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Florida seeing increasing number of students being homeschooled - WPLG Local 10
Florida seeing increasing number of students being homeschooled WPLG Local 10
Published on 10 August 2025 | 9:37 pm
Florida Man, 30, Who Went Missing Months Ago, Is Found Dead: 'It Is Hard to Express the Depths of Our Sadness,' Family Says - People.com
Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:28 pm
After visit to Orange County, Florida DOGE turns to city of Orlando - WKMG
After visit to Orange County, Florida DOGE turns to city of Orlando WKMG
Published on 10 August 2025 | 6:56 pm
Fear of being separated from son drives Florida mom with cancer back to Colombia - Miami Herald
Fear of being separated from son drives Florida mom with cancer back to Colombia Miami Herald
Published on 10 August 2025 | 6:03 pm
Florida driver shot by police after attempting to flee in stolen vehicle, officials say - FOX 35 Orlando
Florida driver shot by police after attempting to flee in stolen vehicle, officials say FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 10 August 2025 | 5:35 pm
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: August 10, 2025 - WPLG Local 10
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: August 10, 2025 WPLG Local 10
Published on 10 August 2025 | 4:55 pm
Storms, heavy rain lead to flooding in Florida - FOX Weather
Storms, heavy rain lead to flooding in Florida FOX Weather
Published on 10 August 2025 | 4:38 pm
Porn star Lina Bina, 24, found dead at Fla. home after cryptic last post - New York Post
Porn star Lina Bina, 24, found dead at Fla. home after cryptic last post New York Post
Published on 10 August 2025 | 4:20 pm
This Week in South Florida: Chip LaMarca - WPLG Local 10
This Week in South Florida: Chip LaMarca WPLG Local 10
Published on 10 August 2025 | 3:43 pm
Torrential rain in Florida leads to flooded roads on Sanibel Island - FOX Weather
Torrential rain in Florida leads to flooded roads on Sanibel Island FOX Weather
Published on 10 August 2025 | 3:34 pm
Florida Marks Inaugural Bob Graham Day Honoring Former Governor and U.S. Senator - Positively Osceola
Florida Marks Inaugural Bob Graham Day Honoring Former Governor and U.S. Senator Positively Osceola
Published on 10 August 2025 | 3:06 pm
Nation’s Best Nine Gators Set for U.S. Amateur - Florida Gators
Nation’s Best Nine Gators Set for U.S. Amateur Florida Gators
Published on 10 August 2025 | 2:47 pm
Showers, storms pass across the South Florida east coast as it heads inland - CBS News
Showers, storms pass across the South Florida east coast as it heads inland CBS News
Published on 10 August 2025 | 2:31 pm
Florida has 3 favorite ice cream flavors, and it's not chocolate: Report - NBC 6 South Florida
Florida has 3 favorite ice cream flavors, and it's not chocolate: Report NBC 6 South Florida
Published on 10 August 2025 | 2:23 pm
Live Local developers flocking to Florida city to build workforce housing - Tampa Bay Times
Live Local developers flocking to Florida city to build workforce housing Tampa Bay Times
Published on 10 August 2025 | 2:02 pm
Florida’s universities face research overhaul courtesy of Trump and DeSantis - Politico
Florida’s universities face research overhaul courtesy of Trump and DeSantis Politico
Published on 10 August 2025 | 2:00 pm
Florida Crystal Ball: Predicting every game for the Gators in 2025 - Saturday Down South
Florida Crystal Ball: Predicting every game for the Gators in 2025 Saturday Down South
Published on 10 August 2025 | 1:51 pm
Robert McCray V – Playing on Basketball’s Biggest Stage at Florida State - seminoles.com
Robert McCray V – Playing on Basketball’s Biggest Stage at Florida State seminoles.com
Published on 10 August 2025 | 1:15 pm
North Carolina teen's body discovered in Florida one week after he vanished with chilling final message - Fox News
- North Carolina teen's body discovered in Florida one week after he vanished with chilling final message Fox News
- Mom says body found in Florida pond is her missing son WRAL.com
- Teen missing for nearly 1 week after going on vacation in Florida, texts mom 'help' before disappearing: Family ABC News
Published on 10 August 2025 | 12:41 pm
After Stanley Cup Parties, Florida Panthers Getting Back to Work - Florida Hockey Now
After Stanley Cup Parties, Florida Panthers Getting Back to Work Florida Hockey Now
Published on 10 August 2025 | 11:34 am
Back to school in South Florida: What to know about new rules and campuses in 2025 - Sun Sentinel
Back to school in South Florida: What to know about new rules and campuses in 2025 Sun Sentinel
Published on 10 August 2025 | 11:03 am
Florida woman is a lawyer by day and a Miami Heat dancer by night - Tampa Bay Times
Florida woman is a lawyer by day and a Miami Heat dancer by night Tampa Bay Times
