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The Independentworld17 hrs agoUpdated
Florida Schedules Executions of Two Death-Row Inmates Aged 74 and 80
Florida will execute Dennis Sochor on July 14 and Dominick Anthony Occhicone on July 28. The dates follow the June 25 execution of Dusty Ray Spencer, the oldest prisoner put to death in the state in modern history.
axios.compolitics1 day ago
Bipartisan Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Expand FHA Financing for Condo Repairs
Democratic Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Republican Representative María Elvira Salazar introduced the Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act. The measure would amend the National Housing Act to authorize FHA insurance for loans covering structural repairs in condom…
cnbc.compolitics2 days ago
USAA Returns Nearly $1 Billion to Florida Policyholders in Dividend
USAA will distribute nearly $1 billion to more than 830,000 eligible Florida members. Payments averaging $760 began last month following state insurance reforms.
abcnews.go.comscience4 days ago
Florida Python Challenge begins July 10 with $25,000 in prizes
The annual Florida Python Challenge runs from July 10 to July 19. Participants may remove invasive Burmese pythons from eight official locations including Everglades National Park.
globalnews.capolitics3 days agoUpdated
Palm Beach International Airport Renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport After 4-3 County Vote
The Florida airport changed its name on Thursday as the FAA switched its identifier to DJT. The move follows legislative approval earlier this year and a county licensing deal.
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portlandmercury.comworld4 days ago
Florida Voters to Decide on Property Tax Cuts in November
Florida residents will vote in November on a measure to reduce property taxes. Local governments are preparing for possible changes to funding for public services.
flipboard.comai5 days ago
Florida OpenAI lawsuit transferred to federal court
A state lawsuit against OpenAI was moved from Florida state court to federal court. The case involves allegations related to the company's operations.
nypost.comworld7 days ago
21-year-old influencer dies after shooting in lime green Lamborghini in Florida
A 21-year-old social media influencer known as DreamDoll Brii was fatally shot while inside a lime green Lamborghini. Police are investigating the incident.
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app.buzzsumo.comworld9 days ago
Lightning Strike Kills Swimmer at Fort Myers Beach, Injures Three
One man died and three others were injured after lightning hit swimmers in the ocean at Fort Myers Beach on Friday afternoon. The victims had stopped at the beach while traveling through Florida.
nbcnews.comworld11 days ago
Bodycam Footage Shows Deputy Response After Woman Killed by Alligator in Florida River
Newly released video from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office captures a deputy running to the Econlockhatchee River after 31-year-old Brittany Clark was mauled by a 12-foot alligator while swimming. The footage shows efforts to treat her injuries before it ends.
Fox Newspolitics11 days ago
Florida Board Votes 6-1 to Bar Illegal Immigrants from State College Admissions
Florida's State Board of Education approved a policy Tuesday that blocks illegal immigrants from enrolling in the state's 28 public colleges and adult education programs. The measure drew opposition from students and one board member during public comment.
Fox Newspolitics11 days ago
Florida Governor Moves to Designate Over 90 Groups as Terrorist Organizations, Prompting Lawsuit Threat from CAIR
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will seek designations for groups including CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood and Antifa under a new law that took effect Wednesday. The move requires Cabinet approval and has drawn objections from the targeted organizations.
abcnews.go.comworld12 days ago
Woman Dies in Alligator Attack While Swimming in Florida River
Brittany Clark, 31, was killed by an alligator in the Econlockhatchee River. Her boyfriend attempted to free her during the attack before CPR was started on shore.
onwardstate.comsports14 days ago
NFL Player Released by Team After Felony Arrest on Kidnapping and Robbery Charges
A professional football player was released by his team after being arrested on felony charges including kidnapping and robbery. A county judge set bond at $1 million.
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france24.comfinance17 days ago
Florida Closes Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility After Transferring All Detainees
The state closed the temporary site on June 25 after transferring all detainees. The facility had supported nearly 21,000 deportations since opening. Officials cited the start of the 2026 hurricane season as the reason for the move.
world17 days ago
Florida Executes 74-Year-Old Man Convicted in 1992 Killing of Wife
Dusty Ray Spencer was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m. Thursday after a three-drug lethal injection at Florida State Prison. He became the oldest person executed in the state's modern history.
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pbs.orgpolitics18 days ago
Florida Closes Alligator Alcatraz Immigration Detention Facility
The temporary center at Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport shut down after housing 21,000 detainees since July 2025. State officials transferred the last migrants out last week over hurricane season risks.
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NIST Report Details How Design Flaws and Added Weight Contributed to 2021 Florida Condo Collapse That Killed 98
Federal investigators concluded that the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside began failing weeks before its June 2021 collapse that killed 98 people. The structure had insufficient design strength and later modifications that accelerated the failure.
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washingtonpost.comworld21 days ago
Florida Orders Full Demobilization of Everglades Immigration Detention Facility
Companies operating the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility received orders Monday morning to begin full demobilization. The site in the Florida Everglades had operated for less than a year at a cost of roughly $1.2 billion.
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washingtonpost.comworld21 days ago
Florida Empties Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center and Orders Permanent Shutdown Ahead of Hurricane Season
The Independent reported that Florida officials emptied the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center earlier this month. All detainees were transferred to other facilities as a safety measure before the June-to-November hurricane season. The site, which held more than 1,00…
washingtonpost.comworld21 days ago
Florida Begins Demobilization of Everglades Immigration Facility After Processing 22,000 People
State contractors received notice Monday to dismantle the site after the last detainees departed last week. The $1.2 billion facility opened in July 2025 and processed up to 22,000 people before closure.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld24 days ago
Family of Murder Victim Attends Killer's Execution
The father and adult son of a Florida woman abducted and killed in 2008 spoke about attending the execution of her convicted killer. They described the event and their ongoing work tied to the case.
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New York Postpolitics24 days ago
Florida man indicted on charges tied to alleged plot at pro-Israel office
A 27-year-old Gainesville resident faces federal charges after authorities say he drove to a South Florida building he believed housed a pro-Israel lobbying group and intended to carry out a shooting. Prosecutors say the attempt occurred on December 23, 2024, and ended when the m…
foxnews.compolitics25 days ago
Florida Airport Receives Bomb Threat Over Planned Renaming
Palm Beach International Airport has received dozens of critical messages, including a bomb threat, since plans to change its name were announced. The facility will adopt a new name and airport code on July 9.
foxnews.compolitics25 days ago
DHS Confirms All Detainees Transferred From Alligator Alcatraz Facility
State and federal officials transferred detainees from the Everglades migrant detention site to other facilities this week, citing safety concerns as the Atlantic hurricane season began June 1. The site opened in July 2025 and has drawn environmental litigation over its construct…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics26 days ago
U.S. Completes Transfer of Detainees From Florida Immigration Facility
U.S. officials moved every person held at the South Florida Detention Center, citing hurricane season. The transfers finished on June 17, 2026.
Washington Examinerpolitics27 days ago
Florida Evacuates Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility Ahead of Hurricane Season
State and federal officials moved detainees from the Everglades tent facility to other locations for safety. The move comes as hurricane season begins and follows statements from Gov. Ron DeSantis on the site's temporary status.
abcnews.go.comworld27 days ago
Wisconsin Beagle Research Facility to Close and Transfer 475 Dogs
A Wisconsin research facility housing beagles will permanently close this week. A Florida rescue group will take in the remaining dogs under an agreement reached with the facility.
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Nbc Newsworld27 days ago
Florida Judge Reverses Release, Orders Teen Held Until Stepsister Murder Trial
U.S. District Judge Edwin Torres reversed an earlier release order and directed that Timothy Hudson, 16, remain in custody until his September trial on first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse charges.
dnaindia.comworld28 days ago
Florida 16-Year-Old Ordered into U.S. Marshals Custody for November Cruise-Ship Murder Trial
A 16-year-old identified as T.H. was taken into federal custody on June 15, 2026, after pleading not guilty to first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the November 2025 death of his stepsister aboard the Carnival Horizon.
