Mount Dora police: Person of interest in murder of Florida couple in custody

A woman has been taken into custody as a person of interest in the murders of a Florida husband and wife at a senior living community over New Year's weekend, police announced during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. 

The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5: What you must know now

The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.

SpaceX successfully launches first mission of 2023 from Florida's Space Coast

SpaceX is eyeing Tuesday morning for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket that will represent the space company's sixth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission, dubbed Transporter-6.

FAA: Computer issue that delayed Florida flights has been resolved

The Federal Aviation Administration said a computer issue with one of its air traffic systems – which prompted flight delays at several Florida airports – has been resolved, and that it was working to resume its normal flight schedules.

Tampa Bay Bucs' Blaine Gabbert helps rescue passengers after helicopter crash near Davis Islands

After a helicopter plunged into Hillsborough Bay off Davis Islands, the occupants were able to escape the aircraft – but it was the jet ski riders that lifted them out of the water. One of them was the Buccaneers' backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert.

What's open and closed on Jan. 2, 2023, day after New Year

Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.

VIDEO: Sparks fly at The Wheel at ICON Park as ride loses power | 'It's on fire'

Video captured by a witness shows sparks flying from The Wheel at ICON Park Saturday evening. The Orange County Fire Rescue said its crews rescued 62 people trapped on the ride following a power failure.

Teen killed, 3 critically hurt after crash on I-75 in Alachua County: troopers

A 17-year-old Ocala girl is dead and three others are hurt following a single-car crash on I-75 on New Year's Eve, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Police: Lakeland divers find mother, 2 children dead in submerged car in lake

Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash.

FSU fans excited about the future of football program after Cheez-It Bowl win over Sooners

Florida State made its first bowl game appearance since the 2019 season on Thursday night at Camping World Stadium. The Seminoles defeated Oklahoma 35-32. This is a fan base who was starving to see their team back in the postseason.

Top Florida education official tapped for Arkansas Education Secretary

Incoming Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday she will nominate Jacob Oliva, a senior chancellor at the Florida Department of Education, to become the Arkansas education secretary.