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Portuguese man-of-war are marooning themselves on South Florida’s beaches in high numbers this year, likely due to higher ...

Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a memorandum directing all U.S. and Florida state flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, ...

In West Palm Beach, residents are fed up with what they say is a real mess across the street from their homes.

California man convicted for making hoax bomb threats and swatting incidents sentenced to 4 years in federal prison.

Davion Mitchell, better known by his nickname, “Off-Night.” The moniker isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a testament to his defensive prowess, a reputation he built during his second year at Baylor ...

A Fort Pierce man is accused of retail theft after deputies say he 'scooted' out of a store with stolen items.Martin County ...

Trump administration seeks to enlist local law enforcement in immigration crackdown, reviving controversial 287(g) program.

Durakovic said agents were already seeing declines in U.S. travel before the tariff announcement, in part because of a ...

Man in Dalmatian onesie outruns police, K9s and tasers with one hand cuffed - It was a rough day for Dylan Keith Devereaux, ...

Police said a Florida man has been charged with the sexual battery of a runaway teen. The DeLand Police Department said it arrested recently Carlos A. Ortiz, 32, for sexual battery and failing to ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man was accused of stealing a woman’s purse with an unexpected valuable inside. A 1-month-old kitten was found in the bag, stolen by 34-year-old Benjamin ...