Southwest Airlines ending its free checked bag policy for many passengers

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on flights for many passengers, ending its unique offering in the industry. Here's what to know.

Video: EF2 tornado envelops van with woman trapped inside

Jeanicmar Rangel caught the moment an EF2 tornado passed over a Florida neighborhood. She was trapped inside her work van at the time.

Florida home collapses after tornado, severe thunderstorm hits Seminole County, officials

A confirmed tornado touched down Monday morning north of Orlando in Seminole County, knocking down trees and powerlines, as well as causing at least one home to collapse, officials said.

EF2 tornado hits FOX 35 Orlando TV station, damages nearby homes

Severe thunderstorms prompted several severe tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings throughout Central Florida earlier Monday morning, including at least one confirmed tornado in Lake Mary. Here's what you need to know.

Florida tornado had same wind speeds as Category 2 or 3 hurricane: NWS

The tornado that touched down early Monday morning in Seminole County, Florida had peak winds of 115 mph, which is comparable to the wind gusts of a Category 2 or 3 hurricane, according to the National Weather Service.

Florida lawmakers back bill to exempt trainees from minimum wage

A Florida Senate committee Monday backed a proposal that would give employers a way to sidestep the state’s minimum wage if they can classify positions as job training.

Jessie Kirk murder: Florida man charged in Titusville woman's death

Police have charged a man in the murder of a 72-year-old Titusville woman who was reported missing last week. Jessie Kirk's body and burned SUV were discovered hours after her disappearance. David Barber, 35, now faces multiple charges related to her death.

Orlando weather: Cloudy skies and mild temperatures, cold front on the way

Tonight's weather will feature partly-cloudy to mostly-cloudy skies, with temperatures remaining in the upper 50s and 60s. In some areas, a shower or two could be possible.

Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to debut new attraction, officials say

Disney has revealed additional details for its new attraction "Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run" featuring Mando and Grogu, which will debut later this year in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Florida teen involved in Orange County 'mob' street takeover arrested, troopers say

The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a teenager on Thursday for his alleged involvement in multiple street takeover events, including one in Orange County last year where a "mob" set a fire, performed burnouts, and damaged vehicles, including one with a mother and baby inside.

Florida lawmakers advance bill to restrict ballot initiatives

Florida lawmakers a pushing legislation to tighten restrictions on the ballot-initiative process, citing concerns over out-of-state influence and fraud.

Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa cause of death revealed

Authorities have revealed the causes of death for Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

Florida homeowner reports break-in and is shot, killed by deputies who believed he had knife: officials

New body camera footage reveals the moments leading up to a deadly deputy-involved shooting that happened in February in Orange County. Deputies responded to a 911 call after someone broke into a man’s home, and deputies shot and killed the homeowner, believing he was holding a knife, officials said.

Timeline of SpaceX Starship flight tests—and what happened

SpaceX’s Starship is undergoing a series of test flights to prepare for deep-space missions. With eight flights now completed, find out how each test has unfolded.

Watch: SpaceX Starship explodes, scattering debris over Atlantic Ocean

SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded less than 10 minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday night, scattering debris over the Caribbean and Atlantic, creating a dramatic spectacle for millions of onlookers across Florida and the region.