Sports
Messi Brings Record 19 World Cup Goals to Miami for Argentina-Cape Verde Match
Leo Messi and Argentina face Cape Verde in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at Miami Stadium, with Messi leading the tournament in goals.
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Messi Brings Record 19 World Cup Goals to Miami for Argentina-Cape Verde Match
Leo Messi and Argentina face Cape Verde in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at Miami Stadium, with Messi leading the tournament in goals.
Sports
Rays Win Eighth Straight, Sweep Royals to Build 4-Game AL East Lead
Tampa Bay's eight-game winning streak is its longest since 2023 as the Rays sweep Kansas City and open a four-game AL East lead.
Crime
Three Federal Sentences Total 65 Years in Florida Child Exploitation, Trafficking, Fraud Cases
An Arcadia man received 30 years for child sexual abuse, a Texas man got 15 years for sex trafficking in Tampa, and a former Florida appraiser drew 20 years for $65 million bank fraud.
Sports
MLB All-Star Rosters Take Shape Ahead of July 14 Game in Philadelphia
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park features a multi-step roster selection process involving fan votes, player ballots and league picks.
Sports
Two Florida Prep Stars Crack Top 10 of 2026 MLB Draft Prospect Rankings
Gulliver Prep's Jacob Lombard and Stoneman Douglas' Gio Rojas rank among the top 10 prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft starting July 11.
Sports
Marlins Prospect Nate Payne, 20, Posts 2.00 ERA in Surge at High-A Beloit
Left-hander Nate Payne, who skipped college after the 2024 Draft, is dominating at High-A Beloit with eyes on Double-A by year's end.
Sports
Bucs Set 2026 Goals: Top-Five Rushing, Better Special Teams, Top-10 Scoring
Tampa Bay Buccaneers writers set statistical goals for 2026, targeting top-five rushing, special teams turnaround and top-10 scoring on both sides.
Sports
Panthers Lock Up Eetu Luostarinen With Eight-Year Extension
Florida Panthers sign two-way forward Eetu Luostarinen to an eight-year extension, keeping a key piece of back-to-back Cup teams in Fort Lauderdale.
Sports
Panthers Sign Defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to One-Year, Two-Way Deal
Florida Panthers sign defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, adding AHL depth on the blue line.
Sports
Orlando Magic Tap Draft Pick Izaiyah Nelson for Summer League Roster
The Orlando Magic announced their 20-player roster for NBA Summer League 2026 in Las Vegas, headlined by 51st overall pick Izaiyah Nelson.
Sports
Miami Heat Re-Sign Sharpshooter Simone Fontecchio After 70-Game Season
The Miami Heat announced they have re-signed forward Simone Fontecchio, who averaged 8.5 points and shot 37.5 percent from three last season.
Sports
Veteran Defenseman John Carlson Signs Two-Year Deal With Tampa Bay Lightning
John Carlson, 36, signs a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning worth $8.5 million AAV after 17 NHL seasons.
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10Marlins Prospect Nate Payne, 20, Posts 2.00 ERA in Surge at High-A Beloit
Left-hander Nate Payne, who skipped college after the 2024 Draft, is dominating at High-A Beloit with eyes on Double-A by year's end.
Bucs Set 2026 Goals: Top-Five Rushing, Better Special Teams, Top-10 Scoring
Tampa Bay Buccaneers writers set statistical goals for 2026, targeting top-five rushing, special teams turnaround and top-10 scoring on both sides.
Panthers Lock Up Eetu Luostarinen With Eight-Year Extension
Florida Panthers sign two-way forward Eetu Luostarinen to an eight-year extension, keeping a key piece of back-to-back Cup teams in Fort Lauderdale.
Panthers Sign Defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to One-Year, Two-Way Deal
Florida Panthers sign defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, adding AHL depth on the blue line.
Orlando Magic Tap Draft Pick Izaiyah Nelson for Summer League Roster
The Orlando Magic announced their 20-player roster for NBA Summer League 2026 in Las Vegas, headlined by 51st overall pick Izaiyah Nelson.
Miami Heat Re-Sign Sharpshooter Simone Fontecchio After 70-Game Season
The Miami Heat announced they have re-signed forward Simone Fontecchio, who averaged 8.5 points and shot 37.5 percent from three last season.
Veteran Defenseman John Carlson Signs Two-Year Deal With Tampa Bay Lightning
John Carlson, 36, signs a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning worth $8.5 million AAV after 17 NHL seasons.
Panthers Lock Up Vilmanis, Luostarinen in Flurry of Offseason Signings
Florida Panthers signed forward Sandis Vilmanis to a two-year extension and extended Eetu Luostarinen for eight years on a busy free agency Wednesday.
