Teen dies after fall from drop tower ride at Orlando's ICON PARK, authorities say
A teenager fell to his death while riding an Orlando-area drop tower attraction, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A teenager fell to his death while riding an Orlando-area drop tower attraction, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
After 4 months and 160,000 pounds of lettuce, Florida plans to wind down manatee feeding program
A pilot feeding program designed to reduce starvation issues amongst Florida manatees will soon conclude as experts say warmer waters are helping to disperse the population to their summer habitats, lessening the strain on natural resources.
A pilot feeding program designed to reduce starvation issues amongst Florida manatees will soon conclude as experts say warmer waters are helping to disperse the population to their summer habitats, lessening the strain on natural resources.
Miami Beach banning alcohol sales after 6 p.m. this weekend amid violent spring break season
In Miami Beach, authorities say they've had enough with the violence during spring break and are limiting alcohol sales in certain areas this weekend where a curfew is in effect.
In Miami Beach, authorities say they've had enough with the violence during spring break and are limiting alcohol sales in certain areas this weekend where a curfew is in effect.
Tampa volunteers rescue newborn baby from Ukraine
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring Sarasota native Emma Weyant the "real" winner of the NCAA Championship 500-yard freestyle after the top spot had gone to UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first known transgender woman to win the title.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring Sarasota native Emma Weyant the "real" winner of the NCAA Championship 500-yard freestyle after the top spot had gone to UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first known transgender woman to win the title.
'I killed a lady on the bridge': Florida drawbridge tender arrested after 79-year-old falls to her death
Police said video evidence contradicted the worker's statement that she walked out onto the balcony and visually checked the bridge for vehicles or pedestrians, saying her actions showed "reckless disregard of human life."
Police said video evidence contradicted the worker's statement that she walked out onto the balcony and visually checked the bridge for vehicles or pedestrians, saying her actions showed "reckless disregard of human life."
Florida men accused of tampering with gas pumps, stealing fuel in Bay Area
Two Tampa men are among a group of suspects facing felony charges for allegedly tampering with gas pumps and stealing fuel.
Two Tampa men are among a group of suspects facing felony charges for allegedly tampering with gas pumps and stealing fuel.
Watch: Trailcam spots python defending eggs from hungry bobcat
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
'Bracket of losers': More than 100 arrested in undercover Polk County sex sting
Polk County detectives say dozens were arrested during an operation focused on human trafficking, prostitution, and child predators.
Polk County detectives say dozens were arrested during an operation focused on human trafficking, prostitution, and child predators.
Florida mother, daughter arrested after ‘kill list’ found on teen's phone, sheriff’s office says
A Florida student was arrested last week over an alleged "kill list," while her mother was taken into custody on unrelated charges, authorities said.
A Florida student was arrested last week over an alleged "kill list," while her mother was taken into custody on unrelated charges, authorities said.
NASA to roll out Artemis-1 moon rocket to launch pad for critical test
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Bob Saget death: Florida judge permanently blocks release of some records
Saget, 65, was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Hotel in Orlando in January.
Saget, 65, was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Hotel in Orlando in January.
Tornadoes, damaging winds move through Southeast
National Weather Service meteorologists expect to survey damage
National Weather Service meteorologists expect to survey damage
Florida man calls 911 to have meth tested for authenticity, deputies say
A Spring Hill man is accused of calling 911 to have the methamphetamine he recently purchased from a man he met at an area bar tested because he believed it was really bath salts.
A Spring Hill man is accused of calling 911 to have the methamphetamine he recently purchased from a man he met at an area bar tested because he believed it was really bath salts.
Gabby Petito's family files lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, claims they knew Brian murdered Gabby
Gabby Petito's family has filed a civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, accusing them of knowing that Brian had murdered their daughter and attempting to help him flee the country. The lawsuit seeks over $100,000 in damages for causing the Petitos pain and suffering along with mental anguish.
Gabby Petito's family has filed a civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, accusing them of knowing that Brian had murdered their daughter and attempting to help him flee the country. The lawsuit seeks over $100,000 in damages for causing the Petitos pain and suffering along with mental anguish.
West Point cadets on spring break overdose on fentanyl-laced cocaine in South Florida vacation home
Four West Point cadets on spring break in South Florida overdosed on cocaine laced with fentanyl, with two other cadets becoming exposed to the drug after they began performing CPR on their friends. All had to be hospitalized, with at least one person in critical condition, rescue officials said.
Four West Point cadets on spring break in South Florida overdosed on cocaine laced with fentanyl, with two other cadets becoming exposed to the drug after they began performing CPR on their friends. All had to be hospitalized, with at least one person in critical condition, rescue officials said.
Police: Florida teacher arrested for hitting student with autism in face
Cocoa Beach police arrested Candice Williamson Bartell, 53, on Tuesday at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
Cocoa Beach police arrested Candice Williamson Bartell, 53, on Tuesday at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
Arrest made in deadly Daytona Beach Bike Week stabbings
Police officers have made an arrest in the brutal murders of a Daytona Beach couple. Jean Robert Macean, 32, is facing two counts of first-degree murder. He will be extradited to Volusia County following booking into the Orange County Jail.
Police officers have made an arrest in the brutal murders of a Daytona Beach couple. Jean Robert Macean, 32, is facing two counts of first-degree murder. He will be extradited to Volusia County following booking into the Orange County Jail.
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Dunkin' worker who fatally punched 77-year-old customer sentenced to 2 years of house arrest
A Tampa Dunkin' worker accused of punching and killing a 77-year-old customer for calling him the "N" word will spend 2 years on house arrest after pleading guilty to felony battery. Prosecutors said the sentence took into account the "despicable racial slur" and verbal abuse the victim used, along with the worker's "lack of intent to cause the victim's death."
A Tampa Dunkin' worker accused of punching and killing a 77-year-old customer for calling him the "N" word will spend 2 years on house arrest after pleading guilty to felony battery. Prosecutors said the sentence took into account the "despicable racial slur" and verbal abuse the victim used, along with the worker's "lack of intent to cause the victim's death."