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Three people are facing state charges related to a scheme to influence a Florida Senate race with a so-called “ghost candidate” during the 2020 election, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

An alarming number of South Florida's bonefish population have pharmaceutical drugs pulsing through their veins, according to a recent study. The three-year study, commissioned by...

Monkeypox: What you need to know (NCD)FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida health officials on Monday confirmed they are investigating a second presumptive case of monkeypox in Broward County. >> Related: Monkeypox: South Florida health officials, CDC investigating possible caseMeanwhile, health officials in Massachusetts confirmed the first known 2022 U.S. case last week, and health officials in New York began investigating a presumptive case of the virus on Friday. The individual believed to be the second-known Florida case detected has been isolated, and the risk of exposure remains low, WSVN reported. >> Related: Monkeypox: What is it, how dangerous is it, should you be concerned? The monkeypox virus is a rare but potentially serious illness, WFXT-TV reported.

Dwayne Haskins File Photo: Dwayne Haskins #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL preseason game at Bank of America Stadium on August 27, 2021. Dwayne Haskins’ autopsy, released Monday, May 23, 2022, indicated that the former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback had ketamine in his system and that his blood-alcohol concentration was more than twice the state’s legal limit at the time of his April 9 death in South Florida. Per the autopsy report, Haskins died from “multiple blunt force injuries,” and his death was ruled accidental, WPXI reported. Haskins, a first-round draft pick out of Ohio State in 2019, served as the Steelers’ backup quarterback during the 2021 NFL season. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 31 Dwayne Haskins dies: Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died after being hit by a car in South Florida on Saturday, his agent said.

Dwayne Haskins, the NFL quarterback hit and killed while walking on a South Florida highway, had been out at a club drinking “heavily” and had a significant amount of alcohol in his blood, according to medical examiner reports released on Monday.

TOKYO — (AP) — President Joe Biden sought Monday to calm concerns about recent cases of monkeypox that have been identified in Europe and the United States, saying he did not see the need to institute strict quarantine measures. Speaking in Tokyo a day after he said the virus was something “to be concerned about," Biden said, ”I just don’t think it rises to the level of the kind of concern that existed with COVID-19." Monkeypox is rarely identified outside of Africa. But as of Friday, there were 80 confirmed cases worldwide, including at least two in the United States, and another 50 suspected ones. Biden said the smallpox vaccine works for monkeypox.

President Joe Biden is seeking to calm concerns about recent cases of monkeypox that have been identified in Europe and the United States.

A presumptive case of monkeypox is being investigated in South Florida.

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What you need to know about the Champlain Towers South (NCD)MIAMI — The site where a South Florida condominium partially collapsed nearly a year ago, killing 98 people, will be sold to a billionaire developer from Dubai. Only three people survived the initial collapse, according to the AP. The proceeds of the sale will go toward a settlement for relatives of victims of the collapse and unit owners. >> Surfside condo collapse: Plaintiffs reach $997M settlementSajwani is a friend and business partner of former President Donald Trump, the Herald reported. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman, who is overseeing the case, must approve the sale, according to the Herald.

A judge sentenced a former South Florida police lieutenant to life in prison for molesting two young girls who are now in their 20s.

A recently published three-year study out of Florida International University discovered pharmaceuticals present in the blood and tissue of bonefish living off the South Florida coast.

Good Samaritan killed: A man bringing gasoline to a stranded driver was killed when he was struck by a vehicle, police said. (A. Carsten Rehderpicture alliance via Getty Images)LAUDERHILL, Fla. — A South Florida man who was trying to help a motorist who had run out of gas was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday night, authorities said. >> Read more trending newsErick Veilleux, 41, was struck by a white Honda traveling south on State Road 7 in Lauderhill, the Sun-Sentinel reported. “That was just his heart,” Williamson told the television station. “Feels like I’m in a dream and keep wanting to wake up from it,” he told WTVJ.

