Florida Man Who Claimed “Insanity” Sentenced To Decades For Mother’s Bludgeoning Death

Michael Hall, 24, who repeatedly declared “I was insane!” during court appearances, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of his mother, 53-year-old Sherri Hall. The sentencing comes four years after the …

Florida man pleads guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States of over $3M

MIAMI, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Justice has released information regarding a case that cost the U.S. Treasury over three million dollars in losses. Diandre Mentor, of Miami, worked for Neighborhood Advance Tax, a tax preparation company, between …

Man shoots another man, kidnaps woman from Florida home after traveling from Kentucky: SCSO

SARASOTA, Fla. - A Kentucky man is facing serious charges after Sarasota County deputies say he showed up at a home where people he knew were vacationing, then fired a shot and kidnapped a woman. The backstory: According to the Sarasota County Sheriff' …

Florida mother of a 1-year-old child deported to Cuba

A Florida family was torn apart when the mother of a 1-year-old was deported to Cuba, even though she is married to an American citizen. Nancy Guan with member station WUSF reports. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR

Coffee Talk: Another Starbucks opening in Southwest Florida? Yes. But this one is very unique compared to all the others

A new drive-thru only Starbucks is opening soon in Fort Myers, Florida, near the newly constructed Diverging Diamond Interchange. This will be the first drive-thru only Starbucks in Southwest Florida. The store's approval in 2023 caused concerns about …

Florida Humanities launches a fundraising campaign after DOGE cuts

After the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency budget cuts dealt a “significant blow” to Florida Humanities, the state program is looking for money. The program’s Save Florida’s Stories campaign wants to raise $300,000 by Sept. 1. If the nonprofit …

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Federal appeals court rejects Florida law aimed at keeping kids out of drag shows

The judges sided with Hamburger Mary’s, an Orlando restaurant who sued the DeSantis administration over the law. In a 2-1 decision, the panel upheld a preliminary injunction, blocking the state from enforcing it.

Two new 'villages' planned for Southwest Florida. What to know

Florida lost 125 Subway restaurants. Here's what's happening