'He did not deserve to die': Family of Tyre Sampson honors teen 1 year after death on Orlando FreeFall ride
A commemoration ceremony will be held Friday for 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, one year after he fell to his death on the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.
Florida man slaps woman with slice of pizza during argument, deputies say
A Florida man is facing a battery charge after he allegedly slapped a woman with a slice of pizza during an argument.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
Watch: Mons Venus security guard fights off man in devil mask trying to get into club with gun
An armed suspect wearing a devil mask was stopped by security guards, from barging into Tampa's Mons Venus strip club early Sunday morning. Tampa police said their quick-thinking and relentless pursuit of the armed man may have saved many lives.
Miami Beach issues state of emergency, curfew to manage spring break crowds after 2 deadly shootings
Those who live in the city said spring break violence and chaos has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
'I had to do this': Settlement reached between Tyre Sampson's mother and ICON park, attorney says
Nekia Dodd, the mother of Tyre Sampson, visited ICON Park for the first time since her son's deadly fall from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Officials also announced that a settlement had been reached between the ride, park operators, and her.
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen attacked outside Florida hotel, reports say
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was assaulted by a teenager outside a hotel in South Florida last week, according to media reports.
Florida man serving a 400-year sentence walks free after 'flawed' trial testimony discredited: report
Sidney Holmes, a Florida man serving out a 400-year sentence, has just walked out of prison a free man after three decades thanks to a re-examination of his case.
So Florida: Massive alligator crushes through metal fence at Florida golf course
It's a competition no one asked for – how would a metal fence fair against an alligator? Easy answer – it doesn't, and the alligator definitely wins! But, the video is awesome to watch.
Giant blob of seaweed twice the width of US taking aim at Florida, scientists say
The impending seaweed comes as Floridians along the state's southwest coast have complained about burning eyes and breathing problems.
Florida man shoots alligator as it attacked dog in backyard: 'My heart just dropped'
We expect to see alligators in lakes around Florida, but what about in your backyard? A Deltona homeowner who asked not to be identified had to think fast when a gator started attacking his chocolate lab.
Florida beachgoers report unexpected encounters with nudists
Some Florida beachgoers are describing their surprise encounters with nudists at a popular stretch of sand in Brevard County.
Tiger Woods' ex Erica Herman claims in lawsuit she was tricked to leave home and subsequently locked out
Herman's lawsuit against the trust resurfaced.
Polk State College student, instructor among 4 killed in small plane crash over Winter Haven lake
A Polk State College student and a local flight instructor were among four killed after two small planes collided midair in Winter Haven Tuesday afternoon. The crash prompted a large response from local first responders.
FBI searching for two accused Polk County Capitol rioters after disappearing
The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.
Family sues Airbnb after toddler dies of fentanyl overdose in rental
Investigators have been unable to determine how the toddler came into contact with the fentanyl.
Man bitten by alligator at his front door in Daytona Beach, police say
An alligator lunged at a man Saturday night and bit him outside his home in Daytona Beach, according to police.
Spirit Airlines flight from Dallas forced to land after fire in overhead bin
A Spirit Airlines flight from DFW Airport to Orlando was forced to land in Jacksonville after a fire in an overhead bin.
'My soul is gone': Families of murdered Orlando journalist, 9-year-old girl speak publicly for the first time
19-year-old Keith Moses is facing first-degree murder charges in the deaths of Dylan Lyons, T'yonna Major, and 38-year old Natacha Augustin.
Florida man dies after contracting brain-eating infection from rinsing sinuses with tap water
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.