DeSantis approves scrapping toll road expansion plan
Two years after then-Senate President Bill Galvano made a priority of building and expanding toll roads, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that scraps the controversial plan.
Two years after then-Senate President Bill Galvano made a priority of building and expanding toll roads, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that scraps the controversial plan.
Florida's weekly COVID-19 death toll climbs by 217
Florida has added more than 200 deaths and 11,000 cases of COVID-19, as 57 percent of people ages 12 and older have been vaccinated, according to a report released Friday by the state Department of Health.
Florida has added more than 200 deaths and 11,000 cases of COVID-19, as 57 percent of people ages 12 and older have been vaccinated, according to a report released Friday by the state Department of Health.
Jeep, car fans form massive parade for injured Daytona Beach police officer
Hundreds of Jeep and car fans turned out for a parade in honor Daytona Beach police officer Jason Raynor who was shot in the line of duty.
Hundreds of Jeep and car fans turned out for a parade in honor Daytona Beach police officer Jason Raynor who was shot in the line of duty.
Suspect in Daytona Beach police shooting may have ties to Black militia group
The social media pages that appeared to have belonged to the man who allegedly shot a Daytona Beach police officer this week show what investigators said is the support of a Black militia group.
The social media pages that appeared to have belonged to the man who allegedly shot a Daytona Beach police officer this week show what investigators said is the support of a Black militia group.
'I have hope, and I am just praying': Families desperate to find those missing at collapsed condo site
Mothers and fathers looking for their children, a wife searching for her husband, grandparents still missing – the catastrophic collapse of a South Florida condominium tower has touched so many lives.
Mothers and fathers looking for their children, a wife searching for her husband, grandparents still missing – the catastrophic collapse of a South Florida condominium tower has touched so many lives.
Derek Chauvin sentence: 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
'Hallowed ground’: President Biden designates Pulse nightclub as national memorial
President Joe Biden signed into law a measure designating the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando as a national memorial. A mass shooting at the gay nightclub in June 2016 left 49 people dead and 53 wounded in what was the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in U.S. history.
President Joe Biden signed into law a measure designating the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando as a national memorial. A mass shooting at the gay nightclub in June 2016 left 49 people dead and 53 wounded in what was the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in U.S. history.
FHP: Different fugitive arrested in Mexico; man wanted for 2007 deadly Bartow crash still at-large
The Florida Highway Patrol thought U.S. Marshals had arrested its most-wanted fugitive, but the man is actually another fugitive from two other states, FHP said Friday.
The Florida Highway Patrol thought U.S. Marshals had arrested its most-wanted fugitive, but the man is actually another fugitive from two other states, FHP said Friday.
DeSantis, Biden discuss search and rescue efforts at collapsed condo site
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Joe Biden talked by phone Friday about assisting search-and-rescue efforts at the site of a collapsed condominium building in Miami-Dade County. DeSantis said he spoke with Biden about an hour before a 2 p.m. news conference in Surfside.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Joe Biden talked by phone Friday about assisting search-and-rescue efforts at the site of a collapsed condominium building in Miami-Dade County. DeSantis said he spoke with Biden about an hour before a 2 p.m. news conference in Surfside.
Reward increased to $200K for arrest of man accused of shooting Daytona Beach police officer
The reward offered for information leading to the arrest of the man accused of shooting a Daytona Beach police officer has doubled.
The reward offered for information leading to the arrest of the man accused of shooting a Daytona Beach police officer has doubled.
‘Let’s do it’: Hospice chaplain helps Bartow man fulfill lifelong dream of flying
Day after day, John Kimball would sit on his porch and watch planes from Bartow Municipal Airport fly overhead. He's in his 80s, under hospice care, and had never flown -- until recently.
Day after day, John Kimball would sit on his porch and watch planes from Bartow Municipal Airport fly overhead. He's in his 80s, under hospice care, and had never flown -- until recently.
Miami-area condo collapse: How to help, donate
Many people are searching for ways they can support those impacted by the Surfside condo collapse, and several organizations have come together to help. Here’s how you can pitch in.
Many people are searching for ways they can support those impacted by the Surfside condo collapse, and several organizations have come together to help. Here’s how you can pitch in.
Community rallies around Daytona Beach officer shot in the line of duty
People packed into the lobby at Halifax Health for a prayer vigil for the young Daytona Beach police officer shot in the line of duty Wednesday night.
People packed into the lobby at Halifax Health for a prayer vigil for the young Daytona Beach police officer shot in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Daytona Beach Police identifies officer injured in shooting as manhunt continues for suspect
A Daytona Beach police officer injured after receiving a gunshot wound to the head while on patrol on Wednesday evening has been identified.
A Daytona Beach police officer injured after receiving a gunshot wound to the head while on patrol on Wednesday evening has been identified.
Suspect in shooting of Daytona Beach police officer has criminal past
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a Daytona Beach police officer was shot and seriously wounded.
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a Daytona Beach police officer was shot and seriously wounded.
VIDEO: Surveillance captures moment condo building partially collapses near Miami Beach
The incident occurred at 1:20 a.m. Thursday. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, over 80 units responded to the collapse at Champlain Towers South.
The incident occurred at 1:20 a.m. Thursday. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, over 80 units responded to the collapse at Champlain Towers South.
FAMU announces passing of former president, Dr. Frederick S. Humphries Sr
Florida A&M University has announced the passing of one of its former presidents. Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., Ph.D. died in Orlando on Thursday, according to a statement released by FAMU.
Florida A&M University has announced the passing of one of its former presidents. Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., Ph.D. died in Orlando on Thursday, according to a statement released by FAMU.
UFOs: TMZ explores videos, sightings ahead of Pentagon report release in 1-hour special
TMZ will air a special on June 29 which will take a deep dive into UFOs or UAP as the Pentagon prepares to release its own UFO report.
TMZ will air a special on June 29 which will take a deep dive into UFOs or UAP as the Pentagon prepares to release its own UFO report.
Florida company selling tickets for 'space balloon' rides
Florida-based Space Perspective wants to send you on a luxury trip that promises spectacular views of Earth and the stars.
Florida-based Space Perspective wants to send you on a luxury trip that promises spectacular views of Earth and the stars.
PHOTOS + VIDEOS: Partial collapse of high-rise condo near Miami Beach
Calling it a “tragic day,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said engineers will need time to determine why most of a 12-story, 40-year-old oceanfront condominium building in Surfside collapsed early Thursday.
Calling it a “tragic day,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said engineers will need time to determine why most of a 12-story, 40-year-old oceanfront condominium building in Surfside collapsed early Thursday.