Missing St. Pete toddler found dead in nearby lake, father accused in double-murder, police chief says
The missing 2-year-old, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert, has been found dead in an area near Dell Holmes Park, investigators said.
Local professor studying rip currents as Brevard County sees spike in drownings
Brevard County officials are racing to find more lifeguards as local professors start studying what’s causing the rough water.
Florida man pulls out machete after bar refuses to let him sing another karaoke song: deputies
A Florida man is being accused of pulling out a machete after a Brevard County bar his request to continue singing karaoke at the business was denied.
SpaceX launches communications satellite from Florida
A Falcon 9 rocket will send the Intelsat IS-40e mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Simpson warns of wildfire threat
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Thursday urged Floridians to take precautions as the state’s wildfire season has arrived.
More than 400 cheer teams flock to Daytona Beach for national cheer competition
The 2023 NCA & NDA college nationals are in Daytona Beach this week, and it's already breaking records.
Orlando weather: Rain chances rising for Easter weekend in Central Florida
Looks like rain will hop into Central Florida for the holiday weekend.
Florida teacher fired over 'inappropriate' lesson: 'I didn't do anything wrong'
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
Titusville man released after serving 3 decades behind bars ordered to return to prison: Here's why
In April 2021, Crosley Green was released from the Florida Department of Corrections after spending 30 years behind bars for murder – a crime that Green adamantly claims he did not commit. Now, a Florida court has ordered him to return to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Crews battling more than a dozen wildfires in Volusia County amid dry conditions
One of those is the Double Gate fire, which was once contained within the Tiger Bay State Forest, but reignited this week. The fire has burned a total of 3,000-acres.
UCF joins Florida's public universities in TikTok ban amid U.S. national security concerns
It was just last week the Florida Board of Governors approved an emergency regulation to block access to certain apps.
State lawmakers eye Space Florida revamp, giving governor more control
Gov. Ron DeSantis would have the power to appoint a majority of the board of Space Florida under a Senate proposal to revamp the aerospace agency.
Man killed in airboat crash in Brevard County, deputies say
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boating accident in Brevard County that left a man dead Wednesday morning.
Mystery murder of 3 Florida teens from small town leave many stunned
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is trying to piece together who is responsible for the deaths of 16-year-old Layla Silvernail, a 17-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl. Deputies believe the deaths may be tied to a 'wannabe gang'
USF TikTok ban: University of South Florida joins UF, banning multiple apps from school devices, internet
The University of South Florida notified students, faculty and staff they would no longer have access or be permitted to use TikTok and a handful of other apps, effective immediately, according to the school's online publication.
Trump mugshot: Shirts for sale with fake mugshot of Trump on his online store
Through Trump's campaign website, people can buy a shirt with a fake mugshot of the former president printed on it
University of Florida bans TikTok on school devices and Wi-Fi, 'effective immediately'
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
Southwest brings back Companion Pass for limited-time only
Customers have to act quickly if they want to take advantage of the promotion.
Police in Florida investigating alleged hate crime after pride flag vandalized
A Florida woman says someone came onto her property and vandalized her pride flag.
This new, low-cost carrier will now fly out of Daytona Beach International Airport
A new, low-cost airline may be your latest ticket to the skies.