Florida to elect two newest members of Congress in special elections Tuesday
By Sophia Bailly
State Sen. Randy Fine – a Republican firebrand who has openly feuded with Gov. Ron DeSantis and earned an endorsement by President Donald Trump – is facing a Democratic candidate, Josh Weil, 40, of Orlando.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:53:34 GMT
Fort Myers reverses vote, allows police to work with US immigration agents after threats from GOP leaders
By Kairi Lowery
City leaders in Fort Myers abruptly reversed course Friday after threats from Florida's governor and attorney general and voted to allow police officers in this southwest Florida city to enforce federal immigration laws.
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:08:17 GMT
Fishermen describe rescue of missing teens who spent 16 hours adrift overnight off Gulf Coast
By Diego Perdomo
A trio of fishermen aboard a small boat experienced the catch of a lifetime as they cut through the waters and chilly temperatures off Florida's Gulf Coast just after sunrise early Tuesday: two 16-year-old friends who had spent the night adrift on a paddleboard waving down their rescuers from atop an oyster bar miles from shore.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:00:41 GMT
Judge denies request to block Florida’s social media ban for young teens
By Lee Ann Anderson
In a big courtroom victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a federal judge in Tallahassee on Friday denied a request to block Florida’s ban on social media for young teens.
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:26:53 GMT
