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A Florida man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for shipping illicit narcotics to major cities throughout the U.S. using the Dark Web.

Buyers are getting squeezed by higher real estate prices and soaring mortgage rates, which could force more out of the market.

A three-judge panel, including two Trump employees, said they would not "carve out an unprecedented exception in our law for former presidents.”

Donald Trump is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice for his removal of documents from the White House to his Mar-a-Lago residence.

A former Florida tax collector whose arrest led to a federal probe into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor and other crimes. (Dec. 1)

Greenberg's arrest led to a federal probe into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Ian caused between $50 and 65 billion in insured damages after it made landfall in western Florida in late September with extreme winds and torrential rain.

A Florida sheriff's office issued an active arrest order for Antonio Brown on Thursday as the embattled wide receiver faces more problems off the field.

The Florida woman's $5m lawsuit says the company's three-and-a-half minute claim is misleading.

For the second day in a row, SpaceX stood down from the launch of Japan's Hakuto-R moon lander. A new target date has not yet been announced.

An Atlantic hurricane season with 14 named storms has ended, leaving residents in the Florida Keys to celebrate even as others around Florida and Puerto Rico continue to deal with the damage caused by Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona.

The Ways and Means Committee has said it wanted copies of Trump's returns, and the tax returns of several Trump legal entities, for an inquiry into how the IRS audits presidential tax returns. A Treasury Department spokesperson told NBC News, "Treasury has complied with last week's court decision." The committee had been seeking Trump's tax returns since 2019, when he was still president. Trump as a presidential candidate and then as president broke decades of tradition by refusing to publicly release his tax returns. When the committee first asked for Trump's returns three years ago, the Treasury Department refused to turn them over.

Deanna Shrodes, an ordained minister, found her father when he was 92 after she said God spoke to her and told her his name.

Sea levels are expected to rise around the contiguous U.S. faster than previously thought, a new NASA study finds.

Storm resilient design – a solar field, water system, human-made wetlands, native plants – helped Babcock Ranch, Florida, stand up to a powerful test.

Sea levels are expected to rise around the contiguous U.S. faster than previously thought, a new NASA study finds.

Rail workers are demanding more paid leave, but the agreement Biden wants to pass includes just one day off.

The 9-year-old boy went missing during a boat trip with family members on Saturday, authorities said.

Florida's barrier reef has lost 95% of its coral over the last half-century. Researchers, activists and government agencies are working to restore the reefs and ensure their long-term survival.

A wide-necked Florida man who became a viral sensation after his mugshot gained thousands of comments and shares has been arrested again and charged with aggravated stalking.

A wide-necked Florida man who became a viral sensation after his mugshot gained thousands of comments and shares has been arrested again and charged with aggravated stalking.

A judge accepted a plea deal for a man who randomly killed a Florida couple in their garage six years ago and then chewed on one victim's face. (Nov. 28)

A number of family members of the slain couple expressed anger at the decision and made victim impact statements in court Monday.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said inclusion and acceptance are among the core values of the company's storytelling during a town hall with employees.

An sharp-eyed UPS deliveryman came through in the clutch on Florida’s Space Coast.

The class action suit alleges that Kraft Heinz Foods Group falsely advertised their instant macaroni and cheese product Velveeta.

Austin Harrouff, suspect in notorious face-chewing murder case, ,was found not guilty killing couple by reason of insanity and will be committed to a mental institution.

Kraft Heinz says its Velveeta Shells & Cheese cups are "ready in 3 1/2 minutes." The proposed class action lawsuit counters that microwaving is one of several steps and seeks $5 million in damages.

A trip to shop for a new car ended in tragedy in Winter Haven, Florida, over the weekend.

Everyone in both vehicles were wearing seat belts, the sheriff's office said.

After Republicans won big in Florida, Democrats and the groups that organize for them are reckoning with what went so red in the country's largest swing state.

This year, Florida passed the “Parental Rights In Education” bill, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.

In Clearwater, Florida, segregation followed people into the grave. Now the injustices of the past are resurfacing.

