DeSantis opens legislative session with State of the State address
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis positioned himself as the architect of a new conservative vision for the nation during a State of the State address on Tuesday that championed his aggressive stances through the pandemic and culture wars as a blueprint for Republican leadership.

FBI says not to travel to parts of Mexico for spring break after 2 Americans are killed during kidnapping

As spring break travel gets underway, U.S. authorities are warning against traveling to parts of Mexico after news came down that four Americans were kidnapped, ending in two of them being killed.

'Tyre Sampson Act': Florida lawmakers to consider legislation to improve theme park ride safety

Almost one year ago this month, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell more than 100-feet to his death on the Orlando FreeFall ride. A state investigation found that someone manually adjusted his seat, making the harness too wide for the teen to be held properly.

Trump leads 2024 GOP presidential preference poll
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Watch: Motorcycle rider flips off Florida deputy before crashing into pickup truck, sheriff's office says

Dashcam video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office appears to show the moment a group of motorcycle riders allegedly drove through a red light and into an intersection before one of the riders was hit by an oncoming pickup truck.

2 dead after plane crash at Lantana, Florida airport: deputies

Two people are dead after a plane crashed at the Lantana Airport in south Florida, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed in a tweet Monday morning. 

Orlando Weather Forecast: Coastal counties could see early morning fog ahead of hot Tuesday afternoon

Expect another warm Tuesday across Central Florida with highs hitting the mid-80s inland. Fog could be a concern along coastal counties in the early morning hours.  Skies will feature a mix of sun and clouds across the region.

Jack in the Box to open first Florida locations

It's the first time the fast-food brand has been in the Florida market in more than 30 years!

Florida non-profit raising funds for pet kennels at domestic violence shelter

More resources are coming to help pets and people escape violence. The Ponce Animal Foundation will be installing kennels at central Florida domestic violence shelters.

Drag queen pageant switches venues after concerns about compliance with Florida laws

The organizer of a Central Florida drag queen pageant says he felt he was forced to find another venue after staff expressed concerns about whether its content complied with state laws.

FHP rushing to hire more troopers in Central Florida amid shortages

If you get into a crash, FHP troopers say you may have to wait a few hours for help, because they're short staffed. But they're trying to hire more troopers for the road immediately, by cutting down the application process from around 6 months down to 2 months.

SOS alert from iPhone leads Florida deputies to man trapped in submerged vehicle

An alert feature on an iPhone led Florida first responders to a man who had crashed and was trapped in a submerged vehicle, ultimately saving his life.