Marlins' Max Meyer Loses for First Time in 2026 After 9-0 Start
Miami Marlins pitcher Max Meyer's bid to become the first in franchise history to win 10 straight decisions to open a season ended in Denver.
Panthers Bring Back Gudas, Add Markstrom in Busy Free Agency Overhaul
Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito reshapes roster with Radko Gudas return, Jacob Markstrom trade and Akira Schmid acquisition as Bobrovsky departs.
Pensacola Union Treasurer Stole $94,586 in Dues, Pleads Guilty to 12 Counts
Clarence Penny, 40, of Pace, Florida, pleaded guilty to bank fraud, embezzlement and falsifying union financial reports over three years.
Four Tampa Men Draw Up to 20 Years for Armed Convenience Store Robberies
A federal judge sentenced four Tampa men to prison terms ranging from 14 to 20 years for two armed convenience store robberies in July 2024.
Three-Time Deportee Gets Two Years for Identity Theft in Tampa
Juan Jaramillo Vazquez, deported three times in 2012, sentenced to two years for illegal reentry and aggravated identity theft in Tampa.
Outlaws Biker Gets Seven Years for Explosive Attack at Fort Walton Beach
Pensacola Outlaws Motorcycle Club member Gregory E. Simonds Jr., 43, sentenced to seven years for detonating an explosive at a Fort Walton Beach business.
Federal Inmate Ran 7-Kilo Fentanyl Pipeline to Jacksonville From Prison Cell
Daniel Don Juan, already serving a federal drug sentence, pleaded guilty to directing a multi-kilo fentanyl conspiracy targeting Jacksonville from behind bars.
Registered Sex Offender Gets Life for Ocala Child Enticement Sting
A 57-year-old registered sex offender and a Mexican national were sentenced in federal court after an Ocala undercover operation targeting online child predators.
Jacksonville Robbery Crew, Fentanyl Courier Draw Decades in Federal Prison
Five Jacksonville defendants sentenced to a combined 80+ years in federal prison for armed robberies and fentanyl trafficking.
DeLand Man Gets 15 Years for Trying to Entice Child Online
Shane Christopher Abrams, 38, of DeLand sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a 13-year-old to produce sexually explicit photos.
Marianna Drug Trafficker Gets 10 Years After Feds Seize Cocaine, Five Guns
Michael Termaine Bell of Marianna sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after investigators seized over 1,000 grams of cocaine and five firearms.
Illegal Alien From Honduras Gets 96 Months for $89 Million Payroll Fraud
Mario Flores sentenced to 96 months in Orlando federal court for running $89 million off-the-books payroll scheme employing illegal aliens.
DeSantis Designates CAIR, Antifa, Cartels as Terrorist Groups Under New Florida Law
Governor DeSantis announces Florida's first use of HB 1471 to designate CAIR, Antifa, the Muslim Brotherhood and more than 90 other groups as terrorist organizations.
DeSantis Taps 40-Year Corrections Veteran Comerford as New FDC Secretary
Gov. DeSantis names Deputy Secretary Richard Comerford, a 40-year corrections veteran, to lead Florida's third-largest prison system.
DeSantis Unveils Abraham Lincoln Statue in The Villages Ahead of July 4th
Governor DeSantis unveiled a permanent Abraham Lincoln statue in The Villages as part of Florida's America250FL celebration.
DeSantis Signs $117.6B Florida Budget After $810M in Line-Item Vetoes
Gov. DeSantis signed Florida's $117.6 billion FY 2026-2027 budget in Tampa, vetoing nearly $810 million and marking four straight years of spending cuts.
Florida Arrests Drug Trafficker Freed by Biden Autopen Commutation
Attorney General Uthmeier and FBI announce arrest of convicted felon James Howard Dobbs Jr., whose federal sentence was commuted by autopen.
DeSantis Declares Alligator Alcatraz Mission Fulfilled as Demobilization Begins
Governor DeSantis and Border Czar Tom Homan announced demobilization of Alligator Alcatraz after nearly 30,000 deportations tied to Florida detention operations.
DeSantis Signs Bills Capping Local Property Tax Hikes, Forcing Budget Cuts
Gov. DeSantis signed two bills in Bradenton restricting local property tax increases and requiring 10 percent budget reduction exercises.
Florida AG Uthmeier Subpoenas CVS Over Alleged Patient Steering, Pharmacy Squeeze
Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a Civil Investigative Demand to CVS Health and Caremark over alleged anticompetitive practices harming Florida pharmacies.
Florida AG Uthmeier Bans Concentrated 7-OH Products as Schedule I Drugs
Attorney General James Uthmeier signed an emergency rule placing concentrated 7-OH compounds on Florida's Schedule I list, effective immediately.
