Florida AG James Uthmeier is in the news for overseeing the investigation into AI’s role in a university shooting. He’s a Republican, former DeSantis chief of staff.
On February 25, 2026, a speedboat registered in Florida entered Cuban territorial waters near Villa Clara province. Cuban border guards approached the vessel, which then opened fire, wounding a Cuban commander. Four of the ten men aboard the boat were killed, six wounded. The boat's occupants were Cuban-Americans allegedly aiming for infiltration with terrorist intent. The incident heightens US-Cuba tensions amid ongoing energy and political crises.
Cuban forces shot at a Florida-registered speedboat carrying 10 armed individuals attempting to infiltrate the island. Four suspects were killed, six injured, and one American citizen was confirmed dead. The incident heightens tensions amid ongoing US-Cuba disputes.
As of March 17, 2026, the Trump administration is intensifying efforts to pressure Cuba's communist government through legal, economic, and diplomatic means. A new DOJ working group in Florida is building criminal cases against Cuban officials, potentially paving the way for actions similar to the recent capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Cuba signals openness to foreign investment amid severe economic crisis worsened by US sanctions.
Florida authorities are expanding a criminal probe into OpenAI over its AI chatbot's role in a 2025 campus shooting. Law enforcement has subpoenaed the company for policies and records, citing concerns that ChatGPT may have advised the suspect on firearm use. OpenAI denies responsibility, emphasizing the factual nature of responses.