The Latest Breaking News from Florida

Murderer who killed traveling salesman in brutal robbery to be executed

The state's first scheduled execution of 2026 follows a record 19 executions in Florida last year

The Independent UK · Feb 10

JPMorgan’s nationwide home price forecast hides a Sunbelt full of pain. Watch out, Florida and Texas

JPMorgan Global Research sees prices falling quickest on the West Coast and in the Sunbelt.

Fortune · Feb 9

Kyle Kirkwood: Andretti “not too far off” from Ganassi

The Florida native earned the second-most wins of any driver last season

Motorsport · Feb 9

Florida now offers English-only driving tests following fatal crash involving immigrant driver

Florida now requires driver's license exams solely in English, a policy change officials attribute to a fatal crash involving an undocumented immigrant who repeatedly failed tests. Governor DeSantis supports the move for clearer communication, while critics decry it as discriminatory in a diverse state. The incident has reignited debate over…

The Times of India · Feb 8

Is the Florida ‘Retirement Trap’ Real? (And Is It Still Worth the Risk?)

Before you pull up stakes and head south, make sure you understand the key elements of the so-called Florida retirement trap.

GOBankingRates · Feb 8

Lawmakers in Florida and Ohio Consider Abolishing Property Taxes

People don't like property taxes—but they are also not eager to cut the government services they fund.

Reason · Feb 8

Top 10 wealthiest pets that inherit their owner’s fortune; they are richer than most individual today

Notions of family, legacy, and parental status are changing fast. With the rise of those who are choosing not to, or putting off, having kids altogether, pets are taking over the position typically filled by sons and daughters. They are, in fact, for some, full-fledged members of the family, complete…

Times Pets · Feb 8

Falcons Star Pass Rusher James Pearce Jr. Arrested, Facing Multiple Charges

Pearce was taken into custody on Saturday in Florida.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 8

Anna Kepner death: Stepbrother arrested, charged months after Florida teen found ‘stuffed under bed’ on cruise

The stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner has been arrested and charged in connection with her death, nearly three months after the Florida teen was found dead aboard a Carnival Cruise ship, according to reports.

The Times of India · Feb 7

Florida Homeowners Are Seeing Insurance Rates Decreasing In 2026

If you’re a Florida homeowner, you’ve probably spent the last few years opening your insurance renewal notices with the same energy you’d reserve for a horror movie. Premium hikes became so routine that many people stopped asking “if” rates would rise and started asking “by how much.”

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 7