Florida, Texas Tech set for star-studded Super Regional showdown
Florida hosts Texas Tech in a Super Regional clash featuring Red Raiders' All-American NiJaree Canady and two of softball's top offenses.
May 18, 2026Open source
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Gators’ slugger Taylor Shumaker powers Florida into Super Regionals
Florida sophomore Taylor Shumaker's homer, three runs lead Gators past Georgia Tech 5-2 and into the NCAA Super Regionals.
May 17, 2026Open source
Famed ocean liner may become controversial underwater tourist attraction on Florida’s Gulf Coast
A controversial plan to turn the SS United States into an artificial reef and tourist attraction is moving forward in Destin and Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
May 12, 2026Open source
Florida surgeon who removed wrong organ says he is ‘forever traumatized’ by patient’s death
Thomas Shaknovsky said in a deposition in November that he believed he was removing 70-year-old William Bryan’s spleen, not his liver.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Redrawn Florida congressional map upheld ahead of midterms
Florida’s newly drawn congressional districts will remain intact, a Tallahassee judge ruled Tuesday. Voting groups vowed to keep fighting.
May 27, 2026Open source
Florida's new congressional map to remain intact, judge rules
Florida’s newly drawn congressional districts will remain intact, a Tallahassee judge ruled Tuesday.
May 27, 2026Open source
Gators host NCAA baseball regional, featuring Miami, in Gainesville
Florida secured the No. 8 national NCAA seed and will host Miami, Troy and Rider in the Gainesville Regional beginning Friday.
May 25, 2026Open source
South Floridians react as protests erupt in Havana over Raúl Castro indictment
Thousands gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday to protest the Justice Department’s indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro, while...
May 23, 2026Open source
South Floridians react as protests erupt in Havana over Raúl Castro indictment
Thousands gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday to protest the Justice Department’s indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro, while...
May 23, 2026Open source
The oldest Red Lobster location is closing after 56 years
The oldest continuously operating Red Lobster seafood restaurant, located in Tallahassee, Florida, will officially close on May 24.
May 20, 2026Open source
Allegiant adds new routes to Florida from Philadelphia, Trenton airports
Allegiant is adding eight new nonstop routes to Florida, including service from Philadelphia International Airport to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
May 19, 2026Open source
Man shot by JSO charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, domestic battery
A Jacksonville man who was shot by police and arrested on Thursday was charged with first-degree kidnapping with intent to inflict bodily harm, aggravated as...
May 18, 2026Open source
18 patients hospitalized during Ironman Jacksonville, including 7 cyclists: JFRD
According to numbers released Monday by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, nearly 60 EMS calls were made during the weekend’s IRONMAN Jacksonvill...
May 18, 2026Open source
'Go Waves': Jacksonville Waves debut to sold-out crowd, marking new era in city sports
Fans packed VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena for the Waves' historic inaugural game. The debut highlights the growing popularity of women's athletics nationwide.
May 16, 2026Open source
'He should come forward': Sister of Jacksonville hit-and-run victim says threats continue amid suspect search
The sister of Savana Pendarvis, the 27-year-old killed in a hit-and-run on University Blvd., says she wants justice as the suspect remains at large for months.
May 16, 2026Open source
Club visits UNF Botanical Gardens May 6
Members and guests of the Garden Club of Baker County recently visited the University of North Florida campus and were treated to a personalized tour of the...
May 14, 2026Open source
Florida woman faces federal charges for production, distribution of child pornography
26-year-old Alachua County woman has been indicted on 23 federal charges involving the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography.
May 13, 2026Open source
Florida lawmakers return to Tallahassee to pass long-delayed state budget
Florida lawmakers have returned to Tallahassee for a second special session to pass a long-overdue state budget after talks broke down in March.
May 13, 2026Open source
Jacksonville Waves women’s pro basketball team celebrates launch
The Jacksonville Waves professional basketball team is celebrating its official launch in the River City on Tuesday.
May 12, 2026Open source
Jacksonville City Council to vote on Winn-Dixie incentives that keep Harveys store
The company reversed its decision to close the West 48th Street store, which residents said would create a food desert.
May 12, 2026Open source
Police open investigation into possible drowning in Honaunau Bay
Mindy Morris, 65, of Panama City, Florida, was transported to Kona Community Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Defuniak Springs is in Walton County, Florida.
Region: North Florida
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Hot, rainy days ahead for South Florida. Here’s what to expect.
South Florida will experience drier conditions Saturday and face the chance of rain and thunderstorms in the coming days. And yes, we’ll keep having hot we...
May 29, 2026Open source
Florida MVP Amelia Mancino leads Orlando All-Area girls volleyball
Winter Park's Amelia Mancino was voted Florida Dairy Farmers player of the year after leading the Wildcats to a 31-1 season and a repeat Class 7A state champ...
May 29, 2026Open source
Tax the rich, DeSantis suggests to counties worried about his property tax plan
At a press conference at the Florida Highway Patrol in South Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his tax plan to eventually eliminate property taxes on homeste...
May 29, 2026Open source
Tropical Moisture Set to Influence Your Weekend Forecast | Tracking Impact Weather with Flood Concerns in C...
Tropical Moisture Set to Influence Your Weekend Forecast | Tracking Impact Weather with Flood Concerns in Central Florida
May 29, 2026Open source
Suspected smugglers, $6.7M in cocaine found on boat off Cape Florida, USCG says
Three suspected drug smugglers were taken into custody after a boat loaded with around $6.7 million in cocaine was found off Cape Florida, U.S. Coast Guard...
May 29, 2026Open source
Florida passes tax cuts on guns, tennis tickets and more: What to know
People who buy guns, fishing gear and tickets to two tennis tournaments will see tax cuts as part of a bill (HB 7031E) approved by the Legislature on Friday.
May 29, 2026Open source
Florida woman snags $1M prize playing lottery scratch-off game at Publix
Florida Lottery officials on Friday announced that a 44-year-old woman from Marion County cashed out big after playing a scratch-off game earlier this year.
May 29, 2026Open source
DeSantis addresses immigration enforcement, property taxes during stop in Davie
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was at the Florida Highway Patrol post in Davie to speak about immigration enforcement, but he also addressed another hot-button is...
May 29, 2026Open source
South Florida teacher sought to ‘bait’ students ‘into sending nude pictures,’ feds say
FBI agents arrested a South Florida teacher following a raid at his Deerfield Beach home on Thursday, accusing him of sending and receiving videos of childre...
May 29, 2026Open source
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