Florida girl, 12, took dad's car and drove 400 miles with friend to possibly meet boy in Alabama: official
Authorities in Florida said a 12-year-old girl took her dad's vehicle and drove with a friend more than 400 miles – and close to seven hours -- into neighboring Alabama to potentially meet someone they had met online.
Florida man shoots into crowded restaurant because he was upset, asked to leave, affidavit says
A Florida man was arrested on several charges, including attempted murder, after he allegedly started shooting through the door of a Seminole County restaurant because he was upset that he was told to leave, according to the arrest affidavit.
Salads sold at Publix stores in Florida recalled over Listeria concerns
Salad kits sold at Publix grocery stores in multiple states including Florida are being recalled over Listeria concerns, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
With temporary barriers removed, Coastal Volusia County homes suffer during weekend storms
In preparation for turtle nesting season, Volusia County is taking down temporary barriers – called Tiger Dams – meant to protect homes following the storms.
Video appears to show violent beating of student at New Smyrna Beach Middle School in Florida
Police say a girl was arrested after a violent fight at New Smyrna Beach Middle School last week.
Deputies arrest caregivers, accused of elder abuse at Florida facility
A memory care facility in Florida is responding after two of their caregivers were arrested, and accused of elder abuse, according to investigators. Brevard County sheriff's deputies arrested the pair last week and said they live-streamed an encounter with an elderly patient with dementia.
Florida lawmaker likens trans people to 'mutants'
The Florida House could be poised to take up a bill that seeks to prevent transgender men and women from using bathrooms that don’t line up with their sex assigned at birth, after one Republican said Monday it’s “like we have mutants living among us on planet Earth."
Orlando Weather Forecast: Cooler temperatures, increased chance for rain across Central Florida
Keep the umbrella handy! Central Florida can expect mixed skies and passing showers to blow in from the Atlantic on Monday.
Florida teen murder suspects reveal to investigators how fatal shootings unfolded: affidavits
A 12-year-old suspect told Marion County investigators 'he was told' to shoot the third victim 'or his family would be killed, the affidavit stated.
3 Florida teens killed were involved in 'illegal activity' with 3 murder suspects
One of the victim's phone had pictures in their phone of weapons and ammunition. They were believed to be smoking weed at a traphouse in Marion County. They planned to rob someone for weed, according to investigators.
3 Florida teens killed were involved in illegal activities with 3 teen murder suspects
The three teenage victims of a triple homicide in Florida were apparently involved in illegal activities with their three suspected killers before the murders, which unfolded in a flurry of gunfire, dumping of bodies and ditching of a car in a pond.
'Armed and dangerous': $10k reward for teen wanted in murder of 3 Florida teens
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading up to the arrest of 16-year-old Tahj Brewton who is wanted for the murder of three teens in Florida.
3 boys arrested in murders of 3 teens in Marion County, Florida sheriff says
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Friday that two boys – aged 12 and 17 – have been arrested in the alleged murders of three teenagers in a rural part of Marion County and that detectives were looking for a third suspect – a 16-year-old boy who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Florida 'ninja killer' slated for execution after failed appeal
Florida man Louis Bernard Gaskin, known as the "ninja killer," was convicted of first-degree murder 34 years ago and is slated to be executed next week.
Terminally ill Florida teen's wish to fly planes comes true
Austin Booth is doing things not a lot of 16-year-olds can say they've done. He flies planes.
Amid severe drought, Florida beaches at risk of continued erosion
Some of Volusia County's beaches were hit hard by Hurricane Ian and Nicole last year leading to significant beach erosion. They remain in a vulnerable position months later – and could be impacted by a potential system in the coming days.
'Come hell or high water': DeSantis vows 'win' in spat with Disney, threatening tolls and taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’s looking into taxing Disney World’s hotels, imposing tolls on its roads and developing its property as the latest escalation in the battle between the Florida Republican and the corporate giant.
Potential low pressure system being monitored near Florida
Hurricane season starts June 1.
TIMELINE: Rain expected around Orlando and Central Florida over Easter weekend
Rain is on the way to Florida beginning on Easter Sunday and continuing into early next week.
Press conference: 2 juveniles arrested, 1 on the run in murders of 3 teens in Marion County
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said two boys have been arrested -- and authorities are looking for a third -- in the shooting deaths of three teens.