The Latest Breaking News from Florida

Four bodies found after plane went missing near the Bahamas, family says

The family contacted authorities after realizing text messages to those onboard were not going through

The Independent UK · Sep 8

NRCC adds 5 more candidates to ‘MAGA Majority’ program

The National Republican Congressional Committee is adding five new candidates to its “MAGA Majority” program for strong challengers, the group shared first Tuesday with CQ Roll Call.  The additional candidates, who bring the total number of challengers in the program to 27, hail largely from Florida, which held its primary…

Roll Call · Sep 8

Florida death row inmate seeks stay of execution seeking DNA evidence in 1996 crime

Attorneys are asking the Supreme Court to stay the execution of a Florida death row inmate scheduled to die by lethal injection Thursday

The Independent UK · Sep 7

In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's why

Trump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in California as well as Florida, where the federal government has not allowed drilling since 1995 because of concerns about oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Florida Board Approves Rule Banning People 'Present in the United States Unlawfully' From Selective Campuses

Florida's Board of Governors approved a rule barring people deemed unlawfully present in US from initial enrolment at selective state universities, starting with the 2027-28 academic year statewide.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

Florida customer questioned a to-go fee on his bill. Then the manager told him he was trespassing: ‘Greed!!!’

That escalated fast!

We Got This Covered · Sep 7

In Florida’s Everglades, Burmese pythons are helping scientists track pollution

In Florida's Everglades, Burmese pythons are unexpectedly aiding scientists in pollution research. By accumulating harmful substances like PFAS and mercury, these invasive snakes provide a unique opportunity for study. Researchers can examine the tissues of pythons, allowing for insights into environmental health without endangering native wildlife, making these snakes an…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Walmart Shoppers in Sixteen States Should Check Freezers as Chile Berry Recall Widens to Great Value Blend

A Chilean supplier expanded its E. coli recall to Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend sold at Walmart in 16 states. Check lot 6040 01-6.

Medical Daily · Sep 7

UFC Fighter-Turned-Police Officer Easily Takes Down Cocky Motorist During Intense Arrest

Former UFC fighter Marlon Moraes, now a police officer, used his MMA skills during a traffic stop confrontation in South Florida, showcasing his unique background and ability to handle tense situations.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

A 12-foot Burmese python revealed Florida’s bizarre new method for finding hidden invasive snakes after it swallowed a collared opossum

Deep in the forests of Florida’s Key Largo, an opossum is being used to find an animal that researchers rarely see coming. Fitted with a small tracking collar and released back into the wild, the marsupial goes about its normal movements through the undergrowth. The collar is programmed to notice…

The Times of India · Sep 7