DeSantis Reappoints Seven to Two Florida College Boards of Trustees
Gov. DeSantis reappoints trustees to North Florida College and State College of Florida boards, including two veterans and a longtime clerk.
Pennsylvania Man Convicted of Death Threats Against Tampa General Hospital CEO
A federal jury convicted Lawrence Brunn, 63, of cyber harassment for threatening to behead the CEO of Tampa General Hospital.
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.
Miami Worldcenter Retail Component Sells for $210 Million
The retail portion of Miami Worldcenter sold for $210 million, marking the largest non-mall retail transaction in South Florida since 2017.
Darden closes half of Bahama Breeze locations, converts 14 Florida sites
Darden Restaurants shuttered 14 Bahama Breeze locations and plans to convert 14 remaining Florida sites to other brands over 12-18 months.
Orlando nonprofit provides free prom attire to 325 Central Florida students
26Health donates 325 items of free prom attire to Central Florida students facing costs of $150-$300 for dresses and $200+ for tuxedos.
Florida Power & Light Profit Margins Hit 23.51% in National Utility Report
Florida Power & Light ranked second nationally with 23.51% profit margins from 2021-2024, according to Energy and Policy Institute analysis of 110 utilities.
AdventHealth opens training center at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach
AdventHealth opened a new training center at the renovated Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach as part of a $30-50 million community investment project.
Aldi Opens Converted Winn-Dixie Store in Fernandina Beach Thursday
Former Winn-Dixie at 947 Amelia Plaza becomes Aldi store with April 2 opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony and gift cards for first 200 customers.
Winn-Dixie to close 2 Harveys stores in Jacksonville in mid-May
Two Harveys Supermarket locations in Arlington and North Shore will shut down in mid-May while two others convert to Winn-Dixie banner.
Miami's Mignonette Restaurant Closes After Nearly 12 Years in Edgewater
Chef Danny Serfer shuttered the beloved seafood restaurant Mignonette on March 28 after nearly 12 years, ending an era for Miami's Edgewater dining scene.
Seminole Nurse Gets Two Years for Stealing Fentanyl, Swapping Saline at Hospital
Lauren Hornbuckle, 37, of Seminole sentenced to two years in federal prison for tampering with morphine, fentanyl and hydromorphone at a Tampa Bay hospital.
Miami Woman Sold Stolen Medicare Data of 6,000 Patients, Federal Indictment Says
A federal grand jury indicted two Miami residents for a years-long scheme to steal and sell Medicare patient data from a South Florida health care network.
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.
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.
USF, Tampa General receive $2M to expand AI-driven rural cancer care
University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital will use artificial intelligence tools to improve cervical cancer screening in rural Florida communities.
Fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn evacuates 60 people, 4 hospitalized
Early morning fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn on Polk Street forces evacuation of more than 60 people, with four requiring medical attention.
Florida Cancer Specialists Contributes to KRAS G12D Therapy Study
Florida Cancer Specialists participated in Phase 1 study of setidegrasib, showing promising results for lung and pancreatic cancers with KRAS G12D mutations.
Florida Insurance Premiums Drop as 185 Rate Filings Show Decreases
Florida homeowners and auto insurance premiums are falling as litigation drops and 18 new insurers enter the market following legal reforms.
Florida leads nationwide insurance data collection to track coverage trends
Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky chairs NAIC task force requiring insurers to submit detailed homeowners insurance data by ZIP code through 2025.
Mexican National Pleads Guilty After Illegal Alien Dies in Sweltering Stash House
Cruz Alberto de la Garza admitted to harboring 32 illegal aliens in a Laredo stash house where one died from heat exposure. He faces life in prison.
DeSantis Calls Special Session to Eliminate Homestead Property Taxes
Gov. DeSantis calls a special session the week of June 1 to consider a constitutional amendment exempting the first $250,000 of homestead value from taxation.
Luxury Yacht Maker Pleads Guilty in Miami to Using Illegal Burmese Teak
Sunseeker pleaded guilty to Lacey Act violations for using illegally harvested Burmese teak on multimillion-dollar yachts imported through South Florida.
Pensacola Felon Convicted of Possessing Silencers, Ammo While on Supervised Release
James Michael Olshefskie, 55, found guilty in Pensacola federal court of possessing ammunition and two unregistered silencers while on supervised release.
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.
Maine father Ryan Jennings dies saving children from rip current at Juno Beach
Ryan Jennings of Cumberland, Maine died April 1 after rescuing two children from rip current at Juno Beach during family vacation. GoFundMe raises $176,000.
