Tropical Storm Barry forms off Mexico; Florida eyes separate storm threat ahead of Fourth of July

Tropical Storm Barry formed Sunday morning off the coast of Mexico. But the US is watching a different system - one that could bring days of rain and storms to Florida later this week. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) shared that it is tracking an area …

One unelected person shouldn't decide what stays in the 'big, beautiful bill,' Florida congressman says

Florida Mom, Arizona Son: A Family Affair In Meth Trafficking Bust

Sunshine State Mom, Grand Canyon State Son: Duo Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy A mother and son have both entered guilty pleas to charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, concluding a multi-year …

42 people rescued after 10 vessels sink near Florida's Anclote Key

Authorities said severe weather prompted the vessels to partially sink Saturday afternoon. TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Multiple agencies assisted in the safe rescue of 42 people off Florida's western coast after severe weather submerged 10 vessels Saturday …

Florida GOP Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Early Parole Bill

Florida inmates looking for early release from prison were going to get a reprieve from the Florida Legislature, but Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed the bill from becoming law. State Rep. Dianne Hart, D-Tampa, introduced HB 181, which was passed …

National Hurricane Center Monitors Low Pressure System That Could Impact Central Florida Next Week

Home » Home » National Hurricane Center Monitors Low Pressure System That Could Impact Central Florida Next Week National Hurricane Center is tracking a potential disturbance brewing in the Gulf of America that could impact Central Florida next week. (NHC …

Florida rep claims sending Haitians home is 'kiss of death' after boycotting Trump speech over his 'sh*thole country' ...

Rep. Wilson called Haiti too dangerous to deport Haitians back to, but critizied Trump in 2018 when he spoke out about the country's poor state of affairs. Representative Frederica Wilson of Florida is sharply criticizing the Trump administration over …

Code, Cash, And Capture: Philippine Hacker Indicted In Florida; $500K U.S. Fraud Scheme

From Remote Coder to Accused Cyber Thief: The Case of Ken-ichi Hatakama In a modern-day digital heist, a Philippine national stands accused of masterminding a sophisticated wire fraud scheme that allegedly siphoned over half a million dollars from a U.S. …

Florida HBCU Sees Highest Application Numbers In 158-Year History

Edward Waters University is receiving a record number of applications for the upcoming fall 2025 academic term.  Edward Waters University, a Historically Black College or University, is receiving a record number of applications for the upcoming Fall 2025 …

Flash flood threat grows in Florida, Mexico as tropics heat up

Rapid weakening is then forecast after landfall, mainly due to the mountainous terrain. Communities across the region can expect 75-150 mm of rainfall, with isolated totals up to 250 mm across the Mexican states of Veracruz, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas …