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Sisters mystified by slaying of their octogenarian parents inside Florida home

The youngest children of an octogenarian couple who were killed inside their Florida home say they are mystified as to why anyone would harm their parents. Kim Melvin Hill and Tonya Mitchell told … more

By TERRY SPENCER | 4/3/24

FILE - President Joe Biden waves to supporters after speaking at a campaign event, March 9, 2024, in Atlanta. Biden has formally clinched a second straight Democratic nomination. Now his party’s presumptive nominee, he faces an all-but-certain rematch with former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida competitive

Democrats hope that a ballot measure seeking to preserve abortion rights will put Florida back in play as the nation’s largest presidential swing state. On Monday, the state Supreme Court energized … more

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON | 4/2/24

Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week ban on most abortions, paving way for 6-week ban

The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the state’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Monday's ruling means a subsequently passed six-week ban can soon take effect. The court that was … more

4/1/24

As violence continues in Haiti, Florida residents are concerned that family and friends on the Caribbean island nation are basically prisoners in their own homes.

Amid Haiti's spiraling violence, Florida residents worry about family, friends in the island nation

Florida residents are raising concerns about family and friends in Haiti amid ongoing violence in the Caribbean island nation. Cosy Joseph, of Boynton Beach, Florida, runs a foundation that has … more

4/1/24

Florida voters will decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize pot in November

The Florida Supreme Court will allow the state’s voters in November to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational use of marijuana. The rulings Monday reject Attorney … more

4/1/24

Police fatally shoot Florida man in Miami suburb

Police fatally shot a man at a South Florida home Saturday. WPLG-TV reports that the Homestead Police Department identified the deceased man as 34-year-old Leandro Chong. Homestead Police Captain … more

3/31/24

Orlando city commissioner charged with spending 96-year-old woman's money on a home, personal items

An Orlando city commissioner has been arrested on charges of elderly exploitation, identity fraud and mortgage fraud following accusations that she had spent a constituent’s money on herself after … more

3/28/24

Zevra Therapeutics: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

CELEBRATION, Fla. (AP) — CELEBRATION, Fla. (AP) — Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (ZVRA) on Thursday reported a loss of $15.2 million in its fourth quarter. The Celebration, Florida-based company … more

3/28/24

In this bulletin issued by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department on Thursday, March 28, 2024, as they search for the shooter who killed Major Melvin, 89, and his wife Claudette Major, 87, inside their home on March 22. Florida police are seeking the public's help in finding a red 2014 Ford Fusion stolen from them. The car's Florida license plate is LTDQ16. (Fort Lauderdale Police Department via AP)

Older Florida couple found slain in their home; police believe killer stole their car

Florida police are seeking the public’s help in finding a car stolen from an older couple who were found shot to death in their home. Fort Lauderdale Police said Thursday they have issued an … more

3/28/24

This image provided by NOAA shows a smalltooth sawfish. Endangered smalltooth sawfish, marine creatures virtually unchanged for millions of years, are exhibiting erratic spinning behavior and dying in unusual numbers in Florida waters. Federal and state wildlife agencies are beginning an effort to rescue and rehabilitate sawfish to find out why. (NOAA via AP)

Sawfish are spinning, and dying, in Florida waters as rescue effort begins

Endangered smalltooth sawfish, marine creatures virtually unchanged for millions of years, are showing erratic behavior, spinning around and dying in unusual numbers in Florida waters. Federal and … more

By CURT ANDERSON | 3/28/24

Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani poses out front of her office Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is announcing changes to how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. "It feels good to be seen," said Eskamani, whose parents are from Iran. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years

For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. The goal is to more accurately count residents, including those who identify as … more

By MIKE SCHNEIDER | 3/28/24

FILE - The Cinderella Castle is seen at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies

Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney have reached a settlement agreement in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme … more

By MIKE SCHNEIDER | 3/27/24

Carnival: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI (AP) — Carnival Corp. (CCL) on Wednesday reported a loss of $214 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Miami-based company said it had a loss of 17 … more

3/27/24

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media, March 7, 2023, at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills Friday, March 15, 2024 that increase the prison and jail sentences for immigrants who are living in the United States illegally if they are convicted of driving without a license or committing felonies. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)

Academics challenge Florida law restricting research exchanges from prohibited countries like China

Two graduate students from China whose studies were put on hold, and a professor who says he is unable to recruit research assistants, are suing Florida education officials. They are trying to stop … more

3/25/24

FILE - Men walk past destroyed homes and debris as they survey damage to other properties, two days after the passage of Hurricane Ian, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., on Sept. 30, 2022. Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years, thanks to investment income and a mild hurricane season, according to an analysis conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence. A group of around 50 insurers reported $147.3 million in net income for 2023, compared to net losses of more than $1 billion in each of the previous two years, according to the analysis released last week. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Analysis: Florida insurers made money last year for first time in 7 years

Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years. That is thanks to investment income and a mild hurricane season. That's according to an an S&P Global Market … more

3/25/24

Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors

Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday … more

3/25/24