Man charged with setting Hollywood fire where pregnant woman’s body was found
A Lauderhill man has been charged with setting a fire in Hollywood last month — the same fire where police said the charred body of Jasmine Guillaume, 25, was discovered inside a car.
View ArticleWorried about professors’ political views, FAU trustees could vote on tenure
A proposal would switch the ultimate decision on tenure from FAU President John Kelly to the politically appointed Board of Trustees.
View ArticleSuspected gunman arrested within hours of deadly shooting in Davie
Roy Michael Diesfeld, 39, is charged with fatally shooting Donald Warchawsky, 41, in Davie, police said.
View ArticleVal Demings plans to take on Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate
Demings, an Orlando Democrat, was on Joe Biden’s shortlist as a possible running mate in 2020.
View ArticleFlorida elections law hit with another lawsuit saying it’s unconstitutional
Alleging discrimination against Black and Latino voters, a coalition of groups has filed yet another federal lawsuit challenging a new Florida elections law that includes additional restrictions on...
View ArticleSeminole Tribe, No Casinos joined to restrict gambling expansion, but they’ve...
When No Casinos, an Orlando-based nonprofit opposed to gambling expansion in Florida, pushed a constitutional amendment to prevent lawmakers from allowing new casinos without the consent of voters, the...
View ArticleFlorida reports 2,805 new COVID cases, 94 more deaths
The 2,805 new COVID cases reported Tuesday in Florida represent an increase from Monday but continue to be lower than the daily numbers reported last month. The state also reported 94 more deaths.
View ArticleA bullet-riddled SUV rammed a car into a restaurant after a deadly shooting...
One person is dead, and another is wounded following a shooting that caused the car they were in to crash in West Park.
View ArticleVal Demings plans to challenge Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate next year
U.S. Rep. Val Demings, a former Orlando police chief, is planning to run against Marco Rubio for his seat in the Senate, according to a report in Politico.
View ArticleGov. DeSantis’ gambling deal with legal sports betting gets Senate approval
Gov. Ron DeSantis' gambling deal that would bring legal sports betting to Florida is speeding toward approval by the Florida Legislature.
View ArticlePast-due renters can now get money through the state of Florida
Florida is now accepting applications for $800 million in rental assistance for past-due tenants affected by the pandemic. That should be helpful for renters in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties...
View ArticleFloridians urge Biden to pick former Congressman Robert Wexler as U.S....
From Tel Aviv to Washington, D.C., political insiders have been wondering who President Joe Biden would pick as U.S. ambassador to Israel — and the speculation has extended to Florida. One possible...
View Article‘Masks are child abuse.’ Crowd protests Broward Schools COVID policy
Many protesters at a Fort Lauderdale gathering before the school board meeting were affiliated with a conservative group, which has protested mask requirements at school districts throughout Florida. A...
View ArticleHeavy-hitter lobbyist Ron Book helps Davie snag a bigger share of gambling cash
Davie had some powerful political muscle backing its push for more gambling revenue: A heavy-hitter lobbyist whose daughter leads Democrats in the Florida Senate.
View ArticleHe got 30 days in jail for his letter cursing out the judge. Don’t you have a...
A man wrote a profanity-filled letter to the South Florida judge handling his civil case, and was found in criminal contempt of court. Now he's appealing, declaring a First Amendment right.
View ArticleTrump Organization probe by state AG becomes criminal investigation
State AG Letitia James’ office spokesperson, Fabien Levy, offered a brief announcement Tuesday night, CNN first reported.
View ArticleWoman kidnapped, assaulted and held in motel room
Earnest Antwann Thompson faces charges of kidnapping and sexual assault following the alleged abduction and rape of a woman who was confined in a motel room for prostitution.
View ArticleHold the horses: Gambling change could end harness racing at Pompano Park
Harness horse racing could be coming to an end at Pompano Park with a proposed gambling changed being discussed by the Florida Legislature.
View ArticleLawsuit attacking Florida’s new voting law says it targets Black and Latino...
A coalition of voting rights organizations that claim Florida’s new voting law “racially discriminates” against Black and Latino voters filed a lawsuit in federal court.
View ArticleMystery of Dania Beach monkey colony solved
Long a shadowy part of South Florida life, the monkeys live on 1,500 acres of mangrove forest wedged between oil storage tanks, the port and Federal Highway. Their suspected origins have now been...
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