EXPLAINED: 16 - The Real Truth

Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks

Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue in decades, and the toll now includes a death

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Miami Businesses Say They Can't Find Workers. How Enforcement Policy Is Squeezing Local Business

South Florida hospitality and construction firms report staffing gaps tied to TPS terminations and ICE enforcement. What the data shows — and what's disputed.

Latin Times · Sep 18

Can an HOA Force You to Grow Grass During a Drought?

Your lawn turns brown during a drought, you cut back on irrigation to conserve water, and then an HOA violation letter arrives telling you to restore the grass. It sounds absurd, but conflicts over HOA drought rules are real enough that states have passed laws specifically addressing what associations can…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 18

Florida Republican María Elvira Salazar Breaks With Trump on Immigration, Says Hispanic Voters Feel 'Betrayed'

In a new campaign advertisement released ahead of the midterm elections, Salazar speaks directly to Trump and argues that some immigration enforcement actions have gone beyond what many Latino voters expected.

International Business Times · Sep 18

Florida mom of 5yo was driving home from a kid’s birthday party when police saw something she was ‘unaware’ of. Then she was arrested

She said she was "unaware" that her daughter was unbelted.

We Got This Covered · Sep 18

How Florida RB and NFL Draft Prospect Jadan Baugh Learned the Art of the Juke

After two weeks, he’s entered the Heisman conversation, averaging 10.6 yards per carry. Plus, another QB enters Gilberto Manzano’s mystery category.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18

Woman Trades Her Toyota For GMC Before Florida Road Trip. Then It Breaks Down—Then Her Bank Calls About That Trade

“I mean, who doesn’t love a Yukon?”

Motor1 · Sep 18

Winter Park Sinkhole Legacy: 1981 collapse reshaped a neighborhood; crater evolved into Lake Rose

On May 8, 1981, Winter Park, Florida, witnessed a stunning geological phenomenon as a sinkhole emerged dramatically, leading to the sudden collapse of the ground. This unfortunate event resulted in a house and several vehicles being engulfed as a massive crater formed, which over time transitioned into a lasting lake.

The Times of India · Sep 18

Florida hunger-relief group packs 100 million meals nearly two decades after launch

In 2007, a small hunger-relief effort in Southwest Florida began with a simple idea: bring people together to pack nutritious meals for communities facing food insecurity. Nearly two decades later, Meals of Hope has grown into a major nonprofit operation, with volunteers packing more than 100 million meals for families…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Florida Republican María Elvira Salazar Takes On Trump Over Immigration, But Points the Finger Somewhere Else

Rep. María Elvira Salazar has spent years building her political identity as a Republican voice for Miami's immigrant communities, a defender of tougher border enforcement and one of Donald Trump's strongest allies among Hispanic voters. But now she is delivering a message that few elected Republicans have been willing to…

Latin Times · Sep 17