Nation Jul 20 Tate brothers fight extradition to UK where they are charged with rape and sex trafficking The brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking in the United Kingdom and British prosecutors have requested their extradition. By David Fischer, Associated Press
Nation Jul 15 Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say It was the third death in a week involving encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, following shootings in Texas and Maine. By Gene Johnson, Associated Press
Nation Jul 14 Florida to execute 3 of its oldest death row inmates by the end of the month Florida is in the process of executing three of its oldest death row inmates back to back — each one older than the last. By David Fischer, Associated Press
Politics Jul 09 South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International Signs for the Palm Beach International Airport have been removed, while new signage goes up. By Associated Press
Jun 25 Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Gov. Ron DeSantis said the center at an isolated airstrip in the Everglades was always meant to be only temporary until more permanent detention centers could be secured and federal officials now have that capacity. Continue reading
Jun 17 All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says By Gisela Salomon, Associated Press All detainees at an immigration detention center in an isolated airstrip in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” have been transferred to other facilities, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season. Continue reading
Jun 09 Hulk Hogan died of natural causes, Florida police report says in closing investigation By David Fischer, Associated Press The Clearwater Police Department released a 72-page report on Friday summarizing an exhaustive review of statements, medical records, surveillance footage and a visual inspection of the body. Continue reading
Jun 01 Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company hid ChatGPT risks from users By Associated Press The lawsuit claims the company deployed a product that facilitates and encourages harm, including self-harm and violence, while falsely assuring users it was safe. Continue reading
May 27 Midterm redistricting has placed millions in new voting districts. Here's where 6 state efforts stand By David A. Lieb, Associated Press President Donald Trump hopes the unusual mid-decade redistricting can help Republicans retain control of the closely divided House, despite negative approval ratings and historical tendencies for the incumbent's party to lose seats… Continue reading