Andrew Gillum, who narrowly lost 2018 race for Florida governor, is arrested
Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, who ran for Florida governor against Ron DeSantis in 2018, was arrested last week in Alabama on drug charges, according to jail records.
Hot dates: Even more new things to do this summer at Orlando attractions
Among the fresh options will be revived laser-light shows, a slew of barbecue and a nighttime spectacular at Epic Universe.
Florida mother sues group home after son loses fingers to flesh-eating bacteria
A Florida man bit on the arm at a group home contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a rare infection more commonly known as “flesh-eating bacteria.”
Standout TFA cornerback Kamauri ‘Bam’ Whitfield commits to Gators
Kamauri 'Bam' Whitfield of TFA has committed to the University of Florida.
DeSantis allies break away, endorse Byron Donalds for Florida governor
In early 2025, Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back on President Donald Trump’s pick for Florida governor, saying that Donalds “hasn’t been a part of any of the victories that we’ve…
Editorial: Florida voters, know your rights and risks
We begin a series of editorials on the importance of the 2026 election, and the need for voters everywhere to be on alert for signs of voter suppression.
Brewing El Niño and roasting oceans push planet into ‘uncharted territory’ for heat
As extreme heat smothered the eastern United States over the July Fourth weekend and Europe struggled with its own deadly heat wave, experts warned that more record high temperatures could…
Publix fruit at center of E. coli outbreak investigations, FDA and CDC say
An E. coli outbreak that has hit Florida and Georgia has been linked by the FDA and CDC to Publix store brand frozen blueberries that also went to six other…
A disappointing World Cup for Christian Pulisic as US star is scoreless and hobbled by injuries
USMNT forward Christian Pulisic left the game against Belgium with an injury, ending a World Cup hobbled by injuries and no goals.
Heat wave arriving in Central Florida this week
Tuesday's weather includes numerous showers and lightning storms in the afternoon.