Florida Republican defeats Democrat in special election
Florida Republican defeats Democrat in special election

Republican State Senator Randy Fine has defeated Democrat Josh Weil in a closely watched special Florida congressional election to fill the seat held by National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, BBC reported. The result dashes Democratic hopes of pulling what would have been a stunning upset in a...

Judge weighs blocking Florida law on minors' social media use
Judge weighs blocking Florida law on minors' social media use

A federal judge is considering whether to block a Florida law that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Signed into law in 2024 by Governor Ron DeSantis, the measure is among the strictest in the country regarding minors...

Florida man shot Israeli visitors thinking they were Palestinians: US police
Florida man shot Israeli visitors thinking they were Palestinians: US police

A Florida man was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder after shooting at a vehicle with two men who he thought were Palestinians but turned out to be Israeli visitors, local authorities said. The website of Miami-Dade County Corrections says the suspect, 27-year-old Mordechai...