‘Let’s do it’: Hospice chaplain helps Bartow man fulfill lifelong dream of flying

Day after day, John Kimball would sit on his porch and watch planes from Bartow Municipal Airport fly overhead. He's in his 80s, under hospice care, and had never flown -- until recently.

Miami-area condo collapse: How to help, donate

Many people are searching for ways they can support those impacted by the Surfside condo collapse, and several organizations have come together to help. Here’s how you can pitch in.

Community rallies around Daytona Beach officer shot in the line of duty

People packed into the lobby at Halifax Health for a prayer vigil for the young Daytona Beach police officer shot in the line of duty Wednesday night.

FAMU announces passing of former president, Dr. Frederick S. Humphries Sr

Florida A&M University has announced the passing of one of its former presidents. Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., Ph.D. died in Orlando on Thursday, according to a statement released by FAMU.

Florida company selling tickets for 'space balloon' rides

Florida-based Space Perspective wants to send you on a luxury trip that promises spectacular views of Earth and the stars.

PHOTOS + VIDEOS: Partial collapse of high-rise condo near Miami Beach

Calling it a “tragic day,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said engineers will need time to determine why most of a 12-story, 40-year-old oceanfront condominium building in Surfside collapsed early Thursday.

Environmental groups sue state over Piney Point phosphate site

A coalition of environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Florida and other defendants have long mishandled a former phosphate-plant site where massive amounts of contaminated water were released this spring to avert a potential catastrophe.

FBI: Florida couple arrested in Capitol riot investigation; man seen throwing chairs at police

The FBI has arrested a Florida couple on charges related to the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol. According to investigators, Jamie Buteau was seen on security video and social media throwing a chair at Capitol Police officers while inside the building.

FHP needs witnesses to help in 6 unsolved interstate shootings

Cases of unsolved shootings on Florida interstates are piling up for highway patrol investigators. There have been six shootings in the last 12 months, leaving three people dead, and no arrests have been made.

Investigation launched after Cocoa Police K-9 found dead in patrol vehicle

A Cocoa Police Department K-9 was discovered dead early Wednesday afternoon in the back of her patrol vehicle, according to a police spokesperson.

FHP: Florida man who killed couple in DUI crash arrested in Mexico after 14 years on the run

After nearly 14 years on the run, U.S. Marshals captured a man in Mexico who was wanted in connection with a crash that killed a central Florida couple in Polk County back in 2007.

Trump to hold Sarasota rally on July 3

Donald Trump has announced he will be holding a major rally in Sarasota, Florida, on Saturday, July 3.

Proposal closes legal loophole for sex offenders

A proposal that would close a legal loophole in which some convicted sex offenders don’t have to immediately register with authorities was one of four bills sent Tuesday morning to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Medicare death rates jump in nursing homes

A federal report released Tuesday indicates that 40 percent of Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes were diagnosed with COVID-19 in 2020 or were assumed to have COVID-19 but were never formally tested.