SpaceX prepares for Falcon Heavy launch of DoD spaceplane this weekend
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
Man arrested after claiming girlfriend had bomb during argument on flight out of Orlando, officials say
A man from Rhode Island was arrested after claiming his girlfriend had a bomb while on a flight out of Orlando, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
Florida county schools adding four-day weekend 'mini-breaks' to improve attendance
A school board is "trying something new" by adding four-day weekends to the school calendar to combat absenteeism.
Gainesville student critically injured in batting cage accident declared brain dead
Seventeen-year-old Jeremy Medina had been in a coma for weeks after he was struck by a bat during a freak accident at batting practice.
After racist Jacksonville shooting that killed 3, families suing Dollar General and others
Family members of three Black people who were killed this summer at a Dollar General store by a shooter who had posted racist writings have filed a lawsuit.
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence sprains ankle in loss to Bengals on MNF
Trevor Lawrence sprained his right ankle in the fourth quarter and will have more tests to determine the severity of the injury. He left the locker room in a walking boot and on crutches.
Brian Laundrie told parents Gabby Petito was 'gone' weeks before she was reported missing: Attorney
A recent court document filed in Sarasota County revealed Brian Laundrie called his parents to tell them Gabby Petito was ‘gone’ two weeks before she was reported missing.
Florida State's exclusion marks historic moment in college football playoff
Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected to the College Football Playoff on Sunday, making Florida State the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be excluded from the four-team field.
Brian Laundrie hired Wyoming lawyer who defended bin Laden bodyguard in Guantanamo
Brian Laundrie retained a high-powered defense team in Wyoming with his parents' money more than a week before his fiancée Gabby Petito was reported missing, according to the latest amended complaint filed in the Petito family lawsuit against Laundrie's parents and their attorney.
Florida man arrested for quitting job in the middle of transporting prison inmates, deputies say
An Orlando man was arrested after he drove a van full of prison inmates off-course and refused to stop while traveling in North Carolina, deputies said.
Florida GOP chairman under criminal investigation over sexual battery allegation: Police
Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler is under criminal investigation by the Sarasota Police Department over allegations of sexual battery.
Snow White's arm hilariously 'stolen' by Dopey in apparent Magic Kingdom ride mishap at Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom is known for its happy and, well, magical, atmosphere, but a recent viral video from one if its popular rides has left guests scratching their heads.
Scottsdale man arrested in Florida; accused of sex crimes involving minors
The man, according to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney's Office, allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with minors in South America. He was arrested on Thanksgiving morning.
Florida corrections officer arrested after street-racing crash leaves 1 seriously hurt in Marion County: FHP
A man is facing serious charges after leaving the scene of a crash with injuries following a street race in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol announced in a news release Wednesday.
Tammy Sytch: WWE Hall of Famer receives prison sentence in deadly Florida DUI crash
WWE Hall of Famer Tammy "Sunny" Sytch is set to be sentenced Monday following a DUI crash that killed a man near Daytona Beach last year.
Florida woman stabs boyfriend's eye with rabies needle because he was looking at other women, police say
A Florida woman has found herself behind bars after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend with rabies needles because he was apparently looking at other women, according to the police report.
Video: 'Croczilla' spotted sunbathing by water in Florida’s Everglades National Park: 'What a lucky day'
A beloved crocodile nicknamed "Croczilla" was spotted sunbathing by the water in Florida’s Everglades National Park, while showing off its impressive set of teeth.
Florida man arrested in road rage fit that began with tossed cup of coffee at Chick-fil-A, deputies say
A Palm Coast man is facing three felony charges after someone threw a cup of coffee at him Saturday morning, deputies said.
6-year-old honored for saving grandmother
When his grandmother started experiencing a medical emergency, 6-year-old James Garcia jumped into action, and now, James is getting some special recognition for his heroics. Reporter Stephanie Buffamonte has more.
Tampa woman recalls saving her kids from cult leader Jim Jones
Nov. 18 is always a dark day on Olga Booker's calendar.