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FAA investigates small plane emergency landing on FL interstate. Training flight made daring stop near highway signs, raising safety concerns for state transportation networks.

Traffic cameras captured hundreds of vehicles blocking I-75 during an illegal street takeover before a BMW fled at 140 mph, prompting a major police investigation.

A 57-year-old Kissimmee man was arrested Wednesday on Interstate 4 after deputies discovered his Florida driver’s license was suspended. Robert Grear claimed he never held a state license, but records proved otherwise.

Police arrested a Florida mail carrier accused of stealing pets and keeping them in hoarding conditions. Over 100 dogs and cats were rescued from unsanitary cages at the suspect's residence.

A stalled cold front brings severe storm risks and localized flooding to parts of Florida on July 30, easing extreme heat in 35 counties as the state prepares for the busy Atlantic hurricane season ahead.

Nursing homes warn that expiring TPS could force admissions freezes and increase neglect risks due to reliance on temporary staff instead of experienced caregivers.

Broward School Board Chair Sarah Leonardi proposes strict limits on screen time for early grades and new AI safeguards, marking a shift from the district's previous tech-heavy initiatives.

Family of Deborah Murphy seeks justice after she was fatally struck by an alleged illegal immigrant outside a Publix store in Florida.

Florida health officials report a fatal case of Vibrio vulnificus in Palm Beach County, marking the state's first death this year amid warnings about shellfish consumption and storm-related exposure risks.

South Florida Catholic institutions report steady, double-digit student increases post-pandemic, highlighting a shift toward private religious education in the region's competitive school market.

Invasive Burmese pythons are multiplying rapidly in the Everglades, prompting increased conservation monitoring near popular tourism sites across Florida.

Tropical Storm Bertha impacts the Florida Panhandle as it moves across the Gulf, prompting warnings for coastal areas regarding heavy rain and dangerous surf conditions through midweek.