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3 family members struck by lightning on Florida beach; 17-year-old girl hospitalized
A family of three was struck by lightning while under an umbrella at a beach in Florida's Pinellas County, officials said ...
South Floridians line up outside ICE facility where Haitian woman died to protest Alligator Alcatraz, Trump's immigration policies
ICE received additional funding from President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and Alligator Alcatraz began operating.
Florida tipped workers get new tax break under President Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
A new Trump-backed budget law allows tipped workers to deduct up to $25,000 in tips and $12,500 in overtime, offering ...
Military sending 200 Marines to help ICE in Florida
The U.S. military said it will send some service members to Florida, in the "first wave" of an operation to assist ...
Rounds of rain to hit South Florida this Fourth of July weekend
The NEXT Weather team is tracking a stormy 4th of July weekend. Several rounds of rain storms will push through the Miami and ...
Dozens of new Florida laws now in effect. Here's how they could impact you.
The stripping of fluoride from municipal drinking water supplies and student cellphone restrictions are just two of more than ...
President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" threatens Medicaid access for millions in Florida, advocates warn
A new legislation cutting billions of dollars in federal Medicaid funding could leave one million Floridians without coverage ...
Jackson South to close maternity unit this fall as part of systemwide realignment
In a statement, a spokesperson for the health system said the closure will help better align services with the current ...
South Florida driver arrested after firing gun, crashing into multiple vehicles, according to FHP
A man has been arrested after crashing his vehicle into multiple cars and firing a gun, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. (FHP) According to FHP, the driver, who was driving a white Jaguar SUV, ...
Scattered storms across South Florida, more widespread rain expected this week
Scattered showers and storms will be around throughout the day. The chance of rain is highest from late afternoon into the ...
Scattered afternoon showers and storms across South Florida may linger into the evening
Saturday is looking soggy with rounds of rain moving in throughout the day. Scattered storms will be around due to lingering ...
Federal judge backs Florida law requiring teachers to use pronouns aligning with sex assigned at birth
The pronoun restrictions​ were part of a series of controversial measures​ that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers​ ...