SpaceX successfully launches first mission of 2023 from Florida's Space Coast

SpaceX is eyeing Tuesday morning for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket that will represent the space company's sixth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission, dubbed Transporter-6.

FAA: Computer issue that delayed Florida flights has been resolved

The Federal Aviation Administration said a computer issue with one of its air traffic systems – which prompted flight delays at several Florida airports – has been resolved, and that it was working to resume its normal flight schedules.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.