Florida sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI, accusing company of deceptive, harmful practices
Read full article: Florida sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI, accusing company of deceptive, harmful practicesFlorida is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of harmful and deceptive practices in a first-in-the-nation lawsuit against the maker of ChatGPT. Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the lawsuit on Monday.
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
Read full article: Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPTThe state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
Former Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich gets an opportunity in NFL's revamped accelerator program
Read full article: Former Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich gets an opportunity in NFL's revamped accelerator programJeff Ulbrich hopes his brief tenure as interim head coach of the New York Jets doesn’t prevent him from leading his own team.
Roger Goodell says the NFL is cooperating with the Florida AG after receiving subpoena
Read full article: Roger Goodell says the NFL is cooperating with the Florida AG after receiving subpoenaNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week.
Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule
Read full article: Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney RuleFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule.
‘Unacceptable!’ Florida AG calls out Monique Worrell over 4-year sentence for murderer
Read full article: ‘Unacceptable!’ Florida AG calls out Monique Worrell over 4-year sentence for murdererFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier spoke out on Tuesday over a year after a murder convict was sentenced to just four years in prison.
Florida man nabbed during Hawaiian vacation over ‘Orlando World Live’ scheme
Read full article: Florida man nabbed during Hawaiian vacation over ‘Orlando World Live’ schemeAn Orlando man was arrested during a trip to Hawaii as part of a fraud bust this week, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
‘Depraved behavior:’ Central Florida man faces millennium in prison over child porn case
Read full article: ‘Depraved behavior:’ Central Florida man faces millennium in prison over child porn caseA Central Florida man was captured out of state this week in a massive child porn case, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier.
Florida looking into criminal investigation for Orlando Sloth World deaths
Read full article: Florida looking into criminal investigation for Orlando Sloth World deathsFlorida prosecutors are looking into whether criminal charges are possible after dozens of sloths died ahead of the opening of Sloth World in Orlando. On Friday, Attorney General James Uthmeier responded to a call for a criminal investigation from State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando.
Florida looking into criminal investigation for Orlando Sloth World deaths
Read full article: Florida looking into criminal investigation for Orlando Sloth World deathsFlorida prosecutors are looking into whether criminal charges are possible after dozens of sloths died ahead of the opening of Sloth World in Orlando. On Friday, Attorney General James Uthmeier responded to a call for a criminal investigation from State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando.
Lawmaker calls for criminal investigation after rescued sloth dies from failed Orlando attraction
Read full article: Lawmaker calls for criminal investigation after rescued sloth dies from failed Orlando attractionA rescued sloth’s death is prompting renewed scrutiny of an Orlando attraction, as a state lawmaker calls for a state and federal investigation into animal deaths, alleged mismanagement and potential legal violations.
Florida’s probe into OpenAI and the FSU shooting is now a criminal investigation, Uthmeier says
Read full article: Florida’s probe into OpenAI and the FSU shooting is now a criminal investigation, Uthmeier saysFlorida’s inquiry into OpenAI’s involvement in the mass shooting at Florida State University last year is now a criminal investigation, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday.
‘Women only:’ Florida AG takes aim at Miss America group over trans competitors
Read full article: ‘Women only:’ Florida AG takes aim at Miss America group over trans competitorsAfter taking aim at the NFL and generative A.I., Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has a new target in his sights: the Miss America group.
FSU shooting suspect used ChatGPT to help plan fatal attack, court records show
Read full article: FSU shooting suspect used ChatGPT to help plan fatal attack, court records showNews 6 obtained court records showing the FSU shooting suspect had a conversation with ChatGPT that appeared to show him planning a the fatal attack. Florida's attorney general is using this conversation to help justify a new investigation into OpenAI.
NFL vows to keep Rooney Rule as Florida Attorney General threatens lawsuit
Read full article: NFL vows to keep Rooney Rule as Florida Attorney General threatens lawsuitThe NFL says it will keep the Rooney Rule, while Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier calls it illegal under state law and threatens a lawsuit if the league doesn’t change it by May 1.
