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A federal judge in Florida ordered the Department of Homeland Security to restore access for four states to a federal citizenship database, allowing state officials to conduct bulk searches for voter eligibility checks.

An appeals court ruled part of Florida’s 'Stop WOKE' Act illegal. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law to limit teaching about race, gender and other topics.

Erick Garcia, 22, admitted to luring 19-year-old Carlos Guillen for a meetup in October 2022, which escalated into a robbery and murder before Garcia fled to Florida. Prosecutors described the incident as a 'vicious' robbery gone wrong.

A Trump-appointed judge ruled against Ron DeSantis' 'Stop WOKE Act,' leaving Florida’s college speech limits blocked as a Supreme Court appeal looms.

A federal appeals court struck down a key portion of Florida's Stop Woke Act, ruling that the law's restrictions on college professors discussing race and gender concepts violate the US Constitution's first amendment. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeal, in a 2-1 decision, found the law's higher education provisions unconstitutional, marking another legal challenge for Governor Ron DeSantis's policies.

Andrew Demetric Gillum was arrested on drug charges after police found methamphetamine and marijuana during a traffic stop. He was the Democratic nominee in the 2018 Florida gubernatorial election and served as mayor of Tallahassee from 2014 to 2018.

Andrew Gillum, a Florida gubernatorial candidate in 2018, was arrested in Alabama on drug possession charges after police found methamphetamines, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. He was released after posting bail.

Texas lawmakers are considering banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates, citing concerns over birthright citizenship and immigration. The Texas GOP has included this in its platform, while surrogacy experts warn it could lead to broader restrictions. Florida has passed a similar law, and Congress is considering the SAFE Kids Act.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled frozen GreenWise Organic Blueberries due to possible E. coli contamination. The product was sold at Publix stores in eight states, and consumers are advised not to consume it due to 12 confirmed cases of illness linked to the contamination.

An adult son received fraudulent emails in the user's name confirming an Old Navy order and Afterpay account. The user is concerned about potential identity theft and is considering a credit freeze. Afterpay confirmed no SSN was provided, but the user suspects their SSN may be compromised.

Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries sold in eight Southern U.S. states are being recalled due to potential E. coli O145 contamination. The recall, initiated by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. and Publix, follows 12 confirmed cases of illness linked to the product.

A Florida man pulled a pistol on teenagers who mistakenly fired a water pellet gun at his car. A Port St. Lucie police officer questioned the man's decision to point a gun at the teens.

A 31-year-old Sacramento woman was killed by an alligator in Florida during a hike with her boyfriend. Her family described the incident as a 'completely bizarre accident.' The attack occurred on June 28 at Little Big Econ State Forest near Orlando.

The 11th Circuit unanimously ruled that the federal government's use of private accreditation agencies to determine eligibility for financial aid at public colleges is constitutional, rejecting Florida's challenge to the Higher Education Act. Florida argued the system violated constitutional clauses, but the court found the accreditation requirement reasonable and consistent with Congress's goal of ensuring federal aid goes to quality institutions.

A California woman, Brittany Clark, 31, was killed by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Econ State Forest in Florida on June 28. She was with her best friend and boyfriend when the incident occurred.

Publix is recalling frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries linked to 12 E. coli cases. The recall affects products with lot code 60401 and best-by date Feb. 9, 2028, sold in Alabama, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Customers are urged to return or discard the product.

Publix recalled frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries linked to 12 confirmed E. coli cases. The recall, initiated by Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., affects products with lot code 60401 and best-by date Feb. 9, 2028, sold in eight U.S. states.

Publix recalled frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries after they were linked to 12 confirmed E. coli cases. The affected product, with lot code 60401 and a best-by date of Feb. 9, 2028, was sold in eight U.S. states between May 11 and June 5.

Cities and towns nationwide are reviving teen curfews and increasing police patrols in response to large teen gatherings and fights organized via social media. States like Maryland, Florida, and North Carolina have implemented or expanded curfews, while cities such as Tampa and Baltimore are offering alternative programs to provide supervised activities for youth.

