Nearly one year after he was attacked by a crazed man who chewed off his face, Ronald Poppo is blind, has no nose and is struggling to cope with his new life. But Poppo, known around the world as the victim of the so-called Causeway Cannibal, was described Tuesday by doctors and therapists as a happy man.

— Six months after Republicans suffered big elections defeats, and 18 months before his own fate is in the hands of the voters, Gov. Rick Scott sought to energize Republican activists and donors Monday night with a call to evangelize on behalf of the party's pro-business, small government message.

Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson was jailed briefly Monday after he was accused of violating his probation on a domestic violence charge.

— Authorities on Monday continued to investigate a suspected arson fire that damaged an occupied trailer home in the 500 block of Southwest 132nd Avenue.

State Attorney's Office again argues to keep polo mogul on house arrest

Attorneys for Dennis DeMartin, the former John Goodman juror fighting a criminal contempt charge, on Monday filed their strongest attack yet against the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office.

Broward County 's new sheriff wants more money. Some $93.7 million more.

Female snake examined by scientists

A record-setting Burmese python was killed with a knife in a rural section of southern Miami-Dade County, after a long struggle in which it wrapped itself around a man's legs.

The drivers of a red Volkswagen Beetle and a black pickup truck are being sought in connection with a hit-and-run crash in which a toddler was seriously injured in Fort Lauderdale, police said.

The woman killed in a fiery crash on Florida's Turnpike has been identified as Nathalie Vazquez, a 28-year-old Miramar resident, the Florida Highway Patrol said Monday.

The 143 workers paid as much as $3,500 each, lured to South Florida from Haiti with false promises of steady paying jobs in construction or on farms, the hope of getting permanent residency and making a life in the U.S., they said.

— A woman trying to save her poodle from being struck by traffic Sunday was hit by a car that did not remain at the crash, Fort Lauderdale police said.

The weather? Perfect. Rip currents? No. What about bacteria in the water? You can answer this one with a few taps of your smart phone, thanks to a new app that will allow you to find the closest beach and check its water quality.

Sunrise resident cited for animal cruelty

A seeing-eye dog had bleach squirted in its eyes at a Publix grocery store when a 67-year-old woman intentionally sprayed the animal in an unprovoked attack, a police report says.

Stopping to steal beer while running away from cops may sound silly, but this is South Florida.

Are you skilled with a pool cue and free for two weekends in August and September?

There is no evidence of improper conduct to justify a recall, embattled City Commissioner Patte Atkins-Grad argued in writing Monday.

Broward motorists who use the southbound ramp from Interstate 75 to head westbound on Griffin Road will be detoured throughout Monday evening's commute because of an earlier crash that damaged the ramp's pavement, officials said.

Fort Lauderdale Police went to a woman's home in the early morning hours Sunday after she told authorities that her son broke in and threatened to "cut her with a knife" if she called police, a complaint affidavit states.

A Tamarac woman has been indicted for her alleged involvement in a fraudulent guest workers scheme by the U.S. Department of Justice.

A driver who crashed into a car that burst into flames saved the other driver, but couldn't rescue a passenger who was killed during the Saturday collision on Florida's Turnpike in Miramar, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A Port Everglades worker was hospitalized after he was hit by a cargo container Sunday afternoon, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said.

Those who knew Bill Kling agree that in dedicating more than three decades of his life to the cause of military veterans, the tireless community activist never sought recognition or glory.

The sudden, mysterious death of 13-year-old Braulio Salas, a seventh grade student at Indian Ridge Middle in Davie, shocked parents and fellow students.

Occasionally, weathercasters, emergency officials and everyday people mangle the proper pronunciation of storm names.

A 19-foot boat overturned about 30 yards offshore Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

There will be special meetings this week to discuss what the city commission — and the public — envisions for creating a downtown near University Drive and Sample Road.

South Florida drivers may soon find it a lot easier to fight those pesky red-light camera tickets.

If you're a student, established professional or business owner, an initiative recently approved by the Florida Legislature may change how you pursue a college degree, advance your career or locate your company.

Local residents linked hands along the beach Saturday to take a stand against offshore drilling and to protect the beaches many have called home for years.

Maria Elena Palacio was worrying her trapped pit bull wouldn't make it out alive from the blaze. This was when the businessmen began approaching her with sales pitches.

A new vision emerges for the rural highway in South Florida

A scenic highway on the edge of the Everglades, U.S. 27 seems far away from the hustle and bustle of interstate commerce.

A woman’s airport visit to meet her husband, who was arriving from a flight, turned deadly when she tripped in a roadway and a charter bus ran over her.

A woman's airport visit to greet an arriving traveler turned deadly when she tripped in a roadway and a charter bus ran over her.

Undeterred by the heavy rain, more than 2,000 students gathered in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday to send a powerful message: You and your friends can pressure one another to do good things.

The City of Weston placed fourth.

A Fort Lauderdale lawyer whose courthouse blog trades in news and gossip about South Florida's legal community is fighting off an investigation by the Florida Bar after publishing articles that criticized judges in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

You'll probably need to keep an umbrella handy during the six weeks between Memorial Day and July 4, as that's typically the wettest stretch in South Florida, the National Weather Service said.

Maybe you can't fight City Hall, but in Fort Lauderdale you'll be able to give the mayor a piece of your mind on Monday from the comfort of your own living room.