Execution of James Duckett to stay on hold after Florida Supreme Court denies state request
Read full article: Execution of James Duckett to stay on hold after Florida Supreme Court denies state requestPlans to execute a former Mascotte police officer for the death of a girl in 1987 will remain on hold after the Florida Supreme Court denied the state’s request to allow the execution to proceed. James Duckett was convicted of killing 11-year-old Teresa McAbee, according to a death warrant signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says 'work to be done' in NFL minority hiring, despite Florida AG pushback
Read full article: Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says 'work to be done' in NFL minority hiring, despite Florida AG pushbackFirst-year Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said he’ll continue to push for more diversity in the NFL’s leadership positions, even after Florida’s attorney general wrote that the league’s minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.
‘House of horrors:’ Disturbing discoveries at Sanford home spark 100 charges
Read full article: ‘House of horrors:’ Disturbing discoveries at Sanford home spark 100 chargesA Sanford man now faces over 1,000 years in prison after detectives raided his home last week, according to the Florida attorney general.
New pedophile crackdown goes to Florida Gov. DeSantis despite pushback
Read full article: New pedophile crackdown goes to Florida Gov. DeSantis despite pushbackA new bill aiming to further crack down on pedophiles in Florida was overwhelmingly approved by the state Legislature this week, despite a few lawmakers voting against it.
WATCH: Florida attorney general scolds Orlando lawmaker during press conference, gets real time response
Read full article: WATCH: Florida attorney general scolds Orlando lawmaker during press conference, gets real time responseFlorida Attorney General struck out at a state representative for how she voted on a bill to crack down on sexual predators in the state.
Florida revives a long-dormant probe into Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of exile group's plane
Read full article: Florida revives a long-dormant probe into Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of exile group's planeFlorida’s attorney general says Florida has reopened a criminal investigation into former Cuban leader Raul Castro’s role in the 1996 shootdown of exile planes.
‘The game is over:’ 40 illegal gambling operations taken down in ‘first-of-its-kind’ sting in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘The game is over:’ 40 illegal gambling operations taken down in ‘first-of-its-kind’ sting in Central FloridaFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier will be joined by several Central Florida sheriffs at a news conference in Titusville.
Florida man used taco seasoning in $10K trading-card theft scheme, officials say
Read full article: Florida man used taco seasoning in $10K trading-card theft scheme, officials sayA Florida man is accused of stealing upwards of $10,000 worth of trading cards at self-checkouts by scanning seasoning packets in their place, according to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office and statewide prosecutors.
Orange-Osceola state attorney challenges funding cuts impacting domestic violence victim support
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney challenges funding cuts impacting domestic violence victim supportOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell will hold a news conference from her office in downtown Orlando.
Florida authorities dismantle cargo-theft operation that caused $7.8M in losses
Read full article: Florida authorities dismantle cargo-theft operation that caused $7.8M in lossesSix people are now facing grand-theft charges related to an organized cargo-theft operation for at least 32 cargo-theft incidents and a vessel theft across Orange, Osceola, Volusia, Broward, Polk and St. Lucie counties.
‘We’ll send you packing:’ Florida AG takes aim at yet another nurse after controversial video
Read full article: ‘We’ll send you packing:’ Florida AG takes aim at yet another nurse after controversial videoFor the third time in recent weeks, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is putting a nurse in his crosshairs.
Florida attorney general joins statewide prosecutors, law enforcement for remarks on drug-trafficking convictions
Read full article: Florida attorney general joins statewide prosecutors, law enforcement for remarks on drug-trafficking convictionsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference at the Florida State Capitol to discuss the convictions of two people accused in what he described as a large-scale drug-trafficking operation.
No citizen initiatives on 2026 Florida ballot, including marijuana amendment, state says
Read full article: No citizen initiatives on 2026 Florida ballot, including marijuana amendment, state saysFlorida's secretary of state says none of the 22 citizen initiatives proposed for the 2026 ballot got enough verified petitions to make it, including the recreational marijuana amendment. But the initiative's organizers say Byrd's statement is premature.
