Fake Florida doctor sentenced to 9 years for dating scam
Brian Brainard Wedgeworth, 47, used 10 different aliases as part of a scheme to defraud more than 30 women of more than $1.3 million.
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Brian Brainard Wedgeworth, 47, used 10 different aliases as part of a scheme to defraud more than 30 women of more than $1.3 million.
As the number of medical marijuana patients in Florida continues to skyrocket, Republican lawmakers are again exploring whether to impose caps on the level of euphoria-inducing THC in cannabis products.
A tornado that touched down near Tallahassee International airport flipped over a plane, damaged a hangar, and knocked out a weather radar.
There were no armed protests at Florida's Capitol on Sunday.
Washington D.C. and states across the country, including Florida, are heightening security and preparing reinforcements ahead of potential armed protests from Saturday up to at least Inauguration Day on Wednesday.
State and local law enforcement agencies in Tallahassee are bracing for potential protests at the Florida Capitol this weekend and early next week, although officials say there are no specific threats right now.
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Tuesday that law enforcement "reinforcements" will be on hand if anyone plans to participate in armed protests at the state Capitol.
As coronavirus cases spike among Florida State University students, Tallahassee police said Sunday they broke up a party at an off-campus student apartment complex that involved about 700 vehicles and more than 1,000 attendees.
Friends and family are mourning the death of 19-year-old Oluwatoyin Salau, a Black Lives Matter protester who was found dead after disappearing earlier this month.
Florida lawmakers got another message to expect a lean year for bringing home budget bacon.
A $91.4 billion budget proposal released Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis does not include money from the Seminole Tribe of Florida, though DeSantis appeared to hold out the possibility of reaching a gambling deal with the tribe.
Tax breaks on hurricane and back-to-school supplies, expected to be in the mix for any tax package lawmakers cook up during the 2020 legislative session, drew initial support Tuesday in the Florida Senate.
An effort to crack down on alleged fraud in the auto-glass repair industry, particularly along the Interstate 4 corridor, is spurring an insurance battle in the state Legislature.
A proposal backed by environmentalists to ban fracking in Florida was introduced Wednesday in the House, two days after a similar measure cleared its first Senate committee.
In light of Key West banning the sale of sunscreens that contain chemicals believed to harm coral reefs, Florida lawmakers are fast-tracking proposals that would undo the local regulation.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday continued his full-throated support of a plan to increase minimum teacher salaries in Florida to $47,500, but Senate President Bill Galvano cautioned it might be difficult to carry out.
A woman suffered serious injuries after she was set on fire inside a fast-food restaurant.
State legislators want to ask voters to abolish a commission that meets every 20 years to propose changes to the Florida constitution.
State Rep. Mike Hill, R-Pensacola, will make a renewed attempt during the 2020 legislative session to pass a "fetal heartbeat" bill that would dramatically limit abortions in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has been tight-lipped about the details of his teacher-compensation plan for the upcoming legislative session, but this week he suggested doing away with a controversial bonus program.
Police have a suspect in custody after five people were stabbed at a building supply company in Tallahassee, a police spokesman said.
More millionaires are deciding how Florida tax dollars should be used and which laws should be passed.
Lawmakers in Florida will not be convening for a special session on guns.
A South Florida Democrat is asking lawmakers to consider moving the state capital from Tallahassee.
A Leon County circuit judge late Friday struck down a state law that threatened tough penalties if city and county officials approve gun regulations.
The school board will also vote on whether to ban religious groups from appearing on banners at schools.
Carter Verhaeghe scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period.
The Rays will play this season at the New York Yankees' spring training site due to hurricane damage at Tropicana Field.
The rain coverage will be abnormally high for the dry season.
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.
The school board will also vote on whether to ban religious groups from appearing on banners at schools.
Carter Verhaeghe scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period.
The Rays will play this season at the New York Yankees' spring training site due to hurricane damage at Tropicana Field.
The rain coverage will be abnormally high for the dry season.
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A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.
Rep. Mike Waltz said President-elect Donald Trump has a good relationship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who he said also has ""regular engagement" with Russia amid its war with Ukraine.
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, said hunger is a "national security issue" amid global conflicts.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
The independent Vermont senator also called some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views "very wrong."
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.