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FLORIDA NEWS


Hadi Abbasi and Nikhil Sha represent South Florida in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
4 hours ago

South Florida spellers compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Read full article: South Florida spellers compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Florida boat captain sentenced to prison after poisoning dolphins

Read full article: Florida boat captain sentenced to prison after poisoning dolphins
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FWC challenges Floridians to remove invasive Lionfish beginning May 24

Read full article: FWC challenges Floridians to remove invasive Lionfish beginning May 24
An overflow crowd fills the room at a Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission hearing about proposed bear hunting Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Ocala, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida considers controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition

Read full article: Florida considers controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition

Ten years ago, Florida held a black bear hunt that resulted in more than 300 animals killed in just two days before it was halted early. It was controversial from the start and hasn’t happened since — until possibly later this year amid strong opposition once again.

Juan Espinosa charged with DUI in Brevard County.

‘El Productor’ from El Gordo y la Flaca arrested after driving 118 mph, according to deputy

Read full article: ‘El Productor’ from El Gordo y la Flaca arrested after driving 118 mph, according to deputy

A South Florida man, known for his role as “Carlitos el Productor” on Univision’s El Gordo y la Flaca was arrested, after a deputy said he was clocked driving 118 mph.

Epic Universe.

Epic Universe at Universal Orlando to celebrate grand opening

Read full article: Epic Universe at Universal Orlando to celebrate grand opening

Universal Orlando Resort is getting ready to welcome visitors to its Epic Universe.

Margaritaville Specialty Plate

Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville license plates coming to a bumper near you

Read full article: Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville license plates coming to a bumper near you

More than a year after Florida lawmakers gave the thumbs up, “parrotheads” will soon be able to hit the road with a specialty Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville license plate.

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Man accused in Florida State shooting out of hospital and booked into jail on murder charges

Read full article: Man accused in Florida State shooting out of hospital and booked into jail on murder charges

Authorities say a man accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding six others during a shooting last month at Florida State University has been discharged from a Tallahassee hospital and charged with murder.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) and goaltender Joseph Woll (60) attempt to stop a shot on goal by Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) during the second period in Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Officials ruled the puck crossed the goal line. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers win Game 3 against Toronto Maple Leafs after Marchand scores in overtime

Read full article: Florida Panthers win Game 3 against Toronto Maple Leafs after Marchand scores in overtime

The Florida Panthers are playing at home Friday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.

A substitute teacher in Marion County has been arrested on alleged sexual abuse charges.

Florida substitute teacher accused of inappropriate sexual behavior with student

Read full article: Florida substitute teacher accused of inappropriate sexual behavior with student

A substitute teacher in Florida is facing charges for alleged inappropriate behavior with a student, according to sheriff’s deputies.

8 students from The College Academy at Broward College have been named National QuestBridge Scholars.

8 Broward County Public Schools seniors earn prestigious scholarships

Read full article: 8 Broward County Public Schools seniors earn prestigious scholarships

Eight Broward County Public School seniors who earned top marks are honored with full four-year scholarships to the nation’s top schools.

9 panthers killed in 2025

4 endangered Florida panther deaths reported in the last week

Read full article: 4 endangered Florida panther deaths reported in the last week

The death of two more endangered Florida Panthers has been reported in the last week.

The new welcome signs at the Florida state line read "Welcome to the Free State of Florida"

Florida tops national rankings for best states in U.S., according to report

Read full article: Florida tops national rankings for best states in U.S., according to report

The state of Florida has earned top marks, when it comes to the best states in the country, according to a report.

FILE - This 2017 image from a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service motion-activated camera shows a Florida panther at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via AP, File)

Endangered Florida panther deaths reported

Read full article: Endangered Florida panther deaths reported

Two endangered Florida panthers have died, after authorities said they were hit by vehicles.

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Former UM defensive back Avantae Williams arrested in connection with fatal shooting at bar

Read full article: Former UM defensive back Avantae Williams arrested in connection with fatal shooting at bar

Former University of Miami defensive back Avantae Williams has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend in East Central Florida.

Melissa Calhoun

More Florida teachers investigated amid ‘preferred name’ scandal

Read full article: More Florida teachers investigated amid ‘preferred name’ scandal

After a Brevard County teacher drew fire for calling a student by a “preferred name,” more teachers are now being investigated, according to the local teachers’ union.

FILE - An alligator is seen in a pond at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006. Florida's alligator hunting season started Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, with new rules expanding the time and weapons that can be used. (AP Photo/Dr. Scott M. Lieberman, File)

Florida Alligator Harvest & Alligator Super Hunt applications open Friday

Read full article: Florida Alligator Harvest & Alligator Super Hunt applications open Friday

Alligator hunters, it’s your time to shine in the Sunshine State.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers location in Tamarac, Fla.

New Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers coming to Tamarac

Read full article: New Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers coming to Tamarac

Raising Cane’s famed chicken fingers are coming to Tamarac this week.