Published on 10 August 2025 | 11:00 am
The unintended consequences of Florida’s condo safety crusade | Opinion - Sun Sentinel
The unintended consequences of Florida’s condo safety crusade | Opinion Sun Sentinel
Published on 10 August 2025 | 10:02 am
Can Florida State football climb back from historic collapse? What’s next after rock bottom - The New York Times
Can Florida State football climb back from historic collapse? What’s next after rock bottom The New York Times
Published on 10 August 2025 | 10:00 am
Miami-Dade is red, but Democrats aren’t giving up on Florida - The Hill
Miami-Dade is red, but Democrats aren’t giving up on Florida The Hill
Published on 10 August 2025 | 10:00 am
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 8.3.25 - Florida Politics
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 8.3.25 Florida Politics
Published on 10 August 2025 | 9:31 am
At last: An end to a sham Florida educational certificate | Opinion - Tallahassee Democrat
At last: An end to a sham Florida educational certificate | Opinion Tallahassee Democrat
Published on 10 August 2025 | 9:12 am
Mango miracle: Tallahassee pastor's tropical fruit feat is a rare, sweet victory - Tallahassee Democrat
Mango miracle: Tallahassee pastor's tropical fruit feat is a rare, sweet victory Tallahassee Democrat
Published on 10 August 2025 | 9:09 am
Bill Cotterell: Florida’s stakes are high in redistricting redo | Opinion - Tallahassee Democrat
Bill Cotterell: Florida’s stakes are high in redistricting redo | Opinion Tallahassee Democrat
Published on 10 August 2025 | 9:05 am
Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Florida: How many pythons are in the Everglades? - The Palm Beach Post
Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Florida: How many pythons are in the Everglades? The Palm Beach Post
Published on 10 August 2025 | 9:04 am
Kids head back to school Monday. What’s new this year in Florida? - Tampa Bay Times
Kids head back to school Monday. What’s new this year in Florida? Tampa Bay Times
Published on 10 August 2025 | 8:32 am
Florida man removes 87 Burmese pythons from Everglades, wins $1,000 - NewsNation
Florida man removes 87 Burmese pythons from Everglades, wins $1,000 NewsNation
Published on 10 August 2025 | 3:03 am
Raw milk from Florida dairy sickens 21; What is raw milk and why it makes people sick - Times of India
Raw milk from Florida dairy sickens 21; What is raw milk and why it makes people sick Times of India
Published on 10 August 2025 | 1:06 am
Florida Soccer Wins 4-1 at USF to Close Exhibition Action - Florida Gators
Florida Soccer Wins 4-1 at USF to Close Exhibition Action Florida Gators
Published on 10 August 2025 | 12:26 am
Body of North Carolina teen missing in Florida found, family says - WLOS
Body of North Carolina teen missing in Florida found, family says WLOS
Published on 9 August 2025 | 11:53 pm
Body found in pond near I-75 believed to be missing 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier - Gulf Coast News and Weather - Southwest Florida News
Body found in pond near I-75 believed to be missing 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier Gulf Coast News and Weather - Southwest Florida News
Published on 9 August 2025 | 11:42 pm
Florida State building toward top-10 recruiting class ahead of pivotal season - On3
Florida State building toward top-10 recruiting class ahead of pivotal season On3
Published on 9 August 2025 | 11:20 pm
Fifth Person in Florida Dies of Flesh-Eating Bacteria: What to Know - Newsweek
Fifth Person in Florida Dies of Flesh-Eating Bacteria: What to Know Newsweek
Published on 9 August 2025 | 10:28 pm
Body found in Florida pond is likely missing teen from North Carolina, detectives say - Bay News 9
Body found in Florida pond is likely missing teen from North Carolina, detectives say Bay News 9
Published on 9 August 2025 | 9:40 pm
Florida man arrested after allegedly shooting neighbor’s dog after he claims it beheaded his goat - FOX 35 Orlando
Florida man arrested after allegedly shooting neighbor’s dog after he claims it beheaded his goat FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 9 August 2025 | 9:34 pm
Back-to-school events held across South Florida - WPLG Local 10
Back-to-school events held across South Florida WPLG Local 10
Published on 9 August 2025 | 9:24 pm
Florida U-Haul stop reveals mobile marijuana farm and 89 pounds of magic mushrooms - WPEC
Florida U-Haul stop reveals mobile marijuana farm and 89 pounds of magic mushrooms WPEC
Published on 9 August 2025 | 8:50 pm
Body of Giovanni Pelletier, teen missing in Florida, found after more than a week: Officials - FOX 35 Orlando
Body of Giovanni Pelletier, teen missing in Florida, found after more than a week: Officials FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 9 August 2025 | 8:27 pm
