The Latest Breaking News from Florida

Woman Arrested After Crashing Through Security Checkpoint Near Trump's Mar-A-Lago Estate

A Florida woman was arrested after driving through a Secret Service checkpoint near Mar-a-Lago, leading to a police pursuit and standoff. The incident resulted in road closures and her eventual arrest

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

Burglars ransack home of Florida couple killed in helicopter crash in Kenya

The late couple’s personal documents, vehicle key fob, valuable artwork and suspected identity-theft tools were found at the suspects’ Florida home, authorities say

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Florida Health System Agrees to $541.5 Million Settlement Over Medicare Advantage Diagnosis Codes

A Florida healthcare provider has agreed to a massive $541.5 million settlement with the federal government over allegations that unsupported diagnosis codes helped drive up Medicare Advantage payments.

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 27

Florida woman alleges an old man looked her up and down at local Walmart. Then she says two men started following her: ‘Really freaked out’

She reportedly asked employees to escort her to her car.

We Got This Covered · Aug 26

Florida Students Punished for Silent Protest Against ICE Get Free Speech Victory in Federal Court

A federal judge sided with the Florida International University students who sued over their school's student expression policy.

Reason · Aug 26

Florida Rescues 163 Missing Children, Youngest Just 2 Months Old, as Attorney General Vows To Hunt Down 'Every Predator'

Florida's Operation Statewide Shield successfully recovered 163 missing children, including a two-month-old, in a five-day effort. The operation spanned multiple states and countries, leading to several arrests.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Woman Who Lost ‘A Lot Of My Leg’ To Flesh-Eating Bacteria Warns Women About Common Pre-Swim Habit

“I wouldn't want to wish this on my worst enemy.”

Bored Panda · Aug 26

FDA Gives Publix Frozen Berry Recall Its Highest Risk Classification — Check Your Freezer

A bag of frozen berries can sit unnoticed in the back of a freezer for months, which is exactly why shoppers should pay attention to a Publix recall that has now received the FDA’s highest risk classification. The FDA classified the GreenWise frozen berry recall as Class I on August…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 26

Florida jury deliberates in the alleged murder-for-hire killing of a Microsoft manager

Deliberations are underway in Florida in the shooting of a Microsoft design manager

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Florida Congressman Brands Venezuela's Acting President an "Interim Dictator," Demands Her Ouster

Rep. Carlos Giménez's Aug. 24 demand that Delcy Rodríguez step down is the latest in an eight-month pressure campaign that splits Republicans and hits close to home for South Florida's Venezuelan diaspora.

Latin Times · Aug 26