Florida
Florida's Ron DeSantis Diverted Millions of Dollars To Block Two Pieces of Legislation He Opposed, Report Says
The investigation also found that the administration manipulated state spending rules and kept millions in government costs out of public view, according to records and interviews.
Muslim Group Threatens With Lawsuit After Florida Gov. DeSantis Designates It as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DeSantis said CAIR "was founded by persons connected to the Muslim Brotherhood," which his order links to Hamas. He added that individuals "associated with CAIR have been convicted of providing, and conspiring to provide, material support to designated terrorist organizations."
Florida and California Lead Winter 2025 Travel as Latino Families Fuel U.S. Tourism Boom
As winter approaches, new data from Airbnb shows Latino travelers in the United States are reshaping the end of year travel calendar by prioritizing sunshine, family gatherings and group trips, strengthening domestic tourism as the 2025 holiday season nears. These are their favorite places.
GOP Congresswoman Salazar Calls U.S. Immigration Pause for 19 Countries 'Un-American': 'Collective Punishment'
Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar criticized the Trump administration's temporary suspension of immigration applications from nationals of 19 countries, calling the policy "un-American"
Florida Sen. Senator Rick Scott Says Maduro Could Relinquish Power In Venezuela By Christmas: 'Could Leave Today'
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott said Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro could leave power "today," predicting his departure will occur before Christmas.
Alligator Alcatraz 'Meets the Definition of Torture Under International Law', Amnesty International Claims
"People have to stay there for hours shackled and denied food and water as a form of punishment," said the organization's director for refugee and migrant rights
Haitian Gang Leader Sentenced To Life In Prisoin In The U.S. For Kidnapping Missionaires, Including a Baby
Germine Joly, leader of Haitian gang 400 Mawozo, has been sentenced to life in federal prison without parole for his role in the kidnapping of 16 U.S. citizens, including an eight-month old baby.
Mexican Man Detained In Florida While Carrying Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills Inside Children's Toy
A Mexican man has been arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after being caught with tens of thousands of fentanyl pills hidden inside a children's toy.
Venezuelans in South Florida Split Over Potential US Military Action in Their Country: 'In Theory, The Same Cause Should Unite Us'
The divide is also shaped by concerns about immigration since many struggle to reconcile calls for intervention with the administration's simultaneous efforts to end TPS for Venezuelans
Is There a Serial Killer in Florida? Three Murders of Females in Jacksonville Fuel Fears
Three women have been found dead in Jacksonville, Florida, in as many days, fueling speculation that they are the victims of a serial killer.
Democrats Claim Florida GOP Rep. Salazar Is In 'Panic' After Sharp Latino Voting Shift in Latest Elections
U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar is urging Republicans to adopt more Latino-friendly policies as Democrats accuse her of "panicking" over a sharp voter shift reflected in this month's election results.
Masked Gunmen Storm 6ix9ine's Florida Mansion While Rapper Livestreams With Jack Doherty
The violent, coordinated home invasion of Daniel "Tekashi 6ix9ine" Hernandez's Florida home occurred while his mother was home alone with the family dog.
Florida Universities to Stop Hiring Foreign H-1B Workers Under DeSantis Plan: 'We Can Do It With Florida Residents or Americans'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the state's public universities to halt the hiring of foreign workers on H-1B visas, arguing that positions should be filled by U.S. citizens and, ideally, Florida residents.
GOP Sen. Rick Scott Claims Actions Against Venezuela Will Cause The End Of The Cuban Regime: 'Will Be The End'
Republican Sen. Rick Scott claimed the Trump administration's pressure campaign against Venezuela will also cause the end of the Cuban regime
New Florida Bill Would Let Families Sue Local Governments Over Crimes by Undocumented Immigrants
A Republican lawmaker in Florida has introduced legislation that would fine law enforcement agencies for failing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and allow families of people killed by undocumented immigrants to sue local governments.
Republican Congressman Blasts President Petro After Trump Comments: 'A Clown Who's Cost Colombia Dearly'
U.S. Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) escalated his ongoing feud with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling the leftist leader "a clown" and accusing him of being a drug addict.
JoAnna García Swisher offers coffee, flan, and Cuban grandma for the new season of 'Sweet Magnolias' - INTERVIEW
Cuban-American artist JoAnna García Swisher is accustomed to portraying charming women from the American South, but always with a sense of belonging to her Latina roots, so don't be surprised if her character Maddie Townsend appears with a Cuban coffee in hand in the sixth season of Sweet Magnolias, her hit Netflix series.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott Slams Venezuela's Maduro, Says 'If He's Smart He Will Move To Russia, China, Because His Days Are Numbered'
Florida Senator Rick Scott slammed Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, saying that he will flee to China or Russia if "he's smart."
Premium Blend Co-Founder Henry Santos on the Challenges of Being A Latino Businessman & How His Brand Helps Small Businesses - INTERVIEW
Henry Santos co-founded Premium Blend with his brother, Gino, over three decades ago to service small businesses unable to afford a liquor license.
U.S. Lawmaker Claims 'Maduro's Days Are Numbered' After State Department Posts Anti-Drug Video
The video showcased U.S. naval patrols in the southern Caribbean and announced the Trump administration's commitment to "dismantle, disrupt, and eliminate foreign terrorist organizations"
Miami's Nuclear Power Plant Increasingly Vulnerable As Newest Rounds of Hurricanes Approach East Coast
Miami sits at the edge of a storm, and not only because of the hurricanes forming in the Atlantic. The city's only nuclear power facility, the Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station, is at the center of a growing debate as environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe warn in interviews with The Latin Times that the aging plant could face catastrophic consequences from the climate crisis.
Lawyers Report Disappearance of Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz Detainees From ICE Database: 'It's a Black Hole'
The Miami Herald reported that by late August about 800 detainees no longer appeared in ICE's database, while another 450 were listed with no location
DHS Slams 'Media Hoaxes', Says Alligator Alcatraz Remains Open 'Housing Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens'
Homeland Security also took a jab at "activist judges", a clear referente to U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams who ordered the facility to halt operations by late October
Ryan Routh, Suspect in Trump Assassination Attempt, Acts as His Own Lawyer as Trial Begins in Florida
The long-awaited trial of Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, began Monday morning in Fort Pierce with jury selection. The case is already drawing national attention as questions circulate about how the process will unfold, whether the public can watch, and exactly where is he being held.
Appeals Court Overturns Judge Order, Allows 'Alligator Alcatraz' To Continue Functioning
An appeals court overturned a federal judge's order forcing Florida authorities to shut down the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," allowing it to continue operating
Florida Man Faces Decades In Prison After Using Drone To Smuggle Fentanyl Into Federal Prisons
A Florida man was charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl after allegedly using a drone to smuggle the drug into federal prisons
Florida Faces Over $200 Million in Losses as 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Nears Closure
Florida's immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" may soon close following a federal court order, leaving the state facing steep financial losses estimated to be around $218 million
Detainees Describe Mutiny At 'Alligator Alcatraz' Including Tear Gas And Four Injured
Four migrants detained in the Florida detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" claim there was a mutiny at the facility that resulted in four injuries
Hulk Hogan's Widow Plans to Sue Doctors for Malpractice Regarding His Death - Report
Sky Daily Hogan, the widow of the wrestling legend, has alleged that Hogan's death resulted from a botched neck operation earlier this year.
Florida To Execute Triple Murderer Who Killed Three People Over a $2,000 Debt
A Florida man who committed a triple homicide in 1992 over $2,000 is set to be put to death Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his latest appeal.