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New York PostBlue 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.
consequenceofsound.netFlorida 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.
consequenceofsound.netHollywood 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.
theolivepress.esFormer 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.
nypost.comFlorida 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.
catholicnewsagency.comFlorida 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.orgPalm 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.
msnbc.comFlorida 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…
Washington ExaminerFlorida 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.
nypost.comFederal 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.comFlorida 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.
washingtonpost.comSupreme Court Rejects Florida Bid to Sue California and Washington Over 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.comFlorida 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.
foxnews.comBounce 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.
nypost.comFlorida 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.comJury 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.
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.
bbc.co.ukFlorida Woman Fatally Attacked by Two Pit Bulls While Walking Dog
A 50-year-old woman died after being mauled by two pit bulls in a residential area near Cocoa, Florida. Her partner witnessed the attack and attempted to intervene before emergency services arrived.
newyorker.comFlorida Woman Killed by Two Pit Bulls in Brevard County
A 50-year-old woman died after being attacked by two pit bulls in Brevard County. The dogs were seized by animal control and no arrests have been made.
nypost.comFlorida Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Rapper's Killing
A 23-year-old Florida woman received a 15-year prison sentence for her part in the 2024 shooting death of rapper Julio Foolio. The judge rejected defense arguments for leniency after a jury convicted her of manslaughter.
boredpanda.comFlorida Teen Charged With Plot to Kill Classmate Sends Letter to Judge
A 15-year-old Florida girl charged with plotting to kill a classmate wrote a three-page letter to the judge blaming the internet for her actions. The letter was filed in Seminole County Court this week.
Washington ExaminerFlorida Representative Announces Run in Neighboring District
A Florida member of Congress stated she will seek election in a neighboring district. The announcement follows a resignation and changes to the state's congressional map.
koreaherald.comFlorida Attorney General Issues Statement on HOA Firearms Ban
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier notified the Tradition Community Association that its ban on firearms in common areas violates state law protecting employees and visitors who carry concealed weapons.
nypost.comFlorida Executes Richard Knight for 2002 Double Murder
Richard Knight was put to death by lethal injection Thursday evening at Florida State Prison. The execution marks the seventh carried out by the state this year.
New York PostFlorida Teacher Charged With Child Abuse After Ordering Student to Slap Classmate
A 64-year-old Florida middle school teacher faces child abuse charges after allegedly directing a student to slap a classmate. Authorities said the incident occurred on May 13 at Lee Middle School in Manatee County.
abcnews.go.comFlorida Man Scheduled for Execution Thursday in 2000 Double Murder
Richard Knight, 47, is set to receive a lethal injection at Florida State Prison on May 21, 2026. The execution would be the state's seventh of the year. Knight was convicted in 2006 of killing his cousin's girlfriend and her four-year-old daughter.
Fox NewsWorld Trade Center steel beam arrives at Florida school where Bush learned of 9/11
A steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center arrived Tuesday at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida. The delivery marks the seventh stop on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Steel Across America tour ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
nypost.comLuxury Real Estate Projects Advance in Wellington Florida
New residential and mixed-use developments are underway in Wellington, Florida. The projects include a 400-acre community and a 71-acre village center.
nbcnews.comSatire Video Game Installation Moves to Florida Site Near Mar-a-Lago
An anonymous art group has relocated three arcade cabinets from Washington, D.C., to Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The installation satirizes recent U.S. military actions involving Iran.
vox.comFlorida Man Arrested for DUI With Child and Gun in Vehicle
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Plant City, Florida, after passing out in the driver's seat at a gas station with his 5-year-old son and a gun in the car. Deputies responded to the May 14 incident and filed multiple charges.
cnet.comWalt Disney World to Close Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel After 18 Months
Disney announced the closure of its Star Wars-themed hotel at Walt Disney World, with the final guest stay scheduled for September 30. The company is pausing new reservations and will assist guests with existing bookings for dates after the closure.
