Florida man executed for killings of 8-year-old girl, grandmother

1 home destroyed in Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto County; unknown if anyone was inside

The information was provided in an Thursday update as crews continue to battle the fire, which currently has burned 2,360 acres and is 20 percent contained.

DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans’ personal information, for now

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans,...

Governor DeSantis spotlights Bay County for new Florida DOGE audit

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Governor Ron Desantis posted a 2-minute video to the “X” social media platform Tuesday, singling out Bay County three times for agreeing to the new Flori…

Florida lawmakers tackle taxes with potential savings—but at what cost?

Florida lawmakers were taking aim at taxes Thursday in the state House, with the Ways and Means Committee advancing several bills that could save residents money.

Dames Point Bridge identified by NTSB as having 'unknown' risk of collapse if hit by a vessel

The NTSB has identified the Dames Point as one of 68 bridges that needs a risk assessment in the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Man accused of raping University of Florida student released from jail, no charges filed

The man accused of sexually battering a UF student last month is out of jail because formal charges were never filed

Florida GOP lawmakers put DeSantis administration under scrutiny

The moves are part of a shift in a political ecosystem that has long been dominated by the governor.

Luxury home in Naples sets record with $13.25 million sale

An Italian Tuscan-inspired estate in a luxury Naples community made history, selling for a record-breaking $13.25 million.

Judge blocks DOGE access to Social Security systems, orders them to delete collected personal data

U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander said DOGE’s “nearly unlimited” access violates privacy laws and presents massive information security risks.