By Octavio Jones PALMETTO, Florida, May 14 (Reuters) - Police in Florida are investigating vandalism at a historic, predominantly African American cemetery where 17 gravesites were damaged, with headstones knocked down and "Trump" and "DeSantis" spray-painted in red letters on tombs,

An interactive wildfire map shows active fires burning in Broward and Miami-Dade as smoke impacts air quality and visibility across parts of South Florida.

The wildfire season peak in Florida is now, but forecasters say "dangerous" fire conditions will last further into the summer this year.

A 13-year-old was killed after being hit by a pickup truck while on an electric scooter in Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 26-year-old woman from Fort Pierce was driving a white 2025 Kia K4 sedan south in the wrong direction in the inside northbound lane when its front left corner collided head-on with the front left corner of a northbound black 2023 Kia Pacifica. The 26-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The U.S.'s strategy regarding Cuba has divided opinions in South Florida, with some saying the people need the aid and others arguing any help will only benefit the regime.

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state. Nakylah Carter is a data reporter covering education. Contact her at ncarter@tampabay.com. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times subscriber to contribute.

A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.