Fort Lauderdale airport and schools closed due to 20 inches of rain in some areas
The area received between 14 and 20 inches of rain Wednesday, and a few more inches are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
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Former President Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after three months in Florida
The far-right leader went to Florida after losing his bid for re-election, days before his rival was inaugurated. While in Florida, Bolsonaro frequently met with supporters and conservative groups.
Disney World board picked by DeSantis says predecessors stripped them of power
Board members picked to oversee the governance of Disney World said their predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.
A principal is fired, invited to Italy after students are shown Michelangelo's 'David'
A picture of the Renaissance statue is shown each year to sixth-grade art students at Tallahassee Classical School in Florida, but this month it drew fury. Italians, though, are praising the educator.
Uh-oh. A new tropical mosquito has come to Florida. The buzz it's creating isn't good
Little is known about the mosquito species known as Culex lactator. But it belongs to a group of mosquitoes known to carry diseases and researchers are worried about what will happen.
Ex-Florida lawmaker behind the 'Don't Say Gay' law pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud
Joseph Harding, who resigned after his December indictment, pled guilty in federal court to wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on small business loans.
A jury convicts 3 men of the robbery and murder of rapper XXXTentacion
Michael Boatwright, 28, Dedrick Williams, 26, and Trayvon Newsome, 24, were all found guilty and will receive mandatory life sentences at a later date.
In Florida, far-right groups look to seize the moment
A far-right group in Jacksonville, Fla., has been regularly projecting hate symbols onto downtown buildings. Groups like this look to capitalize on what they see as a favorable political climate.
Eyeing a run for president, Ron DeSantis wants to 'Make America Florida'
Florida Gov. DeSantis' pugnacious approach to issues involving race, sexual orientation and public health has pushed him to the front of the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
A man dies of a brain-eating amoeba, possibly from rinsing his sinuses with tap water
Florida health officials are investigating the death and urging people to take precautions. Here's what to know if you're planning on breaking out your neti pot or swimming in a lake anytime soon.