Florida opens 'Deportation Depot' migrant detention facility inside former prison
Florida opened a second migrant detention facility called "Deportation Depot," which is now accepting detainees, the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News on Friday.
Florida woman wanted by FBI in $34M COVID-19 relief funds fraud scheme
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is searching for a Florida woman who is wanted for her alleged role in a $34 million COVID-19 relief funds fraud scheme.
Florida family runs, hides in car as man threatens them with machete during burglary: Deputies
A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly threatened a family with a machete during a burglary.
SpaceX gets green light to more than double rocket launches from Florida
The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized part of an environmental assessment that will allow SpaceX to more than double the number of Falcon 9 launches from Florida’s Space Coast.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with 28 Starlink satellites on Friday morning from Florida
SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 rocket with 28 Starlink satellites on Friday morning from Florida. Here's how you can watch.
Orlando weather: Showers linger into evening, temperatures in the 90s expected through weekend
Scattered showers moved southwest across Central Florida on Friday evening, mainly affecting areas along and south of Interstate 4.
Man shot by Marion County deputies after chase, attempt to run over deputy
A man was taken to the hospital after a deputy-involved shooting early Friday morning in Marion County, deputies say. Officials say traffic will be affected on northwest Gainesville Road, Highway 441 and Highway 329 as they continue to investigate.
Invest 91L: Tropical depression, Tropical Storm Gabrielle, could form in the next few days: NHC
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) designated a tropical disturbance that emerged off the coast of Africa last weekend as Invest 91L on Thursday, and forecasters are saying it will likely become Tropical Depression Seven later this week or over the weekend.
Marion County teen accused of causing $10K in damage to church
A 13-year-old boy is accused of breaking into a Marion County church and leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage, according to deputies.
'Super Speeder' drove 103 mph with 3 kids in car, including unrestrained infant: Report
An Orlando woman has been arrested under Florida's new "Super Speeder" law after she was caught allegedly driving over 100 mph with three children in the car, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Florida boy, 10, survives dengue fever, has warning for others
Health officials say Brevard County has the highest number of locally acquired dengue fever cases in the state, with 14 confirmed infections as of Aug. 30.
Dog given less than 6 months to live cured of cancer after clinical trial
Lola has now been cancer free for two years.
Trump to sign order renaming DOD to 'Department of War'
The U.S. employed the Department of War title for its military agency up until 1949 when it was renamed the Department of Defense.
Ethan Pritchard shooting: Player's former coach at Seminole High says community is praying for football star
Former Seminole High School football standout Ethan Pritchard, now a player at Florida State University, was shot over the weekend near Tallahassee after the Seminoles’ upset win over Alabama, according to investigators.
Federal judges anonymously criticize Supreme Court for overturning decisions with emergency rulings
A group of anonymous federal judges is criticizing the Supreme Court for overturning lower court rulings and siding with President Donald Trump's administration with little to no explanation, NBC News reported Thursday.
Here's who would get refunds if Trump's tariffs get thrown out
If the Supreme Court strikes down some of Trump’s biggest tariffs, importers could be entitled to “billions and billions of dollars” in refunds.
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Operation Bad Odds' leads to 28 arrests, 48 illegal gambling machines recovered
Through a recent undercover investigation called “Operation Bad Odds,” undercover deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they made 28 arrests and confiscated 48 illegal gambling machines.
Florida vaccine mandates: Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Harjinder Singh: Florida to subpoena company that hired semi driver accused in deadly Florida Turnpike crash
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Thursday that civil and criminal subpoenas were being issued to the owners of a freight transportation company who allegedly hired Harjinder Singh, the person accused of making an illegal U-turn, causing a deadly wreck on the Florida Turnpike.
‘Operation Van Diesel’ targets Florida fuel theft ring, nets nearly a dozen arrests
Law enforcement officials say 10 people, including seven who are in the U.S. illegally, have been arrested, and an 11th suspect is wanted in a statewide diesel fuel theft ring totaling roughly $650,000.