Florida driver suing Toyota, Progressive, Connected Analytic Services over alleged data sharing

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Central Florida man filed a federal class action lawsuit last week over alleged data tracking in his new car. Philip Siefke of Eagle Lake, Florida, filed the suit in Texas against Toyota, Progressive Insurance and Connected …

14 million Florida residents are under drought conditions, some extreme: What to know

As more than 100 wildfires burn across Florida, much of the state is experiencing a drought. Some areas, including the counties of Marion, Palm Beach and Hendry, are under extreme drought conditions. About 14 million Florida residents were living in areas …

Florida lawmakers unanimously pass dangerous dogs bill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a unanimous vote Monday, lawmakers in the Florida Senate passed CS/HB 593 — also called the Dangerous Dogs bill. It will now head to Gov. Ron DeSantis for final approval.  What You Need To Know Florida lawmakers passed a law that …

Accused husband of South Florida woman who disappeared in Spain found dead in jail, attorney confirm

Ferry passenger recounts moment of deadly crash with boat in Clearwater, Florida

A proposal to include an exemption to Florida's minimum wage law is likely dead

A proposal to carve an exemption in the state's voter-approved minimum wage isn't expected to pass during this year's legislative session, Senate President Ben Albritton said. "I don't love it, to tell you the truth," Albritton, R …

Florida Senate approves repeal of 2018 beach access law

Amid noisy battles in Walton County about beach access, the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would repeal a controversial 2018 law about “customary use” of beaches. Lawmakers have moved forward with a repeal after widespread complaints about …

Jena Sims gives shoutout to South Florida charity organization's latest event

Jena Sims praised a charity she has supported with a post on social media. The wife of Brooks Koepka, a prominent golfer on LIV Golf now, has done some work with Hannah's Home in South Florida, near where Koepka is from. Sims was part of a charity …

1-on-1: DeSantis discusses Hope Florida backlash, Rep. Andrade turning on him

DESTIN, Fla. -- While Governor Ron DeSantis was in Destin Monday morning to announce the state's record-setting snapper season, tensions rose on another matter as one protester lashed out against the governor. Protestor: "Tell us about the slush …

Florida drug dealer arrested while escaping drug bust on scooter, sheriff's office says

Volusia deputies arrested two suspected drug dealers after a drug bust in Deland. DELAND, Fla. — A suspected drug dealer was arrested while trying to flee a drug bust on a scooter in Volusia County Friday morning.  The Volusia Sheriff's Office carried …