May 2026

Florida lawmaker reprimanded over megaphone protest of new congressional map

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By Gray Rohrer News Service of Florida Rep. Angie Nixon was reprimanded by the House Rules and Ethics Committee on Thursday for her loud protest on the House floor last month that disrupted a vote on new congressional district maps. Nixon, a Jacksonville Democrat, was not given an opportunity to speak before the panel before it approved […]

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Miami Gardens entrepreneur launches shared office space after cancer diagnosis

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By David L. Snelling As a cancer survivor, Joy St. Clair, 39, overcame adversity to reach the pinnacle of entrepreneurship. The Liberty City native is co-founder of Co-Space, a coworking studio in Miami Gardens which helps entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.  Some can’t afford their own facilities or rent, so Co-Space offers shared space and ample

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58-Year-Old Jamie Foxx’s Girlfriend Pregnant With Their First Baby Together

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Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is expecting a child with his girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. Reports say she is already several months pregnant, marking a new chapter for the couple after reconnecting in 2025 following a brief split. According to TMZ, sources with direct knowledge confirmed the pregnancy and said the couple is getting ready for the arrival of

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Keisha Lance Bottoms Wants to Become Georgia’s First Black Female Governor

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Nationwide — Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, is running for Georgia governor, aiming to become the state’s first Black and female leader. She highlights crisis leadership experience and pushes affordability and Medicaid expansion. Bottoms pointed to her time as mayor of Atlanta, saying it prepared her to handle major challenges. In an interview

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Florida’s new SNAP restrictions are reshaping grocery trips for low-income families

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By Amelia Orjuela Da Silva | Miami Times Since April 20, roughly 3 million Floridians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have faced a new reality at grocery store checkout lines: they can no longer use benefits to purchase certain food items the state deemed unhealthy, including sodas, energy drinks, candy and ultra-processed

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Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule

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By Rob Maaddi | AP Pro Football Writer Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a subpoena to the NFL as his office investigates whether the league has committed potential civils rights violations related to the Rooney Rule and the league’s other employment practices, policies and programs. Uthmeier, who threatened possible enforcement actions against the league in March if it

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A high-stakes Friday: Florida judge to hear challenge to new US House map

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WUSF | By Douglas Soule Florida’s new congressional map faces a major court test Friday. Advocacy groups say it violates the state Constitution’s anti-partisan gerrymandering protections. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is pushing back. A high-stakes hearing is scheduled Friday morning in a Tallahassee courtroom, as advocacy groups challenge a new state congressional map that boosts the

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As hurricane season comes, some South Florida homeowners go without insurance

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By Abby Dodge CBS News Miami Florida ranks among the most expensive states in the nation for home insurance, prompting some South Florida homeowners to forgo coverage altogether — even as hurricane season approaches. According to Bankrate, only Nebraska and Louisiana outpace Florida in average home-insurance costs. In recent months, extreme weather already has underscored the risks.

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