The Latest Breaking News from Florida

‘State-driven censorship’: new wave of book bans hits Florida school districts

Hundreds of titles are being pulled from library and classroom shelves in the Republican-dominated state

The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2025

Ron DeSantis enters the chat: governor eyes chance to redraw Florida maps

Redistricting call a stereotypical power-play by Republican governor who has often bent state lawmakers to his will

The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2025

12 East Coast Cities Where You Need To Earn Six Figures To Afford a Typical Home

See the income needed in Miami, Atlanta and 10 more metros.

GOBankingRates · Aug 16, 2025

Florida mom ‘lucky to be alive’ after miscarrying due to raw milk consumption, she says in lawsuit

Rachel Maddox launches lawsuit after alleging that she and her toddler became badly ill after coming into contact with bacteria traced back to New Smyrna Beach business by state health officials

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

Rapper Sean Kingston to be Sentenced in $1M South Florida Luxury Wire Fraud Case

Sean Kingston will be sentenced in Florida for his role in a $1 million fraud scheme that saw him and his mother, Janice Turner, scam luxury businesses using fake wire transfers.

International Business Times UK · Aug 15, 2025

13 Southern Cities Where You Need To Earn Six Figures To Afford a Typical Home

See the top cities in Florida, Texas, Georgia and more states.

GOBankingRates · Aug 15, 2025

America’s 30 Safest and Wealthiest Retirement Towns

The rankings for America's safest and wealthiest retirement towns have arrived -- and surprisingly, no Florida locations made it into the top 30.Be Aware: The New Retirement Problem Boomers Are...

GOBankingRates · Aug 15, 2025

The Most Delightful Sci-Fi Movie Of The Year Is Probably Not On Your Radar

'Boys Go to Jupiter,' a feature directorial debut made entirely by one person in Blender, is the hidden gem of the summer.

Inverse · Aug 15, 2025

Brickbat: Policing Broken Windows

Michael Hayes, a Lakeland, Florida, police detective, was arrested for falsely reporting a crime, a first-degree misdemeanor. Hayes claimed three… The post Brickbat: Policing Broken Windows appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Aug 15, 2025

Rapper Sean Kingston sentenced to three and half years for fraud scheme involving his mother

Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty of using fraudulent documents to get $1 million worth of luxury cars, jewelry and other lavish goods

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025