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The Marlins secured a dramatic walk-off victory over the reigning World Series champion Dodgers, extending their momentum in the final stretch of the season.

Miami Lawyer Suspended After $20,000 Client Fee Dispute

The Florida Supreme Court suspended a Miami attorney following disciplinary proceedings arising from a disputed $20,000 fee arrangement with a client.

Florida TaxWatch Honors 10 State Employees for Cost-Saving Measures

Ten public employees received Government Productivity Awards in Tallahassee for initiatives credited with saving Florida taxpayers millions of dollars.

Developers Propose 550-Acre Clay Hill Luxury Resort in Pasco and Hernando Counties

Blake Casper and Allison Casper Adams filed preliminary plans for Clay Hill, an eco-luxury resort and wellness development spanning 550 acres across the two counties.

National Hurricane Center Tracks Atlantic Disturbance With No US Landfall Threat

Forecasters are monitoring a tropical wave east of Bermuda, but current computer models show no threat of landfall along the US mainland.

Florida Reaches Hurricane Season Peak Without a Single Atlantic Hurricane

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season reached its climatological mid-September peak without producing a hurricane, with a strengthening El Niño helping suppress storm development.

Miami-Dade Adopts Registration Rules for Short-Term Rentals

Miami-Dade commissioners approved mandatory registration and tracking requirements for vacation rentals following condominium disputes and repeated noise complaints.

Miami Beach Moves License Plate Readers to Private Properties

Miami Beach officials plan to relocate automated license plate readers onto private commercial sites in an effort to work around state restrictions on data sharing.

DeSantis Announces $23 Million for Florida Defense Workforce

Governor Ron DeSantis announced $23 million in state funding to support military installations and expand Florida’s defense-sector workforce.

Florida Lawmakers Criticize Delay in Emergency Spending Report

Democratic legislative leaders criticized the DeSantis administration after a mandatory report on emergency expenditures was submitted two months after its legal deadline.

Deerfield Beach Crash Kills Teen Motorcyclist and Young Girl

A serious traffic collision in Deerfield Beach killed a teenage motorcyclist and a young girl, while two other children were hospitalized in critical condition.

DeSantis Signs 17th Death Warrant of 2026

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis set an October 13 execution date for William Lee Thompson, who was convicted in a 1976 Miami murder case.

Florida Transfers $240 Million Into Emergency Preparedness Fund

The Joint Legislative Budget Commission approved a $240 million transfer from general revenue to strengthen disaster reserves ahead of the autumn severe-weather period.

More Than 247,000 Florida Children Affected by Food Assistance Changes

State data show more than 247,000 children experienced changes to food-stamp eligibility or lost coverage over the past year, highlighting the scale of recent assistance adjustments.

Florida Approves Up to $250 Million for Immigration Enforcement Contracts

The Legislative Budget Commission authorized the Division of Emergency Management to spend as much as $250 million on pending immigration enforcement contracts.

Florida Highway Safety Agency Reports Data Breach Linked to Compromised Police Credentials

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said an international cybercriminal group accessed data using credentials belonging to a Plant City police employee.

Authorities Launch Manhunt After Inmate Disappears During Miami-to-Georgia Transfer

Federal and state authorities began a statewide search after a high-profile drug-trafficking inmate disappeared while being transported between a Miami facility and Georgia.

USF Beats Army 28-24 With Last-Minute Touchdown

The University of South Florida defeated Army 28-24 after scoring a game-winning touchdown in the final minute, extending the Tampa-based football program’s early-season momentum.

Safety Harbor Pier Reopens Two Years After Hurricane Damage

Safety Harbor’s public pier has reopened after extensive repairs to structural damage sustained during recent hurricane seasons, restoring access to a popular local waterfront site.

Saharan Dust Plume Heads Toward Florida With Air Quality Expected to Worsen

Meteorologists are tracking a roughly 3,000-mile Saharan dust plume crossing the Atlantic toward Florida, where it could suppress tropical storm formation while reducing air quality for people with respiratory conditions.

Tampa Delays Redevelopment Votes Connected to Rays Stadium Project

The Tampa City Council postponed key redevelopment votes linked to the Tampa Bay Rays for two months, slowing progress on the wider sports and real estate development plan.

