Officials say a baby giraffe has died of a broken neck at Zoo Miami. The giraffe, born in December, was found by the zoo's staff Saturday morning. Spokesperson Ron Magill says since the giraffe's …
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3/19/24
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A Florida Jewish center suffered severe damage in a weekend arson fire that police believe was set by a mentally ill homeless man. The Las Olas Jewish Center in Fort Lauderdale will be closed …
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By TERRY SPENCER
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3/18/24
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Police are investigating a series of shootings in Jacksonville Beach that left one person dead during the busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Jacksonville Beach Police Chief Gene Paul Smith says three …
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3/18/24
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A charter flight carrying dozens of U.S. citizens fleeing spiraling gang violence in Haiti has landed in Miami. U.S. State Department officials said more than 30 U.S. citizens were on the government …
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3/17/24
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Want to cash in on some of that St. Patrick’s Day luck? You may want to buy a lottery ticket. The Mega Millions jackpot is already estimated at $875 million for Tuesday night’s drawing after no …
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By FREIDA FRISARO
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3/16/24
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Police in South Florida say they've arrested a woman believed to be the mother of an infant found dead in a trash bin earlier this year, and the man who helped her dispose of the body. They're …
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3/16/24
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VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Armour Residential REIT Inc. (ARR) on Friday reported fourth-quarter net income of $99.6 million.
On a per-share basis, the Vero Beach, …
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3/15/24
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed bills that increase the prison and jail sentences for immigrants who are living in the United States illegally if they are convicted of driving without a license …
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3/15/24
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ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jabil Inc. (JBL) on Friday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $927 million.
The St Petersburg, Florida-based company said it had …
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3/15/24
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Blink Charging Co. (BLNK) on Thursday reported a loss of $19.7 million in its fourth quarter.
The Miami Beach, Florida-based company said it …
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3/14/24
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As the national debate over Black history continues, one aspect of the legacy of race in America is undergoing something of a rebirth: Black cemeteries that were established in the era of …
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By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO and DARREN SANDS
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3/14/24
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More people moved to a county rich with citrus groves located between two of Florida’s most populous metros than in any other county in the U.S. last year. That's according to estimates released …
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By MIKE SCHNEIDER
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3/14/24
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A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether to dismiss the classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump. His lawyers say the former president was entitled under the Presidential Records …
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By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and TERRY SPENCER
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3/14/24
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MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI (AP) — Lennar Corp. (LEN) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $719.3 million.
On a per-share basis, the Miami-based company said it had net income of …
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3/13/24
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Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is ordering more than 250 law enforcement officers and soldiers to the Florida Keys to help stop what he anticipates to be an increase in Haitian migrants fleeing …
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3/13/24
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The shakeup of Walt Disney World’s governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees continues with the departure of its board chairman. Martin …
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By MIKE SCHNEIDER
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3/13/24
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COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) on Wednesday reported net income of $11 million in its fourth quarter.
The Coconut Creek, Florida-based …
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3/13/24
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Donald Trump will lead the GOP in a third consecutive presidential election after clinching the nomination Tuesday. With wins in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington state, Trump surpassed the …
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By JILL COLVIN
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3/12/24
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PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — Performant Financial Corp. (PFMT) on Tuesday reported profit of $1.3 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Plantation, …
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3/12/24
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Authorities say a man shot and killed his girlfriend and her two adult daughters, prompting an 11-year-old girl at the north Florida home to call 911. The Bradford County Sheriff’s Office described …
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3/12/24
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