UF Board of Trustees unanimously choose Ben Sasse as school's next president

Protesters gathered outside the UF Board of Trustees meeting to consider the selection of Dr. Ben Sasse as the university's 13th president Tuesday morning, chanting "get him out." Sasse has drawn criticism from some at the school for his stance on same-sex marriage and other LBGTQ issues.

'I just did what I hope anyone else would do': Air Force Staff Sgt. helps rescue motorcyclist after crash

Of all the people you’d want nearby during an emergency, an Air Force Staff Sergeant is a pretty good option. That’s what happened in Clermont Monday night. The hero jumped in to help after a crash and knew exactly what to do.

WATCH: First SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches from Florida in three years, creating double sonic booms

SpaceX launched the US Space Force spacecraft known as USSF-44 from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday. People in Central Florida could hear sonic booms for the Falcon Heavy double booster landing.

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.2 billion after no winner on Halloween

No one matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing, so the Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.2 billion with a $596.7 million cash option.

WATCH: FHP trooper saves life of motorcyclist found laying on sidewalk in Kissimmee

A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper found a motorcyclist lying on the sidewalk in Kissimmee, Florida, and performed CPR, saving the man's life, according to the FHP Orlando.

Shark photobombs a shot by leaping into the air behind an unwitting surfer

Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.

Royal Caribbean's first Icon of the Seas sailing from Florida sold out within 24 hours

If you were hoping to be aboard the maiden voyage of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas cruise ship, you're out of luck. The cruise line says that the first sailing of its Icon of the Seas ship has sold out in less than 24 hours. 

Florida man who dragged dog behind truck arrested, deputies say

A man who was caught dragging a dog behind a truck in South Florida was arrested Monday, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.