The Latest Breaking News from Florida

Death penalty sought for Bangladeshi man Shahidul Islam who entered US illegally and killed sister-in-law in Florida

Illegal Bangladeshi migrant Shahidul Islam was deported from the US but he re-entered and allegedly killed a Florida woman, his sister-in-law, over a property dispute in Bangladesh, and then fled to a sanctuary city. Monica Islam was murdered on May 2, 2025.

The Times of India · Jul 11

Florida Politician (Anthony F. Sabatini) Faulted for AI Hallucinations in Briefs

"It is rare to see the kind of blatant and repeated misconduct that Sabatini [acting as plaintifs' lawyer] has committed in this case."

Reason · Jul 11

'Intel From the Holy Spirit': MAGA Pastor Says God Opened Secret 'Portal' Over Mar-a-Lago and White House for Trump

Florida pastor Donna Rigney claims a divine portal over the White House and Mar-a-Lago allows Donald Trump to receive direct guidance from God, blending spiritual and political themes.

International Business Times UK · Jul 11

Florida is sending people in the Everglades to hunt for giant snakes — and it could net one person $10,000

The invasive species is one of the largest snakes in the world

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Florida millionaire allegedly forced a bestselling author into ‘cuckolding fantasy’ and ignored her pleas. Now she refuses to stay anonymous

The lawsuit mentions a cycle of graphic and severe abuse.

We Got This Covered · Jul 10

Florida Police Officer Used Mass Surveillance Network to Stalk Romantic Interest

Newly published dashcam footage shows a sheriff’s deputy driving recklessly to pull over an actress he’d met while working on the set of the TV show Bad Monkey.

Reason · Jul 10

Man called police to share new information about 1987 beating death of young mom. Hours later, he was cuffed

Police arrested Gary Glowacz in connection to the murder of Melissa Ellison, who was found dead in her Florida home 39 years ago

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Florida Publix runs a BOGO deal on watermelons, so a woman tries to get 50% off a single watermelon. A manager tells her that’s not how it works

The cashier said no. So she went to find a manager.

We Got This Covered · Jul 10

Your Insurance Plan May Be Pocketing the Drug Coupon Card Meant to Help You Pay for Medication

Nearly 40% of ACA marketplace plans use copay accumulators to pocket drug coupon cards meant for patients. Here is how to check your plan and protect yourself.

Medical Daily · Jul 10

Pennsylvania Dad Fearlessly Saves His 11-Year-Old Son From Brutal Alligator Attack in Florida

An 11-year-old boy from Pennsylvania was saved by his father and is now recovering after losing his hand in an alligator attack during a fishing trip in Florida.

International Business Times UK · Jul 10