August 14 Daily Beast roasted for 'absolutely bonkers' article defending Florida death row inmates and slamming DeSantis The Daily Beast faced backlash for publishing an article criticizing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over executions of convicted murderers and rapists who happened to also be veterans.
August 14 Bodycam footage shows Powerball winner arrested after kicking deputy in face Newly released body camera footage shows Florida deputies arresting a Kentucky Powerball winner for allegedly kicking a deputy, shortly after he collected the jackpot prize.
August 13 Florida sheriff rips 'reprehensible' lake brawl after 8 arrested A Florida sheriff tore into a group of rowdy boaters after a massive, caught-on-video lakeside brawl left families and children stunned.
August 12 There is a basis to redistrict in Florida, says Ron DeSantis Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida lieutenant governor Jay Collins discuss the gerrymandering issue many states are facing on 'Hannity.'
August 12 DeSantis picks ‘the Chuck Norris of Florida politics’ as new top deputy Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints state Sen. Jay Collins, a combat veteran and amputee known as the "Chuck Norris of Florida Politics," as lieutenant governor.
August 10 Two blind women say they became only passengers on Southwest flight after airline 'forgot about' them Two blind women from Florida say they became the only passengers on their Southwest Airlines flight after other travelers were rebooked during a five-hour delay.
August 10 North Carolina teen's body discovered in Florida one week after he vanished with chilling final message The body of Giovanni Pelletier, 18, has been found in Florida after the North Carolina teen vanished during a family vacation on Aug. 1.
August 8 More cases of deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacterial infection in popular vacation destination Vibrio vulnificus bacteria causes eight fatalities in Florida, as state health officials confirm 16 cases of the flesh-eating infection statewide.
August 7 Woman accused of treating thousands of patients as a fake nurse A seven-month investigation led to the arrest of a 29-year-old who allegedly impersonated a registered nurse at a Florida hospital for over a year.
August 7 Federal judge halts expansion at Trump admin's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in Florida Court ruling stops new infrastructure capacity at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility but permits continued housing of existing migrant detainees.