Justices Revamp Rules For Death Penalty Appeals
The Florida Supreme Court approved a series of changes Thursday aimed at improving the death-penalty appeals process.
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The Florida Supreme Court approved a series of changes Thursday aimed at improving the death-penalty appeals process.
Quick thinking by two Sarasota police officers helped save the life of an 11-month old baby.
Winners of Florida's five, highly sought-after medical marijuana licenses could be selected through lotteries, according to a draft rule released late Wednesday by the Department of Health.
The Florida Supreme Court will consider whether convicted felons have the right to claim immunity under the state's controversial "stand your ground" self-defense law, even if they are barred from possessing guns in the first place.
In a move to privatize the Medicaid program, at least three million recipients are transitioning to managed care.
As Gov. Rick Scott tours the state this week honoring military veterans, he is marking the contributions of a bloc of voters that could help in his difficult re-election fight.
A man is behind bars, accused of convincing a woman to pull over then attacking her.
Firefighters were able to put out a fire which broke out at a well-known South Florida restaurant overnight Tuesday.
"Frozen" fans will now be able to get their fix at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
The South Florida Jewish community is in mourning Monday night after the deaths of three kidnapped teenagers in Israel.
Summer in South Florida is an amazing time of year, and the perfect occasion to explore one of the area's most incredible natural resources- the Everglades.
Looking to plan a family getaway that's sure to keep the teenagers entertained? If zipping across a river of grass at top speeds while encountering wildlife in their natural habitat sounds like fun, an airboat ride thorough the Everglades may be the perfect answer.
A Florida judge has dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by George Zimmerman against NBC. Judge Debra Nelson said in an order made public Monday that Zimmerman had failed to show that the news network acted with malice.
Jorge Labarga, set to be the state's first Cuban-American Chief of Justice, will be sworn-in Monday by the Florida Supreme Court.
A tropical depression is poised to form off the coast of Florida by Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A chaotic scene broke out overnight at a party off Key Biscayne after a number of people became unconscious.
There are four statewide offices on November's ballot, and the Florida Democratic Party is essentially conceding two of them.
Gov. Rick Scott is set to travel around Florida this week to honor the state's veterans.
Florida religious leaders are calling on Gov. Rick Scott and state officials to restore the civil rights of former felons.
Over the years we have seen our share of crazy situations including shark frenzies, diving with the third most dangerous shark in the world, handling fish that could send me to the hospital.
While working on our series we learned in cave diving there is really no such thing as a rescue. If something goes wrong, it's up to you to fix it. If you can't fix it, a cave diver will eventually recover your body. We heard over and over again there are no rescues. Except for that one guy, in that one place, who pulls off the miracles in Merritt's Pond.
A fire in a Deerfield Beach apartment complex left one man with critical injuries Saturday morning.
The man accused of firing a weapon on the campus of the University of Miami Friday appeared in court Saturday morning.
A former Florida International University grad has taken her spice rub to a global level.
No one walked away with the $ 2 million jackpot after no tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the "Mega Money" game .
Near record-high temperatures will be moving into South Florida as the week continues.
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
The holiday, second only to Valentine's Day in flower sales, is driving up demand and pushing prices higher across South Florida.
According to Hollywood Fire Rescue, the fire was reported at a home in the 6700 block of Harding Street just after 3:30 a.m.
Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE.
Near record-high temperatures will be moving into South Florida as the week continues.
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
The holiday, second only to Valentine's Day in flower sales, is driving up demand and pushing prices higher across South Florida.
According to Hollywood Fire Rescue, the fire was reported at a home in the 6700 block of Harding Street just after 3:30 a.m.
It's ballet, but not as you might expect. Cinematic, immersive, and deeply connected to the energy of the city itself.
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.
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people, as the number of recent strikes continues to ramp up.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Several commissioners have raised questions about how the center would be funded in future years.
In an interview on Facing South Florida, Wasserman Schultz said the Governor's efforts to redraw the maps will almost certainly violate the Fair Districts constitutional amendment voters in Florida passed in 2010.
The center – which was promised to voters back in 2004 – would take mentally ill individuals out of the jail and move them into a place where they can receive comprehensive treatment and support.
Luna said she expects Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to be the next member who either resigns or gets expelled.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
Attending this year's Kentucky Derby meant more for thoroughbred expert Mark Toothaker, who suffered a seizure from laughing at a whiffed NFL field goal attempt that led to a lifesaving diagnosis.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.