Apr 17 Suspect in custody after shooting at Florida State University that killed at least 2 and injured 5 By Kate Payne, David Fischer, Associated Press The 20-year-old gunman was the son of a sheriff’s deputy whose former service weapon was used in the shooting, authorities said. Continue reading
Apr 11 3 people killed, 1 injured by plane crash near major South Florida highway By Stephany Matat, Curt Anderson, Associated Press Boca Raton Fire Rescue assistant chief Michael LaSalle said the plane crash that killed all three people on board emitted a fireball when it hit the ground, injuring a person in a nearby car. LaSalle said several roads near the… Continue reading
Apr 07 Miami’s ‘Little Venezuela’ fears end of legal shield from deportation By Gisela Salomon, Associated Press In the largest Venezuelan community in the United States, people dread what could face them if lawsuits fail to stop moves by the Trump administration. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 8:33 What election results in Wisconsin and Florida tell us about voter sentiment By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens A trio of off-cycle election results show the president and his party losing political ground, even as they won two of the three races. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has a look at the message sent by voters in Wisconsin and… Continue watching
Apr 02 Wisconsin and Florida special elections provide early warning signs to Trump, Republicans By Jill Colvin, Associated Press A trio of elections on Tuesday provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term, as Democrats rallied against his efforts to slash the federal government and the outsize role being played… Continue reading
Apr 01 Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024 By Stephany Matat, Kate Payne, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press The win bolsters Republicans’ margin of 220-213 in the House of Representatives. Continue reading
Mar 31 Live results: Florida special elections to replace Gaetz and Waltz Control of the U.S. House is not at stake, but the outcome of the special elections could give congressional Republicans some breathing room in the narrowly divided chamber. Continue reading
Jan 28 Florida Republicans defied DeSantis over an immigration bill. Is his grip on state lawmakers loosening? By Stephany Matat, Kate Payne, Associated Press In another blow to the governor, legislators also voted to override some of DeSantis' budget vetoes from last year, a move that hasn't happened since then-Gov. Charlie Crist. Continue reading
Jan 24 What to expect in Florida’s special congressional primaries By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Control of the U.S. House isn’t on the line in Tuesday’s special congressional primaries in Florida, but Republicans are still eager to find replacements for former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz to add some breathing room to their… Continue reading
Jan 22 Winter storm moves into Florida and the Carolinas after dropping record-breaking snow in New Orleans By Gerald Herbert, David J. Phillip, Associated Press A major winter storm that slammed Texas and the northern Gulf Coast is spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida panhandle and eastern Carolinas. Continue reading