prnewswire.comBeechcraft King Air with 11 Aboard Crash-Lands in Atlantic Off Florida After Dual Engine and Avionics Failure
Ian Nixon, a 43-year-old pilot with more than 25 years of experience, safely ditched a chartered Beechcraft King Air 300 carrying 11 people about 50 nautical miles off Florida's east coast on May 12, 2026. All aboard survived after floating for hours on a life raft and being resc…
Nbc News11 Survive After Bahamas Plane Ditches in Atlantic 80 Miles Off Florida Coast
A Beechcraft BE30 ditched in the Atlantic after engine failure on a flight from Marsh Harbour to Freeport, Bahamas. All 11 adults were rescued by an Air Force combat helicopter crew already airborne on a training mission after an emergency signal alerted authorities. Survivors sp…
indianexpress.comFlorida Man Indicted on Crack Cocaine Manufacturing and Firearm Charges
Quardarell Henry Robinson, 38, of Williston, Florida, faces federal charges in the Northern District of Florida for manufacturing crack cocaine, possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute, possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and illegal firear…
ukdefencejournal.org.ukPilot Describes Engine Failure and Crash Landing Off Florida Coast
A Bahamas-registered Beechcraft King Air 300 lost both engines and all avionics during a short domestic flight on May 12, 2026. The pilot brought the aircraft down in the water about 50 nautical miles east of Florida with 11 people aboard. All were rescued by U.S. Air Force perso…
ABC NewsAir Force Helicopter Rescues 11 After Plane Crashes in Atlantic Off Florida
A military combat rescue helicopter located all 11 people from a plane that crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The helicopter crew hoisted them to safety despite having limited fuel and completed the operation with only minutes remaining. The incident occurred on May 13,…
yahoo.comAll 11 Aboard Small Plane Survive Crash Into Atlantic Off Florida Coast
A small plane originating from the Bahamas crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday off the Florida coast. All 11 people on board were rescued and taken to shore for medical treatment. Video captured the rescue operation.
deadline.comMary Esther Man Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracy
Treivorn McLeod, 25, of Mary Esther, Florida, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Pensacola to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, one count of mail fraud, one count of wire fraud, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. The plea trig…
yahoo.com10 Rescued After Small Plane Crashes in Bahamian Waters Off Florida
A small plane carrying 10 people crashed Tuesday in waters about 80 miles off the Florida coast. The pilot declared an emergency before communication was lost. All aboard were rescued and taken for medical evaluations while the cause remains unknown.
yahoo.comCrawfordville Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Enticement of Minor
Anthony Wayne Lanier Jr., 34, pleaded guilty in federal court in Tallahassee to one count of attempted enticement of a minor and one count of attempted transmission of obscene material. The conviction triggers mandatory sex-offender registration and federal sentencing that will s…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWidow of FSU Shooting Victim Sues OpenAI
The widow of a man killed in the April 2025 Florida State University shooting filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI on Sunday. The suit claims ChatGPT provided the shooter with advice on timing, location, weapons and media attention that maximized casualties. OpenAI denied any w…
abcnews.go.comWidow of Florida State University Shooting Victim Sues OpenAI
Vandana Joshi filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the family of Tiru Chabba, who was killed in the April 2025 attack at Florida State University in Tallahassee. State authorities disclosed that ChatGPT provided the shooter with details on timing, location, weapons and media impa…
nymag.comHasidic Jewish Activists Join Unveiling of 22-Foot Golden Trump Statue in Florida
A 22-foot golden statue of President Donald Trump was unveiled last week at his Florida golf resort. Hasidic ultra-Orthodox Jews participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside evangelical supporters. Trump joined by phone to thank attendees for their contribution to the st…
Washington ExaminerFlorida Closes Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility After Deporting 22,000
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the Everglades immigration detention center was always meant to close after processing and deporting around 22,000 detainees. The New York Times reported on May 7, 2026, that the Department of Homeland Security is in talks with Florida officials to…
Fox NewsFlorida Closes Temporary Immigration Detention Center
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the Everglades facility known as Alligator Alcatraz was always intended to be temporary and will shut down once federal permanent sites are operational. The center, which opened last summer, has processed more than 21,000 detainees for depo…
ReasonWhite House Border Czar: Alligator Alcatraz Facility May Close
White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday there is discussion about closing the Florida-run immigration detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz. An appeals court ruled in April that the facility is not under federal control and does not need to comply with federal en…
Fox NewsFlorida to Close Alligator Alcatraz ICE Facility Due to High Costs as Permanent Sites Open
Florida's state-run Alligator Alcatraz ICE holding facility, which has processed over 21,000 individuals for deportation, will shut down as permanent federal sites come online. The Department of Homeland Security cited operational costs exceeding $1 million daily. A recent appeal…
nypost.comFormer Citrus County Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Accepting $4,000 Bribe
Dekarri Nixon, 28, of Jasper, pleaded guilty in Tampa federal court to accepting a bribe as a public official. The conviction triggers a maximum 15-year prison term and requires him to forfeit the $4,000 bribe proceeds.
