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February 7, 2025

Trump's ICE crackdown could get boost in Florida with DeSantis' plan to deputize state patrol

Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed an agreement that could deputize Florida Highway Patrol officers to perform the functions of federal immigration officers.

February 7, 2025

Orlando community mourns 7-year-old girl killed in drag racing accident: 'Pain of loss is immeasurable'

Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez, 7, died on Tuesday after an accident at the Orlando Speed World Dragway in Florida over the weekend, the racetrack said.

February 6, 2025

Marcus Jordan breaks silence after drug possession arrest in Florida

Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA great Michael Jordan, broke his silence on social media Thursday after he was arrested in Florida on multiple charges, including drug possession.

February 6, 2025

Jimmy Buffett fans in Florida inch closer to getting license plate to honor late singer

A Florida specialty license plate honoring the late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett is closer to becoming a reality, though another 801 plates must be ordered in order for the tags to be made.

February 6, 2025

Trump, GOP senators to dine at Mar-a-Lago before campaign retreat

President Trump and most Senate Republicans are having dinner on Friday at Mar-a-Lago before the lawmakers head to a campaign retreat.

February 6, 2025

Education bill would require parental notification to 'TRACE' foreign funding of curriculum as China looks on

Reps. Aaron Bean and Ryan Mackenzie are working on legislation called the TRACE Act, which would mandate parental notification of foreign funding in curriculum.

February 6, 2025

Restaurant guide's Florida expansion latest effort to showcase new dining destinations

The Michelin Guide is expanding into three new areas in Florida this year and will expand statewide in 2026. It's the latest move to broaden the restaurant guide's reach in North America.

February 6, 2025

Video captures dramatic rescue of Florida man found unresponsive on spinning boat

An unresponsive Florida man was rescued from a runaway boat on Lake Dias in dramatic footage released by the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

February 5, 2025

Marcus Jordan speeds away from officers before arrest on drug charge in Florida, dashcam video shows

Dashcam video showed Marcus Jordan speeding away from Florida sheriff's deputies before he was arrested on multiple charges early Tuesday morning.

February 4, 2025

Florida man nabbed allegedly trying to outrun troopers while wearing Dalmatian onesie

A Florida man was arrested after eluding troopers multiple times.