Brevard Zoo welcomes first baby sloth born in 2 years

A baby sloth was born at the Brevard Zoo for the first time in two years. The zoo says the tiny Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth was born on April 8 to 15-year-old mother Sammy and 18-year-old father Dustin. This is the third sloth baby in the zoo’s history.

Florida House plan on police standards moves forward

The proposal also comes as police use of force has faced heavy scrutiny --- and spurred protests --- across the country during the past year.

Florida officials warn of caterpillars that leave stinging rashes

Direct contact with the caterpillar's hair or its cocoon can cause an allergic reaction. This could lead to the development of an itchy rash.

Gaetz connection Joel Greenberg has fed info to investigators since 2020, report says

A former Florida tax collector who is facing a slew of criminal charges has been assisting federal investigators with information on Rep. Matt Gaetz's encounters with women since at least 2020, according to a new report.

Florida Senate ready to pass controversial protest bill

The measure has drawn fierce criticism from civil-rights advocates who argue it would have a disproportionately negative effect on people of color who are arrested and incarcerated at higher rates than white people.