Tropical Depression 3 forms off U.S. Southeast Coast: Track, forecast, maps
A disturbance off the coast of the southeast United States – east of Florida, near Georgia and South Carolina – became better organized Friday to become Tropical Depression 3. It was previously known as Invest 92L.
$20M worth of cocaine, marijuana intercepted by Coast Guard
Four separate interdictions led to the seizure of more than 5,500 pounds of illicit drugs.
'Dirty Myrtle' is now the hottest US metro for seniors
Myrtle Beach has become the fastest-growing U.S. metro area for people 65 and older, driven by climate, low taxes, and remote work trends. The senior population now makes up over a quarter of its residents.
5-year-old girl on Disney Dream lost balance, fell through cruise ship porthole, sheriff says
A 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream cruise ship last weekend lost her balance on a railing and fell backwards through an open porthole and into the ocean below, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
Alligator Alcatraz in Florida: Pictures, map, Trump's visit; what you need to know
President Donald Trump is in Florida on Tuesday to tour a new ICE detention facility housed in an old remote airport in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Trump met Gov. Ron DeSantis on the tarmac ahead of the tour.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ merchandise for sale by Florida Republicans
T-shirts, hats and beverage coolers touting ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, an ICE immigration detention facility being built in the Everglades, are for sale at the Florida GOP online store.
Alligator Alcatraz live updates: President Trump visits Florida immigration detention facility
President Donald Trump toured the newly opened Florida immigration detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday morning.
2 kids locked in Florida shed without food or water, police say; 2 women arrested
Two young children were found abandoned inside a shed for several hours without food or water – and with access to a large hunting knife – while their mother and grandmother left to do errands, according to the Alachua Sheriff's Office.
Interested in 1,500 handmade porcelain dolls? A Tampa resident wants your help
Interested in 1,500 handmade porcelain dolls? A Tampa resident wants your help
Disney Dream passengers on overboard rescue: 'They’re miracle workers'
Miracle workers. That's how a couple aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream described the ship's rescue team after a young girl fell overboard on Sunday, and her dad reportedly dove off the balcony after her.
Alligator Alcatraz: President Trump to visit Florida ICE detention facility, DeSantis says
President Trump is expected to visit the new immigration detention center located in the Florida Everglades on Tuesday, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Disney Dream rescue: Girl, dad rescued after going overboard on Disney cruise line, passengers say
Disney Cruise Line's rescue team had to jump into immediate action over the weekend after two people – a young girl and her father, reports say – fell overboard, dropping some 50–60 feet into the water, according to Disney and passengers aboard the ship.
American Airlines plane hit with 'unexpected turbulence,' 5 hospitalized
FAA investigating after 3 crew members, 2 passengers to hospitalized.
Man killed by lightning strike at New Smyrna Beach was honeymooning in Florida, sheriff says
A man has died after being struck by lightning at a Florida beach last week, authorities confirmed on Monday.
Florida dad arrested in toddler's hot truck death: 'No reason for this little boy to be dead'
An 18-month-old Florida toddler has died after officials say he was left in a hot truck for more than three hours while his dad allegedly got a haircut and drank at a bar.
Florida man posed as flight attendant to score dozens of free flights: officials
Convicted fraudster posed as flight attendant to score 34 free flights across multiple airlines
Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers to capture back-to-back Stanley Cup
The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6, bringing home the Stanley Cup for a second year in a row.
USPS warning customers of 'brushing' scams
The United States Postal Service is warning about new types of phishing and smishing scams against customers.
Antonio Brown wanted for alleged attempted murder after incident at boxing event: report
Antonio Brown reportedly has a warrant out for his arrest after an incident at a boxing event in Miami last month.
Florida prepares for first hurricane of the season
Just days into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters are keeping their eyes on the first potential tropical storm that may soak the southeast coast.