Gabby Petito memorial bench to be erected in North Port

Bright, colorful and inviting: One man has a vision for a steel bench that will be a permanent memorial for Gabby Petito in North Port. He says he is working with a member of the Petito family to help ensure the final piece of artwork will be exactly what Gabby’s parents want.

Funeral held for Miya Marcano in South Florida

Loved ones of 19-year-old Miya Marcano said their final goodbyes on Thursday. Marcano was laid to rest in a custom blue casket, wrapped with an image of her angelic face and topped with a crown befitting of a queen.

Brian Laundrie's sister's family targeted with violent threats, records show

Brian Laundrie's brother-in-law asked Manatee County deputies for increased patrols in his neighborhood in mid-September after he said his family received alarming threats amid an ongoing manhunt for the Florida fugitive, according to sheriff's records.

Elizabeth Smart on Gabby Petito case: Knowing what she went through is 'heartbreaking'

Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped for nine months when she was 14 years old by a street preacher and his wife, said Wednesday that it is "heartbreaking" knowing what Gabby Petito likely went through in the days and weeks leading up to her death. 

Penguin under SeaWorld Orlando's care beats cancer twice

SeaWorld Orlando says a 33-year-old male King Penguin named Donna has beaten cancer not once, but twice.

Police arrest mother accused of abandoning toddler at Miami hospital

Authorities in South Florida say they have arrested a mother accused of abandoning her young daughter at a hospital, leaving the little girl with a stranger.

Dashcam video shows FHP trooper, woman narrowly escaping serious injuries after crash on Florida highway

Dashcam video from the Florida Highway Patrol shows the terrifying moment when a trooper and a woman with a flat tire narrowly avoided being hit by a pickup truck on the side of I-95. The car that caused the chain-reaction crash fled the scene.

Former congressional candidate, Green Beret from Tampa denied bond for alleged role in U.S. Capitol riot

Surveillance video allegedly shows Jeremy Brown ready for battle in full tactical gear and court documents released in the case show Brown emailed others and urged them to prepare with weapons and be "ready" to go.

Former FBI investigator says Brian Laundrie's dad 'may be a little more forthcoming' while helping search

Three weeks into the search for Brian Laundrie in the Carlton Reserve, the father of the only person of interest named in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito has begun actively helping in the effort to find his son.

Brian Laundrie's father joins law enforcement searching for son at Carlton Reserve

Brian Laundrie's father, Christopher, spent Thursday morning at a North Port park with law enforcement, one day after he was asked for to join the search for his son as they investigate the Gabby Petito case.

Urban Meyer video: Jaguars coach apologizes for being ‘just stupid’

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer apologized to his family, his team and owner Shad Khan for "being a distraction" after a video surfaced over the weekend showing a young woman dancing close to his lap.

Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer

"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.

Capitol Riot suspect arrested after overnight BUI boat crash

Pinellas County deputies say a Seminole man, already facing federal charges, was arrested on one count of boating under the influence Saturday night.

Florida school shooting suspect faces trial for jail brawl

The suspect in the 2018 killing of 17 people at a Florida high school is finally going on trial — but not for the slayings.

Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World opened 50 years ago today

Disney said that the first phase included the Magic Kingdom park, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.