The stunning finish put the Lightning up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series that heads to Tampa for Game 3 on Sunday. Tampa Bay's power play once again was the catalyst, producing Corey Perry's first-period goal after delivering three goals in the Lightning's 4-1 victory in Game 1. The Panthers scored the third-most power-play goals during the regular season, but entered the second game of the series 0 for 21 in man-advantage situations through seven postseason games. The Panthers also got another chance in the closing minutes of the third, but came up empty again. NOTES: Panthers interim coach Andrew Brunette is a finalist for NHL coach of the year, as is former Panthers coach Gerard Gallant of the New York Rangers and Calgary coach Darryl Sutter -- the brother of former Panthers coach Duane Sutter.

Ross Colton scored with just under four seconds remaining, giving the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

(Oleksandr Filon/iStock)ASHEBORO, N.C. — Two Wendy’s employees allegedly stabbed each other at work in North Carolina on Monday following a fight. >> Read more trending newsWGHP says it happened just before 10:30 a.m. Monday and when officers arrived at the scene, they found a 22-year-old with a stab wound at the Wendy’s location. A witness told police that the suspect ran from the scene. Another witness, according to WGHP, told officers that they saw the suspect leaving in a gold Toyota and was driving recklessly. The suspect was taken to the hospital with a stab wound.

Guess who’s coming to dinner? Rather, breakfast.

Emergency Management Specialist Bob Pickering received the Distinguished Service Award at the Governor’s Hurricane Conference.

Driver killed: A man who crashed a van onto the campus of a South Florida art school was fatally shot after a confrontation with police officers. (Oleksandr Filon/iStock)WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Police in South Florida fatally shot a “violent erratic suspect” who crashed through the gates of an art school on Friday, authorities said. “At that time, there was a struggle,” West Palm Beach police spokesman Mike Jachles said during a news conference. It was unclear why West Palm Beach police officers were tracking the van’s driver and why the person was shot, according to the newspaper. “But what I can tell you is, an intruder on a school campus crashing through gates, running around an active school campus and acting erratically, will be dealt with appropriately,” Jachles told reporters.

A woman accused of participating in the machete killing of a teenage boy nearly seven years ago is prepared to take a plea deal that would allow her to avoid a life sentence.

Officials say a viral video of people popping party balloons on a yacht at a South Florida marina and dumping the rubbery scraps into the bay has led to one arrest and more than $25,000 in fines.

A 19-year-old South Florida woman who fled from law enforcement in the Florida Keys on Thursday told the deputy who caught up to her that getting arrested was on her “bucket list.”.

>> Read more trending newsThe Champlain Towers South condominium collapsed at about 1:22 a.m. EDT during the early morning hours of June 24, 2021, killing 98 people. Wednesday’s settlement comes six weeks before the one-year anniversary of the collapse of the 12-story, 136-unit oceanfront building in Surfside, the Miami Herald reported. BREAKING: In a surprise development, the class-action litigation over the collapse of Champlain Towers South has been settled, a federal judge was told Wednesday, with plaintiffs expected to receive just under $1 billion. The plaintiffs claimed that construction work at Eighty Seven Park damaged Champlain Towers South, according to the newspaper. >> Tentative settlement agreement for Surfside condominium collapse reaches more than $55 millionHanzman originally approved an $83 million settlement in March, CNN reported.

Auburn football legend Bo Jackson isn't following the Tigers too closely these days. He explains why.

Watch: Passenger lands small plane at Florida airport after pilot has apparent medical issue Stock photo of a Cessna 208 Caravan. A passenger is being hailed as a hero after Air Traffic Control helped him successfully land a small plane when the pilot became "incoherent," multiple news outlets are reporting. (Icholakov/Getty Images/iStockphoto)WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A passenger is being hailed as a hero after Air Traffic Control helped him successfully land a small plane when the pilot became “incoherent,” multiple news outlets are reporting. The passenger sprang into action, contacting Air Traffic Control in Fort Pierce to report a “serious situation” and describing the pilot as “incoherent,” WPBF reported. Air Traffic Control at Palm Beach International Airport then stepped in, calmly giving the passenger step-by-step instructions on how to land the plane safely, WPBF reported.

