DeSantis seeks federal aid for Fort Lauderdale flood victims
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Biden administration to declare Broward County a disaster area due to flooding earlier this month after record rainfall.
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One person was arrested after West Point cadets on spring break overdosed on fentanyl
Wilton Manors police have arrested one person related to an incident earlier this week involving six males overdosing on fentanyl. Cadets from the West Point military academy were involved.
Committee Backs Suspension of Broward Sheriff Over 2018 High School Shootings
Gov. Ron DeSantis charged Scott Israel with incompetence and dereliction of duty before and after the mass shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. A state Senate panel backs the governor.
Hurricane Dorian Reaches Category 5 Status As It Approaches The Bahamas
Forecasters warned the storm will bring "life-threatening storm surge" and "devastating winds" when it reaches the archipelago before continuing toward the southeastern U.S.
Florida Could Serve As Example For Lawmakers Considering Red Flag Laws
Florida adopted a red flag law last year after the shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Since then, courts there have approved about 2,500 risk protection orders.
Hand Recounts Progress In Florida Senate Race
The state is tasked with hand-counting more than 50,000 ballots. Some counties finished quickly Friday morning, with official results due on Sunday. Lawsuits are still working through the courts.
Embattled Broward County Elections Supervisor Suggests She'll Step Down
"It is time to move on," said Brenda Snipes. She's facing intense criticism for her handling of vote counting, especially from Republicans.
Ex-Deputy Who Stayed Outside During Parkland Shooting Getting $8,702 Monthly Pension
Parents of some of the 17 people killed in the February massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Florida are expressing outrage over the payments to Scot Peterson.
Video: Broward Sheriff Releases Footage Of Deputy Outside During Parkland Shooting
The video sheds more light on the actions of former deputy Scot Peterson, during the Feb. 14 shooting rampage at a Parkland, Fla., high school that that left 17 students and school staff dead.
Florida State Attorney Will Seek Death Penalty For Parkland Shooting Suspect
Nikolas Cruz, 19, has already been charged with 17 counts of murder in the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Public defenders had sought to avoid a trial by having Cruz plead guilty.