The Latest Breaking News from Florida

Isaias becomes the first hurricane of the Atlantic season as it surges towards US Gulf Coast

Isaias has strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Grace Chicken Vienna Sausages Illegally Imported From Jamaica Reached Stores in Florida, Texas and Three Other States

USDA warns Grace chicken Vienna sausages illegally imported from Jamaica reached stores in five states. No illnesses reported. How to check cans.

Medical Daily · Oct 8

Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teens

Florida is advancing a lawsuit against Meta Platforms to enforce stricter protections for young users. The Attorney General seeks changes including limiting teen app usage and identifying underage users. Meta previously settled claims with other states, including changes for teen safety. Florida argues that the settlement was insufficient and will…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Fresh Humiliation For ‘Cornell 7’ Student As “Vile” Snapchat Message To Other Frat Brothers Is Revealed

The Cornell 7 controversy took another turn after Jonathan Newell was reportedly removed from a Florida university campus as disturbing Snapchat messages from the 2024 case resurfaced.

Bored Panda · Oct 7

Gulf Coast Families Should Refill Prescriptions and Plan Dialysis and Oxygen Backup Before Isaias Arrives This Weekend

Isaias could near the Gulf Coast as a hurricane on Friday. How families who rely on dialysis, oxygen, or daily medicines can prepare now.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

Venezuelans in South Florida Demand End ICE Partnership as Immigration Crackdown Fuels Midterm Backlash

Venezuelan residents and immigrant advocates in Doral, Florida, are demanding that city leaders end their cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as anger over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown spills into the final weeks before the midterm elections.

Latin Times · Oct 7

Former Bank Insider Pleads Guilty: $4.8M Laundered, $8K in Bribes, 50 Years on the Table

A former TD Bank employee in Florida pleaded guilty to laundering $4.8M to Colombia via bribes. He faces up to 50 years.

Latin Times · Oct 7

Gold Bars, Rolex Watches, and Florida Mansions: Former CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to $194M Fraud

Ex-CIA official David Rush pleaded guilty to a $194M fraud scheme built on a fake spy program, gold bars, and Florida luxury real estate.

Latin Times · Oct 7

Georgia's Venezuelan Food Businesses Are Closing. Here's the Data Behind It.

Immigration enforcement is shutting down Latino-owned food businesses from Georgia to Florida. The economic toll is now in the billions

Latin Times · Oct 7

How to request your mail ballot again in Florida: If you voted by mail in 2024, you must re-request for 2026 by the October 22 deadline

Florida voters who voted by mail in 2024 must request a new vote-by-mail ballot for the 2026 election. The deadline to request a ballot is 5 p.m. on October 22, 2026. Voters can track their ballot requests through their county Supervisor of Elections. Completed ballots must be returned by 7…

The Economic Times · Oct 7