Man who damaged LGBTQ streetscape must write essay on Pulse
A man convicted of burning tire marks across a gay-pride streetscape in South Florida while participating in a rally for former President Donald Trump last summer must write a 25-page essay on the deadly 2016 shooting at a gay nightclub in the state.
A man convicted of burning tire marks across a gay-pride streetscape in South Florida while participating in a rally for former President Donald Trump last summer must write a 25-page essay on the deadly 2016 shooting at a gay nightclub in the state.
K-9 helps Florida troopers find nearly $700K worth of heroin during traffic stop
After Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled over the SUV for having a fake license plate, a K-9 alerted to drugs in the vehicle. Once troopers discovered nearly $700,000 worth of heroin inside, they arrested both people in the SUV, who were undocumented immigrants from Mexico.
After Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled over the SUV for having a fake license plate, a K-9 alerted to drugs in the vehicle. Once troopers discovered nearly $700,000 worth of heroin inside, they arrested both people in the SUV, who were undocumented immigrants from Mexico.
'Take it down:' Tyre Sampson's parents call for action after son's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park
The mother of Tyre Sampson is calling for stricter laws for amusement park rides to prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy.
The mother of Tyre Sampson is calling for stricter laws for amusement park rides to prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy.
State attorney: Victim who shot and killed attacker was 'fortunate he was able to defend himself'
Three men attacked a victim in downtown Tampa. The victim fought back, shooting two of his attackers, killing one of them. State Attorney Andrew Warren says it was a 'crystal clear-cut case of self-defense.'
Three men attacked a victim in downtown Tampa. The victim fought back, shooting two of his attackers, killing one of them. State Attorney Andrew Warren says it was a 'crystal clear-cut case of self-defense.'
Florida sheriff arrests own daughter for meth trafficking: 'No one is immune or exempt'
A Florida sheriff arrested his own daughter, charging her with meth trafficking. "Methamphetamine does not discriminate & neither do we. It does not matter who you are – no one is immune or exempt."
A Florida sheriff arrested his own daughter, charging her with meth trafficking. "Methamphetamine does not discriminate & neither do we. It does not matter who you are – no one is immune or exempt."
Florida sheriff promotes gun safety course for residents to shoot home invaders: 'We prefer that you do'
A sheriff in Florida is encouraging residents to take gun safety courses after a homeowner fired multiple shots at an intruder on Wednesday, stopping the individual who allegedly broke into several homes.
A sheriff in Florida is encouraging residents to take gun safety courses after a homeowner fired multiple shots at an intruder on Wednesday, stopping the individual who allegedly broke into several homes.
Florida deputies rescue baby from large apartment fire in Orlando
Huge flames lit up the the sky as fire roared through Isles at East Millenia Apartments
Huge flames lit up the the sky as fire roared through Isles at East Millenia Apartments
Man punched by Mike Tyson for alleged harassment has long rap sheet, state records show
Melvin Townsend III has been convicted of fraud, grand theft, burglary, possession of controlled substances and trafficking in stolen property. The 36-year-old was also incarcerated for 20 months in 2009 and again in 2019 for 15 months.
Melvin Townsend III has been convicted of fraud, grand theft, burglary, possession of controlled substances and trafficking in stolen property. The 36-year-old was also incarcerated for 20 months in 2009 and again in 2019 for 15 months.
Florida releases 2 examples claiming critical race theory in math textbooks
Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
Cocoa mom denies calling in high school bomb threat
A woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Cocoa High School is denying that she had anything to do with it.
A woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Cocoa High School is denying that she had anything to do with it.
Mom accused of making bomb threat to Cocoa school over child's food portions, report states
Anaya Smith is facing a charge of making a false bomb report, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Anaya Smith is facing a charge of making a false bomb report, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Florida seeks 100% renewable electricity by 2050 under proposed rule
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Florida House passes bill stripping Disney of self governing status
The bill now heads to the governor's desk
The bill now heads to the governor's desk
Watch: Deputies raid two suspected drug houses in Florida; six people arrested
Six people were arrested Wednesday when deputies raided drug houses in Deltona and DeLand, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Six people were arrested Wednesday when deputies raided drug houses in Deltona and DeLand, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Massive gator interrupts golfers at Stoneybrook course in Sarasota
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill puts years of fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at risk
Before Reedy Creek became Disney's government, it was a drainage district created to help manage the 27,000 acres that the company secretly acquired parcel by parcel in the mid-1960s.
Before Reedy Creek became Disney's government, it was a drainage district created to help manage the 27,000 acres that the company secretly acquired parcel by parcel in the mid-1960s.
Slain Florida mom's ex threw evidence out window of truck before cops caught up with him, police say
Florida detectives say the ex-boyfriend and suspect in the murder of Cassie Carli threw evidence out of the window of his truck before cops ultimately caught up with him. They say he had been served with papers issuing a deadline for him to pay child support just days before Carli disappeared.
Florida detectives say the ex-boyfriend and suspect in the murder of Cassie Carli threw evidence out of the window of his truck before cops ultimately caught up with him. They say he had been served with papers issuing a deadline for him to pay child support just days before Carli disappeared.
Florida bride, caterer arrested after guests get sick off drug-laced wedding food, deputies say
The bride, Danya Glenny, and caterer, Joycelyn Bryant, are facing several charges.
The bride, Danya Glenny, and caterer, Joycelyn Bryant, are facing several charges.
The Reedy Creek Improvement Act: Little-known Florida law gives Disney total autonomy
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
‘Radical rats’: Florida man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Ilhan Omar
The 67-year-old Florida man sent an email to Rep. Ilhan Omar with the subject line, “(You’re) dead, you radical Muslim,” along with a threat to shoot her in the head.
The 67-year-old Florida man sent an email to Rep. Ilhan Omar with the subject line, “(You’re) dead, you radical Muslim,” along with a threat to shoot her in the head.