Florida Attorney General: 49 arrested, charged in undercover drug trafficking takedown

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced the arrests of nearly 50 people on various drug-related charges, part of a year-long investigation into drug trafficking organizations running in several Central Florida counties.

Florida man accused of stealing more than $15K through payroll fraud

A Palm Coast man who worked as a financial controller for a construction company is accused of stealing more than $15,000 by diverting payroll deposits and altering his own employee benefits, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.

Florida dad sentenced to 42 years after toddler dies in hot truck

A Florida dad was sentenced to more than four decades in prison in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours while he went to get a haircut and drinks at a nearby bar.

St. Petersburg city worker deadly shooting suspect identified after I-75 standoff: Police

The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday.

30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, annual survey finds

More Americans say they're turning to shoplifting as inflation and financial strain continue to squeeze budgets. A new survey reveals who's stealing and what they're taking.

Florida HOA vice president chased door-to-door sales reps, rammed their vehicle: Affidavit

The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.

Camping World Stadium renovation to add new facade, expanded seating and fan amenities

Camping World Stadium is undergoing a major renovation that will include a redesigned exterior, expanded seating and new fan amenities as officials prepare to host larger events, including Jacksonville Jaguars games in 2027.

Florida Congressman Cory Mills under active investigation by DOJ: Source to FOX News

Florida Congressman Cory Mills is under active criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to FOX News, citing a source familiar with the matter.

Florida family narrowly escapes lightning strike: 'I just started running'

A Kissimmee woman said she and her children narrowly escaped injury after a lightning strike hit a neighbor's yard while she was unloading her vehicle during a storm.

Florida now requiring heart screenings for high school athletes

Florida high school students will now be required to undergo an electrocardiogram, or EKG, before participating in school sports under a new statewide law aimed at detecting potentially life-threatening heart conditions.

NASA cancels $73 million moon lander mission with contractor Draper

NASA has canceled a $73 million commercial lunar lander mission after years of delays and cost overruns, ending the project before the spacecraft ever launched.

Alligator blocks Palm Bay front door, trapping family in home: ‘Jaw dropping’

A Palm Bay family got an unexpected late-night wake-up call on Friday when a massive alligator wandered right up to their front porch and refused to leave.

Florida mother dies saving 4-year-old son from St. Johns River: 'She was a hero'

A DeLand mother died after rescuing her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River, and a witness who tried to save her said she used all of her strength to keep the child above water before collapsing.

50% tariffs slapped on hundreds of Canadian imports: Here's a list

The price of hundreds of Canadian goods could soon go up dramatically as the Trump administration reveals massive new tariffs against the United States’ second-largest trading partner.

Arizona Cardinals executive suspended for violating NFL's gambling policy: report

Ryan Gold allegedly provided confidential information about the Cardinals' 2026 draft picks before they were announced, the Associated Press reported. Gold also allegedly placed parlay bets on NFL and college games.

Man held in jail for weeks after justice system confuses him with someone else

A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.