Restaurant sinks: A floating restaurant sank in picturesque waters of the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. (Thepalmer/iStock )FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The owner of a popular floating restaurant in South Florida had that sinking feeling on Mother’s Day. Jay’s Sand Bar Food Boat, which cruises the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale and also sells food to other boaters, sank on Sunday, the Sun-Sentinel reported. None of the patrons were injured since the boat sank in shallow waters, according to the newspaper. “She flipped, total loss, everyone’s OK,” Lycke wrote in a Facebook post Sunday afternoon.

VIDEO: Brightline taking steps to help prevent train collisions High-speed Brightline trains have been involved in two deadly crashes in Florida within the last week. (WFTV)ORLANDO, Fla. — High-speed Brightline trains have been involved in two deadly crashes in Florida within the last week. With construction of the Orlando to Cocoa Brightline expansion set to be complete this year, they’re taking additional safety measures to keep the crashes to a minimum. #railsafety pic.twitter.com/meNCT76xi9 — Brightline (@GoBrightline) March 19, 2022To start, they’re working on a $45 million trespassing and intrusion mitigation project. The safety improvements would apply to the entire Brightline corridor in Florida.

Woman's body found in Florida freezer Stock photo of crime scene tape. The body of a 93-year-pld South Florida woman was found inside a freezer in her garage during a Thursday welfare check initiated by neighbors, according to police. (Richard Theis/EyeEm / Getty Images)SEBASTIAN, Fla. — The body of a 93-year-pld South Florida woman was found inside a freezer in her garage during a Thursday welfare check initiated by neighbors, according to police. At which point, they went into the garage opened up a chest freezer and there was a deceased person inside,” Wood told WPTV. The department is working in concert with the Medical Examiner and the State Attorney’s offices.

It's now more expensive to rent in Miami than in Los Angeles.

U.S. authorities say the premier of the British Virgin Islands and the director of the Caribbean territory’s ports have been arrested on drug smuggling charges in South Florida.

Former prep star dies: Sam Bruce was a prep star in South Florida who saw some action in college and the pros. (33ft/iStock)Sam Bruce, a star wide receiver during his high school days in South Florida and the nephew of NFL Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce, died Thursday. Sam Bruce helped St. Thomas Aquinas win back-to-back state football titles in 2014 and 2015, the Sun-Sentinel reported. St. Thomas Aquinas high school posted a statement on Facebook saying, “R.I.P. After he leaving Miami, Sam Bruce signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 2018 before transferring to Southeastern University, Sports Illustrated reported.

MIAMI — (AP) — The premier of the British Virgin Islands and the director of the Caribbean territory’s ports were arrested Thursday on drug smuggling charges in South Florida, federal authorities said. Maynard's son, Kadeem Maynard, faces the same changes in the alleged scheme, according to the records. Governor Of The British Virgin Islands John Rankin released a statement clarifying that Thursday’s arrests in Florida were not connected to a Commission of Inquiry issued last year in the territory. That investigation was meant to focus on governance and corruption, not a criminal investigation into the illegal drug trade, Rankin said in a statement posted online. The British Virgin Islands, with a population about 35,000 people, is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean Sea, located east of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

MIAMI — (AP) — The premier of the British Virgin Islands and the director of the Caribbean territory’s ports were arrested Thursday on drug smuggling charges in South Florida, federal officials said. Premier Alturo Fahie and Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard were arrested by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents at Miami-Opa-locka Executive Airport and charged with conspiracy to import cocaine and conspiracy to launder money, according to a criminal complaint. Maynard's son, Kadeem Maynard, faces the same changes in the scheme, according to the records. A DEA confidential source had previously met with Maynard and her son after being introduced by a group of self-proclaimed Lebanese Hezbollah operatives, according to the complaint. After Fahie became involved, the BVI officials agreed to to let the smugglers bring the cocaine through the port at Tortola before continuing on to the U.S.

A man’s prior criminal convictions didn’t stop him from illegally buying guns in South Florida — and smuggling them to Canada.