Three investigations are underway following a deputy-involved shooting with a woman accused of using a stolen credit card at a pawn shop in Polk County, Florida.

Irene Cara, whose voice led the soundtrack of 1983's "Flashdance," died in her Florida home. A cause of death has not been released.

The Florida governor has several things going for him, including the adulation of Fox News, which treats him as a front-runner and has begun casting Trump as yesterday’s man.

SpaceX on Saturday launched its 26th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. The launch, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, was delivering supplies, science investigations and equipment. (Nov. 26)

Cosmetic doctor Eric Salata has been accused of sexually assaulting multiple victims who were under anesthesia at his Naples, Florida, medical spa location.

State-level law enforcement units created after the 2020 presidential election to investigate voter fraud are looking into scattered complaints more than two weeks after the midterms but have provided no indication of systemic problems.

State-level law enforcement units created after the 2020 presidential election to investigate voter fraud are looking into scattered complaints more than two weeks after the midterms but have provided no indication of systemic problems. Florida, Georgia and Virginia created special state-level units after the 2020 election, all pushed by Republican governors, attorneys general or legislatures. “I am not aware of any significant detection of fraud on Election Day, but that’s not surprising,” said Paul Smith, senior vice president of the Campaign Legal Center.

A Florida man was arrested after a woman was rushed to the hospital with a hatchet protruding from her head. The suspect was charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder.

A young autistic boy was found dead in a pond on Thanksgiving after wandering from his Orlando, Florida, home the day before. He had been missing for about 12 hours.

Trey Benson’s 17-yard scoring run with 4:06 left in the game was his third touchdown of the game and gave No. 16 Florida State a 45-38 win over rival Florida.

Florida police allege that a 38-year-old woman was about to drive her car through a 5K route, which would have caused "mass casualty" to runners.

Florida police allege that a 38-year-old woman was about to drive her car through a 5K route, which would have caused "mass casualty" to runners.

“This species often hisses very loudly when disturbed.”

A doctor in Naples, Florida was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting two women while they were sedated during procedures, police said.

Mar-a-Lago is full of Trump admirers, but billionaire Jeff Greene said that the former president's status is what attracts them to the club.

Mar-a-Lago is full of Trump admirers, but billionaire Jeff Greene said that the former president's status is what attracts them to the club.

Florida Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Taylor was struck and killed by a vehicle. The female driver, from Massachusetts, now faces a DUI manslaughter charge.

Here's everything you need to know about Florida-Florida State, from the point spread, moneyline and total Over/Under.

Election wins for abortion rights and Democrats could translate into abortion protections in some states.

The victims were described by authorities as having been "executed."

Under Florida law it appears that DeSantis would have to resign from his post as governor even if he lost the presidency.

Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida should once again be listed as an endangered species.

More than $100 million will be awarded to LPGA players for the first time in 2023.

Two Republicans who control the board in a rural southeastern Arizona county have decided to withdraw a lawsuit they filed early this week seeking to force their own elections director to hand-count all the ballots cast in-person on Election Day.

Lettuce will be on the menu again this year for Florida manatees in an effort to slow the starvation deaths of the beloved marine mammals.

While parts of Southwest Florida were decimated by Hurricane Ian, a community less than 50 miles from the coast looks like there was no storm at all.

Heading into this year’s midterms, voting rights groups were concerned that restrictions in Republican-leaning states triggered by false claims surrounding the 2020 election might jeopardize access to the ballot box for many voters.

An unmanned U.S. military space plane has landed after spending a record 908 days in orbit for its sixth mission and conducting science experiments.

While Nicole was only a Category 1 storm, it still did enough damage to leave residents with a big clean-up ahead.

In addition to heavy rain, there is the threat for a tornado or two Friday

Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane.

If Tuesday’s vote defied the durable history of presidential parties taking heavy losses in a midterm election, it also reinforced an often-forgotten fact: These campaigns are a patchwork of thousands of races, not a nationwide contest.

