Florida appeals court strikes down state’s open-carry gun ban

A state appeals court on Wednesday struck down Florida’s long-standing ban on openly carrying firearms, ruling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

Charlie Kirk shooting: Law enforcement asking for tips; search underway for gunman

Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and founder of Turning Point USA, has died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah.

National Hurricane Center: Tropical wave in Atlantic eyed for potential development

Forecasters are monitoring a tropical wave expected to move off the west coast of Africa in the next couple of days, though chances for development remain low.

Man stabbed to death in Marion County; deputies searching for suspect

Marion County deputies are searching for a suspect after they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds on Tuesday night in Ocala.

Ethan Pritchard shooting: 4 arrested as FSU football player recovers from gunshot wound to head

Multiple people have now been arrested in connection to the shooting of Florida State University (FSU) football player Ethan Pritchard, according to Gadsden County Sheriff Morris A. Young.

Florida radio station triples ratings after ‘Trump Country’ rebrand

A Florida radio station has found success after rebranding as "Trump Country" 93.7 FM and embracing MAGA with President Donald Trump as the face and voice of the operation.

Peak of hurricane season arrives but Atlantic remains quiet for now

Wednesday is the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, but there’s nothing to track for now. However, FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross says that could change in a couple of weeks.

Orlando weather: Rain begins to diminish as we head toward the weekend

A low pressure system continues to hold across Florida, which has led to increased rain and has left the ground very saturated. That will change as we head toward the weekend.

Volusia County mom charged after children found in roach-infested, unsafe home: Deputies

Deputies arrested a Volusia County woman after investigators said they found her children living in deplorable conditions, including a cockroach infestation, mold and lice.

Orlando Dreamers investor joins Rays bid as MLB future in Florida remains uncertain

The push to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando faces new uncertainty after the lead investor behind the Orlando Dreamers joined the group seeking to buy the Tampa Bay Rays.

Florida bear hunt moves forward, with permits available by lottery

The state’s first bear hunt in a decade moves forward on Friday when people seeking to obtain one of the limited number of permits can pay a $5 entry fee.

Supreme Court says it will hear Trump appeal on tariffs in key economic case

The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will quickly decide whether most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs — a key part of his economic agenda — are legal.

Ford recalling almost 1.5M vehicles in US for rear view camera issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday in its safety recall report that Ford is aware of 18 accidents related to the camera issue.

Apple unveils new iPhone 17 series lineup

Apple’s new iPhones will soon be available to preorder and are likely to hit store shelves later this month.

Florida felon arrested after fentanyl recovered in child's car seat, deputies say

A Florida convicted felon has been arrested again after he was pulled over during a traffic stop and found with fentanyl in an infant’s car seat, deputies said.

Ryan Routh trial opens with bizarre jury questions and witness drama

The first day of jury selection kicked off Monday in Fort Pierce, Florida, for the high-profile federal trial of Ryan Routh, who allegedly sought to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in September 2024.