Child bitten by alligator while swimming in Florida’s Weeki Wachee Preserve
The incident happened Monday at the preserve in Spring Hill, Hernando County Sheriff’s Office officials said.
Florida death row inmate seeks stay of execution requesting DNA evidence in 1996 crime
Authorities said Daniel Conahan Jr., 72, killed Richard Montgomery after paying him to pose for nude photos.
Fort Lauderdale uses social media to explain property taxes ahead of Amendment 3 vote
The city has launched a social media campaign featuring employees and departments that provide services to residents.
Florida blocks undocumented students from state universities
Florida’s State University System Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to ban undocumented students from attending the state’s 12 public…
Do you have questions about the Property Tax Amendment? We want to hear from you
In November, Florida voters will decide whether to increase the non-school homestead property tax exemption to $250,000 by 2028.
ATF promotes anti-gun trafficking campaign in Florida
Buying a gun for someone who cannot legally purchase one is a federal crime, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is focusing on South…
‘Rolling prison’: Couple accused of trapping, abusing 4 children for years; charged in Florida
Prosecutors say four children lived inside a semi-truck for years, suffering sexual abuse, malnutrition and neglect while traveling across Florida.
Woman killed in Florida hit-and-run crash caused by alligator, report says
She was identified as Cassi Taylor, the daughter of an Indian River County Sheriff’s deputy, the agency said.
ICE deports alleged Cuban intelligence agent living in South Florida, officials say
Federal investigators say the Kendall man hid ties to Cuban intelligence to obtain U.S. permanent residency.
Miami Beach mayor asks Florida to pause removal of license plate readers; others follow
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner says several South Florida mayors have joined his request for Florida to pause the removal of license plate readers from state…