Despite the conclusion of the final day of voting in the 2022 midterm elections, much remains uncertain.

Casey Anthony is back in the headlines after 11 years, but this time with her first on-camera interview since being acquitted of murdering her 2-year-old daughter.

Nicole to bring widespread rain and the possibility of a few stronger thunderstorms Veterans Day

NASA is again postponing the launch of its new moon rocket because of a storm threatening the Florida coast.

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has won reelection to a second term in a victory over Democrat Charlie Crist.

Federal officials say U.S. aid to Florida for recovery from Hurricane Ian has topped the $2 billion mark.

NASA’s moon rocket is back on the pad for another launch attempt, following more repairs.

Eighteen former Latin American and Caribbean leaders have signed a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden asking the United States to remove its six-decade embargo on Cuba in the wake of devastation inflicted on the island by Hurricane Ian.

President Joe Biden has lashed out at Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as “Donald Trump incarnate,” zeroing in on a potential 2024 GOP presidential contender as he campaigns for Democrats facing uphill fights in next week’s midterm election.

A Florida man who stormed the U.S. Capitol with other members of the far-right Oath Keepers has testified that he believed they were participating in a historic event reminiscent of the French Revolution.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other members of the sports world around the U.S. are condemning recent incidents of hate speech toward Jewish people.

It has been a month since Hurricane Ian ravaged southwest Florida.

Southwest saw record operating revenue in its third quarter, bolstered by strong summer travel demand prompted by consumers eager to get away following an easing of covid-related restrictions.

Our Solutionaries team has been working hard to find solutions for many issues plaguing our communities.

Hurricane Ian caused as much as $1.8 billion in damages to Florida agriculture last month.

The Justice Department is seeking to again question an associate of Donald Trump who was seen on security camera footage moving boxes of classified records at the former president’s Florida estate.

For the second time in about a month, a lawsuit challenging Florida’s so-called “don’t say gay” legislation that restricts teaching on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools has been dismissed by a federal judge.

Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian.

Last year was a roller coaster ride for theme parks worldwide, with U.S. water parks approaching pre-pandemic levels and parks in China struggling with lockdowns.

A new report finds preliminary agriculture losses in Florida from Hurricane Ian’s high winds and drenching rains could reach $1.56 billion, with citrus, cattle, vegetable and melon operations hit the hardest.

Two men face attempted murder charges for allegedly firing into each other’s vehicles on a busy Florida highway and wounding each other’s daughters, who were passengers in their back seats.

Emergency leaders in Pulaski County are helping those impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Almost 100 people mostly from Haiti who were rescued from an overcrowded boat off the Florida coast had no food or water for two days.

The life sentence about to be imposed on Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz could bring changes to the state's death penalty law.

Four astronauts are back on Earth after spending almost six months at the International Space Station.

Lizzo is many things: an artist, singer, dancer, songwriter, TV show host, businesswoman, and somehow on top of all of that, a pretty great flautist.

It’s a popular destination for travelers with its location along the Manatee River and warm climate, but what exactly is there to do in Bradenton?

A jury has seen evidence of how a tweet by then-President Donald Trump from December 2020 energized members of the far-right Oath Keepers before some of its members joined in the attack on the U.S. Capitol a few weeks later.

The Treasury Department’s internal watchdog is investigating whether Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis improperly used federal pandemic aid to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard as part of his effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations.”.

Hurricane Ian has come and gone, but it still could deliver prolonged blows to the local economy — particularly small businesses heavily dependent on tourists and seasonal residents.

God's Pit Crew said their original plan was to stay for two weeks, but volunteers are now staying for another 17 days.

A lawyer for former president Donald Trump who signed a letter stating that a “diligent search” for classified records had been conducted and that all such documents had been given back to the government has spoken with the FBI.

The seafood industry in southwest Florida is racing against time and the elements to save what’s left of both a major shrimping fleet and a lifestyle battered by Hurricane Ian.

A few miles meant the difference between life and death on the Florida coast when Hurricane Ian struck.