Golf course attack: A South Florida man riding a golf cart is accused of wounding a man who was walking his dog on the fairway of a Delray Beach course. (Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man is accused of shooting another man who was walking his dog on a golf course fairway Sunday, authorities said. On Sunday at about 7 p.m. EDT, deputies arrived at the 15th fairway of the Kings Point Golf Course, located on the premises of a senior citizen retirement village. Delray Beach man in golf cart shoots dog-walker, beats him with clubs https://t.co/K44XGRHuQ0 — WPBF 25 News (@WPBF25News) April 26, 2022Merritt told authorities he was walking his dog when Levine began yelling at him for having a dog on a golf course, WFOR-TV reported. Levine remained in the custody of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, with bail set at $51,000, online booking records show.

South Florida's real estate inventory has declined rapidly over the past five years, but luxury homes are selling for bigger sums than ever before.

A man convicted of burning tire marks across a gay-pride streetscape in South Florida last summer must write a 25-page essay on the deadly 2016 shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando.

In honor of Earth Day, which was Friday, "The Weekly" dives into what's happening at the local level to protect Florida's environment.

The culture-war bill HB 7, described as “Individual Freedom,” restricts conversations about race and gender in schools and workplaces.

DeSantis Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law new guidelines Friday involving race-based discussions in businesses and schools as part of his campaign against critical race theory, which he called "pernicious" ideology. “We believe in education, not indoctrination,” DeSantis said during Friday's bill signing in South Florida. DeSantis said Florida students will not have oppressive ideologies imposed on them, as the bill provides “substantive protections” for students in grades K to 12. Critical race theory centers on the idea that racism is systemic in U.S. institutions and that they function to maintain the dominance of white people in society.

“We believe in education, not indoctrination,” DeSantis said during Friday's bill signing in South Florida. DeSantis said Florida students will not have oppressive ideologies imposed on them, as the bill provides “substantive protections” for students in grades K to 12. Opponents say DeSantis doesn't have an accurate idea of what critical race theory is, and his motives are to suppress and accurate account of Black history. Critical race theory centers on the idea that racism is systemic in U.S. institutions and that they function to maintain the dominance of white people in society. You’re not doing that in the state of Florida,” DeSantis had said.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that eliminates special districts created before 1968, including Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District.

The Florida House pushed through approval of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to redraw Florida’s congressional districts

Officials say a Florida man who attacked police officers while storming the U.S. Capitol during the January 2021 insurrection has been arrested.

Gov. Ron DeSantis continued this week to sign into law some of the measures Florida’s Republican-led Legislature passed this session, but thousands of bills died...

A ruling by a federal judge has put the government's transportation mask mandate on hold. The CDC said Wednesday that it continues to recommend that people wear masks in all indoor public transportation settings and was assessing the need for a mask requirement in those settings. The latest poll also shows about half the people favor requiring masks for workers who interact with the public, compared with about 3 in 10 opposed. Support is similar for requiring people at crowded public events such as concerts, sporting events and movies to wear masks. “Mine are definitely different from the people who are angry and upset.”Employed people are divided on whether those working in person at their own workplaces should be required to wear masks.

Police say two teenagers are dead after the car driven by one plunged into a South Florida canal and the other jumped in the water to help.

TobyKeith has been around a long, long time. Rather, it’s a chihuahua from South Florida who has been alive for nearly as long. TobyKeith was born on Jan. 9, 2001, and was 21 years and 66 days old when Guinness World Records declared him the oldest dog alive, USA Today reported. Pedigree’s dog age calculator tops out at 20. The typical life expectancy of a chihuahua is 12 to 18 years, USA Today reported.

(AP Photo/LM Otero) (LM Otero)FARGO, N.D. — (AP) — A majority of Americans continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation, a new poll finds. A ruling by a federal judge has put the government's transportation mask mandate on hold. The latest poll also shows about half of Americans favor requiring masks for workers who interact with the public, compared with about 3 in 10 opposed. Support is similar for requiring people at crowded public events such as concerts, sporting events and movies to wear masks. “Mine are definitely different from the people who are angry and upset.”Employed Americans are divided on whether people working in person at their own workplaces should be required to wear masks.

