Florida governor gathers experts to validate COVID response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is using a hand-picked panel of health experts to help validate the actions he took against the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is using a hand-picked panel of health experts to help validate the actions he took against the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida bill seeks to block transgender athletes from girls and women's school sports teams
The bill, called the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, would require that anyone participating in girls and women's sports at the K-12 and college level be biologically eligible to do so. If challenged, they would have to get confirmation from a health care provider that they are female. That could include a doctor examining their genitals.
The bill, called the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, would require that anyone participating in girls and women's sports at the K-12 and college level be biologically eligible to do so. If challenged, they would have to get confirmation from a health care provider that they are female. That could include a doctor examining their genitals.
Generous diner leaves $10K tip at Florida Keys restaurant
A tourist in the Florida Keys asked her waitress how many people worked in the restaurant's kitchen, then left a $10,000 tip on top of her $193 bill -- enough for all 14 workers to take home more than $700 each.
A tourist in the Florida Keys asked her waitress how many people worked in the restaurant's kitchen, then left a $10,000 tip on top of her $193 bill -- enough for all 14 workers to take home more than $700 each.
Critically endangered Sumatran tiger born at Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami is welcoming the newest member of their family: a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.
Zoo Miami is welcoming the newest member of their family: a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in the U.S. was actually held in Florida, historians say
It turns out, St. Augustine was the first U.S. city to hold a St. Patrick's Day parade -- back in 1601.
It turns out, St. Augustine was the first U.S. city to hold a St. Patrick's Day parade -- back in 1601.
Baby born with COVID-19 antibodies, doctors say
Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.
Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.
Manta ray photobombs Florida surfer in viral photo
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
4-year-old boy dies after plane crashes into mother's SUV in South Florida neighborhood
A 4-year-old boy in South Florida died when a small plane crashed into his mother's SUV yesterday afternoon. The aircraft was attempting to land at a regional airport when it clipped a power line and hit the vehicle a few hundred feet short of the runway.
A 4-year-old boy in South Florida died when a small plane crashed into his mother's SUV yesterday afternoon. The aircraft was attempting to land at a regional airport when it clipped a power line and hit the vehicle a few hundred feet short of the runway.
VIDEO: Police fire pepper balls to disperse Spring Break crowd in Florida
Two officers were reportedly injured when they body-slammed and arrested a man.
Two officers were reportedly injured when they body-slammed and arrested a man.
Florida mom, teen daughter arrested after hacking student accounts to cast homecoming votes: FDLE
An assistant principal in Florida and her daughter were arrested after allegedly hacking into students' accounts to cast fraudulent homecoming court votes.
An assistant principal in Florida and her daughter were arrested after allegedly hacking into students' accounts to cast fraudulent homecoming court votes.
3 dead, 1 injured after small plane crashes into South Florida neighborhood
Three people were killed and one person was injured after a small plane crashed into a South Florida neighborhood Monday afternoon.
Three people were killed and one person was injured after a small plane crashed into a South Florida neighborhood Monday afternoon.
Polk deputies arrest woman accused of spraying store employees with chemical while shoplifting
A Tampa woman is behind bars in Polk County after deputies said she went on a shoplifting spree, then sprayed store employees with a chemical while trying to get away.
A Tampa woman is behind bars in Polk County after deputies said she went on a shoplifting spree, then sprayed store employees with a chemical while trying to get away.
Donald Trump makes surprise speech at dog rescue fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago
Former President Donald Trump surprised attendees at a dog rescue fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend, thanking them for their work to save dogs and find them forever homes.
Former President Donald Trump surprised attendees at a dog rescue fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend, thanking them for their work to save dogs and find them forever homes.
'Dude, I just need you to exit the car, please!': Snake hitches ride, terrifies woman
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
FHP: 3 children among those killed in 'horrific' Orlando crash
The Florida Highway Patrol says it is investigating a crash in Orange County that has resulted in multiple fatalities, including children.
The Florida Highway Patrol says it is investigating a crash in Orange County that has resulted in multiple fatalities, including children.
Kidnapped teen's secret message, father's communication with Florida relative produce new leads
Daphne Westbrook didn't come home from a weekend trip to visit her father back in October 2019. Ever since, law enforcement has been searching for the pair, under the belief Daphne has been drugged or otherwise subdued.
Daphne Westbrook didn't come home from a weekend trip to visit her father back in October 2019. Ever since, law enforcement has been searching for the pair, under the belief Daphne has been drugged or otherwise subdued.
Amber Alert issued for Tennessee girl thought to be with father in Tampa Bay area
An Amber Alert has been issued for a Tennessee girl believed to be in the Tampa Bay area with her father.
An Amber Alert has been issued for a Tennessee girl believed to be in the Tampa Bay area with her father.
Walt Disney World sold out as spring breakers head to Florida
Visit Orlando says parks like Disney continue to operate on a reduced capacity and are maxing out ticket sales at those levels.
Visit Orlando says parks like Disney continue to operate on a reduced capacity and are maxing out ticket sales at those levels.
Tampa officer killed in I-275 crash likely collided with wrong-way car on purpose to save others, chief says
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.
Ticket to be dismissed for driver who swerved to avoid sofa on Florida highway
The couple flipped and wrecked their car on the highway while swerving to avoid a couch that fell off a truck. They were taken to the hospital, where an FHP trooper handed them a $166 traffic ticket. Now the highway patrol says they made a mistake.
The couple flipped and wrecked their car on the highway while swerving to avoid a couch that fell off a truck. They were taken to the hospital, where an FHP trooper handed them a $166 traffic ticket. Now the highway patrol says they made a mistake.



















