Florida's controversial 'Don't Say Gay' law could face lawsuit

LGBTQ-advocacy groups and federal education officials Monday condemned Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill that will bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early school grades, with one organization pledging to file a lawsuit.

Air Mobile Ministries helping thousands in Ukraine, Poland

Headlines of red lines and war crimes continue in Ukraine. Russia’s attempt to seize its western neighbor has triggered Europe’s worst refugee crisis since the second world war. Joe Hurston with volunteer group Air Mobile Ministries is flying straight into the danger zone.

Orlando TikTok stars want to help raise funds for Tyre Sampson's memorial

Community members gathered Monday night to remember 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died Thursday after he fell out of his seat while riding an attraction at ICON Park.

Demolition begins for Treasure Island Resort in Daytona Beach Shores

Crews have started tearing down the Treasure Island Resort in Daytona Beach Shores, a once popular hotel that turned into an eyesore.

Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.

Orlando FreeFall, Orlando Slingshot: ICON Park demands group shut down both rides to verify safety

The owners of ICON Park in Orlando have sent a letter to SlingShot Group, the company behind Orlando FreeFall and Orlando SlingShot, to immediately shut down their rides until they can verify that both attractions are safe.

Official: Missing 1-year-old Jose Lara found dead in septic tank

The search for a missing toddler in Putnam County has ended after the boy was found in a septic tank, officials said.

No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life

When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years. 

USMNT vies for spot in the World Cup

The U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup hopes to hang on their final two matches – one against Panama and the other against Costa Rica.

Florida COVID-19 deaths top 73,00

More than 73,000 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 since the pandemic started in early 2020, according to a report issued Friday by the state Department of Health.

High rip current risks impacting popular spring break destinations

As spring breakers and swimmers head out to beaches along the Gulf Coast and Florida, meteorologists are warning about increased threats of currents into the weekend.

Theft of Olde English Bulldogge puppy caught on camera

Marion County deputies say a man was caught on video chasing dogs in the backyard of a home in rural Ocklawaha. He caught one, an Olde English Bulldogge puppy named Bo, and they disappeared.

911 call released in murder at Sanford Islamic center

A suspect in a murder at a Sanford Islamic center remains in the hospital in stable condition, according to investigators with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

Father of teen who fell from ride wants answers: 'This should never happen'

A father wants to know why his son died on a ride. Yarnell Sampson said his 14-year-old son, Tyre, was visiting Orlando from St. Louis through a football program. He just wanted the kids to have fun and never expected this tragedy to occur.

Val Demings on key issues in race to unseat Sen. Marco Rubio

Representative Val Demings talked to FOX 53's Nestor Mato from Fort Myers where is she on tour campaigning to unseat senator Marco Rubio. 

Officials: Suspect linked to man's death at Sanford mosque shot in Indian River County

A man was savagely beaten and killed at a mosque in Seminole County on Thursday, prompting a multi-county search for the suspect that ended with a shooting in Indian River County.