DeSantis signs death warrant for husband who killed wife in Orange County
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his 10th death warrant of 2026 on Tuesday, this time for Dusty Ray Spencer, who murdered his wife in Orange County in 1992.
Redrawn Florida congressional map upheld ahead of midterms
Florida’s newly drawn congressional districts will remain intact, a Tallahassee judge ruled Tuesday. Voting groups vowed to keep fighting.
Orlando rapper Hotboii returns to jail after violating probation
Javarri "Hotboii" Walker, an Orlando rapper who police alleged was a gang leader at the center of a deadly feud that shocked Central Florida, returned to jail last week after…
NASA announces lunar rover, other moon base mission providers
NASA announced which two companies would be tasked to build lunar rovers for its future moon base as well as the company that will fly them there among other plans…
Florida lawmakers reach deal to reverse HIV drug cuts, step up oversight of spending
After months of rallies and lobbying by advocates, the AIDS Drug Assistance Program will once again qualify to receive life-saving medication after lawmakers reached a budget agreement Sunday night.
South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional map for midterm elections
The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.
Supreme Court rejects Florida’s bid to sue states over truck licenses for immigrants
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Florida’s long-shot attempt to sue California and Washington state over the issuance of commercial driver licenses to truckers who don’t speak English and are…
Federal judge rejects petition to release ‘Uncle Lou’ from ICE detention
Cleon Williams' attorney argued that ICE's delay in transferring him from the Orange County Jail following his May 9 arrest was unlawful and merited immediate release.
Florida Legislature provides little tax relief with austere spending plan
The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature has approved a $146 million tax relief package that gives people a break on hunting, fishing and camping gear, "certain" tennis tournaments, and storm windows as…
Florida gas prices ease on latest Iran peace talks
Florida’s average had jumped from $4.21 to $4.52 at the beginning of last week. The price on Tuesday was $4.50 in Palm Beach County, $4.37 in Broward County and $4.37…