nypost.comPort Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty to Enticing Minor for Sexual Activity
James Gregory Ford, 34, of Port Charlotte, Florida, entered a guilty plea in federal court to one count of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. The conviction carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life.
prweb.comFlorida CPA and Attorney Faces Wire Fraud Charges in $890K Embezzlement
Federal prosecutors in Tampa indicted Melissia Gauthreaux on six counts of wire fraud for allegedly embezzling more than $890,000. The charges expose her to up to 120 years in prison and forfeiture of $894,274 if convicted.
westernjournal.comPensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Porn Charges
Donnschee Ricky Montrell Foster admitted in federal court to possessing child pornography and committing a felony as a registered sex offender. The plea exposes him to mandatory minimum sentences and extended registration requirements under federal law.
larrybrownsports.comFlorida Coach Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Porn Production
A Charlotte County youth coach received a 60-year federal prison term for producing and possessing child sexual abuse materials. The sentence mandates lifetime supervision and sex offender registration, reinforcing federal penalties for such offenses.
indianexpress.comFlorida Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Interstate Death Threats
Peter Daniel Ring received a 27-month prison term after pleading guilty to sending threats to kill a newspaper reporter, Muslims and politicians. The sentence enforces federal penalties for interstate communications that threaten violence, setting a precedent for similar cases in…
abcnews.go.comTallahassee Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Minor Enticement Attempt
Dawaun Shunard Jackson admitted in federal court to attempting to entice a minor and violating registered offender penalties. The plea exposes him to mandatory prison time and highlights enforcement against repeat sexual crimes.
nypost.comSpirit Airlines Employees Gather After Airline Ceases Operations
Former Spirit Airlines employees met at the company's Florida headquarters on Monday following the airline's cessation of operations over the weekend. They rallied to support each other amid job losses. One former employee described the workplace as a second home and colleagues a…
thehollywoodgossip.comDestin Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Offender Registration Failure
Clarence Brandon Walton, 54, of Destin, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court in Pensacola to failure to register as a sex offender. The plea triggers federal sentencing procedures under laws requiring convicted sex offenders to update their residency and status with authoriti…
foxnews.comFlorida Teen Gets Two Years in Prison for Gun with Erased Serial Number
Devon Oliver, an 18-year-old from Gainesville, received a two-year federal prison sentence for possessing a firearm with its serial number removed. The case highlights federal enforcement against untraceable weapons in gang-related activities in northern Florida.
Washington ExaminerFlorida and California Approve New Congressional Maps
Florida's legislature approved new congressional maps pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, potentially adding four Republican seats and challenging several Democratic incumbents. In California, redrawn districts under Proposition 50 create competitive races that could determine House maj…
nypost.comFlorida Gov. DeSantis Signs New Congressional Map Into Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map into law that could help Republicans gain up to four U.S. House seats. The move follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act's requirements for majority-minority districts, prompting similar redraws i…
Fox NewsTrump Speaks to Seniors on Tax and Healthcare Policies in Florida
President Trump spoke to seniors at The Villages in Florida, emphasizing tax refunds and policies from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He highlighted benefits like no federal taxes on Social The president also discussed Medicare improvements and economic achievements. He urged at…