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Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread Beyond His Bones, Hunter Biden Says

Congressional Candidate Michael Carbonara Faces Questions Over Michigan Data Center Lawsuit

Republican congressional primary candidate Michael Carbonara is addressing questions about a civil nuisance lawsuit involving a Michigan data center project that he helped develop outside Florida.

Congressional Candidate Aaron Baker Gives Trump Second-Term Policies a B-Minus

Republican congressional candidate Aaron Baker has rated President Donald Trump's second-term policy direction a B-minus while criticizing U.S. involvement in foreign military engagements during recent campaign appearances.

Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback Faces Lawsuit Over Unpaid Debate Awards

Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is facing a small claims lawsuit from a national debate champion who alleges that promised scholarship funding was not provided.

Paul Renner Proposes Two-Thirds Legislative Vote for Future Constitutional Amendments

Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner has proposed requiring a two-thirds legislative vote for future constitutional changes, prompting debate among state political figures over the threshold for amendments.

Leon County Judge Orders Revision of Controversial Property Tax Ballot Language

Circuit Judge David Frank ruled that the proposed Save Our Homes ballot title contained political language and ordered Attorney General James Uthmeier to revise the wording of its summary.

South Florida Construction Crane Collapse Causes No Injuries

Emergency crews responded to a construction-site incident in Miami after part of a heavy crane fell onto an elevated pool deck at a high-rise project without injuring anyone.

Miami Good Samaritan Subdues Retail Theft Suspect Despite Pepper Spray Attack

A downtown Miami resident intervened during a reported commercial robbery and held the suspect until police arrived despite being sprayed with a chemical irritant.

Miami Gardens Delivery Driver Fatally Shoots Alleged Armed Robber

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Miami Gardens after a food-delivery driver shot and killed an alleged armed robbery suspect in what officials are examining as a self-defense incident.

Miami-Dade Prosecutors Seek New Venue for High-Profile Boater Attempted-Murder Trial

South Florida prosecutors have filed a motion to move a high-profile boater attempted-murder trial, arguing that a different venue would help ensure an impartial jury pool.

High Rip Current Risk Prompts Beach Warnings Along Florida Coast

Emergency officials are urging Florida beachgoers to swim near lifeguards and use caution as persistent coastal winds create dangerous surf and rip current conditions.

Central Florida Schools Prepare to Open as Weeklong Heat Wave Pushes Heat Index Above One Hundred Degrees

School districts along the Interstate Four and Interstate Seventy-Five corridors are preparing for the start of classes as a prolonged heat wave drives afternoon heat indices above one hundred degrees.

Central Florida Schools Finalize Bus Routes and Meal Plans Ahead of New Academic Year

School districts across Orange, Seminole and Brevard counties have completed final preparations for transportation and meal services ahead of the new school year.

Florida Hospitals Secure Strong Positions in National Healthcare Rankings

Twelve Florida hospital facilities, including Cleveland Clinic Weston and Baptist Health centers, earned high positions in the latest national hospital performance evaluations.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Retains Top U.S. Ranking for Twenty-Fifth Consecutive Year

The University of Miami Health System's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has again ranked first nationally in ophthalmology evaluations by U.S. News & World Report, extending its top position to twenty-five consecutive years.

Space Coast Prepares for Monday SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch

Aerospace teams at Cape Canaveral are completing final countdown preparations for a scheduled SpaceX Falcon 9 launch after routine pre-flight wet dress rehearsals.

Jorge Messi, Father and Longtime Business Manager of Lionel Messi, Dies at Sixty-Eight

South Florida communities and international soccer circles are mourning the death of Jorge Messi, the father and longtime business manager of Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.

Thousands of Haitian Families and Workers Face Uncertainty as Temporary Protected Status Ends

South Florida communities are experiencing economic and civic changes as temporary protected status provisions conclude for Haitian residents, leaving thousands of families and workers facing greater uncertainty.

South Florida Faces Economic Pressure as Immigration Shifts Alter Travel and Labor Patterns

Hospitality executives and airport authorities across South Florida are monitoring financial pressures and changing travel patterns as demographic shifts and immigration policy enforcement affect the regional economy.

Statewide Migration Continues to Reshape Florida Housing Markets

Florida's major metropolitan housing markets are adjusting to continued population inflows as new residents face limited inventory and elevated borrowing costs.

Florida Property Insurance Market Shows Signs of Stabilization After Legal Reforms

Florida's property insurance market is showing slower rate growth and new private-carrier activity following tort reforms and reductions in litigation costs, according to industry experts.