NATIONAL NEWS


Duaa Siyah Ouznali, 13, of San Diego, reacts after correctly spelling her word as she competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
12 minutes ago

To win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, contenders must also master geography

Read full article: To win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, contenders must also master geography

FILE - A person holds up LGTBQ+ pride flags during the Pride Parade in New York, June 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
9 minutes ago

South Florida LGBTQ organizations get ready for Pride month events

Read full article: South Florida LGBTQ organizations get ready for Pride month events

A Louisiana state police SWAT member works the scene on Iberville Street as police pursue a fugitive that escaped from a New Orleans jail, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
33 minutes ago

New Orleans jail escapees caught following car chase in Texas; 2 inmates still on the run

Read full article: New Orleans jail escapees caught following car chase in Texas; 2 inmates still on the run

FILE - A sign marks the entrance to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, on Oct. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
21 minutes ago

COVID vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, Kennedy says

Read full article: COVID vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, Kennedy says
FILE: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a church in St. Augustine.

DeSantis, first lady plan to bring ‘Hope Florida’ pilot program to school districts

Read full article: DeSantis, first lady plan to bring ‘Hope Florida’ pilot program to school districts

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a program to bring Hope Florida to school districts at an event at Fruitland Park Elementary School in Lake County Wednesday.

Wedding photos for Yohandry Rivera (Left), Sacha Moreno (right).

Florida Keys photographer captures adorable wedding crasher

Read full article: Florida Keys photographer captures adorable wedding crasher

Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys is famous for destinations weddings, now it has an adorable and famous wedding crasher.

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‘Trooper’s Law’ heads to governor’s desk

Read full article: ‘Trooper’s Law’ heads to governor’s desk

Trooper’s Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, will head to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.

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DeSantis responds to protestor who interrupted news conference

Read full article: DeSantis responds to protestor who interrupted news conference

A news conference about fishing in the state of Florida was interrupted on Monday when a protestor started yelling.

Pink flamingos appearing more often in the South Florida wild again

Bill to change Florida’s state bird moves through legislature

Read full article: Bill to change Florida’s state bird moves through legislature

Florida’s state bird could change later this year, as bills make their way through the Florida Legislature.

A sandhill in the Lake Wales Ridge with scattered ponds

Florida legislature approves bill to protect state park land from development

Read full article: Florida legislature approves bill to protect state park land from development

A bill moving through the Florida legislature meant to block development of Florida state park land is heading to the Senate floor.

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Dog helps rescue endangered key deer

Read full article: Dog helps rescue endangered key deer

A “good boy” helped in the rescue of an endangered key deer in Big Pine Key.

Katelyne Dye

Florida mail carrier gets DUI after drinking vodka at house party on delivery route, police say

Read full article: Florida mail carrier gets DUI after drinking vodka at house party on delivery route, police say

A USPS worker was arrested earlier this month in Melbourne after she drank alcohol at a house party on her route and was later caught driving the wrong way in traffic, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Robert Morales was originally from Miami-Dade County

Relative identifies man killed in FSU shooting

Read full article: Relative identifies man killed in FSU shooting

A family member has identified one of the two men killed Thursday in a mass shooting at Florida State University as Robert Morales.

Students at FSU gather at memorials, prepare to retrieve belongings after deadly shooting

Doctor: All surviving patients from FSU mass shooting expected to make full recovery

Read full article: Doctor: All surviving patients from FSU mass shooting expected to make full recovery

When a 20-year-old opened fire at Florida State University Thursday, terrified students barricaded doors and fled across campus, abandoning chemistry notes and even shoes, in a shooting that investigators said killed two men and wounded at least six others.

FSU police on shooting: 2 dead, 6 injured, gunman injured

‘Something has to change’: Parkland school massacre survivors were at FSU during fatal shooting

Read full article: ‘Something has to change’: Parkland school massacre survivors were at FSU during fatal shooting

Joshua Gallagher, a survivor of the 2018 Valentine’s Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, was at Florida State University during the fatal shooting on Thursday.

Police: Shooter, also hurt, is FSU student Phoenix Ikner, 20, stepson of Leon County deputy

2 dead, 6 victims injured, gunman injured after FSU shooting

Read full article: 2 dead, 6 victims injured, gunman injured after FSU shooting

At least one person has died after a shooting occurred Thursday at Florida State University in Tallahassee, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.

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Governor defends Hope Florida as director’s resignation announced

Read full article: 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.

A cluster of oranges grow in a grove Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Sebring, Fla. The Florida citrus production has been steadily decreased due to diseases, hurricanes, freezes, changes in tastes and development pressures. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Major Florida grower plans to build new community after ending citrus operations

Read full article: Major Florida grower plans to build new community after ending citrus operations

One of Florida’s biggest citrus growers plans to build a 3,000-acre community in southwest Florida, just months after announcing it is abandoning its citrus growing operations at the end of this year’

Mannika Hopkins laughs with one of her fourth grade students at Greenville Elementary School in Florida. (FILE AP Photo/Kate Payne)

In Florida, it’s easier for elementary schools to get ‘A’ grade than for students

Read full article: 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.

