Florida

Democrat Emily Gregory, a first-time candidate and fitness business owner, won a March 24 special election for Florida House District 87 in Palm Beach County — a district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort — edging Republican Jon Maples in a race that Republicans had carried comfortably in 2024.

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Emily Sabogal, 32, of Sunrise, Florida, now faces two counts of child neglect after allegedly leaving her two young children alone in an Uber for more than two hours. Prosecutors added the new charge of unlawful child desertion during a hearing this week. The children's father has expressed outrage and is seeking strong prosecution.

A 41-year-old Florida woman faces charges after allegedly instructing her young children to attack a 10-year-old boy at a playground and holding him down during the incident. The confrontation followed an initial fight among children playing together. Authorities say the boy suffered visible injuries including swelling to his left eye.

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Miranda Perez, a Florida woman, pleaded guilty to making threats against President Donald Trump and was sentenced to 246 days of time served plus two years of probation. The threat was posted on Facebook in July 2025, referencing Trump's golf course. She faces restrictions including no social media and a mental health evaluation.

Jahara Malik, 18, admitted to manslaughter with a deadly weapon in the death of her boyfriend Yahkeim Lollar, 17, during an incident described as horseplay in a Miami parking garage. The stabbing occurred on December 20, 2024, and Malik faces sentencing on April 13. Lollar's family has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the defense's account.

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Victoria Johnson faces charges after allegedly striking two boys crossing the road near Faith Baptist Church in Winter Haven, Florida, killing an 8-year-old and injuring a 10-year-old. The incident occurred on March 11, 2026, during a church function. She reportedly tried to dispose of her vehicle afterward.