DeSantis backs death penalty for child rapists in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state will explore ways to have the death penalty for people who rape children, while he also reiterated a call to allow murderers to be sentenced to death without unanimous jury recommendations. 

2 Florida men arrested in separate child sex abuse cases in Volusia County, deputies say

Tillis Pest Control owner Daniel Tillis and Jacob Bloom were arrested Wednesday on two separate child sex abuse cases in Volusia County, the sheriff's office said.

Cocoa Beach Pier $3M renovation to bring new restaurants, retail stores to area

The historic Cocoa Beach Pier is undergoing renovations that will bring a daiquiri bar, multiple restaurants, and a brand-new gift shop to the area.

FWC recommending charges in alleged shark hammer attack at Florida beach

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks to recommend charges against a 33-year-old man who was recorded on video allegedly bludgeoning a shark with a hammer at a Florida beach in December 2022.

Proposed bill could bar Florida drivers from driving in left lane on some roads

A House Republican this week filed a proposal that seeks to prevent motorists from driving in the left lane on roads with speed limits of at least 65 mph. 

Man charged with murder in death of Home Depot worker, 83, after shoplifting incident: police

Police in North Carolina have arrested the man they said was caught on security video shoving an elderly Home Depot employee out of the way during a theft back in October who later died from his injuries. 

New study: Renting a home is more affordable than buying one in 2023

A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.

Crew-6 mission: NASA announces liftoff time for next astronaut launch from Florida

Start planning your trip to Florida's Space Coast: NASA has announced when the Crew-6 astronaut mission will blast off to the International Space Station. 

Florida students sue state for rejecting AP African American studies

Three Florida high school students have filed a lawsuit following the state's decision to ban a new AP course on African American studies. 

Florida man set his apartment on fire as revenge against HOA, then shot himself: affidavit

A Central Florida man is accused of intentionally setting his own apartment on fire because he was upset with the Homeowners Association (HOA), leading to an explosion with injuries and damages, according to an affidavit for an arrest warrant. 

Florida community still plagued by late-night street racing, resident says

A street racing nightmare is continuing for some in a Florida community. Windermere residents say cars race through traffic circles on a regular basis, screeching their tires and revving their engines.