The Latest Breaking News from Fla

CEO of Davie, Fla.-based company pleads guilty to distributing tainted drugs, conspiring to defraud FDA

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The former CEO of a Davie-based drug manufacturer accused of selling tainted stool softeners that sickened dozens and killed three infants has pleaded guilty to four felonies after reaching a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.

Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2022

Rays rally for a second straight walk-off win

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A lot has been going wrong for the Rays lately.

Tribune News Service · Jun 25, 2022

Hurricane center tracks 2 systems: 1 in the Gulf, 1 in the Atlantic

ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center has its eye on two systems with the potential to form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 25, 2022

DeSantis on Roe decision: ‘The prayers of millions have been answered’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, saying, “The prayers of millions have been answered.”

Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022

‘They are here with me.’ Surfside families return to collapse site for one-year vigil

SURFSIDE, Fla. — The empty oceanfront land that once was home to the Champlain Towers South condo building slowly filled with people again early Friday morning.

Miami Herald · Jun 24, 2022

Matt Baker: Why Billy Napier’s personality is vital to Florida’s success

TAMPA, Fla. — Talk to almost anyone with the Florida Gators about first-year coach Billy Napier, and you’ll hear comments like this one from offensive line coach Darnell Stapleton.

Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022

Mike Bianchi: Jump on the Paolo bandwagon because the Magic are now going places

ORLANDO, Fla. — I’m not only jumping on the Paolo Banchero bandwagon.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 24, 2022

NASA says Artemis I moon rocket testing done after all with launch date coming soon

ORLANDO, Fla. — Even though NASA was not able to complete every goal it laid out during a dress rehearsal countdown for its Artemis I moon rocket at Kennedy Space Center this week, mission managers determined Thursday that enough was done to move forward to planning for launch.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 23, 2022

Lightning’s season on the brink after overtime loss to Avalanche in Game 4

TAMPA, Fla. — Through all the experience this Lightning team has drawn from, all the times they have rallied from deficits (in games and series) this postseason, they now face their toughest challenge.

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022

Rays give away another game to Yankees

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays were playing from ahead most of the night Wednesday, taking a three-run lead into the sixth inning, but between their own mistakes and the Yankees’ constant threats, it seemed like a matter of time until they gave it away.

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022