Execution date set for Florida man who raped, murdered his former manager at a convenience store

A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a Florida convenience store is scheduled to be put to death in November under a death warrant signed Tuesday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is setting a record pace for executions.

Tropical Storm Melissa forms in Caribbean, expected to strengthen into hurricane. Florida impacts?

Invest 98L strengthened as expected into Tropical Storm Melissa Tuesday, Oct. 21. Further strengthening is expected.

Florida moves to end childhood vaccination mandates. Doctors brace for impact

Florida plans to end nearly a half-century of required childhood immunizations against diseases that have killed and maimed millions of children. Many critics of the decision, including doctors, are afraid to speak up against it.

Could a Florida death penalty case reshape how U.S. handles child sex abuse?

A recent child sex abuse case in South Florida is one of the first in the country to see a possible death sentence, raising questions about the Constitution and possible harm to the victims.

What’s up with recruiting at Penn State and Florida? Plus other thoughts on ’26 class

Penn State lost six Class of 2026 commitments following James Franklin's firing, while Florida's class has remained intact — so far.

DeSantis addresses arrest of man accused of threatening Jewish media figures in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the arrest of a Texas man charged in Florida for making antisemitic threats toward Jewish media figures.

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman to Florida? You must be joking

Where else could Marcus Freeman coach and enjoy such an easy November runway into the playoff? Certainly, not at Florida.

Why Does Florida’s Beautiful Train Keep Hitting People?

The Brightline has been hailed as the future of high-speed rail in the United States, but it has one big, unignorable problem.

It's not just Florida. Real estate boomtowns are going bust.

The real estate market has split in two. Sunny winners of the work-from-home reshuffle, like Tampa, Phoenix, and Atlanta, are no longer on top.

Florida’s minimum wage just went up. This bill gives employers the ability to avoid it

A new Florida bill, filed for the second year in a row, would allow some employees to choose to be paid less than minimum wage. Here's what to know.
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