‘I hope you f****** rip:’ Florida nurse loses license over viral TikTok video
Read full article: ‘I hope you f****** rip:’ Florida nurse loses license over viral TikTok videoAfter a Florida nurse lost her job over a viral TikTok video, state records show she’s now had her license taken away, as well.
‘Glad she lost her job:’ Florida AG calls for nurse to lose license over TikTok video
Read full article: ‘Glad she lost her job:’ Florida AG calls for nurse to lose license over TikTok videoAfter a nurse lost her job this month, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now calling for her license to be removed.
Florida attorney general touts 46 new investigations into marijuana amendment petitions
Read full article: Florida attorney general touts 46 new investigations into marijuana amendment petitionsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced this week a major escalation in an ongoing election fraud investigation led by the Office of Statewide Prosecution, citing dozens of new criminal investigations tied to petition activity connected to a marijuana ballot initiative.
Florida’s Black lawmakers denounce attorney general’s racial law opinion as damaging political stunt
Read full article: Florida’s Black lawmakers denounce attorney general’s racial law opinion as damaging political stuntFlorida's Republican attorney general is questioning the constitutionality of state laws supporting minority contracting and diverse appointments.
Monique Worrell marks first year back in office with focus on mental health, justice system reforms
Read full article: Monique Worrell marks first year back in office with focus on mental health, justice system reformsOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell says the event will mark her first year back in office.
Florida woman said ‘she was ready to fight’ moments before punching trooper, kicking ICE officer: arrest report
Read full article: Florida woman said ‘she was ready to fight’ moments before punching trooper, kicking ICE officer: arrest reportA woman challenged law enforcement during a traffic stop in Jacksonville last week, telling them “she was ready to fight,” moments before she punched a trooper and kicked an ICE officer in a nearby parking lot, according to her arrest report.
Florida woman faces multiple charges after ‘punching trooper in the face’ during ICE encounter, AG says
Read full article: Florida woman faces multiple charges after ‘punching trooper in the face’ during ICE encounter, AG saysA woman was arrested Tuesday after she punched a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in the face during an encounter with ICE agents on Beach Boulevard, according to the state's attorney general.
Here’s where the state of Florida stands on recreational marijuana
Read full article: Here’s where the state of Florida stands on recreational marijuanaAttorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces over 10,000 arrests in ‘Operation Tidal Wave’
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces over 10,000 arrests in ‘Operation Tidal Wave’Last year, Florida passed legislation requiring state and local law enforcement to participate in immigration enforcement and to enter into 287(g) agreements with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcry
Read full article: Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcryLocal officials in Florida’s capital city have voted to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the graves of enslaved people to a once-segregated country club.
Florida files official lawsuit against Roblox, accuses company of failing to protect minors
Read full article: Florida files official lawsuit against Roblox, accuses company of failing to protect minorsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier accuses Roblox of knowingly facilitating a virtual environment that makes it easy for sexual predators to prey on, groom, and abuse children, while marketing the platform in Florida to children as a fun and safe place to play and interact.
‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on children
Read full article: ‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on childrenOn Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office filed a lawsuit over what he dubbed “mutilating children.”
‘Fake pronouns:’ Florida’s education leader is putting this teacher in his crosshairs
Read full article: ‘Fake pronouns:’ Florida’s education leader is putting this teacher in his crosshairsLast week, Florida's education commissioner filed an official complaint against a teacher over her use of an unusual title.
Florida House aims again to lower gun-buying age
Read full article: Florida House aims again to lower gun-buying ageThe bill would reverse a decision made by the Legislature and then-Gov. Rick Scott to increase the minimum gun-purchase age after the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Nikolas Cruz, then 19, used a semi-automatic rifle to kill 17 people at the school.
Florida fires back in smoke shop product fight
Read full article: Florida fires back in smoke shop product fightAttorney General James Uthmeier is asking an administrative law judge to toss out a challenge to an emergency rule banning the sale and manufacture of a concentrated byproduct of kratom, known as 7-OH.
‘Operation Home for the Holidays’ rescues 122 children in abuse, neglect, exploitation cases
Read full article: ‘Operation Home for the Holidays’ rescues 122 children in abuse, neglect, exploitation casesFlorida officials announced the successful completion of “Operation Home for the Holidays,” a massive rescue effort that safely recovered 122 children across multiple states, making it one of the largest child-recovery operations in U.S. history.
