A rare malpractice jury trial lands in Fort Lauderdale as former Patriot National CEO Steven Mariano pursues more than $200 million against Simpson Thacher.

A Shahed‑136 on display at Coral Gables’ Biltmore drew warnings from lawmakers about reports that Cuba may hold hundreds of Iranian drones and what that could mean for Florida.

The Seventh Circuit stayed a federal judge’s block on Florida’s suit against the American Academy of Pediatrics and agreed to hear the appeal en banc. The move raises new legal stakes for care of transgender youth in Florida.

Mayor Vince Lago says he didn’t share a Facebook story that displayed an anti‑Muslim slur; screenshots from July 7 came from an older account he says is inactive and have been reported to Meta.

The 2026‑27 state budget includes $500K for a Human Coalition telecare program while Florida continues to fund the Pregnancy Care Network with nearly $29.5M.

Hours after being returned on Flight 164, a Miami father survived a hotel collapse in La Guaira. Families and rights groups are demanding answers about custody and safety.

Four Democrats are competing in a primary for Florida House District 109, with the Aug. 18 primary likely deciding the seat.

A Collier County school board member has sued Byron Donalds, alleging he cornered and threatened her during a 2022 Naples grocery confrontation as the GOP primary approaches.

Former Palm Beach County state attorney Dave Aronberg sued The Palm Beach Post, accusing the paper of falsely saying he blocked release of Epstein grand‑jury records. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages.

Taylor Hatch resigned as Florida’s DCF secretary effective July 3 after a delayed confirmation tied to the Hope Florida controversy and rising SNAP error-rate concerns.

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the 2027 proposal — due next Wednesday — won’t hike the gas tax or cut arts and charity grants, narrowing how the county closes a projected gap.

A federal appeals panel ruled July 7, 2026 that parts of Florida’s Stop WOKE law cannot be enforced against public university professors, preserving classroom speech protections.

WPBF will produce and televise Florida's U.S. Senate and gubernatorial debates at FAU in Boca Raton on Oct. 13 and Oct. 15, with Todd McDermott moderating.