Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
Miami top cop's life saved by wife during attempted suicide: lawyer
Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez's wife saved his life during a suicide attempt last month when she seized his arm, their lawyer said Monday in a statement.
Former Pinellas pastor accused of running retail theft ring to sell $1.4 million of stolen goods on eBay
The former leader of a St. Petersburg church may have skipped over the ‘thou shalt not steal’ commandment as authorities arrest him for operating a multimillion-dollar theft ring that spanned several Florida counties.
VIDEO: Coast Guard rescues Florida man stranded at sea for over 24 hours
Charles Gregory, a 25-year-old Florida man who went missing at sea after leaving a boat ramp in St. Augustine, was rescued Saturday morning after aimlessly floating on his partially submerged boat 12 miles off the Florida coast for over 24 hours, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Suspect that brought gun into Tampa International's Airside F identified, authorities say
The passenger who was arrested at Tampa International Airport after being caught with a gun in Airside F Friday evening has been identified, authorities say.
Suspect killed at Holiday Inn after 2 Orlando police officers shot during traffic stop, police say
A Miami man who allegedly shot two Orlando Police Officers downtown was shot and killed by SWAT officers at a Holiday Inn.
Nightly Roundup: Crash victim memorial torn down; college sports realignment
From the future of the Pac 12 conference to a mystery surrounding who took down a crash victim memorial in the West Valley, here's a look at your top stories tonight.
Steak for vegans? Florida restaurant serving 'meat'
A steakhouse in Orlando, Fla. is serving up Filet Mignon. What makes this story stand out, however, is that that piece of meat didn't come from a cow.
Boy falls from coaster at Florida amusement park, rushed to hospital with 'traumatic injuries': officials
A six-year-old child was rushed to the hospital on Thursday with serious injuries after possibly falling off a roller coaster at the Kissimmee Fun Spot amusement park, according to paramedics.
Parkland school shooting to be re-enacted as part of civil lawsuit before building is demolished
Nine members of Congress are expected to tour the blood-stained and bullet-pocked halls at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday, shortly before ballistics technicians reenact the massacre that left 14 students and three staff members dead.
Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
Nightly Roundup: Deadly police shooting investigation; robbery goes wrong for suspect
From a deadly police shooting investigation to a robbery in California that took a surprising turn, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
The Florida Keys wants to pay you up to $98K to work in paradise
Schools in the Florida Keys are hiring – and they're looking to dish out up to $98,000 for some positions.
Florida suitcase murder: Husband used chainsaw to dismember wife's body found in bags off coast, police say
A Florida man was arrested after his wife's remains were found in multiple suitcases off the intracoastal waterway in Delray Beach.
Largest Black fraternity among groups to move conventions from Florida over ‘racist’ policies
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc announced it will move its 2025 convention from Orlando due to what it calls "harmful, racist and insensitive" policies against the Black community.
Florida deputies: Stop calling us about manatee sex
Deputies have asked citizens to stop calling them about the hoards of flailing manatees in the canals and shorelines of the Gulf Coast communities: "We can assure you they are more than fine."
Incandescent light bulb ban goes into effect this month: Here's what you need to know
A nationwide ban on incandescent light bulbs goes into effect on Aug. 1, 2023, which means if they’re made or sold by a retailer, that business could be fined up to $542 per bulb.
Leprosy considered 'endemic' to Central Florida, health officials say
A group of researchers is warning about leprosy becoming endemic to Central Florida, which they say now accounts for one-fifth of all new cases.
Florida women arrested after fight in which woman's ear was bitten off
Deputies said one woman accused another of stealing alcohol and vape pens before the brawl began.
376-pound alligator undergoes CT scan while treated by vets at University of Florida
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine recently treated a 376-pound alligator for an ear infection.