Florida

Federal Investigators: Surfside Condo Collapse Began Weeks Before Building Fell

SURFSIDE — The collapse of Champlain Towers South did not happen suddenly in the early morning hours of June 24, 2021.According to a final report released Monday by the...

James Uthmeier Launches Investigation Into MLB Over Alleged Religious Discrimination

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a formal investigation into Major League Baseball, alleging the league may have selectively enforced its uniform policies...

Byron Donalds Scores Florida Farm Bureau Endorsement, Reinforcing Front-Runner Status in Governor’s Race

Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds added another major endorsement to his growing coalition Thursday after receiving the backing of the political arm of the...

Florida Schools Must Allow Religious Instruction Absences, Attorney General Says

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida public school districts must excuse students when parents request time away from class for off-campus religious instruction, Attorney General James...

Florida AG Announces Record Human Trafficking Enforcement Efforts Across State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced what state officials describe as record-setting human trafficking enforcement efforts, highlighting a series of operations...

Google Seeks Approval to Release Millions of Mosquitoes in Florida to Fight Disease

MIAMI — Google is seeking federal approval to release millions of specially treated mosquitoes across parts of Florida as part of an ambitious effort...

New Florida Laws Taking Effect July 1: What Residents Need to Know

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nearly 100 new Florida laws are scheduled to take effect on July 1, bringing changes that could affect homeowners, students, healthcare...

Florida Leads Nation in ICE Cooperation as Immigration Enforcement Expands

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida has emerged as the national leader in state-level immigration enforcement, with state officials highlighting a growing partnership with federal agencies...

Florida Faces New Lawsuit Over “Alligator Alcatraz” Migrant Detention Center

MIAMI — Florida is once again facing legal action over the controversial migrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” as environmental activists accuse the...

Miami Beach Honors Fallen Heroes During Memorial Day Ceremony

Veterans, families, first responders, and community members gathered in Miami Beach on Monday to honor America’s fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony...

David Rivera’s Allies Offer Cash and Homes to Help Him Post Bail

Former Congressman David Rivera is receiving public and financial support from several prominent South Florida figures as he seeks release on bail while awaiting...