Warrant issued for man who flashed gun at FAMU students

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a man in Florida who flashed a gun while trying to prevent four studentsRead More

Miami swimmer wins open water race in Florida Keys

ISLAMORADA, Fla. (AP) — A Miami swimmer won an open-water endurance swim in the Florida Keys. Yoelvis Pedraza completed the eight-mile Swim for Alligator LighthouseRead More

Toxic algae becomes major campaign issue in Florida Senate race

(CNN) — Two toxic algae blooms affecting Florida’s waterways have become a major issue in the Senate race pitting incumbent Democrat Sen. Bill Nelson againstRead More

Hurricane Florence evacuees get free football tickets in Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Florence evacuees from the Carolinas are getting free tickets to watch the University of Florida’s football team play Colorado State.Read More

Inmate killed, body mutilated by cellmate at Florida prison

LAKE CITY, Fla. (AP) — An inmate at a Florida prison strangled his cellmate, gouged the body’s eyes and then strung the dead inmate’s earRead More

Sheriff: toxic algae suspected in dog’s death, 6 other dogs falling ill

STUART, Fla. (WSVN) — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office believes a toxic algae bloom is to blame for killing one dog and making six othersRead More

Dozens of marijuana bundles wash ashore on Florida beaches

Dozens of bundles of marijuana have washed ashore on several beaches in North Florida, likely due to stronger surf conditions from Hurricane Florence. The DaytonaRead More

Florida high school football coach accused of urging student to commit suicide

PALATKA, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida high school football coach has been accused of abusing several of his students. According to an administrative complaint, RandellRead More

Florida opens up hotel rooms, ports to Florence evacuees

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Long accustomed to its residents evacuating north when hurricanes threaten, Florida is in the unusual position of accommodating diverted cruise shipsRead More

Fraternity sued over ‘Scumbag of the Week’ hazing incident

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A former Florida State student is suing a fraternity, claiming he was seriously injured in an April hazing incident. Attorneys forRead More