‘Schools of Hope’ charter expansion gets boost in bill attached to new Florida budget
Florida lawmakers Monday night passed a measure that could help expand charter schools known as “schools of hope,” as Republicans continue trying to boost school choice and Democrats warn about
Florida moves up “really high” for 4-star Tennessee TE commit Carson Sneed
Offensive Coordinator Russ Callaway went right back to recruiting the Tennessee native when Sneed made the decision to start visiting schools again after previously shutting down all visits entirely.
Before Minnesota shootings, Florida moved to shield public officials’ home addresses
Florida elected officials have received harrowing threats well before the weekend assassination of a Minnesota state representative and her husband, and the shooting of a state senator and his
JAXBest 2025: What to know about nominations, categories, voting and key dates
Finalist voting begins Sept. 4 and runs through Oct. 2, so rally your friends, cast your votes, and show love to your local favorites. And finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: winners will be revealed beginning on Nov. 3!
Recruiting surprises: Florida, UCLA and Pitt among schools off to a nice start
• USC picked up a commitment from four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili, who played high school football in Southern California before moving to Hawaii recently. The Trojans beat out crosstown rival UCLA for Ili, who is the No. 79 overall prospect in the country. Ili is the eighth top-100 prospect in USC’s class, which ranks No. 1 in the country.
Man and woman found dead in Florida apartment with upper body trauma
DOVER, Fla. (CBS12) — Two people were found dead in an apartment in Florida on Sunday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said dispatch initially received a call just after 3 p.m. at 12783 East US Highway to reports of a man found dead with an apparent gunshot wound.
Pasadena Solar Firm Acquired by Florida Energy Company for $10 Million
Heliogen Inc. agreed to be acquired by Zeo Energy Corp., a Florida-based provider of residential solar and energy efficiency solutions.
What is Project Kuiper? What to know about Amazon satellites launching from Florida
Amazon's next group of Kuiper satellites could soon launch from Florida, propelling the company closer to providing internet service to customers.
Middle East conflict will likely drive up gas prices in Florida, nationwide
Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran will likely lead to increases in gas prices in Florida and across the nation. Florida gas prices are the lowest in a month, according to AAA - The Auto Club, but face upward pressure heading into this week.
Democratic governor candidate says he’ll seek support from Florida gun owners — and stricter gun regulations
David Jolly, a Democratic candidate for Florida governor, advocates increasing restrictions on firearms to reduce the carnage of gun violence. At the same time, Jolly promises to talk to gun
Letters: Sen. Padilla was mistreated | Hope Florida probe warranted | Broward sheriff showed leadership
U.S. security agents sent a senator to the ground, handcuffed and detained him, and they should be punished for their actions.
Oilers undecided on starting goalie for Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final
EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers have not decided on their starting goalie for when their season is on the line in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, on Tuesday (8 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS, CBC).
No Kings Day protests photos in Florida, from Mar-a-Lago to Naples, Tallahassee and Pensacola
Trump turned 79 on June 14, 2025, which is the same day as thousands of No Kings Day protests in the US, with some down the road from Mar-a-Lago Club
$2 billion Florida luxury condo project reeling in buyers, developer says
The five-star resort and four luxury condo towers will rise on city-owned Bahia Mar, home of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The units are selling for $3 million all the way up to $25 million. Developer Jimmy Tate, whose company owns the 100-year lease on Bahia Mar, teamed up with the Related Group to build the project.
Florida baseball lands five-tool Jacksonville OF from transfer portal
Florida baseball landed its fourth player out of the transfer portal, getting a commitment from Jacksonville OF Jordan Bastian
Florida State Seminoles football: These players face a make-or-break season in 2025
It's a make-or-break year for some of the players on the Florida State football roster. After going 2-10 last season, some of the returning starters who were part of the devastating year have yet to live up to their expectations or are coming off long-term injuries that set the team back.
