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