Giovanni Pelletier | Body of missing 18-year-old from North Carolina found in pond near where last seen in Florida, family says - ABC11
Published on 9 August 2025 | 8:17 pm
See what's changing in Florida schools for 2025-26 - Bay News 9
See what's changing in Florida schools for 2025-26 Bay News 9
Published on 9 August 2025 | 7:20 pm
Nearly 200 swimmers rescued from rip currents in one Florida county this week - FOX Weather
Nearly 200 swimmers rescued from rip currents in one Florida county this week FOX Weather
Published on 9 August 2025 | 4:11 pm
Florida lab cat helps discover brand-new virus strain — again - New York Post
Florida lab cat helps discover brand-new virus strain — again New York Post
Published on 9 August 2025 | 3:06 pm
Right-wing activists rage at Florida GOP during Sarasota County gathering - Tampa Bay Times
Right-wing activists rage at Florida GOP during Sarasota County gathering Tampa Bay Times
Published on 9 August 2025 | 2:00 pm
Giovanni Pelletier update: Body found in Manatee County, Florida retention pond ID'd as missing teen, family says - ABC7 Los Angeles
Giovanni Pelletier update: Body found in Manatee County, Florida retention pond ID'd as missing teen, family says ABC7 Los Angeles
Published on 9 August 2025 | 1:16 pm
Gators Perform Well in Xfinity U.S. Championships Day 1 - Florida Gators
Gators Perform Well in Xfinity U.S. Championships Day 1 Florida Gators
Published on 9 August 2025 | 2:46 am
Alleged cartel member busted in Florida with four pounds of fentanyl - WPEC
Alleged cartel member busted in Florida with four pounds of fentanyl WPEC
Published on 9 August 2025 | 2:12 am
Florida considers redistricting; Cory Mills court hearing - Spectrum News 13
Florida considers redistricting; Cory Mills court hearing Spectrum News 13
Published on 9 August 2025 | 12:30 am
After Surfside collapse, Florida condo assessments hit homeowners hard - NBC News
After Surfside collapse, Florida condo assessments hit homeowners hard NBC News
Published on 8 August 2025 | 11:01 pm
Florida has the most flesh-eating bacteria cases nationwide after Louisiana - WPLG Local 10
Florida has the most flesh-eating bacteria cases nationwide after Louisiana WPLG Local 10
Published on 8 August 2025 | 10:38 pm
Florida CFO threatens local governments to comply with Florida DOGE, Gainesville mayor responds - WCJB
Florida CFO threatens local governments to comply with Florida DOGE, Gainesville mayor responds WCJB
Published on 8 August 2025 | 10:16 pm
Florida felon facing new charges after allegedly orchestrating murder of key witness before trial - WESH
Florida felon facing new charges after allegedly orchestrating murder of key witness before trial WESH
Published on 8 August 2025 | 10:11 pm
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Ends Half-Century-Old Desegregation Cases in Florida and Mississippi - Department of Justice (.gov)
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Ends Half-Century-Old Desegregation Cases in Florida and Mississippi Department of Justice (.gov)
Published on 8 August 2025 | 9:05 pm
Florida woman arrested after posing as a nurse and treating thousands of people, officials say - The Guardian
Florida woman arrested after posing as a nurse and treating thousands of people, officials say The Guardian
Published on 8 August 2025 | 8:23 pm
From Hawaii to Florida, a look at US shark attacks so far in 2025 - Yahoo News Canada
From Hawaii to Florida, a look at US shark attacks so far in 2025 Yahoo News Canada
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:38 pm
Florida farm identified as source of raw milk that sickened 21 - AP News
Florida farm identified as source of raw milk that sickened 21 AP News
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:38 pm
More cases of deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacterial infection in popular vacation destination - Fox News
More cases of deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacterial infection in popular vacation destination Fox News
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:16 pm
Florida farm identified as source of raw milk that sickened 21 - ABC News
Florida farm identified as source of raw milk that sickened 21 ABC News
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:05 pm
Boston sheriff arrested in Florida for alleged cannabis company extortion scheme - ABC News
Boston sheriff arrested in Florida for alleged cannabis company extortion scheme ABC News
Published on 8 August 2025 | 6:22 pm
A Florida woman posed as a nurse and treated thousands of unsuspecting patients, officials say - AP News
A Florida woman posed as a nurse and treated thousands of unsuspecting patients, officials say AP News
Published on 8 August 2025 | 6:18 pm
Customs issues strong warning: Travelers in Florida could lose these ‘privileges’ - Miami Herald