Taylor Swift Visits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Florida, Poses With Chief of Surgery
Taylor Swift surprised families and staff during her visit to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Florida, spending time with patients and posing for photos
Florida sheriff says deputies will kill protesters who break the law during 'No Kings Day'
A sheriff in Florida threatened his community on Thursday, stating that if any protesters get violent or break the law, they will be killed.
Swampcast talks Florida football recruiting, NCAA settlement, UF softball, baseball transfers
The Sun's Kevin Brockway and Noah Ram are joined by Nick Wilson of the USA Today Florida Network to talk Florida football's 2026 recruiting class.
Will Florida ‘No Kings’ protests get rained out? Weather forecast for Saturday
The many people hitting the streets to defy President Donald Trump in Saturday's planned "No Kings" protests may see some dark clouds.
Two immigrants held in ICE detention are back home in Central Florida
Federal authorities moved Jennifer Rodriguez to a detention center in Texas for roughly two months ahead of potential deportation to her native Colombia. Ultimately, she was released and returned
Edmonton and Florida meet with series tied 2-2
The Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers are in a 2-2 series tie in the Stanley Cup Final. The teams meet Thursday for the seventh time this season. The Oilers wo
EL AL suspends all flights, including Florida trips, after Israel stages Iran attacks
EL AL suspended flights to and from the U.S. — including South Florida — after Israel launched air attacks on Iran and braced for a response.
With plans to launch from Florida, SpaceX's Starship makes it to space, but misses goals
While SpaceX has hoped to launch Starship from Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39A by the end of the year, test flights from Texas make slow progress.
Florida man kidnapped ex-girlfriend after placing tracking device in her car: HCSO
A man was arrested after deputies say he kidnapped his ex-girlfriend in Ruskin early Tuesday morning.The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
2 Florida universities chose new leaders. Will the Board of Governors agree?
Of note, trustees at the University of Florida held firm to their selection of University of Michigan president Santa Ono to run UF.
Muggy start for Wednesday with isolated showers as South Florida sees "feels-like" temperatures close to 100
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Shane Hinton said these showers will be hit-or-miss through the morning as temperatures begin in the lower 80s.
Florida bill would ban ‘chemtrails’ and ‘geoengineering.’ But what are they?
When Gov. Ron DeSantis recently said he’d sign into law a ban on “weather modification activities” — such as spreading tiny particles into the air from aircraft to control sunlight — it raised
Strong storms down trees, flip planes in soggy start to Memorial Day weekend in South Florida
Nasty weather ripped through parts of South Florida, getting Memorial Day weekend off to a stormy start.Many areas across Broward<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Propane gas explosion at Florida City bakery injures 8 people, collapses roof
A propane explosion at a Florida City bakery Saturday injured eight people and caused a partial roof collapse, officials said.
10 hospitalized after propane tank explodes at Florida strip mall
Ten people were injured after a propane gas tank exploded at a Florida strip mall, causing a partial building collapse, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. Fire officials received reports of an explosion at the strip mall in Florida City at 8:51 a.m. local time, Erika Benitez, a spokesperson for Miami Dade Fire Rescue, said.
Where Florida football's national championship teams rank among 25 best teams of 2000s
Florida Gators' two national-championship winning teams are among The Athletic's 25 best college football teams of the 2000s.
NHL Playoffs: Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions
The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers play Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena.
Florida completes season in 2025 Final Four
Four Gators found the back of the net Friday afternoon including Kaitlyn Davies, Frannie Hahn, Clark Hamilton and Jordan Basso.
Hurricane center tracking 2 tropical waves, NWS warns of rip currents in Florida on Memorial Day weekend
When is 2025 hurricane season in Florida? June 1 to Nov. 30, with most activity from August to October. No tropic storms expected Memorial Day weekend
Why Do So Many Pro Golfers and Other Stars Live in Jupiter, Florida? Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and More
Discover why golf legends like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods live in Jupiter Florida, a town famous for its luxury homes and exceptional golf courses