Federal judge blocks Florida law targeting 'drag' performances: 'unconstitutionally vague'
Saying it is unconstitutionally vague, a federal judge on Friday blocked a new Florida law aimed at prohibiting children from attending drag shows.
Saying it is unconstitutionally vague, a federal judge on Friday blocked a new Florida law aimed at prohibiting children from attending drag shows.
Have you received your Florida toll credit? State issues $190 Million to drivers since January
The state has issued an average of $32 a month in credits to about 1.2 million motorists as part of a year-long program benefiting frequent toll-road users.
The state has issued an average of $32 a month in credits to about 1.2 million motorists as part of a year-long program benefiting frequent toll-road users.
Torrential rain brings flooding problems in Ocala, forcing some residents to move
Following several days of heavy rain, many Ocala residents are dealing with major problems.
Following several days of heavy rain, many Ocala residents are dealing with major problems.
Pregnant deer in Florida delivers baby while neck, leg trapped in trash can lid for months
Florida neighbors jumped in to help a pregnant doe trapped in a trash can lid for months.
Florida neighbors jumped in to help a pregnant doe trapped in a trash can lid for months.
13-year-old Florida boy shares how he survived alligator attack
A 13-year-old Florida boy who was attacked by an alligator on Tuesday evening in Winter Springs is now sharing his story of survival.
A 13-year-old Florida boy who was attacked by an alligator on Tuesday evening in Winter Springs is now sharing his story of survival.
Crosley Green maintains innocence 34 years later, but is denied parole
A Florida man convicted of a 1989 murder thought he might finally be free. Crosley Green’s lawyers were hopeful a parole hearing would be the turning point.
A Florida man convicted of a 1989 murder thought he might finally be free. Crosley Green’s lawyers were hopeful a parole hearing would be the turning point.
No need to worry about the 5 asteroids passing by Earth this weekend
One is the size of a football stadium.
One is the size of a football stadium.
Titan sub's fatal implosion likely heard on US Navy's secret acoustic system, official says
A U.S. Navy acoustic system detected an "anomaly" on Sunday that was likely the fatal implosion of a private submersible vehicle carrying five people to tour the wreckage of the Titanic, according to a senior military official.
A U.S. Navy acoustic system detected an "anomaly" on Sunday that was likely the fatal implosion of a private submersible vehicle carrying five people to tour the wreckage of the Titanic, according to a senior military official.
Missing Titanic sub owner sued by Florida couple who traveled to space
An Orange County, Florida couple has sued OceanGate Expeditions CEO Richard Stockton Rush, who is onboard a submersible that went missing Sunday night in the North Atlantic Ocean.
An Orange County, Florida couple has sued OceanGate Expeditions CEO Richard Stockton Rush, who is onboard a submersible that went missing Sunday night in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."
Massive 30-foot hole opens up inches away from Ocala home
Residents in an Ocala neighborhood were asked to evacuate after a 30-foot hole opened a few feet away from a home.
Residents in an Ocala neighborhood were asked to evacuate after a 30-foot hole opened a few feet away from a home.
Florida groups battle over speech rights, academic freedom
University professors and students are urging a federal appeals court to uphold a decision blocking a 2022 Florida law that would restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms — a law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”
University professors and students are urging a federal appeals court to uphold a decision blocking a 2022 Florida law that would restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms — a law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”
Video: Florida man plows through Seffner gas station striking man who ‘miraculously’ is expected to survive
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says it was no accident when a man from Floral City plowed through a Seffner gas station early Tuesday morning.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says it was no accident when a man from Floral City plowed through a Seffner gas station early Tuesday morning.
'Like a scene from the movie Twister': Wicked Florida weather causes chaos on cruise ship at port
Passengers were caught off guard by a Florida summer storm as they were boarding their ship at Port Canaveral last week.
Passengers were caught off guard by a Florida summer storm as they were boarding their ship at Port Canaveral last week.
Flagler Schools votes down program that would allow staff to carry guns on campus
Flagler County’s school board has spent months on end debating about whether to allow staff to carry guns on campus.
Flagler County’s school board has spent months on end debating about whether to allow staff to carry guns on campus.
Tropical Storm Bret no longer forecast to become hurricane, NHC says
Less than a month into the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season and the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more potential tropical systems in the Atlantic Ocean – and one of them has now officially been named Tropical Storm Bret.
Less than a month into the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season and the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more potential tropical systems in the Atlantic Ocean – and one of them has now officially been named Tropical Storm Bret.
Royal Caribbean’s new ship 'Utopia of the Seas' to homeport at Port Canaveral
A new cruise ship is coming to Central Florida that will homeport year-round at Port Canaveral beginning in the summer of 2024.
A new cruise ship is coming to Central Florida that will homeport year-round at Port Canaveral beginning in the summer of 2024.
Disney World welcomes these rare, precious twin monkeys into Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World welcomes an adorable set of twin cotton-top tamarin monkeys into Animal Kingdom.
Walt Disney World welcomes an adorable set of twin cotton-top tamarin monkeys into Animal Kingdom.
Rarity of June hurricane: Hurricane Bret looming in forecast would be 3rd in history east of Caribbean islands
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1, and it has already gotten off to an active start with the development of Tropical Storm Arlene on June 2 and Tropical Depression Three on Monday.
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1, and it has already gotten off to an active start with the development of Tropical Storm Arlene on June 2 and Tropical Depression Three on Monday.
Florida Capitol Complex will expand to include publicly accessible memorials
A $2 million proposal to begin the process of creating a new Memorial Park across the street from the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee has been signed into law.
A $2 million proposal to begin the process of creating a new Memorial Park across the street from the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee has been signed into law.