South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Politics

Rescue divers pulled a body out of a lake Thursday morning near South Pine Island Road, authorities said.

A Florida jury has awarded $20 million in punitive damages to the widow of a longtime smoker who died of lung cancer.

Three boys were charged Wednesday in the sexual assault of an 11-year-old autistic girl in an elementary school restroom.

Southwest Airlines has announced schedule changes for several major cities, including decreased flights from Fort Lauderdale.

Southwest Airlines has announced schedule changes for several major cities, including decreased flights from Fort Lauderdale and other Florida cities.

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 1 million baby slings made by Infantino were recalled Wednesday after claims linking them to three infant deaths.

Benjamin Barry Kramer, the flashy South Florida powerboat racer convicted of ordering the notorious 1987 murder of business rival Don Aronow, is claiming that authorities sent him to prison knowing that the triggerman had cleared him of involvement in the slaying.

Unions irate as Legislature searches for ways to cut costs

Two bills aimed at slashing pensions for Florida's teachers, police and other public employees, as well as requiring some of them to work several years longer before retiring, are being considered by state lawmakers.

Former Miramar city commissioner accused of bribery, fraud

Jurors got their first look Tuesday at surveillance recordings that FBI agents made in their years-long undercover public corruption investigation of former Miramar City Commissioner Fitzroy Salesman.

Three vicious attacks in only five months have thrust Broward County schools into a glaring spotlight this week and have raised questions about student safety.

Authorities say wanted man beat deputy with metal baton west of Hypoluxo

A sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Tuesday morning after the two struggled and the man began beating the officer with his own metal baton, authorities said.