The Latest Breaking News from Florida

Florida court orders ex-Mexican security chief to pay millions to Mexico

Genaro Garcia Luna, formerly a high-ranking government official, is serving a 38-year sentence for accepting bribes.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2025

Campaigners urge judge to block new restrictions to getting measures on Florida’s ballot

Attorneys for groups trying to ballot measures before Florida voters next year say their First Amendment rights are being infringed on every day that a new state law remains on the books

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Florida court awards Mexican government massive civil judgment against former security chief

A Florida court has awarded the Mexican government a massive civil judgment against its former security chief who is now serving a lengthy prison sentence in the United States for taking bribes from drug traffickers

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Russian tourist caught on video kicking and ‘slamming’ 2-year-old daughter at Florida resort as she was ‘being fussy,’ police say

Police said the little girl was ‘manhandled by her father’

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Epic Universe opens today. Here's what to expect from central Florida's newest theme park

Park is likely to be one of the biggest pop culture events of the year.

Fortune · May 22, 2025

Comcast executives say Epic Universe is just the beginning

Park is a big step up from its existing central-Florida projects.

Fortune · May 22, 2025

Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House

President Donald Trump has honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House, proclaiming that “lesser teams would have crumbled” during its nail-biting title game victory

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

In lawsuit over teen's death, judge rejects arguments that AI chatbots have free speech rights

A federal judge in Florida has rejected arguments made by an artificial intelligence company that its chatbots are protected by the First Amendment — at least for now

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

‘Trump you need me’: Suspect facing federal charges after bomb hoax shuts FBI Tampa field office

Exclusive details: A sign left at the scene read: ‘My name is Nicki Goodman. Abolish government. Trump you need me... Kill all [n-words].’

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Disgraced Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz Eyes Run for Governor Despite GOP Backing Byron Donalds

The race for the Florida governorship is getting crowded after Rep. Matt Gaetz is reportedly still considering running for office in 2026 despite sexual misconduct scandal.

Latin Times · May 21, 2025