Ford recalling 125K vehicles due to engine issues that could cause fires

The Ford recall is an expansion from a July 2022 recall of 100,000 Escape, Corsair and Maverick trucks in the U.S., following 23 reported incidents of fire or smoke.

Florida woman who deputies say shot, killed her neighbor arrested

A Florida woman who deputies said shot a neighbor through the front door of her Ocala-area apartment, killing that woman, has been arrested, according to authorities.

911 called at least 6 times before deadly Ocala neighborhood feud between neighbor, Florida mom: docs

Florida deputies were called to a neighborhood in Marion County at least a half-dozen times over the last two years for various complaints between two neighbors, which ended last week in a shooting where one neighbor shot the other through a door, killing them, incident reports and police reports state.

Canadian wildfires impacting skies across Florida

You may wonder where the typically iridescent blue skies have gone and why they seem hazy. Giant wildfires spanning thousands of acres in eastern Canada are pushing out huge smoke plumes which are tracking south into the northeastern United States.

Florida lawmakers win round in congressional redistricting fight

As they try to defend a congressional redistricting plan, the Florida House and Senate will be able to challenge part of a 2010 constitutional amendment that set rules for drawing maps, a Leon County circuit judge said Monday.

2nd flight carrying migrants lands in California

A second plane carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento on Monday. It's the second flight in recent days that California officials allege was coordinated by Florida.

Florida sheriff: Mom shot, killed by neighbor amid long-standing feud over her children

A Florida mom was shot and killed over the weekend after confronting a neighbor who reportedly confronted the woman's children amid a long-standing "neighborhood feud," Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods told reporters on Monday.

Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law and when it applies

A Florida mother of four was shot and killed in Marion County by her neighbor on Friday through the front door of the neighbor's home, according to deputies. No arrest has been made in the case as authorities are investigating whether the shooting was justified and protected under Florida's Stand Your Ground law.

New Sunshine State Battleground Poll
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A new poll is showing how Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is stacking up against former President Donald Trump in the Sunshine State.

Cows escape trailer, race down busy stretch of U.S. 192 in Kissimmee

The "Cow Capital" of Florida is earning its moniker after drivers spotted some bovines racing across a very busy stretch of U.S. Highway 192.

Ax-2 astronauts splash down off Florida coast after trip to space station

A crew of four astronauts aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Florida Tuesday evening. Axiom Space reported the Ax-2 astronauts arrived around 11:09 p.m. EDT in the water off the Sunshine State.

Report shows Artemis moon missions over budget, behind schedule

A new report shows the Artemis moon missions are over budget and falling behind. Based on the findings, the Office of the Inspector General said NASA needs to change its approach moving forward.

Florida 2022 congressional redistricting sparks constitutional standoff

When Florida voters in 2010 passed a constitutional amendment setting rules for congressional redistricting, they barred drawing districts that would “diminish” the ability of minorities to “elect representatives of their choice.”

Bill signed to improve water-quality standards in troubled Indian River Lagoon

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that includes steps to improve the Indian River Lagoon, where poor water quality has contributed to problems such as numerous manatee deaths in recent years.