Gabby Petito's mother slams Brian Laundrie's notebook confession: 'Truth will be revealed'

Gabby Petito's mother says she's "fed up" and that the "truth will be revealed," days after the release of Brian Laundrie's notebook confession where he admitted to killing Gabby.

How will Orlando Magic's draft picks impact team?

If the Orlando Magic want to return to the NBA Playoffs, they need more offensive firepower – and it looks like the team may have found that with No. 1 draft pick, Paolo Banchero, and their No. 32 selection, Caleb Houstan.

Proposed rate hikes trimmed for Florida-backed Citizens Property Insurance

Regulators on Friday trimmed proposed rate increases for customers of the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation approved an average 6.4% rate increase for homeowners with “multi-peril” policies — by far the most common type of policy.

Severe weather leaves downed trees, power outages across parts of Marion County

There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Lake County until 6 p.m. At 5:12 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Pittman, or 9 miles south of Juniper Springs, moving southeast at 10 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are possible.

Florida biologists discuss capture of largest python on state record

Biologists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced their biggest catch yet: an 18-foot python weighing in at 215 pounds.

This weekend’s USFL games: Familiar foes clash in postseason semifinals

Stakes are high this weekend in the USFL playoffs with the final four teams fighting for a chance to compete in next week’s championship game.

Man arrested at Disney Springs after being found with gun, knife, ammunition

A man was arrested at a Disney Springs parking garage last month after he was found to have a gun, two magazines, and ammunition in a backpack while going through security.

2024 poll: DeSantis edges Trump in New Hampshire, which holds the first presidential primary

A public opinion survey in New Hampshire, the state that for a century has held the first primary in presidential race, indicates that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a razor-thin margin over former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2024 GOP primary match-up.

Real estate agents advise clients to protect homes after viral house party video surfaces

Video from social media shows a wild party at an $8 million beach house in Florida. Deputies say teens broke in, chaos followed, and they're actively looking for each one.

Florida python sets new state record at almost 18 feet, 215 pounds

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida on Wednesday unveiled the largest python yet to be captured in the state. The reptile measures nearly 18 feet in length and weighs 215 pounds, the agency said during a news conference.

Why are there so many cancelled flights? Here's what you should know about summer air travel disruptions

As travelers continue to deal with cancelled flights across the U.S., here's what you should know about what is causing so many flights to be delayed or cancelled entirely, and what companies are doing to help alleviate the problem.

50 years ago, Hurricane Agnes killed 122 people, caused $2 billion-plus in damages

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the historic, deadly flooding spawned by Hurricane Agnes and its remnants in June 1972 across the eastern U.S., including the hardest-hit states of Pennsylvania and New York.

Federal judge weighs arguments on race-related instruction law

A federal judge is expected to decide this week whether to block a new state law that would restrict the way certain race-related concepts can be taught in public schools and in workplace training.