim away from police in an algae-filled canal.
A Florida man landed in jail Tuesday after police say he was caught with nearly 200 illegally harvested lobster tails in his car.
A 24-year-old Florida woman is under arrest after a toddler in her care ingested an unknown amount of marijuana and became unresponsive, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said.
Florida's Democratic gubernatorial candidate is out to show he has nothing to hide.
A federal judge Wednesday will hear arguments in a lawsuit seeking to require 32 Florida counties to provide Spanish-language ballots and other materials to Puerto Ricans who are eligible to vote in the state.
The family of a black man who disappeared nearly 15 years ago filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing a former sheriff's deputy of killing him, and filmmaker Tyler Perry took part in announcing the lawsuit.
"That is a monster. An absolute monster." That's how one golfer describes a huge alligator taking a stroll across the Bay Palms Golf Course at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa on Friday.
A Florida woman is getting death threats after she was recorded dunking her 3-year-old son's head in a toilet.
Tropical storm Gordon continues to move away from South Florida as of Monday afternoon and as such, will begin to lose its influence on our weather.
Florida's Democratic nominee for governor is staying focused on the issues.
A odd almost-mistake by a pilot in Florida this week.
A man has been arrested for being belligerent and giving his girlfriend a wet willy.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis has to pick a running mate by next week.
The fatal confrontation, captured on Westlake's dash camera, was what the Polk County sheriff called a "classic 'stand your ground' case."
Florida wildlife officials have changed fishing in areas hit hard by a devastating red tide just ahead of the opening of the popular snook season.
An Uber driver claimed self-defense after he fatally shot a man who trailed his car and tried run him off the road, authorities said Wednesday.
U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis is coming under fire from Democrats after saying the last thing Floridians need to do is "monkey this up" by electing Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum as governor.
As the ballots were counted for Tuesday's primary election, the race came down to two candidates; Gwen Graham and Andrew Gillum.
The race for state senate District 38 has been one of the more interesting races in South Florida.
Democrat Donna Shalala and Republican Maria Elvira Salazar will face off in November to fill the seat long held by retiring Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.
U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis is the winner of Florida's Republican nomination for governor.
The primary race for Florida's Agriculture Commissioner was an interesting one to watch unfold.
Broward County's one-half millage tax proposal, which would increase funding for teacher raises, school resource officers and counselors passed.
At least one person was injured in a shooting at the Aveda Institute in Davie on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Florida lawmakers began moving forward with a plan to try to bolster security on state college and university campuses.
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
A partial government shutdown would likely have little impact on immigration enforcement operations, since ICE and CBP got billions in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
At least one person was injured in a shooting at the Aveda Institute in Davie on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Florida lawmakers began moving forward with a plan to try to bolster security on state college and university campuses.
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
A partial government shutdown would likely have little impact on immigration enforcement operations, since ICE and CBP got billions in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
A partial government shutdown would likely have little impact on immigration enforcement operations, since ICE and CBP got billions in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Alex Vindman, a key figure in President Trump's first impeachment, is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat.
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.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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 a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.