Teen killed while friends were taking turns shooting one another in bulletproof vest, police say

A 16-year-old boy was killed this week after he and at least two others took turns shooting one another while wearing body armor, officials said. The incident was reportedly captured on video.

Tampa man accused of beating wife to death wants out of jail, claims she died from infection

A Tampa man who’s been sitting in jail for nearly a year after allegedly killing his wife will remain behind bars unless he can post his full bond, a judge ruled Thursday. 

Parkland shooting: Potential sentencing juror says she can't be on jury because of 'sugar daddy'

A prospective juror for the sentencing of the Parkland school shooter asked the judge to dismiss her from duty, claiming she didn’t have enough time to fulfill her civic duty because she’s both married and has "a sugar daddy."

Walt Disney World looks to build affordable apartments in Florida

Less than two weeks after Universal Parks & Resorts revealed its plans to build rent-controlled apartments in Orlando – future efforts to help the housing crisis in the area -- Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced its own plans to build an affordable housing community.

Slain Florida mother Cassie Carli had planned to get concealed carry permit out of fear for her safety: family

Florida mom Cassie Carli had been planning to apply for a concealed carry permit out of fear for her safety because of her ex-boyfriend's "unpredictable" behavior – and had talked to her sister about it just a week before she disappeared. Her body was later found buried in a shallow grave on an Alabama property connected to her ex.

Bitcoin 2022 conference: Miami's cryptocurrency craze on full display

Thousands of crypto enthusiasts are gathering in Miami for Bitcoin 2022 as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop blockchain technology.

NASA delays moon program’s dress rehearsal after series of scrubs

A series of technical issues that popped up during the dress rehearsal for the Artemis I moon rocket program has forced NASA to put a hold on the test until at least the weekend.

Florida teacher arrested, accused of playing loud music to disrupt student testing, police say

A Florida middle school teacher was arrested, accused of playing loud music with the intent to disrupt the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) testing being conducted at the school. 

Mob hitman who escaped federal custody rearrested in Florida

The mob hitman who escaped federal custody in Orlando last week has been rearrested by US Marshals in the Miami area. Dominic Taddeo had less than a year left of his sentence when he escaped.

Golf ball sized hail shatters car windows in Florida

Hail the size of golf balls caused extensive damage in Central Florida, smashing car windows and structures.

'I thought I was dying': Father, daughter survive after being struck by lightning in Raymond James parking lot

Ashley Moberg and her dad were in town over the weekend for a Yankees Spring Training game. They were hit by lightning in the Raymond James parking lot after the game was called off.