Florida Gains More Than Two Hundred Thousand Residents in First Half of 2026

State demographic data shows more than two hundred thousand new residents arrived in Florida during the first half of 2026, with New York and Georgia among the main sources of interstate migration.

Saharan Dust Plume Suppresses Tropical Development Across Caribbean and Gulf

A dense layer of Saharan dust stretching across the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico is helping stabilize the atmosphere and suppress the formation of tropical storms.

NOAA Lowers Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook as El Niño Strengthens

Federal forecasters now put the chance of a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season at seventy-five percent as intensifying El Niño conditions reduce expectations for tropical activity, offering some relief to Florida's coastal communitie...

Florida Gas Prices Rise as Mid-Summer Refining and Demand Pressures Persist

Florida's average regular gasoline price has edged up to three dollars and ninety-six cents a gallon, with Palm Beach County recording the state's highest local prices amid seasonal refining and demand pressures.

Kelly Slater Returns to Tahiti Pro for Twenty-First Career Appearance as Wildcard

Cocoa Beach native Kelly Slater will make his twenty-first career appearance at the Teahupoʻo contest as a wildcard after training locally in Florida ahead of the competition.

Australian Crew Evacuates Seriously Ill American From Antarctica in Midwinter Darkness

A Skytraders Airbus A319 flew to the U.S. McMurdo Station in minus 43-degree Celsius conditions before taking the patient to Christchurch, New Zealand, for treatment.

Trump’s Top General Seeks an Exit Strategy From Iran War, Report Says

General Dan Caine has reportedly warned senior officials that further escalation could backfire and that air power alone is unlikely to deliver the administration’s aims.

Brock Lesnar Retires From Wrestling, Closing a Career of Rare Athletic Range and Lasting Controversy

The 49-year-old former NCAA champion, UFC heavyweight champion and WWE headliner announced that his SummerSlam loss to Oba Femi was his final match.

Florida Appeals Court Sides With Insurer in Claims-Made Coverage Dispute

A Florida appellate court overturned a lower-court ruling after finding that delayed notification under a claims-made insurance policy relieved the insurer of coverage obligations for a historical liability claim.

Miami Beach Officials Debate Golf-Cart Traffic Enforcement After High-Profile Stop

Miami Beach city commissioners and police leadership are at odds over municipal traffic enforcement following a prominent golf-cart stop that exposed tensions over local policy.

Tampa's Tallest Residential Tower Reaches Full Construction Height

The forty-two-story ONE Tampa luxury residential tower has reached its full structural height, bringing its two hundred twenty residences closer to scheduled closings and market delivery.

Miami Dolphins Intensify Training Camp Competition for Roster Places

Miami Dolphins coaches are increasing player evaluations and practice competition as rookies and veterans compete for roster spots ahead of preseason games.

Jacksonville Jaguars Refine Rushing Attack Ahead of New NFL Season

The Jacksonville Jaguars are adjusting backfield rotations and depth charts during training camp as coaches respond to offseason roster changes before the regular season begins.

South Florida Airports and Highways Handle Heavy Late-Summer Travel Volumes

Major airports and highway corridors across South Florida are managing high passenger and traffic volumes as vacationers and business travelers complete their late-summer journeys.

Orlando Tourism Maintains Strong Summer Demand Despite Heat and Storm Warnings

Central Florida hospitality operators report solid visitor numbers and hotel occupancy during the final weeks of summer despite extreme heat and recurring storm threats.

Florida Political Landscape Takes Shape Through Ron DeSantis Endorsements

Governor Ron DeSantis is continuing to influence Florida's political contests through selective endorsements in legislative and gubernatorial primaries ahead of voting later this month.

Space Coast Prepares for Heavy Rocket Launch Schedule Through August

Aerospace operators and local authorities along Florida's Space Coast are preparing support systems for an intensified schedule of commercial and government rocket launches during the remainder of August.

Florida Expands Rural Healthcare Access Through Telehealth and Community Clinics

Regional hospital systems and state health agencies are advancing digital healthcare and community clinic programs aimed at improving access to medical services in rural and economically distressed Florida counties.

Broward Health Provides Back-to-School Support to More Than One Thousand Children

Broward Health affiliates distributed school-required immunizations, backpacks, uniforms and other community services to more than one thousand children and families across Broward County ahead of the new academic year.

Florida Officials Record Strong Removal Effort in Annual Burmese Python Challenge

Florida's annual python removal initiative has concluded with leading participants capturing dozens of invasive Burmese pythons in protected wetlands, supporting efforts to reduce pressure on native wildlife.