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A middle school teacher from New York City who traveled to Tampa to have sex with a minor he met online was arrested over the weekend, Florida officials said. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office say Zeshaan Naqvi, 31, flew to the Tampa area and had sex with a minor in early Saturday. They say he picked the victim up from…

As one of his first acts, President Joe Biden offered a sweeping immigration overhaul that would provide a pathway to U.S. citizenship for the estimated 11 million people who are in the country illegally

A ticket booker at Walt Disney World is being called a hero after helping a woman who was the victim of domestic violence and called in an effort to get away from her abuser. NBC affiliate WESH-TV reports the incident took place January 9th, when the victim called the ticket office from Pennsylvania and the employee sensed the caller needed…

A federal indictment says a Florida man known as “the Monkey Whisperer” has been charged with illegally transporting and selling primates

Sarah Thomas will cap her sixth NFL season by becoming the first female to officiate the Super Bowl in NFL history.

A Florida deputy was arrested Tuesday for threatening to kill federal officials following the riot at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, officials said.

Looking to buy an annual pass at Walt Disney World? You’re out of luck unless you’re a current passholder.

A Florida woman fired from her job as a COVID-19 data curator surrendered to authorities Sunday amid an investigation of allegations that she had hacked into the state’s emergency response system. Rebekah Jones, 31, turned herself in to Leon County Sheriff’s Department officials and is charged with one count of offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer networks...

A friendly $100 wager over the 2020 presidential election has landed in a Florida small claims court

President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club’s failure to enforce Palm Beach County’s mask ordinance at its New Year’s Eve bash has resulted in a warning but no fine or other punishment

A man who appeared to be intoxicated while onboard a stolen, floating tiki hut was arrested in the Florida Keys on Wednesday, authorities said. U.S. Coast Guard officials said the vessel was found near Hawk’s Channel off Key West. The man on board, who appeared to be intoxicated, was taken into custody by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...

Former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond has been hospitalized in Florida, a spokesperson for the actor confirmed to TODAY. “It’s serious, but we don’t know how serious yet. He’s going for testing. He hasn’t been feeling well,” the spokesperson said. “He’s at an undisclosed hospital in Florida. We are hoping for a speedy recovery.” No other details...

Federal authorities are investigating after a manatee with the word “Trump” etched onto its back was found in Florida. The discovery was made Sunday in the Homosassa River north of Tampa, the Citrus County Chronicle reported. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the incident, the paper reported. Manatees are protected by the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act and...

A Florida man caught on camera carrying a lectern through the United States Capitol during Wednesday’s riot has been arrested. NBC affiliate WFLA-TV reported 36-year-old Adam Johnson was booked into the Pinellas County Jail around 9 p.m. on Friday on a warrant from the U.S. Marshal’s office. Johnson lives in Parrish, located in nearby Manatee County, and is married...

Two central Florida men are accused of stealing skulls from a cemetery and using them for “religious practices.”

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a boat with about 20 people on board that was three days overdue to arrive in Florida after leaving the Bahamas

State records show that Casey Anthony has filed documents to start a private investigation firm in South Florida. Anthony, who was acquitted of killing her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, nine years ago, filed the paperwork with the Florida Division of Corporations in mid-December. The limited liability company, Case Research & Consulting Services, has an effective date of Jan. 1, according to…

President Donald Trump is cutting short his Florida holiday vacation and will be returning to Washington on Thursday, a day earlier than originally expected

Not even the coronavirus pandemic could slow down Florida Man in 2020. While much of the world was locking down, socially distancing and laying low for most of the year, Florida Man still found time to deliver the wacky and wild stories he’s known for. Without further ado, here are the most Florida Man and Florida Woman stories of 2020:…

As the landlord of more than 500 affordable housing units occupied by low-income families, staffers at Contemporary Housing Alternatives of Florida have seen firsthand how the pandemic has hit working families. About 20% of its tenants are behind on rent because they have lost either work or hours since March. Many of them worked in the hospitality industry, including as…