Central Florida man, 23, buys winning $235 million Powerball ticket at Publix
A Central Florida man who bought a $235.4 million winning ticket is the youngest player in in Florida Lottery history to win a Powerball jackpot.
View ArticlePalm Beach County schools’ police chief resigns
Palm Beach County Schools Police Chief Frank Kitzerow turned in his resignation Thursday.
View ArticleMore perks proposed in a city that lavishes its leaders with cash
A raft of new benefits for part-time officeholders in the little city of Tamarac would give them one of the cushiest gigs in South Florida.
View Article‘Sexism is alive and well.’ Matt Gaetz’s scandal puts a new spotlight on...
The Matt Gaetz scandal is putting a new spotlight on a longstanding sexually charged political culture in Tallahassee, where a long-rumored game assigned points for sleeping with interns, lobbyists,...
View ArticleDemocrats demand DeSantis set election to replace Alcee Hastings
Democratic members of Congress from Florida are demanding that Gov. Ron DeSantis set an election to replace their late colleague, Alcee Hastings. The Republican governor doesn't have any incentive to...
View ArticleMatt Gaetz and Ron DeSantis: A friendship that may become a liability
There is no indication that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is tied to the federal probe of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, which has also ensnared several other prominent figures in Florida Republican politics. But...
View ArticleInsurance reform proposals could hurt consumers, critics say
The next few days will determine whether Florida consumers will lose valuable property insurance coverage to insurers’ efforts to fight fraudsters who are driving up costs for everyone.
View ArticleFlorida is having an online auction; here’s how to get a piece of the action
Gold coins and valuable baseball cards are among the items available in the Florida Unclaimed Property Online Auction. Bidding begins April 23.
View ArticleSheriff’s Office supervisor accused of falsifying workers’ comp claim
Jennifer R. Blum, 45, a veteran communications employee at the Broward Sheriff's Office, has been accused of faking a fall and then collecting workers’ compensation for it.
View ArticleDeSantis opposes plan to increase weekly unemployment benefits to $375,...
“Our unemployment is what it is... It’s fine.” Gov. Ron DeSantis said when asked if he supports increasing unemployment benefits for jobless Floridians by $100 a week to $375.
View ArticleFlorida reports 7,296 new COVID cases, with 92 more deaths
Florida's COVID death toll reached 35,000 Friday, with the number of cases standing at more than 2.1 million since the beginning of the pandemic.
View ArticleMan with rifle busted in Times Square subway station
The man was busted near a cell phone charging station by the turnstiles leading to the A, C and E lines around 12:30 p.m.
View ArticleFormer U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham tapped by Biden administration for key education...
President Joe Biden announced Friday that he plans to nominate former Florida Congresswoman Gwen Graham to serve as an assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Education.
View ArticleDeSantis, Scott to attend fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago
“We are in good shape,” Michael Barnett, chairman of the Palm Beach County Republican Party, said about Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio's reelection chances next year. The two are expected...
View Article19-year-old gunman who killed eight at Indianapolis FedEx facility was...
FBI agents last year interviewed the gunman who fatally shot eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, the bureau said Friday.
View ArticleCOVID vaccine demand drops, threatening statewide immunity
Even with all adults in Florida now eligible for COVID vaccination, demand has dropped dramatically in the last week.
View ArticleKnife-wielding man killed by deputy was a ‘tortured soul’, his family says
Jeffrey Guy Sacks, 26, of Parkland, was identified as the knife-wielding man shot and killed by a Broward sheriff's deputy on Thursday night in North Lauderdale. His family says he had a history of...
View ArticleHow medical marijuana, powerful allies fueled rise of Orlando doctor now...
The rise of Matt Gaetz ally and Orlando hand doctor Jason Pirozzolo from secondary political player to successful entrepreneur and major GOP fundraiser was fueled by connections to powerful Republican...
View ArticleU.S. sues Roger Stone for $2 million in unpaid income taxes
The U.S. government is suing Roger Stone and his wife, Nydia B. Stone, for nearly $2 million in unpaid income taxes and interest.
View ArticleHospitalizations plunge among Florida seniors, as COVID immunity takes hold
The number of Florida seniors entering the hospital for COVID dropped sharply over the past month, an indication that the vaccination campaign begun in December has been effective in protecting the...
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