Police: Young girls found in South Florida canal were sisters, mother is person of interest

Police in South Florida say the two young girls found hours apart in a canal have been identified as sisters, and investigators say their mother is a person of interest in their deaths.

250 gators removed from Walt Disney World since boy died in 2016 attack

Wildlife officials have removed 250 alligators from Disney properties in the five years since a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Disney's 50th anniversary: An outline of events just announced

‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration' will honor the legacy of Walt Disney World with all new experiences that will be spread across 18 months.

Navy tests newest carrier with giant explosion off Florida coast

The U.S. Navy’s newest and biggest aircraft carrier was put to the test last week with an offshore explosion so strong that it registered as an earthquake.

Deadly Pride parade crash was accidental, Fla. officials say

Authorities believe a truck driver accidentally plowed through a Florida Pride parade Saturday, killing one person.

Florida man pulls gun on police chief’s daughter over cream cheese

An angry Florida man pulled a gun on a drive-thru worker because they forgot the cream cheese with his bagel, according to Miami Gardens police. The employee is the daughter of the police chief.

Arrest made after video surfaces of South Florida Pride mural being vandalized

A witness captured video of the vandals appearing to intentionally leave 15 feet of skid marks across the streetscape painting, which covers the intersection of NE 1st Street and NE 2nd Avenue.

Liftoff! SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force

This satellite is part of a next generation satellite constellation featuring upgraded, state-of-the-art technology, according to NASA.

PHOTOS: Saharan dust brings beautiful skies to Florida

Skywatchers were treated to some gorgeous hues during sunset as the Saharan dust cloud made its way over the state of Florida.

‘Housewarming gift’: New Jersey couple wins $1 million in Florida lottery after recently moving to state

They are living as renters in South Florida, but now, their recent move to the Sunshine State will likely become more permanent after the New Jersey couple won a million dollars in the Florida Lottery.

'You stabbed me:' Ronnie Oneal's young son recalls witnessing murders of mom and sister

The boy was just 8 years old when he said Ronnie Oneal, his father, attacked him after murdering his mom and 9-year-old sister. Now 11, he bravely faced his father, recalling the night his family was killed and he barely survived.

Nearly 70 pounds of cocaine found hidden on cruise ship off Florida coast

Security officers aboard a cruise ship found nearly 70 pounds of cocaine hidden in one of the ship's voids during an inspection while it was off the coast of South Florida.

Masks optional at Disney World for vaccinated visitors

Face masks will be optional for visitors to the theme park resort who are vaccinated, though Disney workers won’t require proof of vaccination.

Town accidentally sells municipal water tower

A small town in Florida accidentally sold its water tower in a blundered real estate transaction.