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Florida attorney general pledges legal action against public schools blocking TPUSA chapters
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday threatened legal recourse against public schools that thwart the development of Turning Point USA clubs on campuses. The state’s chief prosecutor said he had been hearing reports of schools...

Florida Teen Shot and Kidnapped by 4 Hispanic Men - Massive Search Underway
An Amber Alert has been issued for a Florida teen amid concerns he may have been kidnapped by several Hispanic men. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued the Amber Alert Thursday evening for Caden Speight, 17, according to WESH-TV....
Florida Teen Reported Shot, Kidnapped By '4 Hispanics' - May Have Been Wearing MAGA Hat
A story is developing out of Marion County, North Central Florida, where a 17-year-old boy named Caden Speight, who was allegedly wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat, went missing Thursday after reportedly being shot and abducted by...

Florida Issues Amber Alert for 17-Year-Old Wounded in Marion County Shooting
DUNNELLON, Fla. — Florida law enforcement has issued an Amber Alert for a 17-year-old boy who disappeared Thursday after being wounded in a Marion County shooting. Teen Missing After Shooting The missing teen has been identified as Caden Speight...

Florida officials announce more than 6,000 immigration arrests
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Over the last five months, Florida law enforcement officials have arrested more than 6,000 people suspected… TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Over the last five months, Florida law enforcement officials have arrested more than...

Florida's PSTA Lowers Property Tax Rate Again
With back-to-back tax reductions, a reimagined countywide network, and new ferry and bus services on the horizon, PSTA officials said they are delivering on two key objectives: stewarding public resources responsibly and building a more connected...

Florida amber alert for missing teen: Who is Caden Speight, abducted by four 'Hispanic males'?
An amber alert has been issued in Florida over missing teen Caden Speight. An amber alert was issued in Florida over missing teen Caden Speight who was last seen at a place where a shooting reportedly took place. Amber alerts, which were first...
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Victor Jones Execution, Despite Abuse At Notorious State School
Justices Rule Abuse Claims ‘Procedurally Barred’ as Inmate’s Execution Date Nears; Would Mark State’s Record 13th Execution of the Year The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to halt the impending execution of Victor Tony Jones, 64, who...

Florida alligator poaching ring busted after videos posted on Snapchat: FWC
A group of suspects are facing charges after authorities said they uncovered an alligator poaching ring in Florida thanks to videos posted on social media. The group of men allegedly used an airboat to capture the gators, then shot them and...

Florida HS football coach of 'significant size' accused of fighting several students at once
A Florida high school football coach of "significant size" is accused of fighting several students at once and has been charged with child abuse. Jamir Clarke, 29 — a now-former assistant football coach at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier holds news conference on I-Drive
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference Friday morning on International Drive. Uthmeier was joined at the Florida Highway Patrol Troop D training room by Rep. Laurel Lee, R-District 15; Statewide...
Florida News That Impacts You – September 26th, 2025
Florida News That Impacts You – September 26th, 2025 Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. Governor DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a top...

A gator pop-in in Clermont? Yes, and Lake County deputies caught it. What we know.
Lake County Sheriff's deputies captured an alligator found on the front stoop of a Clermont, Florida home. The alligator attempted to evade capture by hiding behind bushes and pushing through a gate. Florida residents should call the FWC's...

3 Martin County restaurants had violations; 1 closed temporarily
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete...

Meet the man at the center of Florida’s open carry ruling
The man at the center of a landmark court decision allowing people in Florida to openly carry guns is watching the consequences of his legal fight from inside a jail cell in Florida’s Panhandle. Despite the appeals court’s dramatic expansion of...

Nopetro Energy Opens Southern Florida’s First Landfill Gas-to-RNG Facility in Indian River County
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Nopetro Energy opened southern Florida’s first facility to convert landfill gas into renewable natural gas last week, marking a milestone in the region’s push toward cleaner energy sources. The $42 million plant, developed...
1 dead in 4-vehicle crash by NASA's Kennedy Space Center, in Florida. What we know
Troopers were on scene of an early morning fatal crash near NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The crash involved four vehicles, and three people were taken to local hospitals, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, which was still investigating the...

Central Florida teen found safe after reports he was taken by group of men were unfounded
Breaking update: Teen found safe, Marion County officials announced in a news conference Friday afternoon. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued an Amber Alert on Thursday evening for 17-year-old Caden Speight. On Friday at noon, the...

Here's how Kai Trump is faring in her Florida high school golf season
Kai Trump, granddaughter of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, is playing varsity golf for the Benjamin School. She appeared with the U.S. President on Friday at the Ryder Cup in New York. Her high school team is ranked No. 1 in Palm Beach County and...

Central Florida teen found safe after reports he was taken by group of men were unfounded
Breaking update: Teen found safe, Marion County officials announced in a news conference Friday afternoon. He's in good health and with deputies. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued an Amber Alert on Thursday evening for 17-year-old...