Miami Homes Take 116 Days to Sell as Property Market Cools

Miami residential properties are now spending an average of 116 days on the market despite a median sale price of about $650,000, pointing to a significant slowdown in local housing activity.

SpaceX Prepares Falcon 9 Launch From Cape Canaveral

SpaceX is targeting a midday launch from Cape Canaveral for a Falcon 9 rocket carrying communications satellites intended to expand global broadband coverage.

Pilot’s Widow Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Amazon Cargo Jet Crash

The widow of a pilot killed in an Amazon cargo aircraft crash near Miami filed a lawsuit alleging aircraft safety failures and errors during landing, renewing scrutiny of contracted air freight operations.

Chinese Tourist Charged Over Drone Flight Near Kennedy Space Center

Federal authorities charged a Chinese national accused of operating a drone in restricted airspace near Kennedy Space Center, bringing renewed attention to security controls around the Space Coast.

Polk County Ambulance Crash With Dump Truck Leaves Four Hospitalized

Four people were hospitalized after a collision involving an active ambulance, a dump truck and a sedan in Polk County, prompting a review of emergency response procedures.

Delray Beach Man Arrested After Telling Police He Killed His Mother

A Delray Beach man was taken into custody after contacting authorities and saying he had killed his mother, prompting a homicide investigation by local police.

Woman Charged After Stranger Set on Fire at St. Petersburg Gas Station

Police arrested a woman accused of pouring a flammable liquid on a stranger and setting the victim on fire at a St. Petersburg gas station, leaving the victim hospitalized with severe burns.

Two Men Arrested in Separate Killings of Young Women in Columbia County

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men in connection with two unrelated killings of young women near Lake City that occurred within a 12-hour period.

Lakeland Mother Charged After Infant Dies From Severe Injuries

Polk County authorities arrested a Lakeland woman after investigators linked the death of her infant son to severe abuse, opening another major child welfare case in the area.

Florida Police Search for Driver After Hit-and-Run Kills 10-Year-Old Girl

Authorities are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run that killed a 10-year-old girl and left her brother critically injured in intensive care.

Lake Helen Issues Citywide Boil Water Notice After E. Coli Detected

Officials ordered residents across Lake Helen to boil their water after routine testing found E. coli in a municipal well, triggering immediate public health precautions.

Pinellas County Proposes Closing Seven Schools as Enrollment Declines

The Pinellas County School District is considering closing seven campuses and consolidating others as officials respond to demographic changes and falling student enrollment.

Florida Regulators Reject Tampa Electric Proposal to Raise Bills and Profit Margins

State utility regulators denied a proposed rule change that would have allowed Tampa Electric to increase customer charges while also raising its corporate profit margin.

Florida Gas Prices Near $4 as Record Diesel Costs Add Pressure to Supply Chains

Gasoline prices across Florida remain close to $4 a gallon while record diesel costs threaten to raise expenses for logistics companies, grocery suppliers and other businesses dependent on road freight.

Florida Realtors Commit $10 Million to Property Tax Amendment Campaign

Florida’s largest real estate lobbying group has put $10 million into a campaign supporting a proposed property tax amendment, underscoring the financial stakes surrounding the forthcoming ballot measure.

Florida Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Netflix

Florida’s attorney general has sued Netflix as part of the state’s broader legal and regulatory campaign targeting the business practices of major technology and media companies.

Florida Lawmakers Prepare Overhaul of Department of Children and Families

State lawmakers led by Senator Don Gaetz are preparing legislation to reform Florida’s child welfare agency following persistent criticism and high-profile failures involving its operations and oversight.

Hope Florida Grand Jury Report Says State Was Shorted $800,000

A leaked grand jury report examining the Hope Florida initiative says the state was shorted $800,000 and recommends legislative changes, adding to political scrutiny surrounding the government program.

Florida Property Insurance Premiums Rise More Than 14% Despite Market Reforms

Florida homeowners continue to face double-digit insurance increases, with industry data showing premiums up more than 14% despite state legislation intended to stabilize the property insurance market.