Florida judge's "exceptionally bad jokes" get him suspended
An investigative panel says the judge's behavior damaged public perception of the judiciary.
As Florida prepares to execute serial killer, here's everyone on death row
The other states with scheduled executions this year are Alabama, Mississippi, Ohio, and Oklahoma.
FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner charged with murder
The suspect who opened fire last month at Florida State University, killing two and injuring six others, was released from a Tallahassee hospital on Monday following an extended stay and multiple surgeries to treat injuries he sustained during the April 17 incident.
Florida man gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park
The first bison attack of the year at Yellowstone National Park happened with officials say a Florida man got too close to the animal and was attacked. The man suffered minor injuries. Guests are warned to stay at least 75 feet away from all large animals. They say bison will defend their space and can run three times faster than humans.
Disney World trip leaves Florida dad stunned after $1,400 price tag for day at theme park
A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
SpaceX launch seen from the Phoenix area
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida on May 6, and some people in the Phoenix area got a chance to see the rocket, as it made its way into space.
Evacuations ordered at Clearwater high-rise after structural crack discovered
Dozens of residents were urgently evacuated from a 12-story condominium building on Tuesday after construction workers discovered a growing crack in a support column in the building’s parking garage.
Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says
A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
USCG Tampa offloads $12.3 million in seized drugs after Caribbean bust
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $12.3 million worth of seized cocaine and marijuana in Florida after two interdictions in the Caribbean involving Navy and Coast Guard crews.
Florida man accused of sexually assaulting woman, locking her in storage container arrested
A Florida woman is recovering after deputies say she escaped from a storage container after being brutally attacked and sexually assaulted.
Florida beach ranked best in America again, only U.S. beach in top 50 worldwide
A Tampa Bay area beach can add another top ranking to its list, with a new report ranking it No. 1 in the U.S., placing it among the best in the world.
Starry Night house in Florida gets new coat of paint
A home in Florida has become a global sensation after the family had it painted as a replica of Van Gogh's Starry Night so their son with autism would be able to find it if he got lost.
Video: Good Samaritans jump in Florida canal after boat capsizes, crashes into another vessel
Good Samaritans in North Miami Beach were quick to react after a boat capsized and crashed into another vessel in a canal on Saturday.
Florida woman uses bag of cookies to escape bear attack near home
A Florida woman and her little dog were charged by a bear while out for a walk in Sanford. With no time to think, Kristen Savage used a bag of cookies to save their lives.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
US citizen children deported with their mothers, lawyers say
ICE officers in Louisiana last week deported three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, according to lawyers.
Clearwater boat crash: 1 killed, several injured in crash involving Clearwater Ferry
One person was killed, and several people were injured Sunday evening in a boat crash in Clearwater.
Video: Good Samaritans help woman being dragged by man in SUV as she tries to pull 2 kids from vehicle
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a woman in Florida and her two children when they saw a man trying to drive off against her will, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Firefighters make kids' day by hosing down bouncy slide
Firefighters in Lehigh Acres, Florida, went above and beyond the call of duty as they hosed down a bouncy slide for kids playing on it.