FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last year at his Florida golf course told a federal judge Thursday he wants to fire his court-appointed lawyers and represent himself. Ryan Routh made his request during a hearing before U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon.

Tawny crazy ants in Florida number in the millions, asphyxiate their prey and create huge supercolonies that are nearly impossible to eradicate.

A man awaiting trial on federal charges of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last year at his Florida golf course is seeking to get rid of his court-appointed federal public defenders.

Living in Florida has long been enticing for Canadians, but a new analysis shows fewer of them are considering it as a destination.

People in Florida are having to worry about a unique disease-carrying insect known as the kissing bug. New research shows these bugs are often loaded with a parasite that can cause a chronic, potentially life-threatening infection.

Scattered showers and isolated storms rolled in over South Florida on Thursday morning. Added moisture coming in from the east will result in higher coverage of showers and storms as the day progresses. In the afternoon, the rain activity will form inland and move toward the Gulf.

Florida Gators are predicted to have just a 1.2% chance of bagging 2026 five-star tight end, Kaiden Prothro. Even the Auburn Tigers have a better shot than the Gators. However, the latest visuals of the Bowdon High School athlete training provide a huge relief.

The big story: News that the Trump administration had halted distribution of millions of dollars in grant funding for Florida schools caught education officials off guard more than a week ago.