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James Robertson, a 63-year-old Florida inmate who murdered his cellmate in 2008 to secure a death sentence, was executed Tuesday evening after waiving all appeals.

A bomb threat at the Donna Klein Jewish Academy in Boca Raton led to evacuations across a Florida Jewish campus on Monday. Law enforcement cleared the area with no suspicious items found.

A five-year-old autistic boy died in Florida after a heavy classroom display screen collapsed on him, prompting police and school district investigations.

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison quietly purchased eight homes in a gated Florida community for nearly 10 million dollars to house his family staff and private tutors.

A Village Inn franchise in Florida filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with over $500,000 in debt, citing hurricane impacts, declining sales, and rising costs.

A Florida couple has filed a lawsuit against an IVF clinic after discovering through a DNA test that their baby daughter is not biologically related to the father, raising concerns over genetic mix-ups.

AriZona Iced Tea co-founder John Ferolito is locked in a fierce legal battle with his former masseuse over an $820,000 Florida home, disputed promises, and financial gifts.

A 20-year-old Michigan man training for the Chicago Marathon was killed by a direct lightning strike in Florida while participating in the Disney College Program.

Florida authorities successfully completed Operation Statewide Shield, rescuing 163 missing minors from abuse and trafficking in a historic state-led effort.

A Kansas man was arrested in Florida for allegedly posting antisemitic death threats against conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, featuring a countdown to Yom Kippur.

In a joint operation by Florida authorities and international agencies, minors aged two months to 18 were located, some of whom had run away from home, been kidnapped, or abandoned. So far, three suspects have been arrested, and the Florida Attorney General clarified: "Many more arrests are expected."

An unusual incident at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida: earlier this month, 32-year-old Samuel Prescott Lucky was arrested after allegedly managing to infiltrate a secure area of the airport at night, boarding a JetBlue passenger plane undergoing maintenance without authorization, and remaining there for hours. In the morning, during a routine inspection of the...

The renowned landscaping company Ameri-Pride, operating for 35 years in Florida, has filed for bankruptcy protection following massive debts of up to $10 million.

Faith Tankley took off from Florida on her way to the Bahamas to pick up her parents in the family plane, when a chain of malfunctions occurred: the landing gear broke and the right engine failed. Fearing a fire during a belly landing on a hard runway, she turned toward the sea, maneuvered between buildings and paddleboarders, and performed a smooth water landing.

Congressman Randy Fine defeated Dan Bilzerian and other candidates in Florida's 6th District after an AI-generated video targeted him with antisemitic slurs. Fine, who holds the endorsement of Donald Trump, is now the favorite for the general election.

The Florida primaries strengthened candidates identified with Donald Trump and defeated two Republican candidates who stood out for their antisemitic remarks. At the same time, a surprise was recorded on the left, as Democrat Angie Nixon won the race for the Senate.

Internet personality Dan Bilzerian launched an antisemitic campaign against Congressman Randy Fine, using slurs and Nazi-era rhetoric. The video included a provocative question: "Should we re-examine the views of the Austrian painter?"

The US President has received a significant honor as Palm Beach International Airport in Florida officially adopts his name. Digital systems and the airport identifier have been fully updated.

A South Florida yacht and boat dealer joins the industry's wave of bankruptcies. With 2.6 million dollars in debt, a sharp drop in revenue, and pending litigation, the firm has filed for creditor protection.

A Florida event hall canceled hosting a political conference due to the participation of American-Palestinian Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. The storm illustrates the deepening rift within the Democratic Party over US-Israel relations.

"She just didn't let it happen," said the son of Dina Spahn, who during an outing on a river in Florida lost parts of her left hand and her right arm to an alligator attack. Despite the severe injuries, she remains in high spirits. About a day after the incident, an alligator approximately 2.95 meters long was captured.

A sharp decline in boat sales and mounting debt have led the well-known Florida-based FB Marine Group to file for bankruptcy. The retailer, whose vessels have featured in international ad campaigns, reports debts of $2.6 million.

A Florida man charged with a hate crime after shattering a window at a Chabad House was influenced by a video from New York City Council member Zohran Mamdani. In the footage, the politician harshly attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling him a "war criminal," according to a police affidavit.

Stedman Bailey, a former NFL player, was arrested in Florida alongside a 35-year-old woman following accusations of lewd conduct at a mall entertainment center. The incident occurred on July 27 at the Round1 complex in Pembroke Pines.

According to the investigation, the toddler tried to retrieve toys that had fallen into an old play kitchen, then her head became trapped inside the unit and she could not free herself. Medical examiners determined that she likely died of positional asphyxia, and the police are calling on parents to check old play equipment for safety hazards.

Police found a temperature of 43 degrees in the house, piles of feces dozens of centimeters high, and a pungent smell of waste. Some of the animals have already reunited with their owners after months of searching.

A 77-year-old Florida mail carrier was arrested after authorities discovered over 100 animals kept in squalid, feces-filled conditions inside her home without air conditioning.

Security cameras recorded the suspect throwing a brick at the front of the synagogue in downtown Sarasota. An indictment was filed against him for damaging a religious building, which was classified as a hate crime.

A prominent US company specializing in storm-resistant windows and doors has filed for bankruptcy protection. Despite rising costs and debts totaling tens of millions of dollars, the company clarifies: "Offices are not closing, operations will continue."

One lucky winner in Florida scooped up the biggest prize of the year in Mega Millions. The win broke a drought of 38 consecutive draws without a winner.

A Florida resident was attacked and seriously injured in his leg while in waist-deep water in Daytona Beach. He managed to move his partner away, fight off the shark, and get out of the sea on his own. After emergency surgery, doctors estimate his recovery will take several months.

A shocking case in the United States: 21-year-old Alejandro Leon Jr. and 20-year-old Samantha Feliz, residents of Hollywood, Florida, have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the death and disappearance of their infant son. After the child's death, the couple allegedly tried to convince relatives that the baby never existed and that the pregnancy was a "prank."

Experts across Florida are warning about the growing presence of deadly Burmese pythons in the Everglades, considered one of the state's most prominent tourism and nature hubs. These snakes, native to India and Southern China, were brought to the state in the 1970s as a result of the pet trade and accidental or intentional release, and have since become one of the most problematic invasive species...

An Uber Eats driver in St. Petersburg left a child in a car without air conditioning to pick up an order and subsequently forgot where she had parked. After she contacted the police, the toddler was found sweating and rushed to a hospital. The driver has been arrested and charged with child abuse.