The Latest Breaking News from Florida

Florida & Texas Early Voting Begins — Latino Voters Could Decide 2026

Early voting opens in Florida and Texas as Latino voters emerge as a decisive force, with Trump's Hispanic approval at a record low and competitive governor races in both states.

Latin Times · Oct 20

Florida couple missed 66 mortgage payments; husband's legal challenge fails after 17 years

A Florida couple missed 66 monthly mortgage payments on their Naples property, triggering a foreclosure dispute that began in 2009. During the legal battle, Gregory Brian Myers agreed to deposit $5,000 monthly while appealing the foreclosure. He later sued U.S. Bank, alleging it had violated their agreement. On October 19,…

The Times of India · Oct 20

What is the Favorite Halloween Candy in Your State?

Halloween candy shopping can turn into a debate before the first trick-or-treater even reaches the door. Some households stick with chocolate bars, while others prefer fruity gummies, chewy candy, or sour treats. But does your state’s favorite match what you plan to hand out this year? CandyStore.com’s 2026 ranking offers…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 20

Vietnam veteran, 77, faces execution by lethal injection as Florida nears grim death penalty record

Florida is set to carry out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Florida driver confronted at gunpoint by police who falsely accused him of reckless driving, then he remembered his Tesla had cameras

Despite having the footage, he had to wait two years before he could show it to a judge.

We Got This Covered · Oct 19

Girl, 9, feared wheelchair would spoil Halloween costume; 25 students turned it into a throne

Nine-year-old Kaelyn Goodman from Florida wanted to dress as a princess angel for Halloween but worried about how her wheelchair would fit into the costume. Twenty-five eighth-grade students at her school stepped in, transforming her wheelchair into an angel throne with wings. The students involved Kaelyn throughout the design process,…

The Times of India · Oct 19

A man at a Florida UPS Store dared another customer ‘Just swing at me, just try it once’ over who cut the line

A line dispute turned into a shouting match.

We Got This Covered · Oct 19

Melting Ron DeSantis statue unveiled to call out his inaction on climate crisis

Florida governor has consistently opposed any legislation to curb planet-heating emissions, calling it a ‘radical climate agenda’

The Guardian - US · Oct 19

Convicted serial robber used old man disguise to hit even more banks, prosecutors say

David Sartin Jr., a 40-year-old from St. Petersburg, allegedly robbed two banks for thousands of dollars using a prosthetic mask

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Florida woman accused of killing cat, putting remains in a blender and drinking them

​Juliana Alyssa Brown allegedly kept the cat’s head for several months by preserving it with alcohol

The Independent UK · Oct 19