August 5 British man charged after attempting to drown daughter-in-law during Florida vacation: police A British tourist is behind bars in Florida on attempted murder and battery charges after allegedly trying to drown his daughter-in-law in a swimming pool.
August 4 Fugitive knocks down officer during dramatic arrest after 2-year manhunt in Florida Convicted felon D'Architray Sapp charged with battery on law enforcement officer and attempted first-degree murder after fleeing Winter Haven police Saturday.
August 4 Boy, 13, who lost leg in shark attack shares miraculous story of survival: ‘The Lord gave me the strength’ Jameson Reeder Jr. survived a vicious bull shark attack in the Florida Keys that took part of his right leg, and he is now sharing his survival story.
August 4 Third girl dies nearly week after barge strikes Miami sailing camp boat The U.S. Coast Guard reported a third fatality from last week's barge collision with a sailboat carrying children at Miami sailing camp in Biscayne Bay.
August 2 Sen. Rick Scott endorses Trump-backed Florida gubernatorial candidate Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida endorsed GOP Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida for Sunshine State governor, calling the congressman "a principled conservative."
August 2 DeSantis calls out media for 'failed drive-by attempt' to discredit 'Alligator Alcatraz' A media dispute erupted as Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Florida's hurricane planning for the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility following the Miami Herald's critical reporting.
August 2 Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh can't see classified info relating to case, judge rules Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh was denied access to classified material after prosecutors argued disclosure could cause "exceptionally grave damages" to national security.
August 1 Florida parent demands resignation of school board chair who celebrated Hulk Hogan's death School board chair Sarah Rockwell faced resignation calls after controversial comments about Hulk Hogan's death, later apologizes for insensitive remarks.
August 1 Florida breaks 50-year execution record with ninth death sentence carried out this year A Florida man convicted of the 1994 killings of his wife and their two children was put to death on Thursday, marking the ninth execution in the Sunshine State this year.
July 31 Female teacher in affluent Florida city accused of inappropriate relationship with teen girl A Santa Rosa County hospitality teacher and soccer coach faces felony charges for an alleged romantic relationship with a high school student after a police investigation.