A poll finds that a majority of people in the United States continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation.

In South Florida, surprise visitors can crawl on their bellies.

Feeling good: Rapper Pitbull was in good spirits this week, playing bartender at the grand opening of a South Florida restaurant. On Wednesday night, the rapper played bartender to an appreciative audience at the grand opening of a South Florida restaurant. What a blessing,” Pitbull told reporters. Dale!”Natalie Ramos of Sugar Factory told WSVN-TV that she was “super excited” about the grand opening and its special guest. “Any time you come here, it’s all about family, it’s all about having a good time, and more than that, it’s all about having fun,” Pitbull told reporters.

The 40th anniversary celebration of the Florida Keys’ symbolic secession from the United States has begun in Key West.

Dwayne Haskins was hit by a truck while he was walking on a South Florida highway.

"It's really defeating," one bidder said after losing out on a home despite offering more than the asking price.

"It's really defeating," one bidder said after losing out on a home despite offering more than the asking price.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — (AP) — Patrons attending a South Florida music festival may have gone home with some things missing. READ: 2 Alabama men charged after ‘takeover’ of Florida beach townPolice officers in Fort Lauderdale said Saturday that they had arrested three men for pickpocketing cellphones from patrons at the Tortuga Music Festival. Police officers found two dozen phones on the men, who are facing charges of grand theft. The beachside music festival at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park included appearances by musical artists Morgan Wallen, Nelly, Thomas Rhett, Luke Combs and Travis Tritt, among others. WATCH: ‘What a ride’: Axiom-1 becomes first all-private crewed mission to dock with ISSPolice officers “have a zero tolerance policy for victimizing festival attendees,” the Fort Lauderdale Police Department said in a statement.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed on a Broward County highway early Saturday morning.

The mayor of Miami-Dade County has declared a crisis in South Florida when it comes to housing affordability.

NFL Quarterback Dwyane Haskins was struck and killed by a car in South Florida Saturday morning, according to his agent Cedric Saunders.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed in an auto accident Saturday in Florida. Haskins' agent, Cedric Saunders, told ESPN about the quarterback's death, and the Steelers released a statement extending their condolences. “I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. The Steelers gave Haskins a chance to resurrect his career in January 2021 when they signed him a month after being released by Washington. “We’re excited to see what Dwayne can provide, either from competition, or maybe he evolves as a starter,” Colbert said in January.

Dwayne Haskins dies: Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died after being hit by a car in South Florida on Saturday, his agent said. ( Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins has died after being hit by a car Saturday morning, his agent said. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 9, 2022“I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. Dwayne Haskins, an Ohio State standout and NFL QB, died Saturday morning in a car accident in South Florida, agent Cedric Saunders told @AdamSchefter. pic.twitter.com/9kWEcEDafQ — ESPN (@espn) April 9, 2022©2022 Cox Media Group

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in south Florida are searching for the person who shot a dog in the snout before driving away. >> Read more trending newsIn a social media post, deputies with Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said someone shot the dog, whose name is Boots, at a park. A picture of the dog, as well as a white car that the gunman is believed to be driving, were attached to the post. Boots was shot at Kennedy Estates Park. Deputies said Boots is continuing to recover at an emergency vet.

Smart woman: Kimberley Garner is making the most out of living in South Florida.

A convicted mobster from Rochester, New York who escaped from an Orlando-area halfway house has been arrested in South Florida.

Weekend warriors trying to enjoy a rare day off got quite the show at Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables.

Natives probably know the primary thing to do when they see those pretty blue and purple bubbles that look like partially deflated balloons on the beach.

A senior citizen was attacked while getting cash at a South Florida ATM, according to the Coconut Creek Police Department.

