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June 5, 2025

Former Republican congressman-turned-Democrat launches bid for governor in push to flip red-state Florida

Democrats face an uphill battle in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial election as former Republican congressman David Jolly joins the race with a focus on the affordability crisis.

June 4, 2025

College course asks Florida high school students about their sexuality in controversial assignment: report

Florida high schoolers enrolled in a college success course at Miami-Dade College faced controversial questions about their sexual orientation.

June 4, 2025

Florida man violently hit by SUV, police say road rage sparked the incident

Police have charged two people following a Florida road rage confrontation that began over a turn signal dispute and ended with a vehicle striking a pedestrian and gunfire.

June 4, 2025

University of Florida presidential pick rejected by state Board of Governors over past DEI support

Florida's Board of Governors rejected Dr. Santa Ono's confirmation as UF president, citing concerns over his past support for DEI and handling of antisemitism issues.

June 3, 2025

DeSantis punches back at Hope Florida controversy, likens 'lawfare' to attacks on Trump and nominees

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis labels backlash about the Hope Florida Foundation controversy as politically motivated "lawfare."

June 2, 2025

Florida motorcyclists injured after hitting six-foot alligator on highway

Two motorcyclists were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after striking an alligator on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, Florida.

June 2, 2025

Honduran national charged after entering Florida Navy base illegally following crash: DOJ

A Honduran national has been charged after crashing into a barricade outside the Navy base in Pensacola, Florida, and fleeing onto the grounds on foot, according to the DOJ.

June 1, 2025

Florida congressman says it feels like 'open hunting season' on Jews right now

Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., calls for 'cracking down' on the 'source' of antisemitism following a Colorado attack that occurred on a Jewish holiday on 'The Big Weekend Show.'

June 1, 2025

DAN GAINOR: May's 7 craziest stories

In the month of May we saw everything from an announcement about CNN's surprising new streaming service to quirky news like door-to-door alligators and a raccoon with a meth pipe.

June 1, 2025

Man who served 36 years for wife’s murder forgives confessed killer in rare reconciliation

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King explores the case of Leo Schofield and his late wife, Michelle Schofield, in the true-crime podcast "Bone Valley."