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August 5

'Speedway Slammer' is red state's answer to 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility

Governor Braun partners with Trump administration to create 1,000-bed immigration detention center at Miami Correctional Center funded by federal reconciliation bill.

August 5

Raw milk from Florida farm sickens 21 people, including 6 children, health officials say

Raw milk from a Florida farm causes an E. coli and Campylobacter outbreak affecting 21 people, including six children, with seven requiring hospitalization, state health officials say.

August 5

Florida dispatches DOGE agents to Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville to analyze tax hikes, ‘reckless’ trends

DeSantis launches fiscal accountability initiative targeting blue counties with FLDOGE oversight, potentially expanding to Orange, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

August 5

British man charged after attempting to drown daughter-in-law during Florida vacation: police

A British tourist is behind bars in Florida on attempted murder and battery charges after allegedly trying to drown his daughter-in-law in a swimming pool.

August 4

Fugitive knocks down officer during dramatic arrest after 2-year manhunt in Florida

Convicted felon D'Architray Sapp charged with battery on law enforcement officer and attempted first-degree murder after fleeing Winter Haven police Saturday.

August 4

Boy, 13, who lost leg in shark attack shares miraculous story of survival: ‘The Lord gave me the strength’

Jameson Reeder Jr. survived a vicious bull shark attack in the Florida Keys that took part of his right leg, and he is now sharing his survival story.

August 4

Third girl dies nearly week after barge strikes Miami sailing camp boat

The U.S. Coast Guard reported a third fatality from last week's barge collision with a sailboat carrying children at Miami sailing camp in Biscayne Bay.

August 2

Sen. Rick Scott endorses Trump-backed Florida gubernatorial candidate

Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida endorsed GOP Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida for Sunshine State governor, calling the congressman "a principled conservative."

August 2

DeSantis calls out media for 'failed drive-by attempt' to discredit 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A media dispute erupted as Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Florida's hurricane planning for the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility following the Miami Herald's critical reporting.

August 2

Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh can't see classified info relating to case, judge rules

Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh was denied access to classified material after prosecutors argued disclosure could cause "exceptionally grave damages" to national security.