‘Safer than Tylenol:’ Florida sues Planned Parenthood over abortion drugs
Read full article: ‘Safer than Tylenol:’ Florida sues Planned Parenthood over abortion drugsFlorida's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, accusing the group of deceptively marketing abortion drugs for profit.
New ‘insanity’ proposal after man who fatally stabbed child moved next to Marion County elementary school
Read full article: New ‘insanity’ proposal after man who fatally stabbed child moved next to Marion County elementary schoolAfter a Kentucky man who fatally stabbed a 6-year-old was released from prison early and moved to Central Florida, the state’s attorney general is now pushing for changes to the state’s “insanity defense.”
Woman takes plea deal in Orlando road rage case amid Florida AG and state attorney controversy
Read full article: Woman takes plea deal in Orlando road rage case amid Florida AG and state attorney controversyA woman has pleaded no contest to an aggravated battery charge in connection with a deadly road rage shooting in Orlando.
‘Support for nonsense:’ Florida teacher condemned after using ‘Mx.’ prefix
Read full article: ‘Support for nonsense:’ Florida teacher condemned after using ‘Mx.’ prefixA letter issued to the district school board claims that the “Mx.” pronoun — reportedly pronounced “mix” — was intended to obfuscate the teacher’s gender.
Florida issues criminal subpoenas against Roblox over allegations of aiding sexual predators
Read full article: Florida issues criminal subpoenas against Roblox over allegations of aiding sexual predatorsThe Florida attorney general has issued new criminal subpoenas against online gaming platform Roblox, a new step in accusing the company of not doing enough to stop child predators from using the game.
Orange-Osceola state attorney says Florida fabricating pretext for her 2nd ‘political removal’
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney says Florida fabricating pretext for her 2nd ‘political removal’Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell sent letters to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis demanding an end to what she calls a campaign of misinformation that “seeks to manufacture a pretext” for suspending her a second time.
Kentucky man connected to killing of child arrested in Central Florida as White House weighs in
Read full article: Kentucky man connected to killing of child arrested in Central Florida as White House weighs inDeputies said that 42-year-old Ronald Exantus was found living near a Marion County elementary school after he stabbed a 6-year-old to death nearly a decade ago.
Florida attorney general, Orange-Osceola state attorney in back-and-forth over shooter’s sentencing
Read full article: Florida attorney general, Orange-Osceola state attorney in back-and-forth over shooter’s sentencingOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is once again in a back-and-forth with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, this time over the sentencing of a man who shot at his ex-girlfriend in a drive-thru.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joins federal, state officials for 287(g) remarks in Tallahassee
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joins federal, state officials for 287(g) remarks in TallahasseeFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the Florida Sheriff’s Association Headquarters in Tallahassee.
‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticisms
Read full article: ‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticismsOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Friday will hold a news conference to discuss an increase in road-rage cases.
‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticisms
Read full article: ‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticismsOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Friday will hold a news conference to discuss an increase in road-rage cases.
Florida to open portal to report threats, revoke teacher licenses over social media posts
Read full article: Florida to open portal to report threats, revoke teacher licenses over social media postsDrawing on recent attacks, including the killing of Charlie Kirk, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced a new portal to report political threats in the state.
With Florida’s ban gone, where gun owners can - and can’t - openly carry
Read full article: With Florida’s ban gone, where gun owners can - and can’t - openly carryOsceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon says you should expect to see more people carrying guns openly in public. Here’s where you can and cannot openly carry firearms in Florida.
Florida leaders react after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk killed
Read full article: Florida leaders react after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk killedOn Wednesday afternoon, Florida leaders came out to provide their thoughts after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed during a college event at Utah Valley University.
Florida attorney criticizes Monique Worrell’s prosecution of woman in deadly Orlando road rage shooting
Read full article: Florida attorney criticizes Monique Worrell’s prosecution of woman in deadly Orlando road rage shootingFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier is urging the Orange-Osceola state attorney to withdraw the prosecution against a woman charged with murder after a deadly road rage incident, arguing that he believes she acted in self-defense.
