The Latest Breaking News from Florida

How Yan Diomande Went From Florida Academy to Real Madrid in 18 Months

The $162 million Los Blancos star spent several years in the United States.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6

Florida woman pays $6,000 to have her fallopian tubes removed. She reveals why she feels completely relieved: ‘I’ll leave it at that’

According to her, desperate times call for desperate measures.

We Got This Covered · Aug 6

Lake County, Fla., Commission candidates talk development in Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the Republican primary for Lake County Commissioner Board District 4 in Florida—Leslie Campione and David Williamson—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

In the 1970s, the US dumped up to 2 million tyres off Florida's coast to help marine life. More than 50 years later, the cleanup is still underway

Millions of old vehicle tyres were placed offshore near Broward County for artificial reefs. Shifting currents and storms scattered these tyres, damaging existing coral reefs. Government agencies are now undertaking a massive, multi-year cleanup operation. Specialist divers and equipment are required for this extensive recovery effort. This project highlights the…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Voters defeated three measures that Republican Legislatures put on the ballot in Missouri and Kansas

Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

DOJ Tells Judge: Jan. 6 Rioters' Lawsuit Came Years Too Late

DOJ asks a judge to dismiss Jan. 6 rioters' excessive-force lawsuit, arguing plaintiffs missed the two-year deadline to sue the federal government.

Latin Times · Aug 6

Winner of Florida python hunting contest nabs 96 snakes: ‘I was on a mission’

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in the Everglades, and the challenge is part of initiative to remove them

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

States with tax-free shopping days — see if yours is included

Not every tax holiday is tied to back-to-school shopping, with some states offering separate breaks for other categories

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Florida Moves to Ban Undocumented Students From Job-Training Programs

Florida proposes blocking undocumented students from public trade schools and CTE programs, expanding its restrictions on higher education.

Latin Times · Aug 5

Walmart expands drone delivery operations to Florida

Drones traveling up to 60 mph lower packages via tether directly to customers’ doors

The Independent UK · Aug 5