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January 19, 2026

Universal Orlando visitor dies after riding Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster, state report says

A 70-year-old woman died after riding Universal Orlando's Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster in November, according to a new state report.

January 19, 2026

Florida triple murder of 3 tourists was 'senseless,' 'random,' sheriff says

Florida man accused of randomly shooting three stranded tourists at Kissimmee rental home. Ahmad Bojeh arrested and charged with premeditated murder.

January 18, 2026

Florida woman, 81, arrested in murder-for-hire plot after sharing plan with undercover detective, sheriff says

Florida woman, 81, allegedly tried to hire hitman to commit murder but met undercover officer instead. Elouise Leland was charged with solicitation to commit first-degree murder.

January 17, 2026

Governors Braun, DeSantis place 'friendly wager' for national championship between Miami and Indiana

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to a friendly wager involving local foods ahead of the national championship between Indiana and Miami.

January 16, 2026

Florida GOP candidate wants 50% 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators to fight 'cultural degeneracy'

Republican Florida governor candidate James Fishback proposes 50% 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators, claiming it would raise $200 million for education.

January 16, 2026

Ron DeSantis has a warning for agitators

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discusses his efforts to ensure Floridians respect law enforcement on ‘Hannity.’

January 16, 2026

DeSantis addresses Jacksonville official who warned public of ICE presence, says Florida respects rule of law

Yanira "Yaya" Cardona, Jacksonville's Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, warned residents about ICE officers targeting local companies before being placed on administrative leave.

January 16, 2026

Smiling anti-ICE agitator accused of punching Florida trooper as DeSantis asserts, 'This is not Minneapolis'

An anti-ICE agitator allegedly punched a trooper in the face, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said, noting, "We don't put up with this nonsense."

January 16, 2026

Rare sea reptile makes impressive 7,000-mile journey from tropics to northern seas and back

Leatherback turtle Riptide stunned researchers after completing a rare 7,000-mile migration from Panama to the North Atlantic and back to Florida in just seven months.

January 15, 2026

Florida teens buried alive in deadly sand tunnel collapse

Two 14-year-old best friends died when a sandpit collapsed on them at a Florida beach near Tampa. The boys were reportedly digging for fun.