3 days ago
Flesh eating bacteria kills 1 person in South Florida in 2025
The Florida Department of Health has reported that one person died from a flesh-eating bacterium in South Florida.
3 days ago
Gov. DeSantis appoints Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s new chief financial officer
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s new chief financial officer, elevating the conservative lawmaker to a powerful cabinet post that oversees state finances, insurance regulation and emergency response operations.
Florida school district to install vape detectors in schools
One Florida county is using funds from a statewide legal settlement to install vape detectors in schools.
VIDEO: Florida ATM thieves rip machines from ground
A trio of alleged ATM thieves were caught on camera at a Florida bank, ripping an ATM from the ground.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools earn ‘A’ rating
Miami-Dade County Public Schools are earning top marks.
Magic Kingdom’s Tom Sawyer Island now closed
The Magic Kingdom Park will look different in the months to come, as one of its iconic attractions, Tom Sawyer Island has now closed.
VIDEO: Florida street takeover on July 4th leads to arrests
Two people were arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they were part of a street takeover on the Fourth of July.
GUIDE: Florida Panthers host Stanley Cup victory parade and rally in Fort Lauderdale Beach
About half a million Florida Panthers fans were set to attend the free Stanley Cup victory parade on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale.
Governor defends Hope Florida as director’s resignation announced
Just one day after testifying before a state House subcommittee, Hope Florida’s executive director has resigned.
In Florida, it’s easier for elementary schools to get ‘A’ grade than for students
Lawmakers moved a state bill forward Tuesday aiming to change the school grading system, so it is no longer easier for a school to get an “A” than it is for a student.
FAU will test emergency sirens
Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens on the Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus on Wednesday.
DeSantis signs ‘Gulf of America’ bills into law
Governor Ron DeSantis has made the name change official. He signed two bills renaming the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America.”
IRS extends tax deadlines for all of Florida due to 2024 hurricanes
The IRS is giving individuals and businesses across Florida until May 1 to file various federal tax returns and make payments, following last year’s devastating Hurricane Milton.
FAU will test emergency sirens on Friday
Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens on the Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus on Friday.
‘Gulf of America’ bill heads to the governor’s desk
A bill involving renaming the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” is heading to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Mandarin Oriental Miami to close in May
One of South Florida’s most famous addresses is getting a billion-dollar makeover.
Florida Senate passes weather manipulation bill
The Florida Senate has passed a bill banning weather manipulation.