Parkland school shooting to be re-enacted as part of civil lawsuit before building is demolished
Nine members of Congress are expected to tour the blood-stained and bullet-pocked halls at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday, shortly before ballistics technicians reenact the massacre that left 14 students and three staff members dead.
Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State.
Florida women arrested after fight in which woman's ear was bitten off
Deputies said one woman accused another of stealing alcohol and vape pens before the brawl began.
Florida teen, adult rescued from accused human trafficker they met online, sheriff says: 'Sick individual'
The Hernando County sheriff is urging parents to pay attention to what their children are doing online after he says a teen and a young adult were human trafficked by a man they met on an online dating app and recently rescued in Spring Hill.
Kentucky woman describes Allegiant flight that was forced to take 'evasive actions' to avoid incoming jet
An Allegiant Air flight took a terrifying turn after it was forced to make a sudden 600 feet climb to avoid a collision with an oncoming private jet.
Suitcase murder mystery: Florida police release sketches of woman found in 3 bags in water
Delray Beach Police have released an artist rendering of the woman whose remains were found in three suitcases in a body of water in South Florida.
Video: Florida scuba diver frees trapped nurse shark from fishing line caught in artificial reef
A Florida diver came face-to-face with an entangled nurse shark as he worked to free the animal from the coral blue waters of Destin.
Florida girl accused of sending fake 911 text to be released on home detention, judge says
The 11-year-old Florida girl accused of sending a fake 911 text that said her friend was kidnapped is being released to her parents on home detention, a judge said Thursday morning.
Florida girl, 11, arrested for fake 911 text that her friend was kidnapped: deputies
An 11-year-old girl from Florida was arrested for allegedly prank texting 911 to report a false kidnapping because she thought it “would be funny," according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
3 suitcases with human remains found floating in Florida: police
Three suitcases with human remains were found in a body of water in South Florida, according to police.
Man jumps overboard Carnival cruise ship off Florida's coast, US Coast Guard says
Crews are searching for a man who jumped overboard the Carnival Elation cruise ship off Florida's coast late Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Florida A&M indefinitely suspends football-related activities in wake of unauthorized music video shoot
The hip-hop music video contained explicit lyrics and was recorded in the team locker room, the school said. Rapper Real Boston Richey's song titled "Send A Blitz" was released on Friday night.
Rapper YNW Melly murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocks
A deadlocked jury has prompted a mistrial in the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly in South Florida. He's accused of murdering two of his friends five years ago.
Drug-addicted 'cocaine sharks' may be devouring dumped drugs off Florida coast
Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States.
Florida restaurant closes after 7 customers allege they tested positive for meth after eating there
A Japanese hibachi steakhouse in Florida permanently closed its doors after seven customers alleged they tested positive for methamphetamine hours after eating at the restaurant earlier this month.
Fierce black bear 'UFC match' caught on camera in Florida homeowner's yard: 'Never seen that before'
Two black bears had an intense clash in a Florida homeowner's yard – and it was all caught on his home surveillance camera.
Man dies after riding popular Walt Disney World ride: report
Eleven incidents were self-reported by some of Florida's major theme parks in April to June 2023.
Miami TSA officers busted allegedly stealing from flyers during airport screenings
The three TSA officers were arrested after the thefts were revealed on video surveillance, police said.
Dozens of animals killed in fire at Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach: ‘It’s devastating’
The owner of the Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach is mourning the loss of nearly 40 animals after a fire tore through the facility at Johns Pass in Madeira Beach early Thursday morning.