6-foot alligator breaks through fence to build nest in Cocoa Beach man's backyard

A Cocoa Beach man got quite the fright when he walked out into his backyard recently as he faced down an alligator. He wondered how the six-foot gator got there, that is until he happened to go out again and catch the momma’s entry on video.

Florida district requiring specifics to back up student absences: 'It’s very invasive'

Parents are used to sending their kids to school with a note to excuse an absence. However, in Marion County, parents will now have to provide more information when their child is absent. It’s a change that has left many parents unhappy.

Florida man arrested again in alleged stalking case involving children

A Deltona, Florida man is sitting behind bars in Volusia County after he is accused of violating his bond in a stalking case. Mark Greenburg was under investigation in an alleged stalking incident involving a child in September 2022. He was arrested on July 22, 2023, for another alleged stalking case involving two boys, ages 10 and 13.

Paralyzed Florida man says Frontier Airlines lost his wheelchair: 'Didn’t tell me anything'

“They told me, we don’t know where your chair’s at. I’m like what are you talking about, where is my chair. I was freaking out a lot because just recently got this chair. It’s custom made for me."

Sonic booms will be heard along Florida's Space Coast following Falcon Heavy launch on Friday

Florida Space Coast residents will likely hear some sonic booms Friday night as SpaceX launches a school-bus-sized satellite on the Falcon Heavy rocket. The launch was slated for Wednesday evening but was scrubbed with about a minute left in the countdown.

Why tracking your spouse or partner is a bad idea: Relationship coach offers these tips

s us to do just about anything and location sharing is one of them. But is tracking your spouse or partner’s location ok? According to a relationship coach, you shouldn’t.

Florida woman sues Frontier Airlines for $100M over bag sizes, fees

The airline whose slogan is “Low Fares Done Right" has done one Florida woman wrong, according to a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Middle Florida.

Police: Florida man tries to open patrol car, threatens to kill man in custody

Deputies are seeking more information about an alleged shooting at a Gainesville convenience store that ended with a convicted felon threatening to kill another man already in police custody, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

16-year-old girl sets fire in Florida hotel because she got into a fight with her mom: police

A 16-year-old girl was arrested Tuesday after allegedly setting fire to a couch in an Ocala hotel, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, after getting into a fight with her mom, according to police.

DeSantis campaign cuts more staff as part of push to 'streamline' presidential bid

The Republican presidential campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is cutting more staff as it attempts to "streamline" operations, top aides confirmed to Fox News on Tuesday.

Woman accused of shooting 4 outside Daytona Beach nightclub claims self-defense

A woman accused of shooting four people outside a Daytona Beach nightclub Saturday night faced a judge – and news cameras – Tuesday afternoon.

NASA eyeing Aug. 17 launch for SpaceX's Crew-7 mission to ISS

NASA and SpaceX have announced a target launch date for the Crew-7 mission that will carry a team of four to the International Space Station.

Transgender adults seek to block Florida law limiting access to hormone-replacement therapy, surgery

Citing a “crisis of availability” of care, transgender people are asking a federal judge to block a new state law making it more difficult for trans adults to access hormone-replacement therapy and surgery.

FHP: Woman drove wrong way on I-4 for at least 8 miles within 15 minutes

The accused wrong-way driver who was intentionally hit by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper on Monday night was seen cruising down Interstate-4 minutes before, according to dashcam video from a FOX 35 vehicle.

Video: Incredible 'tornadic waterspout' at Florida's New Smyrna Beach

On Saturday, people at New Smyrna Beach captured video and photos of an impressive “tornadic waterspout" that started on the beach and then spun-out into the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Weather Service and FOX 35's Ian Cassette.