DeSantis to be sworn in for 2nd term Tuesday

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is getting set to be sworn in for his second term. He will take oath at the historic capitol in TallahasseeRead More

Wave of migrants in Florida Keys is a crisis, sheriff says

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — At least 500 migrants have arrived in small boats along the Florida Keys over the last several days in whatRead More

Officials must choose between jobs or office with new law

MIAMI (AP) — A new Florida law is forcing some public officials to choose between their day jobs or holding office. The measure, which tookRead More

Power loss at ICON Park’s Ferris wheel leaves dozens stuck for hours on NYE

A Ferris wheel failure in Central Florida left more than 60 people stuck on New Year’s Eve. The Wheel at the ICON Park in OrlandoRead More

300 migrants make landings at Dry Tortugas National Park

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — A U.S. national park comprising a cluster of uninhabited islands in the Florida Keys was closed Monday after 300 migrantsRead More

2 dead, 4 injured in New Year’s Day shooting in Ocala

(CNN) — Two people died and four others were injured in a shooting in Ocala, Florida, early Sunday, authorities said. Gunfire broke out around 4:30Read More

Tampa teacher texts passengers from canceled Southwest flights, helps 50 find their luggage

A Florida teacher put her lesson planning to the test outside of the classroom when she helped total strangers find their luggage after their SouthwestRead More

Appeals court rules against transgender man in bathroom case

MIAMI (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that a Florida school district’s policy of separating school bathrooms based on biological sex is constitutional.Read More

Bucs’ Gabbert, brothers rescue people in Tampa chopper crash

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Buccaneers backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert became an unexpected hero Thursday when a helicopter crashed into Hillsborough Bay in Tampa. He andRead More

Officials say Bolsonaro may have left Brazil for Florida

SAO PAULO (AP) — The office of Brazil’s vice president says he has become acting president, an indication that President Jair Bolsonaro has left theRead More