Legal basis for US killing of Iranian general depends on threat

Did President Trump have the legal authority to order the killing of a top Iranian general in Iraq? The answer depends largely on facts that aren’t publicly known yet.

State, national groups take aim at Florida gun law

State and national groups --- including two prominent gun-control organizations ---- filed briefs Thursday urging the 1st District Court of Appeal to reject the law, which threatens tough penalties if city and county officials approve gun regulations.

Resiliency, sea level proposal emerges in house

A proposal (HB 1073), filed by Rep. Cyndi Stevenson, R-Saint Johns, is identical to a measure (SB 7016) that has started moving forward in the Senate.

Starliner begins transport back to Kennedy Space Center

Boeing's Starliner capsule is headed back to Florida following a historic launch last month. The American-made orbital crew capsule was the first to land on the ground. 

Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter program Jan. 4-6

The City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Saturday, Jan. 4 through Monday, Jan. 6.

Florida Chamber of Commerce wants to intervene in recreational pot drive

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has taken an initial step toward intervening in a lawsuit in which a political committee is seeking more time to collect petition signatures for a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana.

Court clears way for felony charges in FSU fraternity death

A divided panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal overturned a Leon County circuit judge’s ruling that tossed out felony charges against former Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity chapter President Anthony Petagine and fraternity members Luke Kluttz and Anthony Oppenheimer.

Carnival cruise ship Elation accidentally spills 'gray water' into Port Canaveral

A Carnival cruise ship has spilled dirty water in Port Canaveral. The ship Elation holds 2,100 passengers and a crew of 920. Before setting sail to the Caribbean on Thursday, the company said a valve was accidentally opened and the water from sinks, showers, and washing machines spilled into the port.

US health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes - but with major exceptions

Health officials in the U.S. will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that still benefit manufacturers, retailers and adults.

Police searching for bikini-bottom bandit in Winter Haven

Winter Haven police are hoping you can help them identify a man who was caught on camera stealing a bikini bottom and a pair of binoculars from a West Marine store on December 30.