The Latest Breaking News from Florida

Florida Sen. Senator Rick Scott Says Maduro Could Relinquish Power In Venezuela By Christmas: 'Could Leave Today'

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott said Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro could leave power "today," predicting his departure will occur before Christmas.

Latin Times · Dec 9, 2025

‘They don’t even try to hide it’: Florida Publix customer buys pecan, sweet potato pies. Then she peels back the stickers

A Florida Publix shopper says she discovered price changes on her holiday pies only after peeling back the store’s stickers. In a now-viral TikTok, she showed two pies with lower prices hidden underneath newer labels.

The Mary Sue · Dec 9, 2025

Danika Troy: Florida Teen Lured Into Woods, Shot and Set on Fire by Two Boys Faking a Crush on Her

Danika Troy, 14, was tragically lured into the woods by two boys—one claiming he had a crush on her—and fatally shot and set on fire, leaving her Florida community in shock as authorities investigate and the suspects face first-degree murder charges.

International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025

Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Florida woman busted for alleged DUI with 2 yo in the car. What cops found in her ‘body cavities’ made the charges worse

So that's why she was acting drunk!

We Got This Covered · Dec 9, 2025

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on record 32nd flight of Falcon 9 rocket (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. It was the record 32nd flight of the Falcon's first stage.

Space · Dec 8, 2025

Florida man busted for ‘true threat’ to decapitate Rep. Ilhan Omar and ‘eat’ her kids after Charlie Kirk critique

First in The Independent: Myles McQuade, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of transmitting an interstate threat to injure, which could put him behind bars for up to five years

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Texas launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high school

Republican officials in Oklahoma and Florida have also launched plans to expand the presence of the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 8, 2025

Florida Condo Owners Are Reporting Surprise Assessment Increases

Condo living has long been a popular choice for retirees in Florida, offering convenience, community, and lower maintenance compared to single-family homes. But in 2025,...

Saving Advice · Dec 8, 2025

Retired NYC restaurant owner charged with DUI in Florida after wife died falling out of golf cart

Angelo Theodosiou, 64, who was behind the wheel of the cart, reportedly had bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcohol when the crash occurred on November 30

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025