Florida News

Florida residents recently claimed major lottery prizes, including an $803M Mega Millions win in Bradenton and several $1M Powerball payouts in Lakeland, Fort Myers, and The Villages during August 2026.

Powerball numbers for Aug 22 are out: 13-31-54-57-65 with PB 23. A Florida ticket won $1M in recent draws as the jackpot climbs to $81M for Monday's drawing.

Four children were allegedly confined in a tractor-trailer cab for nearly seven years without schooling or hygiene access, sparking a major child neglect investigation across Florida.

Florida claims another big Powerball win with a $1 million prize from the latest Illinois drawing. Here is what you need to know about claiming your winnings.

Karoline Leavitt exits as Press Secretary following President Trump's announcement, drawing mixed reactions from Florida voters and national observers alike.

Taylor Foods issues voluntary recall of jalapeño-containing products in Florida linked to Salmonella. Check dates Aug 7-16 for Walmart, Target items.

PriorityEvac in West Palm Beach sells annual memberships starting at $1,250 per person. The service guarantees flights on private jets out of Florida before major hurricanes arrive.

Florida authorities have charged a 91-year-old man with murdering his disabled wife last week. Investigators state that the suspect told them he viewed the homicide as keeping a personal vow never to put her into a nursing facility.

Police report a 3-year-old girl died in Boynton Beach after becoming unresponsive with her head stuck in a toy kitchen at a babysitter's home.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant setting August 18 as the execution date for William Frances Silvia Jr., convicted of murdering his estranged wife at a family cookout.

Blue Angels investigate low flyover at Pensacola Beach that disturbed beachgoers during Breakfast with the Blues event on Wednesday morning.

Florida faces a growing agricultural threat as a fast-spreading, pesticide-resistant pest targets key crops like corn and rice across the state.