A 21-year-old influencer, known as Dreamdoll Bri, has died after being shot while in a lime green Lamborghini.

Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro is seeking $12 million for his Bali-inspired Florida estate, completed in 2021 in Pinecrest. The property features high ceilings, indoor-outdoor spaces, and natural materials.

Influencer DreamDoll Brii was shot dead at 21 in Florida. Police are investigating the incident as a targeted attack.

Georgia's uninsured rate for young children increased from 5.1% to 6.6% between 2022 and 2024, exceeding the national average and Alabama's 4.1%. A Georgetown University report highlights a national rise in uninsured children under six, with Georgia, Texas, and Florida accounting for over half the increase, partly linked to Medicaid unwinding and enrollment challenges.

A 31-year-old Sacramento woman died after being mauled by an alligator in Florida. Her boyfriend, who witnessed the attack, described it as a 'nightmare' that was unforeseen by her family, who called it 'a completely bizarre accident'.

A 31-year-old Sacramento woman died after being mauled by an alligator in Florida. Her boyfriend, who witnessed the attack, described the incident as 'a completely bizarre accident' that was unforeseen.

Carlos Giménez, a Florida congressman, urged the White House to reconsider ending temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitian migrants, arguing that deporting them would be a 'huge mistake' and 'grave error' following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez were interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.

Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez were interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 5, 2026. The transcript, taped on July 2, 2026, features Espaillat, a Democrat from New York, and Gimenez, a Republican from Florida.

Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000 people as of Saturday, with 50,000 estimated missing, primarily impacting the La Guaira area. International rescue teams are ending operations after the critical 72-hour window, while families continue recovering bodies. The UN reported $6.7 billion in damages, and public anger grows over the government's delayed response.

Miami experienced a heatwave with a peak temperature of 92°F and a heat index over 100°F, prompting a Heat Advisory. Thunderstorms hit parts of Florida, but conditions improved by sunset. A Saharan Dust plume is expected to bring hazy skies and reduced rainfall later in the week.

Florida homeowners may be one step closer to the 'American Dream' but there's a catch, as indicated by the article title. The content does not provide additional details beyond the headline.

FOX21 News Storm Team Meteorologist Robert Hahn is retiring after 20 years, ending his career on July 3. He previously worked as a meteorologist and reporter in Wyoming, Georgia, Florida, North Dakota, and Missouri.

A lightning strike on Fort Myers Beach in Florida has resulted in one death and three injuries ahead of the July Fourth weekend.

George Lundeen, the artist who created a Trump statue at the president’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, shipped a seated Thomas Jefferson statue to the White House.

A beachgoer was killed by a lightning strike while swimming in Florida. A witness, Debra Crombie, described the sound as 'like an atomic bomb went off.'

The U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach rescued eight people, including an infant and a child, after a vessel capsized near the Sanibel Causeway in Florida. The successful rescue was attributed to the crew's preparation and teamwork, with all individuals safely recovered from the water.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over a law designating it a 'domestic terrorist organization,' arguing the designation is 'baseless' and could shut down its operations. The law, HB 1471, also targets the Muslim Brotherhood and 'antifa,' with DeSantis recommending 90 other groups for similar classification under the new legislation.

Body camera video shows Florida deputies responding to an alligator attack that killed 31-year-old Brittany Clark in the Econlockhatchee River. Clark was attacked while swimming with friends during a drought, which has lowered water levels in the area. Her boyfriend attempted to rescue her, but she died en route to the hospital.

A 62-year-old man was shot and killed by a woman after an argument over a parking space at a Florida Walmart. The woman claimed self-defense and remained at the scene, while the victim, a veteran and former emergency room trauma nurse, died at the hospital. No charges have been filed.

Florida is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, making it the first state to target the company over AI safety. The civil suit by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI prioritized profit over user safety.