Miami woman charged with fraud after using COVID funds for lavish lifestyle
A Florida woman is facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted on federal charges after she allegedly used fraudulent forms to obtain $381,000 in COVID-19 relief.
Florida's workforce ended the year larger than New York's for first time ever
Florida's workforce has surpassed New York's for the first time ever amid an economic boom and population influx, according to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Hurricane Ian aftermath: Boat recoveries ongoing in Southwest Florida
Four months after Hurricane Ian, homeowners and business owners are still struggling to remove boats that traveled several miles during the storm.
Disney divide: How Disney World caters to big spenders while working families pay the price
A new "Fancy Girl's Guide to Disney" claims the only way to enjoy Disney World is to spring for the VIP treatment. But surveys show it is lower-income families that make the trek.
Insurance crisis spreads to Florida, southern states
Gov. Ron DeSantis hopes to solve the insurance crisis that has plagued Florida. Louisiana had more than 20 companies collapse or leave because of devastating storms.
Florida mom suing school district over her OnlyFans account: report
A Florida mom is taking a school district to court after she says she is being denied in-person volunteer opportunities due to what she does for work.
Florida orange growers struggle to keep juice on tables after 'unprecedented setbacks' squeeze industry
Beck Brothers Citrus President Glenn Beck is "trying to survive now just for the hope of a better day" as Florida's orange supply is squeezed by freezes, diseases and hurricane damage.
Miami mayor speaks out against socialism ‘driving poverty, immigration’
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez argues a "massive shift" towards socialist ideas creates "tremendous" poverty in South America, which builds immigration pressure.
US housing affordability hell 'can't beat' the Florida heat
As housing affordability controls the fate of homebuyers in 2023, can Florida keep up with its population growth? Sunshine State transplants, Katrina Campins and Cheryl Casone weigh in.
New Yorkers abandoning their state in record numbers for sunny climates, low taxes of Florida: report
New Yorkers fled their state in droves for the southward destination of Florida, a report citing driver's license transfers to the Sunshine State shows.
Hip hop artist Flo Rida awarded $82.6M in lawsuit against Celsius energy drinks
A south Florida jury awarded $82.6 million to hip hop artist Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, after he won a lawsuit against Celsius energy drinks for breach of contract.
Amazon hit with OSHA citations at 3 facilities due to 'ergonomic hazards' for workers
OSHA has issued citations against three Amazon facilities for conditions they say exposed workers to risk of lower back and other musculoskeletal injuries.
Florida real estate bombshell could destroy a lot of wallets
Will Florida's newly-passed condo reserves law help save lives or bring pain to homeowners' wallets? Market experts Joe Pinion and Mitch Roschelle weigh in.
SpaceX launches classified Space Force payload on Falcon Heavy
SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time this year on Sunday, carrying a classified military payload to orbit for the United States Space Force.
Texas, Florida, Carolinas among most moved to states in 2022 data shows
Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas are among the most moved-to states in 2022.
DeSantis warns over China real estate investments: 'Gobbling up land' not in Florida's best interest
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis argues the Biden administration left the "whole damn house open" to Chinese adversaries, forcing the state to take action preventing espionage.
Florida bill would prohibit financial institutions from tracking gun and ammo purchases
The Florida Arms and Ammo Act would prohibit financial institutions and payment processors from separately categorizing gun and ammo purchases in the state.
Amtrak train in South Carolina stalled for 20 hours, conductor tells riders who dial 911 they're not 'hostage'
An Amtrak train was stranded for at least 20 hours in rural South Carolina after the route from Washington, D.C., to Florida was detoured due to a freight train derailment.
Florida Hurricane Ian survivors face deadline to apply for FEMA aid
Survivors of Hurricane Ian are running out of time to submit applications for Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster aid, with the deadline set for Jan. 12.
Carnival, Celebrity cruise crews rescue dozens of migrants drifting in small boats off Florida, videos show
Crews aboard the Carnival Celebration and Celebrity Beyond cruise ships saved 24 migrants in two separate rescues on Monday after spotting small vessels adrift at sea.



















