Gov. Ron DeSantis focuses on efforts to win school board races

Emphasizing that school-board elections have a "significant impact" on families, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday focused heavily on his support for candidates who align with his education agenda as he helped kick off an event held by the conservative group Moms for Liberty.

SpaceX sends cargo to space station from growing Florida launch site

Almost 6,000 pounds of cargo and experiments are en route to the space station after a bright Thursday evening launch from Kennedy Space Center.

Several dog treats recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.

Teen shot by officers in Mount Dora after high-speed chase booked into jail, records show

Jonny Santiago, 18, is facing several charges including attempted murder and fleeing and eluding law enforcement. Investigators also believe he killed his father -- Juan Santiago -- who is still missing.

Disney Wish to embark on maiden voyage from Florida on Thursday

Disney Cruise Lines newest ship, Disney Wish, will embark on its maiden voyage on Thursday from Port Canaveral, Florida. Its first voyage will take passengers to Castaway Cay, Disney's private island in the Bahamas.

Statue of civil-rights leader Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune unveiled at U.S. Capitol

History was unveiled at the United States Capitol in Washington on Wednesday when a marble statue of civil-rights leader Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune officially went on display.

Mother speaking out in search of answers for son killed in a hit-and-run

A mother is speaking to FOX35 in hopes of finding who killed her son. Her 35-year-old son was riding his bike when authorities believe he was struck by a semi-truck that drove off.