Tampa Bay Bucs' Blaine Gabbert helps rescue passengers after helicopter crash near Davis Islands
After a helicopter plunged into Hillsborough Bay off Davis Islands, the occupants were able to escape the aircraft – but it was the jet ski riders that lifted them out of the water. One of them was the Buccaneers' backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert.
After a helicopter plunged into Hillsborough Bay off Davis Islands, the occupants were able to escape the aircraft – but it was the jet ski riders that lifted them out of the water. One of them was the Buccaneers' backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert.
New Year's: History of lucky food traditions including tamales, pork and sauerkraut
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
Police: Lakeland divers find mother, 2 children dead in submerged car in lake
Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash.
Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash.
FSU fans excited about the future of football program after Cheez-It Bowl win over Sooners
Florida State made its first bowl game appearance since the 2019 season on Thursday night at Camping World Stadium. The Seminoles defeated Oklahoma 35-32. This is a fan base who was starving to see their team back in the postseason.
Florida State made its first bowl game appearance since the 2019 season on Thursday night at Camping World Stadium. The Seminoles defeated Oklahoma 35-32. This is a fan base who was starving to see their team back in the postseason.
Top Florida education official tapped for Arkansas Education Secretary
Incoming Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday she will nominate Jacob Oliva, a senior chancellor at the Florida Department of Education, to become the Arkansas education secretary.
Incoming Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday she will nominate Jacob Oliva, a senior chancellor at the Florida Department of Education, to become the Arkansas education secretary.
Cheez-It Bowl Game Day: What to know before match featuring Florida State vs. Oklahoma
The Cheez-It Bowl will be played on Thursday, Dec. 29, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando with kick-off set for 5:30 p.m.
The Cheez-It Bowl will be played on Thursday, Dec. 29, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando with kick-off set for 5:30 p.m.
Florida community comes together to bring home historic World War II tugboat
A World War II tugboat will soon be on display in Volusia County following a massive effort to get it home.
A World War II tugboat will soon be on display in Volusia County following a massive effort to get it home.
WATCH: SpaceX completes 60th mission of 2022 Wednesday morning
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida Wednesday morning, its 60th mission of 2022.
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida Wednesday morning, its 60th mission of 2022.
What's behind Southwest Airlines cancelling flights, and why are airline workers sleeping on floors?
Most airlines are averaging about a 5% cancellation rate right now. Southwest Airlines is sitting at 70%. And for those who are dealing with Southwest, they aren’t up against an annoying or inconvenient delay – some, like Loretta Moore, could be stranded for up to a week.
Most airlines are averaging about a 5% cancellation rate right now. Southwest Airlines is sitting at 70%. And for those who are dealing with Southwest, they aren’t up against an annoying or inconvenient delay – some, like Loretta Moore, could be stranded for up to a week.
Here are the winning numbers for Tuesday's Mega Millions $565M jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with a $293.6 million cash option for Tuesday night's drawing.
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with a $293.6 million cash option for Tuesday night's drawing.
1 woman dead, 1 injured in Marion County house fire on SW 52nd Court
One woman died and another was injured in a house fire in Marion County.
One woman died and another was injured in a house fire in Marion County.
Southwest Airlines CEO releases video statement following cancellation of thousands of flights
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan issued a statement and video after thousands of flights were canceled across the country on Monday and Tuesday.
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan issued a statement and video after thousands of flights were canceled across the country on Monday and Tuesday.
Trial over Florida's congressional redistricting set for September
A September trial has been scheduled in a federal-court challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature this spring.
A September trial has been scheduled in a federal-court challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature this spring.
Court urged to continue blocking Florida law dubbed 'Stop WOKE Act'
Professors and other plaintiffs are urging a federal appeals court to keep in place a preliminary injunction against a new Florida law that seeks to restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in universities.
Professors and other plaintiffs are urging a federal appeals court to keep in place a preliminary injunction against a new Florida law that seeks to restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in universities.
Hillsborough County teacher goes viral in epic dance-off with student
A Hillsborough County teacher recently went viral for her epic dance moves.
A Hillsborough County teacher recently went viral for her epic dance moves.
Family mourns death of father killed in multiple hit-and-runs in Central Florida
A family is still searching for answers six months after losing a loved one to a hit-and-run driver in Central Florida.
A family is still searching for answers six months after losing a loved one to a hit-and-run driver in Central Florida.
Southwest Airlines flight cancellations, system crash
Southwest Airlines experience major cancellations on the day after Christmas.
Southwest Airlines experience major cancellations on the day after Christmas.
Dog flu outbreaks hit shelters, homes across US as vets encourage owners to get their dog vaccinated
Humans are not the only ones suffering from this winter's extreme flu season, with veterinarians across the U.S. advising dog owners to vaccinate their furry friends.
Humans are not the only ones suffering from this winter's extreme flu season, with veterinarians across the U.S. advising dog owners to vaccinate their furry friends.
Winter break on horizon: US to see significantly warmer temps following frigid Christmas blizzard
NOAA's 8-14 day temperature outlook issued Monday for the final days of 2022 shows a colossal pattern flip that will take the entire Lower 48 states out of the ice box and warm things up a bit.
NOAA's 8-14 day temperature outlook issued Monday for the final days of 2022 shows a colossal pattern flip that will take the entire Lower 48 states out of the ice box and warm things up a bit.
Orlando International Airport flight delays, cancellations leave many passengers stranded
Thousands of passengers were left stranded at airports Monday as airlines worked to recover from delays and cancellations from the Christmas blizzard. At Orlando International Airport, nearly 85% of all flights on Monday were either canceled or delayed.
Thousands of passengers were left stranded at airports Monday as airlines worked to recover from delays and cancellations from the Christmas blizzard. At Orlando International Airport, nearly 85% of all flights on Monday were either canceled or delayed.