Florida mother files lawsuit against AI company over teen son's death: "Addictive and manipulative"
Megan Garcia says her son was in a monthslong virtual emotional and sexual relationship with a chatbot. Garcia claims the Character.AI bot encouraged her son to take his own life.
Is Florida a swing state for the 2024 presidential election? Here’s what that means
Election Day is Nov. 5, with candidates making their remaining campaign stops. But why are they going to the same seven states? Here's why.
Frozen waffles, pancakes sold in Florida stores recalled for potential listeria. What to know
TreeHouse Foods issues nationwide recall for frozen waffles and pancakes sold under a variety of names for potential listeria contamination.
Donald Trump's plan for Election Day? Campaign readies for a party in Florida.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is expected to have his election night party in Florida in the Palm Beach area, according to two sources familiar with the GOP campaign's planning.
Mike Norvell focuses on solutions for 1-6 Florida State
Florida State coach Mike Norvell says there've "clearly been mistakes" in how he evaluated this year's team but adds that his job now is to find solutions rather than dwell on the shortcomings of his 1-6 team.
New poll shows Florida’s recreational pot measure floating right at 60% threshold to pass
A new poll shows support for a recreational pot amendment in Florida right at the 60% threshold to pass.
When does early voting begin in Florida? Most counties start Monday, Oct. 21. Here's the list
Early voting begins Oct. 21, 2024, and ends Sunday, Nov. 3, in some Florida counties. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, with polls open from 7 am to 7 pm
Emhoff to campaign in Florida for Harris
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is set to campaign across Florida. He is scheduled to speak at a get out the vote rally in Hallandale Beach. Later, he will speak at a campaign reception in Coral Gables.
With early voting underway, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis targets abortion rights amendment in statewide tour
Gov. Ron DeSantis ramped up his all-out onslaught Tuesday against Florida’s abortion rights ballot initiative, bringing a statewide tour to Central Florida with early voting underway and a new poll showing Amendment 4 passing by a razor-thin margin.
October revolution? Florida seeks Communism Museum input
Just days before the 107th anniversary of the October Revolution, which toppled the Czar, Florida is seeking collective input into developing the state’s Museum of the History of Communism. Through the end of October, stakeholders are urged to respond to a series of questions regarding “the creation of a museum of the history of communism.”
You can find Hell in this Florida forest. But don’t get lost — or else
In Florida’s panhandle sits Tate’s Hell State Forest — a huge tract of marshlands, wooded areas and swamps that span over 200,000 acres. Tate’s Hell is located in Franklin County between the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers, and it plays host to a diverse array of flora and fauna.
13 deaths in Florida from rare-flesh eating bacteria infections, should hurricane Helene be blamed?
Florida, so far, reported 13 deaths and 74 confirmed cases of rare infection from the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. The surge in cases and fatalities have been witnessed after hurricane Hel
Florida sees spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases, linked to post-hurricane flooding
As Florida rebuilds in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, an invisible threat lurks in the floodwaters: a potentially deadly bacteria.
Florida Election Office Sites Crash on First Day of Voting
The county websites, which are hosted by election-specialist firm VR Systems, also went down during local elections in August.
Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes Cozy up Together on Florida Vacation
Recent photographs of the LSU gymnast and her boyfriend enjoying each other's company while on vacation have fans talking.
Want to vote early? Here are the locations, dates and times around Florida
How many people have voted early in Florida so far? Almost 400,000. And more than 1 million have sent in their mail-in ballots.
Are tolls still suspended in Florida after Hurricane Milton? What we know
Florida tolls were suspended earlier this month to prepare residents for Hurricane Milton. Have they all been reinstated yet? Here's what to know.
Florida breaks record for early voting on first day
Election Day is two weeks away, and Florida is the third state to report record early turnout after North Carolina and Georgia.
New poll shows Florida voters high on legalizing recreational pot
That’s according to a new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab. That poll found higher support for Amendment 3, which would legalize marijuana use by adults age 21 and older, than for amendments on lifting abortion restrictions or for making school board races partisan.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Central Florida after Milton. Here’s why
Hurricane Milton swept through Central Florida earlier this month, swamping communities across the region. However, the Florida Department of Health issued a notice as Milton made its approach, warning residents to avoid exposure to floodwaters as the storm passed through.
Can I still vote by mail in Florida? Yes, here’s how and your deadlines to request a ballot
The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for November's election is almost here. Here's what to know before time runs out later this week.
Trump leads Harris by 10 points in Florida, according to a new UNF poll
Former President Donald Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris by a wide margin in Florida, according to a poll released Monday by the University of North Florida.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise in Florida after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
People in coastal areas of Florida impacted by the recent hurricanes have something else to worry about — flesh-eating bacteria.
Tropical Storm Oscar weakening as it moves slowly west. Will Florida feel any impacts?
Oscar is expected to bring 7 to 14 inches of rain to Cuba, with isolated amounts up to 20 inches. The southeastern Bahamas could see 3 to 5 inches.
Early voting started in Florida today. How to find voting locations, hours for each county
Some Florida counties began early voting on Monday. Here's how to find when early voting starts where you live and some election deadlines to know.
Florida Sees Biggest Rise in People Quitting Their Jobs
A month prior, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that from June to July, the difference in the number of people quitting their jobs in Florida increased by 63,000. The Sunshine State also recorded the highest jump among the most populous states, including New York, Texas and California.
Florida voters to decide whether to retain Meredith Sasso. What to know about the justice
Voters in the Nov. 5 general election will decide whether to retain two Florida Supreme Court justices. Here's what to know about Meredith Sasso.
What do I need to take with me to vote? See key information for early voting in Florida
The general election is a little less than a month away but you can vote early! Here's important dates to remember, what to bring with you
Fall-like weather across South Florida this week
Overall, pleasant fall-like weather across South Florida this week and over the weekend with typical conditions for early in the dry season.
Hurricane-Battered Florida House That Is Still Smoldering in Listing Photos Rockets to the Top of Most Popular Homes List
Also grabbing buyers' attention this week were a boat-inspired house in California; the Tennessee dwelling of HGTV star Christina Hall and her soon-to-be ex-husband Josh Hall; and an affordably priced, midcentury modern residence in Ohio.
‘Blurters’ boost Donald Trump to double-digit lead in Florida
Trump is up with women. Up double-digits with Hispanics. He leads in all age groups. He's +24 with people who didn't vote in 2020.
Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy seen for the first time since singer’s death
Payne, who was only 31 at the time, fell from the balcony of his third-story room in CasaSur Palermo Hotel, where he had been staying as a guest.
Former Florida deputy allegedly killed his wife, who served on the same force, and then staged it as a suicide
Anthony Shea, 49, is charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Orange County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Eloilda ‘Ellie’ Shea
Sam Houston vs. FIU prediction, odds, spread: 2024 college football Week 9 Tuesday picks by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Tuesday's Florida International Panthers vs. Sam Houston Bearkats matchup 10,000 times
Trying to Get Mom and Dad to Move Out of Florida
For decades, Florida has been the chosen destination for New Yorkers of a certain age and disposition to spend their sundown years. For every retired Floridian moving to New York, three retired New Yorkers replace them in the Sunshine State.
A retired Florida cop moved to Thailand with his wife and dog. He says his new life is cheaper, safer, and less stressful.
"I never realized how hypervigilant I was all the time, even off-duty, until I moved here," the retired cop told BI.