3 dead, 1 injured in Boca Raton Florida plane crash
A small plane crashed around 10:20 a.m. Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida, officials said. Authorities said all three people aboard the Cessna 310 were killed. Another person on the ground suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. Investigators believe the plane crashed due to mechanical issues.
Convicted killer recaptured in Central Florida
A man convicted of murder and serving a life sentence in Georgia has been captured in Central Florida – two weeks after he was mistakenly released, officials said Friday. A man convicted of murder and serving a life sentence in Georgia has been captured in Central Florida – two weeks after he was mistakenly released, officials said Friday. He was released due to a paperwork error.
Florida transgender student arrested after violating bathroom law; thought to be a first: officials
A transgender college student was arrested after saying “I am here to break the law" and then entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol. Civil rights attorneys say the arrest is the first they know of for violating transgender bathroom restrictions passed by numerous state legislatures across the country.
Orlando weather: Isolated evening storms possible ahead of drier, cooler weekend
A few isolated showers and thunderstorms could develop from Gainesville to St. Augustine early Friday evening with storms tracking southward through the evening.
Universal Orlando drones: FAA authorizes Sky Elements to fly over theme park again
A new waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says that Sky Elements can now fly drones over Universal Orlando again.
Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
Watch: Great white shark photobombs Florida university's ocean camera
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) made a cool discovery while viewing their underwater ocean camera footage – a great white shark! The shark was estimated to be 10-feet long.
Alleged road rage crash involving kids leads to arrest of Daytona Beach man, 71
A 71-year-old man is accused of ramming a car with six children inside during a road rage incident in Daytona Beach.
Universal Epic Universe to open at the start of Florida's rainy season
Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park is set to open May 22 in Orlando, just as Florida’s rainy season begins.
Abused puppy 'Sweetpea' to undergo surgery; $10K raised by FOX 35 viewers for her treatment
More than $10,000 was raised in hours to help Sweetpea, a puppy severely abused and left with a fractured skull.
Convicted killer mistakenly released from Georgia prison; victim’s mother in Florida fears for safety
Update (4/11): Kathan Guzman, a convicted murderer mistakenly released from the Department of Corrections in Georgia, was found and detained Friday in Florida, according to the Clayton County (Georgia) District Attorney's Office. He was located by the U.S. Marshals Service at his mother's house, officials confirmed to FOX 5 Atlanta. No other details were immediately released.
President Trump speaks after tariff changes, meets with cabinet
President Donald Trump met with the members of his Cabinet on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting comes a day after Trump put a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs on more than 75 countries but maintained a 10% tariff on nearly all global imports. However, he raised tariffs on China to 125%. Trump said his administration is working with a lot of different countries, saying they’re “trying to get the world to treat us fairly.”
Florida teacher to lose job for calling student by 'preferred' name: Latest updates
A Florida high school teacher is set to lose her job after allegedly addressing a student by a name other than their legal one, according to Brevard Public Schools.
Ksenia Karelina, Russian-American ballerina jailed for charity donation, released in prisoner swap
Ksenia Karelina, a U.S.-Russian citizen visiting family in Russia, was arrested in February 2024 and later convicted of treason on charges stemming from a donation of about $52 to a charity aiding Ukraine.
Family reacts to arrest nearly a year after deadly Orange County hit-and-run crash
The suspect in a deadly 2024 hit-and-run crash in Orange County was arrested this week.
Dozens killed in nightclub roof collapse including singer with ties to Orlando
A roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, killed dozens, including singer Rubby Pérez and former MLB players.
Gulf of America name change approved by Florida Legislature
Florida lawmakers passed bills to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" in state laws and materials.
Puppy, beaten beyond recognition, fighting for its life at Oviedo animal hospital
A 10-week-old puppy is fighting for its life after being badly beaten in Live Oak, Florida. The puppy was so severely swollen from its injuries, rescuers didn’t even know which breed she was.
Florida shrimpers say Trump's new international tariffs could save their industry
Shrimpers on the Space Coast are thankful for President Trump’s new international tariffs.
Florida bail bondsman accused of trading bonds for sexual favors released from jail, officials say
A 75-year-old bail bondsman accused of trading bonds for sexual favors has been released from jail in Orange County, officials say.