Florida Atlantic University

FAU will test emergency sirens

Read full article: FAU will test emergency sirens

Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens on the Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus on Wednesday.

This image from Google Maps viewed from a browser in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, shows the Gulf of Mexico renamed the Gulf of America. (Google via AP)

DeSantis signs ‘Gulf of America’ bills into law

Read full article: 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.”

FILE - The sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building is seen. May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

IRS extends tax deadlines for all of Florida due to 2024 hurricanes

Read full article: 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.

Costco Wholesale Club

New Costco coming to Miami-Dade County

Read full article: New Costco coming to Miami-Dade County

A new Costco is in the works for Miami-Dade County.

Florida Atlantic University

FAU will test emergency sirens on Friday

Read full article: 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.

ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES


Duaa Siyah Ouznali, 13, of San Diego, reacts after correctly spelling her word as she competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
5 minutes ago

To win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, contenders must also master geography

Read full article: To win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, contenders must also master geography

FILE - Guitarist Rick Derringer performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York on July 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)
1 hour ago

Rick Derringer, who had a hit with 'Hang On Sloopy' and produced 'Weird Al,' dies at 77

Read full article: Rick Derringer, who had a hit with 'Hang On Sloopy' and produced 'Weird Al,' dies at 77

Sean "Diddy" Combs looks on as defense attorney Nicole Westmoreland cross examines Dawn Richard during Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 19, 2025, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
43 minutes ago

A former aide says Sean 'Diddy' Combs kidnapped her in a plot to kill Kid Cudi

Read full article: A former aide says Sean 'Diddy' Combs kidnapped her in a plot to kill Kid Cudi

FILE - Director Gavin Hood, left, and actor Presley Chweneyagae from the best foreign language film "Tsotsi" from South Africa, arrive for the 78th Academy Awards on March 5, 2006, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, file)
6 hours ago

South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, who starred in Oscar-winning film 'Tsotsi', dies aged 40

Read full article: South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, who starred in Oscar-winning film 'Tsotsi', dies aged 40
Gulf of America graphic

‘Gulf of America’ bill heads to the governor’s desk

Read full article: ‘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 hotel on Brickell Key

Mandarin Oriental Miami to close in May

Read full article: Mandarin Oriental Miami to close in May

One of South Florida’s most famous addresses is getting a billion-dollar makeover.

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Florida Senate passes weather manipulation bill

Read full article: Florida Senate passes weather manipulation bill

The Florida Senate has passed a bill banning weather manipulation.

Gulf of America graphic

‘Gulf of America’ bill moves forward in Florida House

Read full article: ‘Gulf of America’ bill moves forward in Florida House

Two bills involving renaming the “Gulf of Mexico” as the “Gulf of America” passed the Florida House on Thursday.

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Florida man with horn tattoo faces burglary charges

Read full article: Florida man with horn tattoo faces burglary charges

A Florida man faces burglary charges after deputies said he was seen burglarizing an apartment complex.

Trader Joe’s Hot Honey Mustard Dressing recalled due to labeling error.

Trader Joe’s recalls condiment due to mislabeling

Read full article: Trader Joe’s recalls condiment due to mislabeling

Check your pantry, Trader Joe's has recalled a dressing due to mislabeling.

Gulf of America graphic

‘Gulf of America’ bill moves along in Florida Legislature

Read full article: ‘Gulf of America’ bill moves along in Florida Legislature

The “Gulf of America” bill, SB 608 continues to move along in the Florida Legislature.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 at a fire station in Sarasota, announcing that Hope Florida would become a permanent component of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

DeSantis, first lady meet with Florida Sheriffs Association

Read full article: DeSantis, first lady meet with Florida Sheriffs Association

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the first lady met with the Florida Sheriffs Association on Tuesday in Tallahassee.

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Animal Advocate raises awareness after Zorro is injured, Daisy dies

Read full article: Animal Advocate raises awareness after Zorro is injured, Daisy dies

Millions were touched by the image of Grover protecting his brother Zorro after a driver struck him on Interstate 95 he broke three legs.

FILE -Chinese waitresses dressed in orange shorts and t-shirts cheers while welcoming the arriving guests at the Hooters restaurant in Beijing, China, Sept. 10, 2007. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

Restaurant chain Hooters goes bust and files for bankruptcy protection

Read full article: Restaurant chain Hooters goes bust and files for bankruptcy protection

Hooters is going bust.

FILE - (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Florida Republican lawmakers push to expand state’s death penalty

Read full article: Florida Republican lawmakers push to expand state’s death penalty

New state bills aim to expand options for death row inmates’ executions to include firing squads and nitrogen gas and allow judges to sentence more convicts to death.

Jorge Diazvega

Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guests

Read full article: Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guests

A lawsuit filed against Walt Disney World last week alleges an incident that happened in March 2023 involving a former employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of people over the course of his employment should never have happened and that the company “failed to take appropriate action.”

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