Crime
U.S. Sues Naples Immunologist Over $1.9 Million in False Medicare Claims
Federal prosecutors allege Dr. Kevin Rosenbach falsely diagnosed patients with a rare disease to bill Medicare Part B for subcutaneous immune globulins.
Starke Man Faces 30 Years After 31 Cyber Tips Lead to CSAM Arrest
Attorney General James Uthmeier charged Gary Adams, 59, of Starke with five counts of possessing child sexual abuse material after 31 cyber tips.
Alabama School Employee Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Trafficking in Pensacola
Christopher W. Glover, 47, a Baldwin County School District employee, pleaded guilty to attempted sex trafficking of a minor in federal court in Pensacola.
Clermont Woman Charged With Siphoning $3.9 Million From Employer Over 13 Years
Federal indictment charges Colleen Kieran, 57, with six counts of wire fraud for allegedly embezzling $3.9 million from a Seminole County business.
Tallahassee Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Trump, Powell, Swalwell
Diego Villavicencio, 36, of Tallahassee pleaded guilty to threatening President Trump, Fed Chair Powell and Rep. Swalwell over several months.
DeSantis Names 12 Judges Including Former State Attorney Andrew Bain
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed 12 judges across six Florida circuits, elevating former State Attorney Andrew Bain and multiple county judges to circuit courts.
DeSantis Unveils Ninth Founding Father Statue in Chipley's Washington County
Governor DeSantis unveiled a George Washington statue in Chipley and launched a mobile history museum tour visiting all 67 Florida counties.
Cuban Man Dies by Suicide in ICE Detention in Miami, Second in Florida in a Month
A Cuban man died by presumed suicide in ICE custody in Miami, marking the second such death in Florida detention in a month.
South Florida gas prices hit $4.15 per gallon amid Iran war
Gas prices in South Florida reach $4.15 per gallon, up about a dollar from last year, as Iran war impacts fuel costs across the region.
Tampa Bay marinas see diesel prices over $6 per gallon as fuel costs surge
Rising fuel costs hit Tampa Bay boaters and charter operators as diesel prices exceed $6 per gallon at area marinas during peak season.
Orlando Magic Earn NBA Playoff Berth, Draw Detroit Pistons in First Round
The Orlando Magic punched their playoff ticket by dominating the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in and will face the Detroit Pistons starting April 19.
NBA Fines LaMelo Ball $60,000, Says He Merited Ejection for Tripping Bam Adebayo
The NBA fined LaMelo Ball $60,000 and said he should have been ejected for tripping Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo in a play-in loss.
Rays fans celebrate return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton repairs
Tampa Bay Rays fans returned to Tropicana Field for the home opener after Hurricane Milton tore off the dome's roof in 2024, forcing the team to play elsewhere.
Influencer Clavicular Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose in Miami
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular, 20, was hospitalized in Miami after a suspected overdose during a livestream Tuesday night.
Orlando ranks 24th healthiest city in America while Cape Coral lands at 150th
WalletHub study of 180 cities shows Orlando leads Florida at No. 24 nationally, while Cape Coral struggles at No. 150 in health rankings.
Florida Appeals Court Reinterprets Workers' Comp Statute, May Reopen Claims
Florida's 1st District Court of Appeals overturned 32 years of precedent on workers' compensation statute of limitations, potentially affecting thousands of claims.
Port St. Lucie Homes Less Affordable Than South Florida, Study Finds
A new study finds Port St. Lucie homes are less affordable than those in South Florida, challenging assumptions about Treasure Coast living costs.
Lisa Hochstein Released on $5,000 Bond in Miami-Dade Spying Case
Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein posted $5,000 bond after turning herself in on charges of secretly recording ex-husband Dr. Lenny Hochstein.
NASA Kennedy Space Center tops US attractions, ranks No. 3 globally
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Merritt Island ranks as America's top attraction and third globally on Tripadvisor's latest rankings.
Two Ocala Men Face 15 Years to Life After Meth Distribution Guilty Pleas
Reshawn Graham and Tyrone Pierson pleaded guilty to federal meth distribution charges in Ocala after an undercover sting netted 438 grams.
Marion County Man Gets 10 Years for Attempting to Meet Minors for Sex
Terry Levi Brown, 36, of Summerfield sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after traveling to meet two minors for sexual activity.
Pensacola Registered Sex Offender Faces 10-Year Minimum After Federal Guilty Plea
Jordan T. Quinones, 30, a registered sex offender in Pensacola, pleaded guilty to federal possession of obscene materials involving minors.
Bay of Pigs Veterans Open 11,000-Square-Foot Museum in Little Havana
Brigade 2506 veterans unveil a new two-story museum in Miami's Little Havana to mark the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
Former NASA astronaut warns Artemis II crew faces danger from heat shield
Former NASA senior adviser Charles Camarda claims crew safety at risk due to unresolved heat shield problems from 2022 Artemis I mission ahead of Friday splashdown.
Pentagon allows troops to carry personal firearms at NAS Jacksonville
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed memorandum allowing servicemembers to carry privately owned firearms on military bases including Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
Events
A Beautiful Noise and Cirque du Soleil Highlight Florida Theatre Week
Fifteen performances across seven Florida cities feature touring Broadway hits and world-class entertainment this week.
Events
Santana and Ricardo Arjona Lead Diverse Florida Concert Week
Fifteen concerts across nine Florida cities feature rock legends, Latin stars, and emerging artists this week.