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. 

Florida firefighter adopts baby left in safe haven box

The firefighter, who heard the alarm and discovered the baby inside, said he fell in love with the infant as soon as their eyes met.

Video shows large shark swimming eerily close to people at Florida beach: 'That sucker came close!'

Swimmers at Navarre Beach in Florida got quite a surprise over the Fouth of July weekend when a large shark was swimming in the ocean alongside them. Video shows people quickly getting out of the water.

Deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during deadly Parkland school shooting

A Florida sheriff’s deputy was acquitted Thursday of felony child neglect and other charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school massacre, concluding the first trial in U.S. history of a law enforcement officer for conduct during an on-campus shooting.

Sitters take Florida kids to Wisconsin, leave them in park, police say

A woman was supposed to watch her friend's kids but took them to another state. Police found a 1-year-old and 2-year-old left alone at a public park in Milwaukee.

Walt Nauta: Court date postponed for Trump aide in classified documents case

A lawyer for Walt Nauta said the aide was unable to find a Florida-based attorney and that he was stuck in Newark, New Jersey, because of a flight that sat for hours on the tarmac before being canceled.

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."

Florida police officers rescue American flag blown down during storms

After a strong storm made its way through Crestview on Monday, many things were left array on the street. One of them was an American flag found at the Okaloosa County Courthouse. 

Gabby Petito: Judge delivers blow to Laundrie family as civil suit appears headed to trial

The Gabby Petito civil lawsuit in Florida appears headed to trial after a judge denied all of the motions to dismiss the case and gave the defendants 10 days to respond.