Florida Attorney General discusses statewide diesel theft operation
Read full article: Florida Attorney General discusses statewide diesel theft operationFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference at a jail in Tampa to discuss the dismantling of a large-scale diesel theft operation.
Winter Springs man arrested after Florida marijuana proposal fails to pass
Read full article: Winter Springs man arrested after Florida marijuana proposal fails to passA Winter Springs man has been arrested after an amendment on Florida’s ballots last year failed to pass, according to the Attorney General’s Office.
Florida teacher under fire by state over ‘Dictator’ award given to student
Read full article: Florida teacher under fire by state over ‘Dictator’ award given to studentFlorida leaders targeted an Alachua County teacher on Thursday after accusations arose of a student being targeted over his political beliefs.
‘What we’re entitled to:’ DeSantis administration petitions Census Bureau over additional congressional seat
Read full article: ‘What we’re entitled to:’ DeSantis administration petitions Census Bureau over additional congressional seatFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Palm Beach County outlining why he believes Florida was undercounted in the 2020 Census.
Florida sues textbook publishers over millions in alleged overcharges to school districts
Read full article: Florida sues textbook publishers over millions in alleged overcharges to school districtsFlorida is taking textbook publishers to court over allegations they overcharged school districts, including Osceola County, by millions of dollars.
This drug is now banned from Florida in new emergency order
Read full article: This drug is now banned from Florida in new emergency orderFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an emergency rule on Wednesday to designate a certain drug as a Schedule I controlled substance in the state, according to his office.
Some Florida officers are continuing to charge people under halted immigration law
Read full article: Some Florida officers are continuing to charge people under halted immigration lawSome law enforcement officers are continuing to charge people under a Florida law that bans people living in the U.S. illegally from entering the state, even though a federal judge has halted enforcement of the law while it’s challenged in court.
Orange County Commission OKs ICE addendum on transporting migrants
Read full article: Orange County Commission OKs ICE addendum on transporting migrantsState auditors are scheduled to arrive at the Orange County Administration Building Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records, particularly expenses related to diversity programs and a new multicultural center.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE addendum after war of words with Florida attorney general
Read full article: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE addendum after war of words with Florida attorney generalOrange County’s mayor signed an addendum that would allow county jail officials to transport immigration detainees to ICE facilities, despite a public war of words with Florida’s attorney general over the addendum.
DeSantis highlights Florida immigration enforcement, addresses Orange County mayor in Orlando remarks
Read full article: DeSantis highlights Florida immigration enforcement, addresses Orange County mayor in Orlando remarksFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Orlando to laud the Florida Highway Patrol’s ongoing role in President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort and to announce a new FHP initiative for that purpose.
‘I said what I said:’ Orange County mayor stands by comments on Florida attorney general over immigration
Read full article: ‘I said what I said:’ Orange County mayor stands by comments on Florida attorney general over immigrationOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings is standing by comments he made about the Florida attorney general’s age and experience, a day after the two clashed over immigration enforcement.
Orange County mayor pushes back on Florida attorney general’s demands on immigrant detainees, discusses DOGE audit
Read full article: Orange County mayor pushes back on Florida attorney general’s demands on immigrant detainees, discusses DOGE auditOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings did not hold back when discussing a letter the county received from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
Florida attorney general demands Orange County agree to transport immigrants to ICE facilities
Read full article: Florida attorney general demands Orange County agree to transport immigrants to ICE facilitiesFlorida’s Attorney General is warning Orange County leaders: sign the amended ICE agreement and transport detainees, or else.
8 arrested in $8.8M scheme targeting hundreds across US, Florida sheriff says
Read full article: 8 arrested in $8.8M scheme targeting hundreds across US, Florida sheriff saysPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd will join Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and other officials to discuss the arrests of eight people in a multimillion-dollar fraud case.
Execution date set for man who abducted woman from a Florida insurance office and killed her
Read full article: Execution date set for man who abducted woman from a Florida insurance office and killed herA man who abducted a woman from a Florida insurance office and killed her is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.