School Bus Driver Accused Of Sexual Battery Of Child
A school bus driver is under arrest, accused of sexual battery on a 7-year old girl.
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A school bus driver is under arrest, accused of sexual battery on a 7-year old girl.
A 39-year-old man died early Wednesday after an encounter with Coconut Creek police.
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush spoke against cutting off the Department of Homeland Security's budget saying it would make U.S. borders less secure.
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush defended his conservative credentials like tax cuts and smaller government ahead of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
A fight between parents on a school bus filled with kids Thursday morning ended with a daughter being stabbed and a gun drawn.
Eugenie Clark, the founder of the Mote Marine Laboratory, has died in southwest Florida at age 92.
For years, debates about holding Florida teachers and schools accountable followed a predictable pattern: Democrats and teachers unions criticized the plans as being too heavily reliant on standardized testing, while Republicans pushed through the plans and insisted that measuring student progress ensures children will learn. This year, the terms of the debate have changed.
A husband and wife's attempt to sell their Jeep ended with their vehicle being stolen in Miami.
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson of Florida is asking the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the now closed Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys.
A high-stakes deal with the Seminole Tribe set to expire this summer has lawmakers, pari-mutuel operators and out-of-state casinos wrangling over who gets what as the Legislature is once again poised to consider thorny gambling issues during the session that begins Tuesday.
An Italian tourist is in trouble with the law, accused of using his iPhone to record video under a woman's skirt.
Any parent of a school-aged child knows the amount of testing in schools is intense in the state of Florida, but Tuesday morning, Governor Rick Scott issued an Executive Order to suspend a standardized test for the state's 11th graders.
With the start of Florida's legislative session looming, one of the first issues to be taken up will be new rules on the state's waters.
Before heading out the door, a check on the planned road closures is probably a good idea.
A Florida appeals court has thrown out a lawsuit, filed by a former aide to the late Governor Reubin Askew, challenging a law that allows elected officials to place their assets in a blind trust.
President Barack Obama's health care system could be receiving a massive overhaul. If the Supreme Court sides with opponents of the current system, millions of people could lose health insurance subsidies in the coming months.
The topic of medical marijuana continues to be a major talking point in the state of Florida.
Florida officials are hoping a new highway project will be the answer to one of the state's most-congested travel arteries.
A Tampa Bay-area man faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of his 3-month-old daughter.
A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in central Florida.
A local daredevil isn't taking any more risks now that the police are on his tail.
Marathon swimmer Diana Nyad is staging a theatrical presentation this week about her 111-mile swim from Cuba to Key West, on the island where she completed the near-impossible athletic feat.
A Canadian man accused of traveling to Florida to have sex with an underage boy, who was actually an undercover agent, has had a new charge brought against him.
There's still a big decision looming for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
The officers face charges stemming from a 2019 police chase and shootout that left a UPS driver and an innocent bystander dead, raising questions about the limits of Florida's self-defense laws.
A 68-year-old homeless Miami Beach man is behind bars after walking into a police station with a Burger King bag, requesting a warm place to eat, then setting the bag on fire.
When Hansy Auguste turned on his heat for the first time in decades, disaster struck, leaving his Miramar home burned and soggy.
Florida tourism officials are stepping up outreach to Canadian leaders and travelers as recent data shows a drop in Canadian visits tied to strained U.S.-Canada tensions.
Deputy Leo Cantave received an emotional send-off from colleagues and loved ones as he left the hospital 37 days after sacrificing his safety to save a fellow officer.
The officers face charges stemming from a 2019 police chase and shootout that left a UPS driver and an innocent bystander dead, raising questions about the limits of Florida's self-defense laws.
Another cold night and brutal wind chills has led to a new NEXT Weather Alert across South Florida starting late Monday night.
A 68-year-old homeless Miami Beach man is behind bars after walking into a police station with a Burger King bag, requesting a warm place to eat, then setting the bag on fire.
When Hansy Auguste turned on his heat for the first time in decades, disaster struck, leaving his Miramar home burned and soggy.
Florida tourism officials are stepping up outreach to Canadian leaders and travelers as recent data shows a drop in Canadian visits tied to strained U.S.-Canada tensions.
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 House is back in Washington on Monday to begin considering a revised funding package to end the partial government shutdown.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
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.
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.
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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.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Promoted by President Trump as "a must watch," the Melania Trump documentary "Melania" debuted with $7 million in ticket sales, according to estimates Sunday.