Florida News
News about Events in Florida
Aggregated Florida News Articles
- Crazy moment Florida officer jumps onto high-speed runaway boat
A Florida police officer made a daring rescue after an unmanned boat came dangerously close to striking its operator, who had been thrown overboard.
Daily Mail. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:17:36 GMT. - Panthers' Ekblad suspended 2 games for Hagel hit
Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two games for elbowing Lightning forward Brandon Hagel in the head midway through Game 4 of Florida's first-round series against Tampa Bay.
Greg Wyshynski. ESPN. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:00:32 EST. - 15 People to Know in Aerospace & Technology: Humberto Farias, MAGIC Research
Humberto Farias, a seasoned Orlando tech entrepreneur, is taking on the AI industry's biggest players with a bold new venture.
Richard Bilbao. American City Business Journals. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000. - 15 People to Know in Aerospace & Technology: Sheena Fowler, Innovate Orlando
Sheena Fowler steps into a pivotal role aimed at uniting Orlando's tech community, with plans that could reshape the local innovation landscape.
Richard Bilbao. American City Business Journals. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000. - Cavs give Heat historic playoff shellacking, sparking Charles Barkley ribs
The Cleveland Cavaliers put an exclamation point on the end of their series sweep over the Miami Heat on Monday night, led by Donovan Mitchell's 22 points.
Fox News. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:46:33 -0400. - Tommy Edman delivers a walk-off sigh of relief in Dodgers' win over Marlins
Tommy Edman drives in two runs on a walk-off single in the 10th inning as the Dodgers overcome giving up a five-run lead to beat Miami 7-6 in 10 innings.
Jack Harris. Los Angeles Times. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:20:52 GMT. - Cavs cap off historic sweep with 55-point win
The Cavaliers finished off the most lopsided series in NBA history with a 138-83 win over Miami in Game 4.
ESPN. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:16:24 EST. - Florida state senator who quit Democratic Party slams it as 'rudderless' and 'without direction'
Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo explains why Democrats haven't been in the gubernatorial mansion since 1994 on 'The Story.'
Fox News. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:57:31 -0400. - One Person Killed as Boat Collides With Ferry in Florida
The ferry was carrying 45 people when it was struck near a bridge in Clearwater, Fla. Ten other people were injured, the authorities said.
Alexandra E. Petri and Neil Vigdor. New York Times. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:37:58 +0000. - WATCH: Florida man dives into lake to rescue injured bald eagle
A Florida man jumped into action to rescue an injured bald eagle from an alligator-filled lake, with footage captured by his wife showing the man successfully retrieving the eagle from the water.
ABC News. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:11:58 -0400. - 'Mass Casualty Incident' Declared in Florida After Boat Slams Into Packed Ferry
A tragic boat crash near the Memorial Causeway bridge in Clearwater, Florida, on Sunday resulted in one death and multiple injuries. ...
Bryan Chai. Western Journal. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:38:05 +0000. - Second illegal immigrant arrested in purse theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Authorities said they arrested a second suspect in the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse in the District after tracking down the illegal immigrant in Miami.
Matt Delaney. Washington Times. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:47:43 -0400. - One dead, multiple injured in boat and ferry crash near Clearwater bridge
One person has died and at least a dozen people were injured in Florida when a boat crashed into a ferry and then fled the scene off the Memorial Causeway Bridge.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:13:00 GMT. - One dead and multiple injured after hit-and-run boat crash in Florida
The Clearwater Ferry, which had 45 people on board, was struck by a boat which then fled the scene.
BBC News. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:19:36 GMT. - Florida ferry crash kills 1, injures several others
A ferry carrying 45 people and a private boat carrying six people collided near Clearwater, Florida, killing one person and injuring several others.
CBS News. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:24:00 -0400. - Several Injured After Boat Collides With Ferry in Florida
Forty people were aboard the ferry that was struck near a bridge in Clearwater, Fla., according to the police. It was unclear how many had been injured.
Alexandra E. Petri. New York Times. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:40:59 +0000.
Florida Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Florida as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 20,612,439 | 1.82 |
| July 1, 2015 | 20,244,914 | 1.79 |
| July 1, 2014 | 19,888,741 | 1.57 |
| July 1, 2013 | 19,582,022 | 1.23 |
| July 1, 2012 | 19,344,156 | 1.29 |
| July 1, 2011 | 19,096,952 | 1.31 |
| July 1, 2010 | 18,849,098 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Florida was 18,801,310.
In 2008, the estimated population of Florida was 18,328,340, whereas
in 2006, the population of Florida was about 18,019,093.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Florida's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Florida web page. For maps of Florida,
visit this Florida Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Tallahassee, Florida .
Florida newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Florida library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Florida
can be found here.