Florida Man Games return for Round 2 with human beer pong, 'evading arrest' obstacle course

The Florida Man Games are back for Round 2, as teams from around the state gather to prove they have what it takes to join the ranks of the world’s worst superhero. Following the success of last year’s inaugural Florida Man Games in downtown St. Augustine, …

Rory McIlroy gave up dream £2million home but now lives in £17m Florida mansion

Rory McIlroy sold his Northern Ireland mansion before moving to Florida ( Image: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Rory McIlroy's former mansion gives a clear insight into how the golfer built the perfect setting to reach the top of his game. The …

Florida Panthers acquire defenseman Seth Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks

Florida Man Games return! Teams vie for worst superhero moniker in event to celebrate state’s oddity

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Florida pervert sent to prison for raping 13-year-old girl, forcing her to take Plan B while threatening to kill her

A Florida man will spend the next 18 years behind bars for raping a 13-year-old girl, whose family he was staying with, and then forcing her to take Plan B, the emergency contraception pill. Robert McGuire Jr., 34, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual …

Governor DeSantis Highlights Accomplishments of Florida State Guard

At Camp Blanding, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted many impressive accomplishments of the Florida State Guard in the short time they have been established. In the last year, the Florida State Guard (FSG) achieved a 425% growth in personnel, established …

Defense, rebounding propels No. 3 Florida basketball to win over TAMU

The No. 3 Florida Gators defeated the No. 11 Texas A&M Aggies 89-70, powered by strong defense and rebounding. Center Micah Handlogten provided a significant boost off the bench, contributing 2 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in …

Florida Man Wins $2 Million Playing Scratch-Off Game

The Florida Lottery recently announced that Jesus Morales, of Bradenton, claimed a $2 million top prize from the $2,000,000 100X Cashword scratch-off game. The Manatee County man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,280,000. …

Florida Housing Market: New Listings, Inventory Rise

The Florida housing market started 2025 with more new listings and increased inventory (active listings) in January compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors’ latest housing data. “Overall, home sales are still being affected by the combination …

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Celebrates Literacy in South Florida

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy hosted its Florida Celebration of Reading on February 27th in Coral Gables in South Florida. This signature event, held to raise support for the Barbara Bush Foundation’s nationwide literacy work, featured …