Florida AG announces seizure of nearly 18,000 'dangerous' 7-OH products statewide

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update on the statewide crackdown on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products Thursday morning, where he announced the seizure of nearly 18,000 “dangerous" 7-OH products.

Arrest made in 6-year-old Florida murder; family asking community for information

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) has made an arrest in a murder committed six years ago. Although this is a win for the family of 61-year-old Michael Kotait, who was killed in 2019, they're still searching for answers.

Jimmy Kimmel's show off the air indefinitely
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Jimmy Kimmel is under fire over his comments about Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot and killed in Utah. According to a report from TMZ, Disney's ABC ? the network airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" ? is suspending the host over his comments. A memo published by Nexstar partially confirmed TMZ's report, saying Kimmel's show will be pulled "for the foreseeable future."

Tropical Storm Gabrielle 'struggling' over Atlantic but still forecast to become hurricane, NHC says

Tropical Storm Gabrielle is "struggling" to better organize as it spins across the Central Atlantic, but forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) say it’s still forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by early next week.

Tropical Storm Gabrielle forms in Atlantic, forecast to become hurricane: NHC

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Gabrielle, which could become a hurricane, and two other disturbances for potential tropical development in the Atlantic.

8-year-old Florida boy injured after falling overboard in Lake Harris, FWC says

An 8-year-old Florida boy was injured after he fell overboard while on a pontoon boat with his family Tuesday night on Lake Harris, officials say.

Florida Gov. DeSantis, Lt. Gov. Collins unveil Benjamin Franklin statue in Apalachicola

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins unveiled a new Benjamin Franklin statue on Wednesday in Apalachicola. The statue is part of DeSantis' ongoing mission to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming in 2026.

Florida assistant football coach suspended for 3 games over pregame altercation

Florida Gators assistant football coach Jabbar Juluke was suspended for three games on Tuesday for his role in a pregame altercation ahead of the team’s loss to LSU.

Florida college announces Charlie Kirk statue: ‘A reminder of what America is all about’

The New College of Florida in Sarasota announced Tuesday it will commission a statue of the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, noting the tribute will serve as a symbol of its commitment to protecting the First Amendment and fostering civil discourse.

Florida councilman who mocked Kirk assassination as ‘sacrifice’ to gun ‘Lords’ faces resignation demands

A Florida village councilman is under pressure to resign from his post after mocking Charlie Kirk's shocking assassination as a "fitting sacrifice" to firearm "Lords," but has so far rebuffed stepping down.

Marcos Lopez: Trial date set for suspended Osceola County sheriff for alleged role in $21M gambling scheme

A trial date has been officially set for suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, who is accused of helping to cover up an alleged illegal gambling operation that generated more than $21 million.

Invest 92L tracker: Tropical Storm Gabrielle likely to form this week; new tropical threat emerges in Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says Invest 92L is continuing to become better organized and is likely to become a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Gabrielle within the next day or two as a new tropical threat emerges off the coast of Africa in the Atlantic.

Florida rep calls for firing, defunding of those celebrating Charlie Kirk assassination

Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is asking Floridians to report those celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying such people should face significant consequences.

Edgewater police officer shot, killed by clerk at Circle K: What we know about the suspect

The Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) says an off-duty Edgewater police officer was ambushed, shot and killed by the clerk inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea. The suspect, Eduardo Felipe Labrada Machado, made his first appearance in court on Tuesday, where a judge denied him a $1 million bond.

Invest 92L tracker: Tropical depression or Tropical Storm Gabrielle likely to form this week

The odds of development for a tropical wave swirling in the Atlantic continue to grow, and the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has now designated the organizing system as Invest 92L.