DeSantis signs school safety changes bill in wake of Uvalde mass shooting
Two weeks after a deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, reignited debates about gun violence and securing schools, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that will require mental-health "crisis intervention" training for on-campus officers.
Argument over eaten Toaster Strudel leads to fight, stabbing at Florida student housing, deputies say
A Florida man is accused of cutting his roommate with a pocketknife during a fight that began with an argument over a Toaster Strudel, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Proud Boys leader, other members indicted on multiple charges relating to Capitol riot
The leader of the Proud Boys and multiple members of the group have been indicted with seditious conspiracy and other charges for their actions before and during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Where tropical storms, hurricanes typically occur during each month of Atlantic hurricane season
Here's a breakdown of where you can expect to find tropical storms and hurricanes in each month of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Man dies after his vehicle falls from Florida overpass onto Interstate 4, police say
A car flew off State Road 408 in Orlando on Monday, falling onto Interstate 4 below, killing the driver.
Court to hear arguments in refund of UF student fees levied during pandemic
The First District Court of Appeal said Monday it will hear arguments next month in a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the University of Florida should refund fees to students who were forced to learn remotely in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dog comes to owner's aid after she falls, just like an episode out of 'Lassie'
An Orlando woman is grateful to her dog after she said he saved her when she blacked out during their walk.
Astronauts' future moon ride rolls back to launchpad for pre-flight test
NASA's Artemis-1 moon rocket returned to launchpad 39B in Florida early Monday after making the second trip from the giant rocket hangar this spring.
Rising energy prices: How to lower your energy bill during hot summer months
After noticing an increase in his electric bill, Duke Energy customer William Flowers says he’s working to make changes inside his home.
'An amazing person': Boyfriend of woman killed by suspected teen drunk driver speaks out
The loved ones of a teenager who was killed in a DUI crash involving a 16-year-old suspect are speaking out.
Wendy's unveils new Strawberry Frosty for a limited time
Wendy's is introducing a new sweet treat for the summer, and they say it's something their customers have long been asking for: the Strawberry Frosty.
Florida mom arrested after two-year-old finds gun and shoots dad, who later died, deputies say
A Florida mom was arrested and booked into jail on several charges after her two-year-old son accessed a gun and shot his father, who later died at the hospital, according to Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Florida police snipers cover rescue divers searching in alligator-infested pond
As dive teams searched the murky Florida pond for survivors of a car crash, police snipers had to have their rifles trained on the water to protect the divers from alligators.
Help Wanted: Florida hosting job fair to fill thousands of teacher vacancies
Signs were posted at the Orange County Convention Center for the state’s Great Teach-In, where recruiters hope to land strong candidates during a job fair for teachers on Saturday.
Portions of I-75 shut down in Marion County due to tractor-trailer crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a tractor-trailer crash and subsequent fire shut down parts of Interstate 75 in Marion County on Thursday afternoon.
Ocala police officers who saved choking baby speak
We are hearing from responding police officers who assisted in saving a choking baby at a Golden Corral Restaurant in Ocala.
Owners want justice after they say dog attacked horses, killing 1 of them
Two horse owners in Lake County are furious after they say their animals were attacked by a neighbor's dogs. One miniature show horse was killed and the other was severely injured.
Report: Florida VA took too long to verify veteran's status instead of treating him
The VA Office of Inspector General said in a recent report that staff at the Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida put bureaucracy ahead of a comatose veteran's medical needs shortly before he died.
Parasailing accident in Florida Keys leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard are investigating the parasailing crash.
Buffalo mass shooting: Grand jury indicts Payton Gendron on terror, hate charge
The white 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday by a grand jury with domestic terrorism motivated by hate and 10 counts of first-degree murder.