Man drowns at Pompano Beach as rip currents prompt 33 rescues in Hollywood
A 50-year-old man died after being pulled from waters near Pompano Beach Boulevard as dangerous rip currents led to multiple rescues across South Florida beaches.
Man drowns, 33 rescued in dangerous rip currents at South Florida beaches
A 50-year-old man died and dozens were rescued during dangerous rip current conditions at Pompano Beach and Hollywood over the weekend.
Nikki Beach Miami faces eviction as Boucher Brothers win redevelopment bid
The iconic South Beach day club at 1 Ocean Drive may lose its prime location as new developers plan Mediterranean and Japanese restaurants for the site.
Orlando City SC Partners With Football Science Institute on Research
Orlando City SC announced a strategic partnership with the Football Science Institute to enhance player performance and staff development.
Miami Marlins Donate $100K, Launch Fan Relief Drive for Venezuela Quake
The Miami Marlins announced a $100,000 donation to Global Empowerment Mission and a multi-game fan relief effort for Venezuela earthquake victims.
Plantation Nursing School Owner Sold 2,956 Fake Diplomas, Pleads Guilty
Carleen Noreus pleaded guilty to selling nearly 3,000 fraudulent nursing diplomas from two South Florida schools, enabling 2,274 unqualified nurses to obtain licenses.
Tampa Hits 92°F With 52% Rain Chance on Memorial Day Weekend
Tampa leads Florida's holiday weekend heat while Miami faces a 97% rain chance by Friday, May 29.
Iowa Man Guilty of Distributing Child Pornography to Panama City Resident
A federal jury in Tallahassee convicted Dalvert Encarnacion Francisco, 37, of distributing child pornography to a Panama City area resident.
Car crashes into 40-year Oakland Park rug business, owner fears closure
A vehicle slammed into Oriental Rug Care in Oakland Park early Sunday morning, destroying entrances and leaving the 40-year-old business struggling to stay open.
St. Johns River Monster sightings from 1953 captivated Florida residents
A 35-foot creature allegedly spotted in the St. Johns River near Astor in 1953 sparked widespread monster rumors across Central Florida waterways.
Sarasota County Schools cuts 180 teaching positions as $45 million diverted to vouchers
Sarasota County Schools plans to eliminate 180 instructional positions as nearly $45 million in public funding flows to private school vouchers instead of district coffers.
Miami Grand Prix announces star-studded lineup for fifth anniversary celebration
Formula One's Miami Grand Prix reveals major entertainment acts including Guns N' Roses, Marshmello, and Kane Brown for May 1-3 race weekend in Miami Gardens.
Trump Presidential Library Design Unveiled for Miami Waterfront Site
Video animation shows towering Trump-branded library dominating Miami skyline next to Freedom Tower on $60 million donated land from Miami Dade College.
Carín León to Headline First-Ever Concert at Miami's Nu Stadium Saturday
Two-time Grammy winner Carín León will perform the inaugural concert at Inter Miami CF's Nu Stadium in Miami on Saturday.
Jacksonville Woman Faces 20 Years After Punching Officers at ICE Operation
Jennifer Susan Cruz, 41, pleaded guilty to assaulting federal and state officers during a Jacksonville immigration enforcement operation.
13,000 Families Open College Savings Accounts Through Florida VPK Partnership
More than 13,000 families have opened Florida Prepaid college savings accounts through a new VPK enrollment partnership in its first four months.
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.
NCH Rooney Heart Institute First in US to Use AI Heart Attack Prediction
Naples Comprehensive Health becomes first U.S. hospital to deploy two AI platforms that can predict heart attacks up to 10 years before symptoms appear.
Guns N' Roses, Kane Brown headline Miami Grand Prix entertainment lineup
Hard Rock Beach Club announces star-studded musical lineup for fifth anniversary of F1 Miami Grand Prix featuring Zedd, Marshmello, and Shaquille O'Neal as DJ Diesel.
Florida State University Expands AWS Partnership for AI Research Tools
FSU deepens collaboration with Amazon Web Services to provide researchers and students greater access to cloud computing and artificial intelligence tools.
2-year-old Raphael survives near-drowning at Miami-Dade pool party
Raphael Biton spent three days at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital after family friend performed CPR at northeast Miami-Dade home.
Florida State Baseball Hosts Tallahassee Regional Starting May 30
Florida State baseball begins NCAA Championships at home against Bethune-Cookman on May 30.
Events
Kimberly Akimbo and Cirque du Soleil Lead Florida Theatre Week
Fifteen performances across seven Florida cities feature touring Broadway hits and classical concerts this week.
Events
Santana and RICARDO ARJONA Lead Florida Concerts This Week
Fifteen concerts across nine Florida cities feature rock, Latin, hip-hop and country artists.