Federal court rejects appeal by Miami mass killer John Ferguson

John Ferguson was originally to be put to death in October, but was issued a last minute stay.

Cuba

Gloria Estefan delivers a message of freedom in the Vatican

During a brief encounter with Pope Francis, Gloria Estefan asked him to keep the plight of Cubans in mind

Family of man shot 16 times by Beach, Hialeah cops says he was ‘executed’

A lawsuit says police ‘executed’ Raymond Herisse when they surrounded his car and fired at le...

Weather alert: More storms expected Wednesday

Heavy storms are expected to continue Wednesday, bringing more rain and possible flooding to South Florida.

Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade commissioners approve spending $1.6 billion to fix water, sewer pipes

A consent decree to fix the county’s aging water and sewer pipes will mandate $1.6 billion in upgrad...

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

Lesbian, 18, faces 15 years in prison for sex with classmate, 14

FHP identifies motorcyclist who died in crash as Miami man

Authorities have identified the man who died Sunday afternoon after he lost control of his motorbike.

Weather alert: More storms expected Wednesday

Heavy storms are expected to continue Wednesday, bringing more rain and possible flooding to South Florida.

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

Lesbian, 18, faces 15 years in prison for sex with classmate, 14

BROWARD

Former Miami Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson spends Monday in Broward jail

Weather alert: Severe storms expected to roll into South Florida again

Injured Port Everglades worker rescued

A 52-year-old worker was injured at Port Everglades Sunday afternoon when a cargo container shifted and lan...

BROWARD

Broward drivers navigate the I-595 nightmare

Drivers navigate closed ramps, exits being changed, and signs warning of changing traffic patterns.

Woman, 68, struck and killed by bus at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

A bus struck and killed a woman at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Saturday afternoon.

Man shot to death while questioned in Boston probe

A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing ...

ELECTION LAW

Gov. Rick Scott signs elections bill to fix long voter lines

Gov. Rick Scott completed Florida’s election law about-face, signing a bill to reverse changes to ea...

INSURANCE

Sweet deal for state taxpayers or Scott donor giveaway?

Critics see political donations and heavy lobbying by Heritage Property and Casualty as evidence that Citiz...

In My Opinion

Fabiola Santiago: Damas de Blanco are true heroes

Whether in the streets of Cuba, at international forums — or now in Miami before they return to the...

IMMIGRATION

Undocumented immigrant spared deportation, allowed to remain for one year

The story of Rene Rivas, whose deportation was halted thanks to a persistent son and a congresswoman, has b...

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

Lesbian, 18, faces 15 years in prison for sex with classmate, 14

6 months before boy’s death, DCF said he was safe

ELECTION LAW

Gov. Rick Scott signs elections bill to fix long voter lines

Gov. Rick Scott completed Florida’s election law about-face, signing a bill to reverse changes to ea...

INSURANCE

Sweet deal for state taxpayers or Scott donor giveaway?

Critics see political donations and heavy lobbying by Heritage Property and Casualty as evidence that Citiz...

Tallahassee

Gov. Scott vetoes hundreds of millions from state budget

From a coast-to-coast bike trail to tuition increases, Gov. Rick Scott vetoed more than $350 million from t...

STATE BUDGET

Gov. Rick Scott to veto tuition hike

When he signs the state budget Monday, the governor is also expected to approve an extra $65 million for sa...

GAMING

AARP cancels Florida sweepstakes, blames new state gambling law

A new state law cracking down on gambling prompted the nation’s retirees association to eliminate i...

POLITICS

Analysts: Supermajority not needed on tax cut vote

Legislative analysts flip-flopped on whether lawmakers’ vote on Gov. Rick Scott’s manufacturi...

POLITICS

Gov. Rick Scott’s choice: to veto or not to veto?

Gov. Rick Scott, who campaigned on a pledge to shrink the size of government, has until next week to decid...

Fla. court rules against police over pot arrests

A Florida appeals court is throwing out convictions against two men because sheriff's deputies discovered p...

Justice Department finds issues at Panhandle jail

An investigation by the Department of Justice has found civil rights problems at a Panhandle Jail.

Video of man jumping on manatee investigated

Wildlife officials are investigating an online video that shows a man jumping on two manatees.

Appeals court agrees to shield legislators

A Florida appeals court is ruling that state legislators and legislative staff don't have to answer questio...

Pit bulls killed after attacking 3 in central Fla

Two pit bulls involved in an attack on three people have been euthanized at the Halifax Humane Society in D...

Man shot to death while questioned in Boston probe

A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing ...

Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on

Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, ...