Polk County mother killed by deputy she threatened with shovel

A Polk County woman was shot and killed by a deputy she threatened with a shovel, according to investigators, who said she had a record of "violent felonies." But her friends and family say she struggled with mental illness and didn't deserve to die.

Winter the dolphin dies, leaving legacy of perseverance and inspiration

Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.

American crocodile takes up residence at Florida golf course

The Village of North Palm Beach, in northern Palm Beach County, is warning people about an American crocodile that has taken up residence in a pond at the North Palm Beach Country Club.

NASA: SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance docked to the space station

NASA said the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endurance docked with the International Space Station early Thursday evening some 22 hours after liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Aircraft found with dead pilot inside more than 7 hours after report of possible crash

One person is dead after a single-engine Zenith Zodiac aircraft crashed Wednesday morning, but investigators say the plane wasn’t found until Wednesday evening.

Drafts put new congressional district in Central Florida

Florida’s new 28th U.S. House district would be planted in Central Florida, west of the Osceola County and Polk County line, under initial redistricting proposals rolled out Wednesday by Senate staff members.

Deputies: Man tries to rob gas station with screw driver, employees fight back

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a Citra man was arrested for attempted robbery after using a screwdriver to threaten employees at a gas station.

Inflation causes biggest price increase in three decades

Inflation has the price of turkey up 27% over last year. You will be spending almost $5 more on a 15-pound bird.

Mail carrier credited for busting up alleged fraud scheme

Mail carriers deliver mail from the post office to the appropriate mailboxes every day. One mail carrier in Orlando knew his route and his customers well enough to know something was not right.

Veteran raises $50,000 for military families by offering water to cyclists

Harry Fenstad is a U.S. Air Force veteran. The 83-year-old never really rode a bike but that didn’t stop him from raising more than $50,000 for military families through cycling.

What you need to know about NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission

NASA and SpaceX are teaming up for another historic launch from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday evening. Here's what you need to know about the Crew-3 mission.

NASA SpaceX Crew-3 launch weather 70% favorable for liftoff

Launch weather officers with the 45th Weather Squadron at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station are predicting a 70% chance of favorable weather conditions for launch for tonight's Crew-3 mission.

Florida man who beat, stabbed and stuffed puppy in suitcase sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing him 50 times, and stuffing the dog into a suitcase before leaving him to die will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty.

Marion County mom mourns loss of son hit trying catch school bus

Ebony White is doing her best to hold it together after her son, Ja'siah Williams, was hit and killed. The fifth-grade student at Reddick-Collier Elementary School died at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville from injuries.