Tag: Florida
We cover news articles in the state of Florida, the Sunshine State.
The tag for “Florida” will be news articles relating to the state of Florida.
Florida was Admitted to the Union on March 3, 1845, making it the 27th State to join the United States.
Tallahassee is the Capital, while Jacksonville is the largest city in the State.
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Disney Workers Among 281 Arrested in Florida Sting
Florida authorities report 488 criminal charges, including 198 felonies, following a seven-day investigation targeting suspected child sexual predators,…
Tallahassee Mass Shooting: Police Arrest Teen
A 15-year-old faces 11 attempted murder charges after gunfire near Florida A&M University injured 12 people, including six…
Florida Woman Held on $20M Bond in THC Distribution Case
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL - October 24, 2026 (STL.News) A Florida woman accused of participating in a nationwide…
Florida AG Details Fraud Case Against Kissimmee Mayor
KISSIMMEE, FL - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that he arrested Kissimmee…
Kissimmee Mayor Arrested on Theft, Fraud Charges
KISSIMMEE, FL - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested Wednesday morning on charges of…
Brazilian Man Gets 12 Years in $30M Laundering Case
MIAMI, FL - October 17, 2026 (STL.News) A Brazilian national, Ygor Fokin Saviolli, has been sentenced to 12 years in…
Coast Guard Seizes $227M in Drugs in Pacific
Nearly 33,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana were intercepted during six maritime operations before being offloaded in Florida.…
Florida Sheriff’s Agent Killed in Wrong-Way Crash
Brevard County investigator Kevin Morris died in a head-on collision on Interstate 95 while responding to a deputy-involved…
Hurricane Isaias Leaves 900,000 Without Power
GULF COAST - October 10, 2026 (STL.News) Hurricane Isaias struck Florida's Gulf Coast Friday night as a Category…
U.S. Seizes $2.8M in Cuba-Bound Fuel Shipments
MIAMI, FL - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) Federal authorities have intercepted 90 shipments containing more than 600,000 gallons…
Stranger Sets Florida Woman on Fire at Gas Station
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - September 13, 2026 (STL.News) A Florida woman suffered serious burns after police say a…
Labor Department Recovers $732K for Florida Restaurant Workers
MIAMI, FL - September 4, 2026 (STL.News) Labor Department - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $732,976…
Hertz Stock Collapse Spurs Multiple Investor Lawsuits
ESTERO, FL - August 11, 2026 (STL.News) Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) is facing mounting securities litigation…
Florida Reports Sharp Decline in Fentanyl Deaths as Anti-Drug Efforts Expand
Florida officials announced a major decline in fentanyl-related deaths as statewide anti-drug operations continue expanding. State leaders credited…
Florida Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026
New Florida Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents, Businesses, and Consumers Need to Know TALLAHASSEE, FL…
