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Man beaten to death with his own golf clubs in apparent random attack on Florida golf course, police say
Read full article: Man beaten to death with his own golf clubs in apparent random attack on Florida golf course, police sayA Florida murder suspect is accused of beating a man with a golf club and choking him on a golf course.
US congressman sends letter urging NOAA to reconsider ‘draconian’ closures for South Atlantic red snapper seasons
Read full article: US congressman sends letter urging NOAA to reconsider ‘draconian’ closures for South Atlantic red snapper seasonsU.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford, along with 22 fellow members of the House, send a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointee
Read full article: Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointeeAn April 1 date has been set for a special election to fill the congressional seat that Rep. Mike Waltz is leaving.
Florida troopers helped detain hundreds of illegal migrants in Texas, new records reveal
Read full article: Florida troopers helped detain hundreds of illegal migrants in Texas, new records revealFlorida Highway Patrol troopers, accompanied by Texas law enforcement officers, helped locate and detain more than 1,600 undocumented immigrants near the Mexico border between mid-February and mid-August while assisting with the arrests of alleged human traffickers, drug smugglers and gang members, agency records obtained by News 6 show.
Florida detective sentenced to 24 years in prison for sexually exploiting a teenage girl
Read full article: Florida detective sentenced to 24 years in prison for sexually exploiting a teenage girlA former Florida detective accused of severely beating a Black man has been sentenced to nearly 25 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a teenage girl.
Trump will nominate former Florida AG Pam Bondi to be US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdrew
Read full article: Trump will nominate former Florida AG Pam Bondi to be US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdrewTrump says he will nominate former Florida AG Pam Bondi to be US Attorney General after first pick, Matt Gaetz, withdrew.
2 Florida motorcycle deputies killed, 1 critically injured in crash
Read full article: 2 Florida motorcycle deputies killed, 1 critically injured in crashTwo Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office motorcycle deputies were killed and a third deputy suffered critical injuries when a vehicle struck them all near Loxahatchee.
Do slow left-lane drivers frustrate you? Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoed a law against it
Read full article: Do slow left-lane drivers frustrate you? Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoed a law against itEarlier this year, the Florida Legislature approved a bill to address the issue. But just a few short days after it hit his desk, DeSantis opted to veto it.
Florida leaders push back in school books fight
Read full article: Florida leaders push back in school books fightFlorida education leaders are trying to fend off a lawsuit filed by major publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries, disputing allegations that a controversial state law violates the First Amendment.
Human head found on Florida beach was that of missing swimmer, police say
Read full article: Human head found on Florida beach was that of missing swimmer, police sayMiami Beach police have confirmed that a human head which washed ashore on Key Biscayne belonged to a 19-year-old swimmer who disappeared off South Beach, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.
Florida-bound flight turns around after hitting severe turbulence, airline says
Read full article: Florida-bound flight turns around after hitting severe turbulence, airline saysNo severe injuries were reported among the more than 250 people on board Scandinavian Airlines flight SK957, which had to turn around after the plane experienced turbulence strong enough to warrant an inspection.
South Florida police looking for man who tried to kidnap 13-year-old girl
Read full article: South Florida police looking for man who tried to kidnap 13-year-old girlAuthorities in Broward County are searching for a man they believe tried to kidnap a 13-year-old girl, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.
Florida sues FEMA over alleged violation of civil rights of Trump supporters after hurricanes
Read full article: Florida sues FEMA over alleged violation of civil rights of Trump supporters after hurricanesFlorida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Federal Emergency Management Agency violated the civil rights of supporters of President-elect Donald Trump in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
These Florida cities among most debt-ridden in the US. Here’s why
Read full article: These Florida cities among most debt-ridden in the US. Here’s whyOf the 50 metros examined in this list, Austin, Texas was considered the most debt-ridden thanks to its high growth in recent years. But several Florida cities made it into the top 10.
Inflation is still on the rise — and it’s impacting your savings. Here’s how
Read full article: Inflation is still on the rise — and it’s impacting your savings. Here’s howInflation has caused costs to skyrocket for many Americans. But even as it cools, it's still threatening the value of your savings account.
REPORT: Trump expected to pick US Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of state
Read full article: REPORT: Trump expected to pick US Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of statePresident-elect Donald Trump has selected Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio to take on the role of his secretary of state, according to Reuters on Monday.
Federal judge rejects voter lawsuit over prosecutor Monique Worrell’s suspension
Read full article: Federal judge rejects voter lawsuit over prosecutor Monique Worrell’s suspensionThree days after Monique Worrell won back her job at the ballot box, a federal judge rejected a lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial 2023 decision to suspend her as state attorney in Orange and Osceola counties.
Florida House, Senate unveil new leaders, committees ahead of next session
Read full article: Florida House, Senate unveil new leaders, committees ahead of next sessionIncoming House Speaker Daniel Perez on Thursday rolled out changes to House committees, while saying lawmakers have “spent taxpayer funds excessively and indiscriminately in the last few years.”
Right to fish and hunt, homestead exemption to be added to Florida’s constitution. How all of Florida’s amendments fared
Read full article: Right to fish and hunt, homestead exemption to be added to Florida’s constitution. How all of Florida’s amendments faredLive results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Monique Worrell wins job back, defeats Andrew Bain for Ninth Circuit State Attorney
Read full article: Monique Worrell wins job back, defeats Andrew Bain for Ninth Circuit State AttorneyAfter being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell won her job back after defeating incumbent Andrew Bain.
A Florida school board candidate lost his race. DeSantis appointed him to the board anyway
Read full article: A Florida school board candidate lost his race. DeSantis appointed him to the board anywayA school board candidate who lost his race in a county south of Jacksonville will get a seat on the board anyway, after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped him to fill a vacancy.
FPL seeks approval to offset storm costs, looks to collect $1.2B
Read full article: FPL seeks approval to offset storm costs, looks to collect $1.2BFlorida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund.
Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into Trump assassination attempt
Read full article: Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into Trump assassination attemptFlorida is suing to force the Justice Department to stop blocking the state’s investigation into the second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November election
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November electionAfter being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is now fighting to take back her old position from incumbent Andrew Bain.
Woman, 66, goes overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise ship that sailed out of Florida
Read full article: Woman, 66, goes overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise ship that sailed out of FloridaThe U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Bahamas Defense Force are searching for a 66-year-old woman who went overboard from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas near Nassau.
New videos show arrest of man wanted in wife’s shooting death out of Orlando
Read full article: New videos show arrest of man wanted in wife’s shooting death out of OrlandoNew videos show how a man accused of murder in his wife’s shooting death in Orlando was arrested just hours later in Indian River County
‘Widespread fraud’ behind Amendment 4, lawsuit claims. Here are the accusations
Read full article: ‘Widespread fraud’ behind Amendment 4, lawsuit claims. Here are the accusationsThe plaintiffs in the case allege that many of the signatures on the Amendment 4 petitions were forgeries, belonged to dead people, or contained perjury.
Disney names Gorman to serve as next chairman; anticipates naming new CEO in early 2026
Read full article: Disney names Gorman to serve as next chairman; anticipates naming new CEO in early 2026The Walt Disney Co. is tapping Morgan Stanley executive James Gorman to serve as its next chairman, beginning early next year.
Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy’ speaks: John Morgan talks to News 6 on legalizing marijuana
Read full article: Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy’ speaks: John Morgan talks to News 6 on legalizing marijuanaThis week, the spotlight is on attorney John Morgan, a driving force behind the movement to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida.