Florida House passes bill stripping Disney of self governing status
The bill now heads to the governor's desk
Massive gator interrupts golfers at Stoneybrook course in Sarasota
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill puts years of fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at risk
Before Reedy Creek became Disney's government, it was a drainage district created to help manage the 27,000 acres that the company secretly acquired parcel by parcel in the mid-1960s.
Slain Florida mom's ex threw evidence out window of truck before cops caught up with him, police say
Florida detectives say the ex-boyfriend and suspect in the murder of Cassie Carli threw evidence out of the window of his truck before cops ultimately caught up with him. They say he had been served with papers issuing a deadline for him to pay child support just days before Carli disappeared.
Florida bride, caterer arrested after guests get sick off drug-laced wedding food, deputies say
The bride, Danya Glenny, and caterer, Joycelyn Bryant, are facing several charges.
Dwayne Haskins was stranded on Florida highway, getting gas when he was struck by a truck, 911 call reveals
A second call from a distressed woman appears to detail a witness account of the moment Haskins was struck.
‘Radical rats’: Florida man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Ilhan Omar
The 67-year-old Florida man sent an email to Rep. Ilhan Omar with the subject line, “(You’re) dead, you radical Muslim,” along with a threat to shoot her in the head.
'She doesn't even expect it': Goose attacks woman in Jacksonville parking lot
Onlookers saw it coming. An unsuspecting woman walked across a parking lot in Jacksonville, not realizing she would fall victim to a nearby attacker – a Canada goose.
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Operator made 'manual adjustments' to Tyre Sampson's seat, report says
The investigation into a teen's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park concluded that one of the ride's harness sensors had been manually adjusted, falsely providing a safety OK.
Tampa Bay Dollar General store manager fired over viral TikTok's on difficult hours, staff shortages
A Tampa Bay Dollar General store manager went viral after posting TikTok videos meant to show how difficult it is to lead a store when hours and employees are limited.
Police: Tampa Bay area mom made 'no attempt' to rescue 5-year-old after deadly chase ends with crash in pond
Police say the woman kidnapped her 5-year-old daughter at knifepoint, then led officers on a high-speed chase before she crashed her SUV into a retention pond off the highway. Investigators said she managed to get herself out of the vehicle, but made "no attempt" to rescue the little girl, who drowned in the water. She's now been charged in her daughter's death.
Boeing is ready once again to launch its astronaut taxi to the space station
If the uncrewed test flight goes well, NASA will have a second American spacecraft to fly U.S., Japanese, Canadian and European astronauts to the space station.
Orlando FreeFall: Florida lawmaker calls for 'loophole' in law to be closed after teenager died on ride
Tyre Sampson, 14, died after falling off of the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, March 24.
Dolphin found dead after being impaled on Florida beach, law enforcement says
The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.
Florida dad chases after man recording girls in Walmart dressing room
A Florida man was charged with recording young girls in a Walmart dressing room. When the children told their father, the dad and store security chased after the suspect, who was taken into custody near a bus station.
Gabby Petito family's lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to jury trial in 2023, courts say
The lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to a jury trial next year, according to the Sarasota Clerk of Courts. A jury trial was ordered in the lawsuit and has been set for August 14, 2023, the Clerk of Courts confirmed.
Florida mother arrested for murder after police find 2 children dead in Miami apartment
Police in South Florida arrested a mother accused of murdering her two young children in their apartment after officers responded to repeated 911 hang-up calls coming from the home and found the bodies of both children tied up on a bed.
Florida babysitter put child in dryer, spun him around, deputies say
The boy told investigators that Amber Chapman put him in a dryer, closed the door and he “went around and round," according to the arrest affidavit.
Teen killed while friends were taking turns shooting one another in bulletproof vest, police say
A 16-year-old boy was killed this week after he and at least two others took turns shooting one another while wearing body armor, officials said. The incident was reportedly captured on video.
Father, daughter speak out after surviving lightning strike at spring training in Florida
Ashley and her father, John Moberg, were in the parking lot outside Steinbrenner Field when they saw a flash, heard a bang and the next moments became a blur.