The Latest Breaking News from Florida

Insect smaller than a grain of rice is destroying Florida’s orange industry by spreading a deadly disease

Florida is the largest orange-producing state in the United States and the third largest in the world, only after Brazil and China. For a long time, this orange industry has been a vital aspect of the region's identity, because of all the oranges grown there, approximately 95% of them are…

The Times of India · Aug 10

Two Men Arrested for Aggravated Battery After Using Machete and Hatchet in Violent Fight Outside Supermarket

Two Florida men were charged with aggravated battery following a violent confrontation involving a machete and a hatchet outside a Publix supermarket in Panama City, resulting in injuries to both parties.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Maryland Democrats put measure on 2026 ballot, making it the fourth state to take action towards redistricting ahead of 2028

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

A Florida homeowner covered an entire lawn with cardboard. What happened next turned it into a haven for bees and butterflies

In a remarkable shift toward ecological landscaping, a Florida homeowner has exchanged their traditional lawn for a flourishing native pollinator garden. By employing sheet mulching to effectively suppress grass and weeds, this project not only beautifies the property but also nurtures bees, butterflies, and other essential wildlife. The diverse native…

The Times of India · Aug 9

In 1903, a Florida boatbuilder became warden of a tiny island; his patrols helped protect America’s first federal bird refuge

A German-born boatbuilder named Paul Kroegel protected Pelican Island from hunters. Fashion trends in the late 1800s decimated bird populations for hat plumes. Kroegel's efforts gained attention from naturalists and conservation groups. President Theodore Roosevelt established Pelican Island as the first federal bird reservation. This action initiated the National Wildlife…

The Times of India · Aug 9

Florida Highway Patrol Quietly Shops for a New Generation of Detention Sites

Weeks after closing its costly Everglades detention camp, Florida's Highway Patrol is quietly asking builders to help plan a scattered network of smaller detention sites — a request that surfaced the same week Haitian TPS protections officially expired.

Latin Times · Aug 8

USDA Recalls Nearly 15 Tons of Argentine Beef That Skipped Required Import Reinspection

FSIS recalled 29,628 pounds of Argentine beef shipped to Florida and Texas without required import reinspection. No illnesses have been reported.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

Florida man allegedly hits accelerator when officer opens door, trapping her between him and the steering wheel

She wasn’t the only officer dragged along.

We Got This Covered · Aug 8

Florida dumped millions of tyres into the ocean to build a reef. More than 50 years later, it is still cleaning them up

Florida is set to embark on an ambitious initiative to clear millions of old tires that were dumped offshore decades ago. Initially forming an artificial reef, these tires have since led to significant damage to natural coral ecosystems. Present surveys indicate that over half a million tires still litter thousands…

The Times of India · Aug 8

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner

Cleveland is becoming one of the more desirable markets for homebuyers.

Fortune · Aug 8