It would be an understatement to say this weekend will be crucial for the UCF Knights’ baseball team. AdvertisementEyes set on the first conference weekend of the year…The #WarOnI4 begins Friday 😤🎟: https://t.co/ltWQnSFU2c#ChargeOn⚔️ pic.twitter.com/8Zm3Q8oBGD — UCF Baseball (@UCF_Baseball) March 30, 2022The three-game series is set to begin on Friday at 6 pm. We need 𝘼𝙇𝙇 4,000 of our closest friends at the park 𝘼𝙇𝙇 weekend long! 🎟: https://t.co/ltWQnSojaE#ChargeOn ⚔️ #WarOnI4 pic.twitter.com/rQmLyMN4Nd — UCF Baseball (@UCF_Baseball) March 31, 2022How you can watch the game:Do not fear. UCF currently leads the War on I-4 39-12, dating back 2005 – when the series began.

Is Tiger Woods appearing at the Masters this year? The five-time Masters champion has flown to Augusta and played 18 holes at the famous golf course, sources told ESPN. It is believed this is the first time Woods’ 13-year-old son has played at Augusta National. ESPN reported that Woods is on the list of 91 participants in next week’s Masters, but he hasn’t officially said he is playing. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 38 Photos: Tiger Woods through the years Here are some memorable photos of golf legend Tiger Woods through the years.

According to multiple reports, Woods was seen practicing at the iconic course in Augusta, Georgia, with his son Charlie.

Tiger Woods is at Augusta National and the golf world is wondering: Will he play in the Masters.

Marion County deputies are searching for a missing man and woman who left over the weekend to meet family in South Florida but never arrived.

An alert has been issued for a missing 11-year-old Florida boy.

Officials say two people were killed and two others were wounded during a shooting on a South Florida commuter bus.

Authorities say a higher-speed train struck and killed a pedestrian in South Florida.

A carjacking in South Florida led to a short pursuit and crash in Orlando, according to the police department.

Florida is lifting its three-decade ban on catching and killing goliath groupers.

Getting out of your car on the side of a busy highway can be extremely dangerous. Trooper Steve shares his advice for staying safe if you're forced to pull over.

A woman called 911 after finding her 2-year-old daughter crying inside a dark and empty South Florida child care center.

A 12-year-old girl is accused of “maliciously” impersonating a fellow student by creating fake Instagram and email accounts to threaten students and staff at their South Florida charter school.

The Florida Supreme Court is telling Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis it will not answer his question on whether a Black congressman’s district is unconstitutional.

A Florida man killed his 12-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son before fatally shooting himself during what police called a “domestic dispute.”

A man accused of opening fire in the middle of a Florida Publix has been arrested.

A challenge to a controversial state law that bans transgender females from participating in girls’ and women’s sports teams has been put on hold while another Florida case plays out in a federal appeals court.

An 8-year-old girl was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in South Florida, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

An argument in the checkout line of a South Florida grocery store escalated into a fatal shooting.

Peacocks could soon be on the outs in some Miami-Dade neighborhoods after the county commission agreed to loosen a law protecting the birds.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced hundreds of resiliency projects in Florida would be funded by $404 million coming from a state grant program.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, alongside other local and state leaders, discussed the recent progress Florida has made in its Everglades restoration projects at a news conference in Palm Beach County Monday afternoon.

A cold snap in Florida is different than in other places.

Falling iguanas are expected to accompany the coldest weather Florida has felt since 2018 this weekend.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday handed off five checks — totaling 79.8 million — for infrastructure resiliency projects in South Florida.

A South Florida cook says he lived a nightmare recently when police mistook him for a fugitive with the same name, similar looks and almost the same birthday.

Officials say two South Florida sheriff’s deputies were injured during a chase involving a reckless driver.

The U.S. government has launched a criminal investigation into whether a smuggling ring is behind a boat that capsized off Florida with 40 migrants onboard.

Anti-Semitic flyers were distributed over the weekend to hundreds of homes in two South Florida cities with large Jewish populations.

The president of Florida International University has resigned after working at the South Florida school for about 45 years.

Two people have been arrested and five more are wanted as part of a sting operation aimed at taking down a statewide fraud ring targeting elderly Floridians, according to Daytona Beach police.

The first Brightline train entered Brevard County for a practice run Tuesday between South Florida and the Orlando airport.