Nation May 03 1,500 beagles will find new homes after release from research facility The first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to know right away that they were safe.
Nation Apr 21 Man convicted of setting neighbor on fire during 1990 burglary is executed in Florida Florida's fifth execution of 2026 followed a record 19 executions in the state last year. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis oversaw more executions in a single year in 2025 than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.
Nation Feb 24 Man put to death for 1986 killing of grocery store owner in Florida's 2nd execution this year A man convicted of killing a 70-year-old grocery store owner was put to death Tuesday in Florida, becoming the second person executed by the state this year after a record 19 executions in 2025.
Politics Feb 04 Man gets life in prison for trying to assassinate Trump at a Florida golf course U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon pronounced Ryan Routh’s fate in the same Fort Pierce courtroom that erupted into chaos in September when he tried to stab himself shortly after jurors found him guilty on all counts.
Nation Jan 30 Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US The Midwest and South have been getting major winter storms for several days, and a giant cyclone forecast in the Atlantic Ocean is expected to pull that cold weather east as a powerful blizzard this weekend.
Politics Jan 07 DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts in GOP's favor The unusual mid-decade redistricting battle has so far resulted in a total of nine more seats Republicans believe they can win in Texas, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio.
Nation Dec 18 Florida man executed for 1987 killings of a man and his girlfriend during home invasion A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and his girlfriend during a home invasion robbery was put to death Thursday evening in a record 19th execution in Florida this year.
Nation Nov 10 Small plane carrying hurricane relief supplies for Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood Authorities told The Associated Press no victims were located during rescue efforts after the Monday morning crash and that a recovery effort is underway.
Politics Oct 28 Florida man convicted raping and killing his neighbor is set to be executed It would be Florida's 15th death sentence carried out in 2025, further extending the state record for total executions in a single year.
Nation Sep 23 Jury convicts Ryan Routh of trying to assassinate Trump at his Florida golf course On Tuesday, a jury convicted Ryan Routh on all counts after two hours of deliberation.