Ocala principal accused of abusing student previously charged with molesting a child, per records

The principal at a private school in Florida who has been charged with aggravated child abuse and false imprisonment of a child had prior felony charges involving children, court records show.

Madeline Soto update: Here's what evidence the state has in Florida teen's death investigation

New documents in the case against Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, detail what potential evidence law enforcement and detectives have gathered during their investigation.

Florida's Citizens insurance nears 1.2 million policies

The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. ended last week with nearly 1.2 million policies, though some customers could be headed to private insurers.

Ocala elementary school principal accused of hitting, choking, slapping student

The principal of a private Christian elementary school in Ocala has landed himself in jail after he allegedly attacked a student in a classroom for over an hour, according to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Florida tourists arrested after alleged brawl over Disney World tickets

Two tourists landed themselves in jail after a brawl over a golf cart and Disney World tickets last week in Sumter County, police said.

SpaceX successfully launches 23 Starlink satellites into orbit

SpaceX will attempt to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites bound for low-Earth orbit on Sunday evening.

FHP: I-4 lanes blocked by pro-Palestine protesters near Disney World; 3 arrested

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol said three people were arrested Saturday afternoon accused of obstructing traffic on Interstate 4 near Walt Disney World Resort.

8 arrested for stealing wallets, cell phones at Welcome to Rockville festival, deputies say

At least six people were arrested Friday night during the “Welcome to Rockville" music festival in Daytona Beach, accused of pickpocketing cell phones and wallets from concertgoers, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Fake SunPass websites shut down in crackdown of mobile text alert scams

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, joined by representatives from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), issued a consumer alert this week, cautioning Floridians about a new scam targeting drivers.

Boeing Starliner launch: When is the next launch attempt?

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test is now targeting no earlier than 6:16 p.m. EDT Friday, May 17, to send the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station if the technical issue that prevented the launch attempt on Monday is fixed.

Northern Lights visible as far south as Florida, geomagnetic storm to continue

The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.

Northern Lights: Can I see them in Florida?

Canada and parts of the United States may be able to see the beloved Northern Lights late Friday night due to an extreme geomagnetic storm within Earth's magnetic field. But, will they be visible down in Florida?

See Northern lights photos as strong solar storm hits Earth

An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.

Gov. DeSantis declares storm emergency following destructive front

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 12 North Florida counties on Friday after a powerful storm left tens of thousands of residents and businesses without electricity.

Former Florida physical education teacher gets decades in prison on child abuse charges

A former Volusia County schools high school physical education teacher was sentenced to 21 years in prison on Friday after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse charges.

At least 1 killed after possible tornadoes slam Florida city, officials say

At least one person was killed Friday morning when an intense squall line of thunderstorms brought damaging wind gusts across the South and multiple Tornado Warnings to the Tallahassee, Florida area.

Honoring heroes who saved woman from sinking car
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The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring some heroic firefighters from Orange County Fire Rescue Station 42 in Pine Hills. They rescued a woman from a sinking vehicle.