- Florida was the most prized swing state for decades. That won’t be true in 2024.For decades, Florida was an essential element of every candidate’s strategy for winning the presidency. In 2024, much of that time, energy and money will go elsewhere. “The path to the White House for Democrats now goes through Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — and not Florida.” ... read more
- Tornado likely touched down in Palm Beach County, forecasters sayA tornado likely ripped through Palm Beach Gardens Saturday evening, according to forecasters the National Weather Service. ... read more
- Golden Beach police sergeant shot during pursuit of car-theft suspectA Golden Beach police sergeant was shot twice during a foot chase after trying to stop suspects in a stolen car early Saturday morning, according to Hollywood Police. ... read more
- Pompano woman wins $5.5 million in lawsuit over mold in her co-op apartmentA Pompano Beach woman won a $5.5 million judgment against her co-op association after proving in court that she suffered irreparable harm from mold in her unit. ... read more
- Four teens arrested after crashing stolen car into Pompano business to steal AR-15s, deputies sayFour teens are accused of stealing guns from a Pompano Beach business last week after they crashed into the building in a stolen car, then stole another car to flee the scene, authorities said. ... read more
- Florida legislators take up cause of trafficked foster care children, and go after scofflaw hotelsThe Sun Sentinel's Innocence Sold series prompted legislation to protect Florida's foster youth from sex trafficking, and go after hotels that ignore anti-trafficking requirements. ... read more
- Lightning doesn’t damage Falcon Heavy as SpaceX has 2 launches planned today despite weather threatYet another day of severe storms rolled through Central Florida on Thursday with lightning striking the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center where SpaceX had its latest Falcon Heavy rocket awaiting launch. Weather threats today could delay two Space Coast launches planned for this evening. ... read more
- After being grounded by Hurricane Ian, an aging sailor struggles to get back to seaCapt. Jay got a boat. Six months after Hurricane Ian smashed his liveaboard sailboat into the mangroves, after a Coast Guard helicopter rescued him, after spending five months in a tent beneath a Fort Myers bridge, John “Jay” Burki, 76, finally has a home. ... read more
- Florida bills open the door to demolishing iconic Miami Beach and Key West sitesA pair of related bills rapidly advancing through the Florida Legislature would eviscerate protections for historic buildings and districts in coastal areas across the state, allowing property owners and developers to bypass local regulations and bulldoze and redevelop much of Miami Beach, among many other places. ... read more
- Black bear seen in downtown Orlando hit, killed by car, FWC saysThe black bear that was sighted roaming downtown Orlando was hit and killed by a car Thursday morning, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. ... read more
- Dwyane Wade says he left Florida because family ‘would not be accepted’Retired Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade said he moved out of Florida in part because he didn’t think his family would feel accepted because of the state’s policies toward LGBTQ+ people, according to an interview clip posted by People. ... read more
- Group backing DeSantis attacks Nikki Haley for pro-Disney commentsA group backing Gov. Ron DeSantis spending “six figures” on a digital ad attacking Nikki Haley for her calling on Walt Disney World to move to her state in the wake of its lawsuit against DeSantis. ... read more
- South Florida teenager on the autism spectrum communicates through his artworkIt’s not just art admirers who are captivated by Viktor Bevanda’s talent. Many other families with autistic children find inspiration in how the South Florida teenager's family has turned his passion into a career, and they frequently write letters and emails asking for advice. ... read more
- Suspect in ex-girlfriend’s shooting death at Hallandale resort dies, police sayA man suspected of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend and injuring another man earlier this week at a Hallandale Beach resort shot himself and died in the back of a ride-share Wednesday, authorities said. ... read more
- ‘I couldn’t stop the water from coming in’: Two weeks after historic flood, Fort Lauderdale residents live in moldy homes, waiting for moneyIn the aftermath of the storm that swept Fort Lauderdale underwater, flood victims are waiting for help as they face new emergencies: layoffs, evictions, and the insurmountable costs of housing and repairs that they can’t afford by themselves. ... read more
- After family murders, suicide, Florida nears passage of bill to shield kids’ autopsy detailsThe bills moving through the Florida Legislature would ban the public release of autopsy reports for minors killed by domestic violence — and also ban release of photographs, audio or video, such as police body camera recordings or in reports by child abuse investigators, in cases when a minor is ... read more
- Gillum trial: Campaign manager doesn’t remember PR firmThe former campaign manager for the Florida Democrat who nearly beat Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2018 testified Tuesday that he didn’t recall whether a public relations company accused of illegally funneling campaign funds to the candidate was working as a vendor for the campaign. ... read more
- Broward’s historic flooding caused more than $100 million in losses, major damage to 1,095 homes, and job layoffsA detailed, preliminary assessment of damage from the historical April 12-13 flooding in Broward County reported more than $100 million of damage, “major damage” to almost 2,000 homes and hundreds of temporary and permanent layoffs by affected businesses. ... read more
- Changes planned for College Board’s Black history class targeted by DeSantisThe College Board is revamping its Advanced Placement African American studies course again, vowing to give students an “unflinching encounter with the facts” following criticism that it watered down curriculum on slavery reparations and the Black Lives Matter movement after pressure from conservative politicians. ... read more
- Hazardous material prompts evacuation at warehouse in Pompano BeachFire rescue officials and Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies are at the scene of a hazardous material leak at a Baer's furniture warehouse in Pompano Beach Tuesday afternoon, prohibiting anyone from walking nearby. ... read more