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.

NYC posting billboards in Florida denouncing 'Don't Say Gay' law, inviting LGBTQ+ to city

New York City is launching a campaign denouncing Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law with five billboards across the Sunshine State inviting Floridians to move to New York City.

Slain Florida mom Cassie Carli's autopsy to be performed Monday

The coroner will perform an autopsy Monday to determine the cause of Florida mother Cassie Carli's death, after her body was found buried in a shallow grave in an Alabama barn connected to her ex. Investigators arrested him over 200 miles away in Tennessee, and expect more charges after the autopsy is done.

Life or death: Penalty phase for Parkland school shooter begins with jury selection

Jury selection in the deadliest mass shooting ever to go to trial will begin Monday for the penalty phase. Over the next few weeks, prosecutors and defense lawyers will screen at least 1,500 prospective jurors. The full trial could run for four to six months.

Body of missing Florida mom Cassie Carli found in shallow grave, sheriff says

The body of Cassie Carli, a Florida mother who disappeared a week ago while trying to pick up her 4-year-old daughter from her ex-boyfriend, was discovered in a shallow grave Saturday night. 

Florida hires forensic firm to investigate Tyre Sampson death from Orlando FreeFall ride

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried promised a “complete and thorough investigation” into how a 14-year-old teenager fell from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower last week at ICON Park.

For sale: Off-the-grid island home tucked inside a Florida state park

The home, listed for a mere $3.5 million, is over 6,000 square feet and comes with its own private dock so you can park your boat.

Missing Florida mom Cassie Carli felt 'extremely' unsafe around child's father before disappearance: sister

Cassie Carli, the Florida mom who disappeared on Sunday while going to pick up her 4-year-old daughter from the child's father, had previously felt "extremely" unsafe and nervous around her ex, according to her sister.

Gov. DeSantis broaches repeal of Disney World's decades-old self-governing status in Florida

Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed on Thursday the suggestion of repealing a 55-year-old state law that allows Disney to effectively govern itself on the grounds of Walt Disney World, following the company’s public opposition to a controversial parental rights law in Florida.

Florida authorities search for mom missing since Sunday; 4-year-old daughter found safe

Authorities in the Florida Panhandle are searching for missing mom Cassie Carli, who disappeared Sunday when she was supposed to meet up with the father of her 4-year-old daughter to exchange custody. The little girl has been found safe and Carli's vehicle has been recovered by investigators, but there's been no sign of the 37-year-old mom.