The Latest Breaking News from Fla

Hurricane organization retires ‘Ida’ and announces name replacement

ORLANDO, Fla. — The name Ida will never again be used to label a hurricane.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 27, 2022

Prosecutors and defense clash over motion to block the death penalty in Parkland mass shooting case

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A judge’s willingness to strike more than 200 jurors from consideration in the Parkland mass shooting trial was an error so significant, according to lawyers for the defendant, that the state should no longer be permitted to seek the death penalty.

Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022

Joel Greenberg, wife finalize divorce as ex-Seminole tax collector awaits sentencing

ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Greenberg and his estranged wife, Abby Greenberg, are now officially divorced after a circuit judge on Monday finalized the couple’s break up, according to court documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 27, 2022

3 things we learned from Lightning’s 4-1 win over Blue Jackets

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning are playing like they’re ready for the postseason. And with two games remaining on the regular-season schedule, they’ll need this energy heading into next week’s first-round series.

Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022

Pinellas County commission votes to sue Florida over new election law

TAMPA, Fla. — Pinellas County commissioners voted Tuesday to sue the state over its new elections reform law, which includes a provision they say illegally targets Pinellas to accommodate the political ambitions of one state legislator.

Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022

John Romano: The slightly unhinged case for Wander Franco and 3,000 hits

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — So here’s a crazy thought:

Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022

Avian influenza outbreak spreads to Tampa Bay, is killing Florida birds

TAMPA, Fla. — A deadly strain of avian influenza sickening Florida birds has reached the Tampa Bay area but does not appear to pose a threat to people, according to state wildlife officials.

Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022

Climate change also affects mental health. Call it eco-anxiety.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Anna Lynn Heine has thought about dropping out of Eckerd College in St. Petersburg more times than she cares to admit.

Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022

Roger Stone won’t run against DeSantis for Florida governor — but says he might challenge ‘RINO’ Rubio

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Roger Stone said Monday he won’t run against Gov. Ron DeSantis, but he said he’s contemplating a Republican primary challenge to U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.

Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs controversial voting bill, creates election crimes office

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Legislature to create an office within the executive branch that would have the power investigate and enforce election related crimes.

Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022