Nov 10 Arctic air hits much of U.S. in season's first blast of frigid air By Safiyah Riddle, Mike Schneider, Associated Press A blast of the season’s first frigid air was bearing down on much of the U.S., bringing the prospect of snow to parts of the country and plunging temperatures in Florida. Continue reading
Nov 10 Small plane carrying hurricane relief supplies for Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood By Kate Payne, David Fischer, Associated Press Authorities told The Associated Press no victims were located during rescue efforts after the Monday morning crash and that a recovery effort is underway. Continue reading
Oct 28 Florida man convicted raping and killing his neighbor is set to be executed By David Fischer, Associated Press It would be Florida's 15th death sentence carried out in 2025, further extending the state record for total executions in a single year. Continue reading
Oct 01 'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees given color-coded uniforms, 5:30 a.m. breakfast and strict rules By Mike Schneider, Associated Press Detainees arriving at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades are given color-coded uniforms and segregated based on criminal history and flight risk. Continue reading
Sep 29 The fight to redraw U.S. House maps is spreading. Here's where things stand in Missouri and other states By Associated Press Missouri has become the third state to embrace a mid-decade redesign of its U.S. House districts in a quest for partisan advantage. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 3:43 Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course last year By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Jonah Anderson Ryan Routh, the man charged with trying to kill Donald Trump at his Florida golf club last year, was convicted on five charges, including attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer and possession of a firearm. Routh could face life in… Continue watching
Sep 23 Jury convicts Ryan Routh of trying to assassinate Trump at his Florida golf course By David Fischer, Associated Press On Tuesday, a jury convicted Ryan Routh on all counts after two hours of deliberation. Continue reading
Sep 22 Man representing himself in alleged Trump assassination attempt plans to call just 3 witnesses By David Fischer, Associated Press Seasoned prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida rested their case Friday afternoon after spending seven days questioning 38 witnesses in an attempt to make sure Routh spends the rest of his life in prison. Continue reading
Sep 19 Federal judge tosses Trump's $15B defamation lawsuit against New York Times By Curt Anderson, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday ruled that Trump’s 85-page lawsuit was overly long and full of “tedious and burdensome” language that had no bearing on the legal case. Continue reading
Sep 17 Record 12th execution set in Florida this year for a man convicted of killing wife's family By Curt Anderson, Associated Press His final appeals denied, 63-year-old David Pittman is set to become the record 12th person executed in Florida this year. Continue reading