Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra's home was engulfed in flames early Thursday morning in Florida. Fire officials said there were no injuries.

Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli said on X, Wednesday: “Shock to the system! Record/near Record-Breaking Cold will overtake the Eastern U.S. and Florida early next week. Feels like temps will drop 55 degrees, from near 90 Saturday to the 30s Tuesday. Actual lows will be in the 30s as far south as I-4 near Tampa and Orlando.”

Florida basketball rebounded from its season-opening loss with a convincing win over North Florida behind Alex Condon and a strong defensive effort.

A good Samaritan and the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two boaters after a 35-foot boat erupted in flames off the coast of Hallandale Beach, Florida, on Monday.

Tourists could face a toll when they visit the popular St. Pete Beach if Mayor Adrian Petrila's goal of taxing out-of-town visitors for entering the city comes to fruition. Newsweek reached out to Petrila and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) via email for comment.

The 2-1 ruling by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could encourage other states to adopt so-called alien land laws, which were once common but fell out of favor a century ago.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved the plan Wednesday to reopen the bay for a limited oyster season on Jan. 1, 2026, five years after the waters that had been nationally known for the sweet, plump shellfish were closed because of dwindling populations.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit accusing Planned Parenthood of falsely advertising that abortion medication is “safer than Tylenol.”