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Slow-moving storm dumps as much rain as a hurricane in parts of Central Florida

Intense rains that stalled over Central Florida unleashed nearly 20 inches (508 millimeters) of rain in 24 hours,…

Lawsuit challenges vote to gift prime Miami real estate for Trump’s presidential library

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Miami activist alleges that city officials violated Florida's open government law when they…

Trial date for suspect in Florida State mass shooting has been postponed until next October

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The trial of the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and…

University of South Florida names sole finalist for president amid closed-door selection process

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The University of South Florida in Tampa on Tuesday named longtime academic Moez Limayem…

Judge denies request for new trial for Florida matriarch convicted in killing of ex-son-in-law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A judge has denied a request for a new trial for the South Florida…

Major charter school network expanding to Miami after lobbying for pro-charter state law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A charter school network backed by a billionaire hedge fund manager announced Thursday that…

Campaign delays push to expand Medicaid in Florida until 2028, citing new state law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A campaign to expand Medicaid in Florida is delaying its push to get the…

Six more officers fired over handling of domestic violence-fueled triple homicide in South Florida

A South Florida sheriff's office has fired six more deputies and disciplined 11 others for their handling of…

Jury hears opening arguments in trial of Florida matriarch charged in her ex-son-in-law’s death

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — More than a decade after a hired hit man shot her former son-in-law in…

DeSantis awards posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom to Jimmy Buffett, Florida lawmakers

FILE - This photo combination shows, from left, Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., in Miami, Feb.11, 2010, Florida State…

Raw milk sickens 21 people in Florida including 6 children

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Six children are among 21 people who have E. coli or campylobacter infections after…