Gabby Petito memorial to be removed as city seeks permanent solution

The city of North Port says the makeshift memorial for Gabby Petito amassed at City Center Front Green must be removed due to damage from the elements, but officials are working to find a permanent place for mourners to pay their respects.

SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts discuss mission ahead of Oct. 30 launch

More than 16 months ago, NASA launched astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to space. It marked the first mission to space from American soil in nine years. Now, a team of four is getting ready to write yet another page in history.

State targets 8 school districts over mask requirements

The State Board of Education on Thursday ratcheted up discipline against eight county school boards that have maintained student mask mandates to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Alachua, Brevard, and Orange counties are among those targeted.

Florida backs limited fishing of goliath grouper

Three decades after the state banned the harvesting of goliath grouper, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved plans Wednesday that would allow about 200 of the fish to be killed annually.

Florida sheriff looking for 'rightful owner' of approximately 770 pounds of pot

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is looking for the “rightful owner” of some 770 pounds of pot that someone “misplaced.” He took to social media to help spread the word.

Ethics panel: School board members embroiled in mask disputes can get federal money

Federal payments to cover the salaries of county school board members embroiled in disputes about school-mask requirements do not violate state gift or compensation laws, a draft advisory opinion from the Florida Commission on Ethics says.

Brian Laundrie manhunt: Fugitive's father to join search at Carlton Reserve, lawyer says

"Chris Laundrie was asked to assist law enforcement in their search for Brian at the preserve today," Steve Bertolino, the family's attorney, told Fox News Wednesday night.

SpaceX Crew-3: NASA discusses mission ahead of October launch

They will ride a SpaceX Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS), where they will spend about six months completing a science mission.

Congressman pushes to re-establish manatees as 'endangered'

Florida’s manatee population continues to dwindle at an alarming rate, and Congressman Vern Buchanan says he will push for a new law that will change the classification of manatees from "threatened" to "endangered."

Gov. DeSantis pushes back against feds on effort to curb threats to educators

The National School Boards Association, which represents school board members, recently asked President Joe Biden to help investigate threats against educators, attributing the rise to mask mandates intended to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Arden Villas residents demand change following Miya Marcano's death

Residents at the Arden Villas apartment complex, where Miya Marcano was last seen, are calling for more safety measures to be put in place.