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citizen.co.zapolitics30 days ago
Colombian Buyers Spent $925 Million on Florida Real Estate in 2025, Up from $307 Million in 2024
Purchases by Colombian nationals in Florida more than tripled last year as the country heads into a June 21 presidential runoff. Data show rising online interest and expanding interest beyond Miami.
Reasonpolitics32 days ago
Florida Man Sues After Facial Recognition Led to Arrest for Crime He Did Not Commit
A Florida resident was arrested in 2024 after facial recognition software matched him to an attempted child abduction in a city he had never visited. Prosecutors later dropped the charges when his attorney showed he was at work that day. The ACLU filed suit this week seeking dama…
newsone.comworld33 days ago
Florida high court clears path for new congressional map
The Florida Supreme Court allowed a revised U.S. House district map to take effect. The decision permits state officials to use the map in upcoming elections.
washingtonpost.compolitics33 days ago
Florida Supreme Court Allows Republican-Drawn U.S. House Map for Midterms
The 6-1 ruling clears the new districts for use in the August primaries and November midterms. The decision leaves the underlying constitutional challenge to proceed in lower courts.
Washington Examinerpolitics34 days ago
Rep. Darren Soto Campaigns in Redrawn Central Florida District
A 2008 prank targeting Rep. Darren Soto’s conduct in the Florida House is drawing renewed attention as he campaigns in a redrawn district. The episode comes as Republicans target the seat following boundary changes.
Nbc Newsworld26 days agoUpdated
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Cuba, Felt in South Florida
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred Monday afternoon about 65 miles west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba. Light shaking was reported across parts of Florida with no tsunami threat and no major damage.
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reviewjournal.combusiness35 days ago
USAA Cites Florida Tort Reforms in $500M Dividend to 830,000 Policyholders as Lawsuits Plummet
The insurer will deliver nearly $1 billion in combined savings and returns to eligible Florida policyholders between December 2025 and July 2026, citing lower legal costs after the state's 2023 tort reforms.
New York Postai42 days ago
Florida AG Alleges OpenAI, Sam Altman Ignored Internal Safety Warnings, Harmed Minors in Civil Suit
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an 83-page civil complaint Monday in the state's 10th Judicial Circuit against OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman.
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Cnbcai42 days ago
Florida Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI and CEO
Florida's attorney general sued OpenAI and its chief executive on Monday, alleging the company released an unsafe product. The complaint seeks to hold the CEO personally liable and to require compliance with state consumer protection law.
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Florida AG Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, Alleging AI Products Create Public Nuisance
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an 83-page civil lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Monday, alleging the company promoted a product it knew could harm users. The complaint makes Florida the first state to sue OpenAI and Altman over the design of its pr…
world42 days ago
Woman Wins Release of Father From Florida Immigration Detention Center
A daughter won her father's release from the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in Florida after a legal battle. CNN aired the account on June 1, 2026.
uctoday.compolitics42 days ago
Judge Orders Release of Cuban National Justo Betancourt After 6 Months in ICE Detention
U.S. District Judge Kyle Dudek granted a habeas corpus petition on May 13 2026, ordering the release of the 54-year-old Cuba-born Miami resident after finding he had been wrongly detained.
The Independentworld44 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard to Search Seized Sailboat in Lynette Hooker Disappearance Case
The U.S. Coast Guard will examine the couple's vessel in Fort Lauderdale after Bahamian authorities approved a U.S. dive team to search waters in the Sea of Abaco where Lynette Hooker vanished last month.
rediff.comscience45 days ago
Blue Origin rocket explodes during Florida test
A New Glenn rocket was destroyed in a prelaunch test on Florida's space coast. The company said no personnel were injured and pledged to rebuild.
newyorker.comworld45 days ago
Florida Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Dogs Kill Dog Walker
Linda Cutler, 29, was arrested in Melbourne, Florida, a week after her two dogs attacked and killed dog walker Jodi Cowan. Authorities said Cutler feigned a heart attack during the arrest and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
nypost.comworld45 days ago
Hollywood Florida Police Arrest 79-Year-Old Man After Exposure Complaints
Hollywood police arrested Tyrone James Causey last week following multiple neighbor reports of public exposure at an apartment complex. Officer Savannah Hutcheson documented the arrest in a report describing the encounter.
