After months of unsubtle hints, Nikki Fried formally enters race for Florida...
Nikki Fried has been dropping completely unsubtle hints about her plans for months. She's now made it official, formally declaring her candidacy for Florida governor. The Democrat faces an uphill...
View ArticleHurricane season starts with its weirdest month
During June, storms can form suddenly right off the coast, providing only a couple of days’ lead time before threatening land. NOAA predicts an above average number of storms this season, which runs...
View ArticleHe killed an iguana and got arrested. Now he’s claiming a ‘stand your ground’...
The 6-foot-3, 165-pound man argues that he was in fear for his life — and that the 3-foot-long green iguana was the first to resort to violence during their horrific encounter.
View ArticleVolusia deputies shoot 14-year-old girl who pointed gun at them
A 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were in a shootout with deputies Tuesday night in Volusia County, arming themselves with weapons belonging to the residents of a house they had broken into.
View ArticleFor a moment, at least, Donald Trump is getting just a little quieter
The feature "From the desk of Donald J. Trump" has disappeared from his website, ending the former president's latest effort at communicating with his followers.
View ArticleYou can finally use SunPass to pay tolls out of state. But you’ll need a new...
SunPass was already compatible in Georgia and North Carolina, but the new SunPass Pro will allow drivers to pay tolls in 15 additional states in the eastern U.S. that use the E-ZPass system.
View ArticleMother and child hid in closest as man fired semi-automatic rifle into their...
A Miramar man who said someone was trying to kill him fired 19 shots into a nearby apartment, police say.
View ArticleHow many people in Florida have been vaccinated for COVID-19? Track the...
See how much of Florida has been vaccinated using our charts and maps and data from the Florida Department of Health. Data is updated every day.
View ArticleCOVID-19 in Florida: Here is the latest data, including new cases and deaths
Here are Florida's key coronavirus data as reported by the state, including new cases, death, hospitalizations and the progress of vaccine distribution.
View ArticleFlorida reports 1,234 new COVID cases and 55 more deaths
Florida reported 1,234 new COVID cases and 55 more deaths. New cases continue to decline as the state heads toward summer.
View ArticleJudge to decide whether to dismiss Superintendent Runcie’s perjury case
Judge Martin Fein said he agreed there an indictment against Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie contained too little information, but he didn't say whether that warrants dismissing the case...
View ArticleMan accused of trying to stab neighbor briefly barricades himself in apartment
A man accused of throwing knives at an employee of an apartment complex has been taken to a hospital for evaluation, police said. He is also accused of trying to stab a neighbor.
View ArticleWhich South Florida projects landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto list?
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto list includes more than $8.3 million in Broward and Palm Beach projects pitched by lawmakers.
View ArticleDeSantis signs $101 billion budget laden with federal COVID-19 money
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $101 billion budget Wednesday, the state's largest, boosted with $10 billion in federal COVID-19 relief money.
View ArticleAfter Alcee: The race for Congress | Deadline set for candidates
Here's where you can find the latest updates on the special congressional election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Alcee Hastings.
View ArticleRalph Metcalfe: Olympian with Jesse Owens went on to Chicago politics
Runner Ralph Metcalfe was an Olympian with Jesse Owens, then went on to a life in Chicago politics.
View ArticleSecretary of State Lee asks judge to throw out lawsuit over new Florida...
Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee is asking a federal judge to toss out a challenge to a new elections law slammed by Democrats and others because it includes new restrictions on voting.
View ArticleRepublican governor could be blocked from seizing control in Democratic Broward
County commissioners are weighing whether to let voters decide to elect a county mayor. If they do, they want to make sure a Republican governor doesn't couldn't take control in a county run by Democrats.
View ArticleThese rescued dogs and cats are up for adoption in Broward County | Photo...
If you're looking for a furry friend to rescue from a shelter, search our updated database of dogs and cats available today at the Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Center
View ArticleFeds investigating whether Matt Gaetz obstructed justice, reports say
Federal investigators are exploring whether U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz obstructed justice by attempting to influence a witness in the federal sex-trafficking probe targeting him, according to a pair of new...
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