Nation Aug 20 Man executed for 1982 murder in record 10th execution this year in Florida Bates was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and attempted sexual battery in the June 14, 1982, killing of Janet Renee White in Bay County in the Florida Panhandle.
Politics Aug 19 Judge dismisses part of lawsuit over 'Alligator Alcatraz,' moves case to different jurisdiction Some detainees alleged they are eligible for bond hearings and their lawyers have been "unable to access — yet alone identify — the proper court for those hearings."…
Nation Aug 18 Judge weighs rights of detainees at immigrant detention center in Florida Everglades A federal judge considered whether detainees have been denied their legal rights at a temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades.
Politics Aug 13 Environmental concerns could halt construction at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center The fate of a makeshift immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” hung in the balance on Wednesday as a federal judge considered whether building on sensitive wetlands violated environmental laws.
Nation Aug 07 Construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center temporarily halted by judge's order The facility can continue to operate and hold detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but workers will be barred from adding any new filling, paving or infrastructure for the next 14 days.
Nation Jul 10 Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump wants to represent himself in Florida case Routh is scheduled to stand trial in September, a year after prosecutors say a Secret Service agent thwarted his attempt to shoot Trump as he played golf.
Nation Apr 17 Suspect in custody after shooting at Florida State University that killed at least 2 and injured 5 The 20-year-old gunman was the son of a sheriff’s deputy whose former service weapon was used in the shooting, authorities said.
Politics May 01 WATCH: Florida 'woke up with fewer reproductive freedoms,' Harris says as 6-week abortion ban begins Vice President Kamala Harris will also criticize the six-week ban during an event Wednesday in Jacksonville.
Nation Feb 23 Florida gunman kills 3 in Orlando, including reporter covering shooting Florida police say a gunman accused of killing a woman in the Orlando area returned to the neighborhood hours later and shot four more people, killing a journalist covering the original shooting and a 9-year-old child.
Nation Jul 23 Search for remains ends at collapsed Surfside condo site The June 24 collapse killed at least 97 people and at least one more person believed missing in the disaster has yet to be identified.