Latest "florida" stories

Florida expands state defense force, establishes it as permanent unit

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to expand the size and the budget of the Florida State Guard, a separate entity from the Florida National Guard.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Davis Winkie

2 days ago

President Joe Biden greats a group of Thunderbird pilots after arriving at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Air Force picks Colorado for more Space Force missions

Four more Space Force missions will now be based in Colorado Springs.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

9 days ago

Florida to send National Guard troops to Texas for border security

Officials have been concerned about a possible surge in border crossings after pandemic-era asylum restrictions ended last week.

3 weeks ago

Military Times named American Legion Fourth Estate Award winner

Military Times was recognized for its 2022 reporting about the harmful effects of burn pits and other toxic exposures.

By Zamone Perez

4 weeks ago

MMA fighter charged in death of a Florida airman

Authorities arrested and charged an amateur mixed martial arts fighter for his alleged role in the recent death of an airman.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

8 weeks ago

Military bases begin damage assessments after Hurricane Ian

Installations like Naval Station Mayport and MacDill Air Force base are cleaning up in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

By Diana Stancy Correll

8 months ago