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April 17, 2026

Man, woman killed in rip current as lifeguard shortage leaves danger zones in beach destination

Florida's Space Coast faces a critical lifeguard shortage with 45 unfilled roles as two adults die in a Cocoa Beach rip current while saving a child.

April 17, 2026

Florida officials warned to avoid reparations-style effort as state gears up to restrict DEI even further

Leon County, Florida risked losing $16.8 million in grants by pursuing a historical harms measure, according to county staff warning about anti-DEI law SB1134 compliance.

April 16, 2026

Two adults drown trying to save child from rip current at understaffed Cocoa Beach

Brevard County officials are urgently recruiting to fill at least 45 lifeguard vacancies following a tragic double drowning in South Cocoa Beach where two adults died attempting to rescue a child from a rip current. 

April 15, 2026

Guards at 'Alligator Alcatraz' beat, pepper-sprayed detainees, lawyer says

Guards beat and pepper-sprayed migrant detainees at "Alligator Alcatraz," causing injuries to their heads, shoulders and wrists, a lawyer for two detainees said.

April 15, 2026

Kevin Sorbo says he ‘escaped’ California, slams Democratic leadership in fiery remarks

Kevin Sorbo slams Democratic leadership and says he escaped California for Florida, praising Gov. Ron DeSantis as the best governor in the country.

April 15, 2026

Woman added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted list arrested hours later after tips poured in from Florida: Patel

A woman allegedly on the run for nearly six years after a fatal shooting was captured in Florida hours after being added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.

April 15, 2026

Missing teen found hiding in convicted sex offender's closet in Florida, sheriff says

A convicted sex offender in Florida was arrested after a missing 17-year-old girl was found hiding in his bedroom closet in Dundee, authorities said.

April 14, 2026

Florida doctor charged after allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery

Former Florida surgeon indicted for manslaughter after allegedly removing a 70-year-old patient's liver instead of his spleen during surgery in 2024.

April 14, 2026

Anna Kepner's dad wants accused stepbrother in 'orange jumpsuit and handcuffs' after alleged cruise murder

Father of teen girl allegedly killed on a cruise ship says her accused stepbrother has shown no remorse and should not be free while awaiting trial.

April 13, 2026

Florida teacher accused of sex with student whose parents tracked his location

Florida math teacher Kirsten Rose faces five counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor after authorities say the student's parents tracked their son's location.