Florida's state-run Citizens Insurance adds 7,000 policies

With troubles continuing in the homeowners’ insurance market, the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. added about 7,000 policies last week.

Persons of interest named in Lake County double-homicide; one in custody

Ormond Beach Police said an incident on Friday near a Dollar Tree store that ended in a woman's death may have ties to double-homicide in Lake County.

Homeless Florida man accused of breaking into home, threatening rape

A homeless Florida man was arrested Friday morning for allegedly breaking into a Brevard County home and threatening to rape a person inside, according to an affidavit.

Florida sets medical marijuana dosage, supply limits

Florida health officials have released a highly anticipated rule setting THC dosage amounts and supply limits on products doctors can order for medical-marijuana patients.

Artemis I updates: Launch of NASA’s giant new moon rocket delayed by technical issues

History will have to wait a few more days. NASA’s Artemis I launch, scheduled for Monday morning, will be postponed until at least the end of the week thanks to a series of delays and technical problems during its first launch attempt.

Florida gas prices increase for first time in 10 weeks, AAA says

For the first time in 10 weeks, Floridians are seeing an increase in the price of gas at the pump, according to AAA. Officials say the average price for regular unleaded gas in Florida increased seven cents per gallon, reaching $3.61 on Sunday, ending what became a 70-day streak of declines, amounting to a total discount of $1.36 per gallon.

Orlando Weather Forecast: Heavy rain, numerous storms expected this weekend

Keep the umbrella handy. We're tracking a very wet and active weather pattern this weekend. Here's when you can expect numerous showers and storms on Saturday.

VIDEO: Florida woman accused of DUI does ballet, folk dances during sobriety test

A newly released body camera video shows the moment a Florida woman accused of driving under the influence of alcohol began doing ballet and Irish folk dances while performing field sobriety tests.

Body camera video released in deadly shooting involving Florida deputy

The Orange County Sheriff's Office on Friday released a video from a body camera video showing tense moments as they were responding to a shooting. The incident happened earlier this month after first responders were called to help a 21-year-old who had been shot at the Heritage Hotel.

Report: Charlie Crist taps union leader as running mate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on Saturday will make what his campaign described as a “major” announcement, with a South Florida television station reporting he will name the leader of the Miami-Dade County teachers union as his running mate.

Two rare orange lobsters delivered to Tampa Bay area seafood market in same shipment

Whitney's Seafood Market in Hudson gets a shipment of lobsters delivered twice a week from Maine. But Monday's delivery came with a rare surprise: not one, but two orange-colored lobsters.

Florida-based property insurer to exit state, forcing customers to find new coverage

United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. will exit Florida’s troubled homeowners’ insurance market, forcing customers to find new coverage as their policies come up for renewal, the insurer’s parent company announced Thursday.

Gavin Newsom on donating $100K to Ron DeSantis' opponent: 'I like Charlie Crist and I don't like bullies'

The Gubernatorial feud between California's Gavin Newsom and Florida's Ron DeSantis continues. The latest came from Newsom revealing he had donated $100,000 to DeSantis' opponent and former Florida Governor Charlie Crist.