Florida News & Breaking Stories

Mega Millions jackpot of $1.58 billion won by one ticket sold in Florida; three $1 million winners in Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and West Virginia.

Monique Worrell has been replaced as State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Florida after being suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis.

Rapper 6ix9ine has been ordered to pay a massive 6-figure debt after ignoring a lawsuit filed by his credit card company.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett reveals expanded responsibilities, former Steelers heading to new teams, ex-Penguin attempting NHL comeback.

A viral video of a brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, has sparked conversations about racial tensions in America. Arrest warrants have been issued for three men involved in the altercation, but no hate crime or racially biased charges have been filed. Historians note that Montgomery has a storied racial history, including its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the Civil Rights Movement. The city is often called the "Cradle of the Confederacy" and was ground zero for protests against segregation. Montgomery elected its first Black mayor in 2019.

Simone Biles' return to gymnastics has reignited the conversation around "the twisties" she experienced in Tokyo, shedding light on the mental health issues associated with the condition.

Judge overseeing Trump's Jan 6 indictment known for tough sentences on Capitol rioters, appointed by Obama.

FC Dallas will face Inter Miami and Lionel Messi in the Round of 16 of the Leagues Cup, boosting ticket sales.

Inter Miami defender Sergii Kryvtsov compares the Leagues Cup match against Orlando City to El Clásico, generating excitement and anticipation.

Former US president faces federal charges over efforts to overturn 2020 election. Key players in the case include Special Counsel Jack Smith and Judge Chutkan.

Leprosy cases have unexpectedly emerged in central Florida, with experts suggesting the disease may be endemic to the region. The majority of cases in the US were reported in central Florida, and 34% of new patients appeared to have acquired the disease locally. Efforts to stop the spread of leprosy have been hindered by its rarity and slow-spreading nature. Physicians can aid in identifying and reducing transmission by reporting cases and supporting efforts to identify routes of transmission. Subscribe to receive breaking news alerts for free.

Wrestling icon Adrian Street, known as "the sadist in sequins," has passed away at 82 after brain surgery.

A mom and son discover a tooth from a 60-foot megalodon shark while beachcombing on Cape Lookout in North Carolina.

Family members of a woman who died from kratom have been awarded $11 million in a federal wrongful death lawsuit.

Alicia Navarro, a high-functioning autistic teen missing for 3 years, found safe in Montana.

Whistleblower alleges Congress is being kept in the dark about UFOs.

Fox News faces backlash over host's controversial Holocaust remarks.

"Brother of Aaron Hernandez arrested after school shooting threat worries"

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis uninjured after multicar accident during campaign events.

Mainstream media reports on Emmett Till monument and Florida's history standards.

Manatee and calf spotted at Blue Spring State Park webcam.

Shark Week starts Sunday, July 23 with live streaming options.

Rapper Melly's murder trial ends in a hung jury after three days of deliberation.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Utah to boost struggling presidential campaign.

A downtown mini market in Los Angeles has sold a winning Powerball ticket worth $1.08bn. Although the buyer has yet to step forward, many have speculated about how their life is about to change. The majority of winners opt to receive half of the jackpot in an immediate lump sum payment. The National Endowment for Financial Education has previously shown that up to 70% of lottery winners spend all their winnings and go broke within a couple of years. Mark Cuban, billionaire investor and star of ABC's "Shark Tank", advises winners to hire a tax attorney and wealth manager to help them make informed decisions about their newfound wealth.

YNW Melly's double murder trial concludes, awaiting jury's verdict and possible sentencing.

Watch Lionel Messi's debut for free with a VPN service.

Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion, highest in U.S. history.

Powerball jackpot rises to $1 billion after no winning ticket sold.

Deadly weather conditions affect millions across the US with extreme heat, poor air quality, and severe storms.

Powerball jackpot reaches $875 million, 36 consecutive drawings without winner.

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $560 million, with 1 in 302,575,350 chance to win.

Burmese pythons in South Florida have Indian python genetics.

Mega Millions jackpot reaches $560 million after no winner Tuesday.

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in prison.

LSU teammates Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews go 1-2 in MLB draft.

Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is accused of running a campaign based on racism but calling it equality. DeSantis has declared that "DEI is over in the state of Florida," referring to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Critics argue that this is a form of white supremacy and an attempt to dilute Black voting power. DeSantis is accused of stoking white grievance and framing it as a fight for individual rights.

Florida Governor's campaign video attacks LGBTQ+ community, receives backlash.

Mark Robinson, the leading Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, has a history of sharing sexist, homophobic, and transphobic views, as well as trivializing assault. Already with a veto-proof GOP majority in the state legislature, North Carolina may be poised to lose its purple state cred.

Rudy Giuliani voluntarily interviewed by Justice Department special counsel investigators.

Former school resource officer acquitted in Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting trial.

Florida issues mosquito-borne illness advisory after local malaria cases.

Whistleblowers in the Pentagon reveal secret UFO crash retrieval programs.

California Governor Gavin Newsom impresses on Fox News interview with Sean Hannity.

Arraignment of ex-president Trump in Miami goes smoothly, judge absent.