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foxnews.compolitics45 days ago
Former NHL Player Found Dead at Florida Furniture Store
Authorities responded to an apparent suicide at a Lake Park, Florida, furniture store early Thursday. The victim was identified as a former professional hockey player who co-founded the business.
foxnews.comworld46 days ago
Florida Deputy Drops Citation Issued to Driver Without Right Hand
A Palm Beach County deputy cited a driver for holding a phone in a hand she does not have. The deputy later requested dismissal of the citation for insufficient evidence.
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catholicnewsagency.comworld46 days ago
Florida Researchers Expand Coral Restoration as Ocean Temperatures Rise
Florida scientists are planting selectively bred, heat-tolerant corals ahead of expected high summer temperatures. Restoration projects include crossbreeding Florida and Honduran elkhorn strains and maintaining staghorn nurseries at Paradise Reef.
jns.orgpolitics46 days ago
Palm Beach Pete Announces Candidacy for Florida Town Mayor
Social media personality Peter Simel, known online as Palm Beach Pete, said he will run for mayor of Palm Beach, Florida. The 71-year-old retired real estate executive listed several proposed free services for residents.
vox.comworld46 days ago
Florida Governor Calls for Special Session on Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 27 called for a special legislative session starting June 1 to consider exempting homeowners from property taxes on their primary residence. The plan would require constitutional approval by voters in November if passed by the Republican-controlle…
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Washington Examinerpolitics46 days ago
Florida Democrat announces run in redrawn 25th District
Rep. Jared Moskowitz said Thursday he will seek the seat in Florida's newly drawn 25th congressional district. A state court upheld the map the day before his announcement.
nationalpost.comworld47 days ago
Federal Judge Allows Florida Teen to Remain Free Ahead of Trial
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to jail a 16-year-old Florida boy charged with killing and sexually assaulting his stepsister on a cruise ship. The teenager will stay with a family member under electronic monitoring while awaiting trial.
foxnews.compolitics47 days ago
Florida Sheriff Warns Parents May Face Charges Over Teen Takeover Events
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd released a public service announcement stating that juveniles and parents could face criminal or civil penalties if teens participate in destructive gatherings this summer. Tampa police recently arrested 22 people during one such event.
ABC Newsworld48 days ago
Supreme Court Rejects Florida Bid to Sue California and Washington Over Commercial Truck Licenses
The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down Florida's request to sue California and Washington for issuing commercial driver's licenses to truck drivers who are not U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. The case arose from an August 2025 crash in Florida that killed three peop…
nypost.comworld49 days ago
Florida Student Killed by Wrong-Way Driver After Texting Family
A Florida college student sent a final text to her family before a wrong-way collision on a state highway. The driver of the oncoming vehicle was later identified as intoxicated.
abcnews.go.comworld49 days ago
Bounce House Lifted by Winds in Dade City, Florida
Strong winds carried an inflatable bounce house away during severe storms that crossed Dade City, Florida over the weekend. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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Florida Town Weighs Hyperscale Data Center Proposals on Former Farmland
Indiantown, Florida, population 6,800, is reviewing multiple hyperscale data center projects on agricultural land. Florida Power & Light is considering a facility on the 5,700-acre Tesoro Groves site. Residents have raised questions about energy use, water demand, and local emplo…
Military.comworld50 days ago
Jury Acquits Former MMA Fighter in 2023 Death of Tyndall Airman
A Florida jury found Ross Allen Johnson not guilty of manslaughter and aggravated battery in the death of Airman 1st Class Dayvon Larry. The verdict ended a case that began with an April 2023 fight outside a Panama City Beach bar.
world50 days ago
Underwater Sculpture Park Opens Off Miami Coast
An underwater sculpture park called Reefline has been installed about 300 yards from the Florida coast. The project combines public art with an artificial coral reef structure located 20 feet below the surface.