Customs issues strong warning: Travelers in Florida could lose these ‘privileges’ Miami Herald
Published on 8 August 2025 | 6:04 pm
Florida, Gulf Coast face weekend washout amid waves of tropical downpours - FOX Weather
Florida, Gulf Coast face weekend washout amid waves of tropical downpours FOX Weather
Published on 8 August 2025 | 5:45 pm
Florida updated agreement on handling detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz,' but a month after it opened - AP News
Florida updated agreement on handling detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz,' but a month after it opened AP News
Published on 8 August 2025 | 5:41 pm
City of Orlando to be audited by Florida DOGE starting Monday: What we know - FOX 35 Orlando
City of Orlando to be audited by Florida DOGE starting Monday: What we know FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 8 August 2025 | 5:21 pm
Florida man removes 87 Burmese pythons from Everglades, takes home $1,000 prize - WFLA
Florida man removes 87 Burmese pythons from Everglades, takes home $1,000 prize WFLA
Published on 8 August 2025 | 4:50 pm
8th Central Florida 'Super Speeder' arrest made, 1st with motorcycle, since law enacted July 1 - FOX 35 Orlando
8th Central Florida 'Super Speeder' arrest made, 1st with motorcycle, since law enacted July 1 FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 8 August 2025 | 4:11 pm
Stunning Lightning Show Cascades Over Florida - The Weather Channel
Stunning Lightning Show Cascades Over Florida The Weather Channel
Published on 8 August 2025 | 4:01 pm
Ekblad believes Panthers can 3-peat as Stanley Cup champions - NHL.com
Ekblad believes Panthers can 3-peat as Stanley Cup champions NHL.com
Published on 8 August 2025 | 3:49 pm
Florida alligator sanctuary owner catches loose gator in Magnolia Lake while visiting family in Pennsylvania - CBS News
Published on 8 August 2025 | 2:24 pm
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Florida Everglades Is Testing Environmental Law - The New York Times
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Florida Everglades Is Testing Environmental Law The New York Times
Published on 8 August 2025 | 2:19 pm
Cooper Flagg to Sylvia Fowles: Ranking Florida's top high school hoopers since 2000 - ESPN
Cooper Flagg to Sylvia Fowles: Ranking Florida's top high school hoopers since 2000 ESPN
Published on 8 August 2025 | 1:00 pm
Florida woman who faked nursing credentials passed licensing exam after hospital fired her: Sheriff - yahoo.com
Florida woman who faked nursing credentials passed licensing exam after hospital fired her: Sheriff yahoo.com
Published on 8 August 2025 | 9:36 am
Florida woman who faked nursing credentials passed licensing exam after hospital fired her: Sheriff - FOX 35 Orlando
Florida woman who faked nursing credentials passed licensing exam after hospital fired her: Sheriff FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 8 August 2025 | 9:36 am
The world’s most dangerous tree is in Florida. Here’s how it could kill you - WKMG
The world’s most dangerous tree is in Florida. Here’s how it could kill you WKMG
Published on 8 August 2025 | 9:00 am
'Mom, help': Last text from Fuquay-Varina teen before vanishing in Florida has family concerned - WRAL.com
'Mom, help': Last text from Fuquay-Varina teen before vanishing in Florida has family concerned WRAL.com
Published on 8 August 2025 | 5:49 am
Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center - AP News
Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center AP News
Published on 8 August 2025 | 1:59 am
'Flesh-eating' bacteria Florida update: Vibrio vulnificus deaths up to 5. Here's where - Pensacola News Journal
'Flesh-eating' bacteria Florida update: Vibrio vulnificus deaths up to 5. Here's where Pensacola News Journal
Published on 8 August 2025 | 12:45 am
Federal judge halts construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' - NPR
Federal judge halts construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' NPR
Published on 7 August 2025 | 10:39 pm
Florida Expected to Follow Texas GOP’s Lead on Mid-Decade Redistrict Power Grab - Democracy Docket
Florida Expected to Follow Texas GOP’s Lead on Mid-Decade Redistrict Power Grab Democracy Docket
Published on 7 August 2025 | 10:15 pm
'Alligator Alcatraz' construction in Florida Everglades halted by federal judge - Tallahassee Democrat
'Alligator Alcatraz' construction in Florida Everglades halted by federal judge Tallahassee Democrat
Published on 7 August 2025 | 8:31 pm
Florida House creating a committee on congressional redistricting - Florida Phoenix
Florida House creating a committee on congressional redistricting Florida Phoenix
Published on 7 August 2025 | 8:18 pm
Florida moves toward joining national redistricting push - Politico
