Purdue has landed at No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll for the first time ever, outpacing Houston and reigning NCAA champion Florida. Multiple outlets, including CBS Sports and The New York Times, have offered perspectives on how this may shape the upcoming college basketball season.

Florida’s newly enacted “Trenton’s Law” is now clamping down on repeat drunk driving and boating offenders. Taking effect on October 1, 2025, it dramatically increases penalties for those who continue to violate state regulations, aiming for safer roads and waterways.

A 13-year-old student in Florida found himself in legal trouble after asking ChatGPT for advice on how to kill his friend. Authorities discovered this troubling request, prompting a swift arrest by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. The incident underscores the risks of misusing artificial intelligence.

Two Florida men were arrested after videos posted on Snapchat allegedly showed them capturing and killing multiple alligators. Authorities say at least 14 alligators were taken, and most were killed, in what officials call a severe violation of state wildlife laws.

A federal judge has ordered Florida to shut down its controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center within 60 days, citing environmental impacts. The decision also prevents the state from admitting additional detainees to the facility.

In a heartwarming turn of events, a Florida sheriff’s deputy rescued a baby screech owl found stranded in the middle of a busy parking lot. The quick action ensured the tiny owl’s safety amidst potential danger.