Florida moves toward joining national redistricting push Politico
Published on 7 August 2025 | 8:04 pm
'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention camp in Florida must temporarily halt construction, judge rules - NBC News
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:59 pm
Federal judge halts expansion at Trump admin's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in Florida - Fox News
Federal judge halts expansion at Trump admin's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in Florida Fox News
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:36 pm
Judge Orders Halt to Construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center - The New York Times
Judge Orders Halt to Construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center The New York Times
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:34 pm
Florida mother accused of abandoning child, 7 dogs for trip to Las Vegas - WKMG
Florida mother accused of abandoning child, 7 dogs for trip to Las Vegas WKMG
Published on 7 August 2025 | 6:14 pm
Florida’s immigration gamble - SCOTUSblog
Florida’s immigration gamble SCOTUSblog
Published on 7 August 2025 | 3:23 pm
Florida woman posed as nurse and treated over 4,000 patients, authorities say - CBS News
Florida woman posed as nurse and treated over 4,000 patients, authorities say CBS News
Published on 7 August 2025 | 3:14 pm
Florida woman charged with posing as nurse and treating more than 4,000 patients with stolen license - NBC News
Florida woman charged with posing as nurse and treating more than 4,000 patients with stolen license NBC News
Published on 7 August 2025 | 1:29 pm
Florida star QB DJ Lagway's injury raises concern about College Football Playoff run - USA Today
Florida star QB DJ Lagway's injury raises concern about College Football Playoff run USA Today
Published on 7 August 2025 | 1:06 pm
Pinellas County responds to Florida DOGE letter as on-site audits begin - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Pinellas County responds to Florida DOGE letter as on-site audits begin FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 7 August 2025 | 12:35 pm
SEC Men's Basketball Schedule Unveiled - Florida Gators
SEC Men's Basketball Schedule Unveiled Florida Gators
Published on 6 August 2025 | 4:02 pm
To Florida’s Miccosukee Tribe, the Lands Around Alligator Alcatraz Are Sacred, Pythons and All - Inside Climate News
To Florida’s Miccosukee Tribe, the Lands Around Alligator Alcatraz Are Sacred, Pythons and All Inside Climate News
Published on 6 August 2025 | 9:05 am
This Florida Destination Is the Best Beach Town in the U.S., According to Vrbo - Travel + Leisure
This Florida Destination Is the Best Beach Town in the U.S., According to Vrbo Travel + Leisure
Published on 5 August 2025 | 7:00 am
How Florida quietly surpassed California in solar growth - CNBC
How Florida quietly surpassed California in solar growth CNBC
Published on 2 August 2025 | 7:00 am
You Went to a Drag Show—Now the State of Florida Wants Your Name - Electronic Frontier Foundation
You Went to a Drag Show—Now the State of Florida Wants Your Name Electronic Frontier Foundation
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Toxic sludge is tainting Florida’s longest river, with no solution in sight - Florida Phoenix
Toxic sludge is tainting Florida’s longest river, with no solution in sight Florida Phoenix
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Rare 'flesh-eating' bacteria claims 4 lives in Florida: What to know - USA Today
Rare 'flesh-eating' bacteria claims 4 lives in Florida: What to know USA Today
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Florida Supreme Court upholds congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district - PBS
Florida Supreme Court upholds congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district PBS
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Florida records more than 700,000 people as victims of human trafficking in 2024 - The Guardian
Florida records more than 700,000 people as victims of human trafficking in 2024 The Guardian
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Alligator Alcatraz’: What to know about Florida’s new controversial migrant detention facility - CNN
‘Alligator Alcatraz’: What to know about Florida’s new controversial migrant detention facility CNN
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
The Worst Housing Market in America Is Now Florida’s Cape Coral - The Wall Street Journal
The Worst Housing Market in America Is Now Florida’s Cape Coral The Wall Street Journal
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
19 Florida Beaches That Could Pass For The Caribbean - Southern Living
19 Florida Beaches That Could Pass For The Caribbean Southern Living
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am