Orlando FreeFall ride death: $20 belt may have saved teen's life, expert says
An amusement ride inventor said Tyre Sampson’s death could have been prevented with a simple addition to the seat.
An amusement ride inventor said Tyre Sampson’s death could have been prevented with a simple addition to the seat.
Tama manatee death: Volunteers clean up Blue Springs park after manatee's 'preventable' death
Volunteers were recently at Blue Springs State Park, north of Orlando, helping to clean up debris and trash to help protect the manatees.
Volunteers were recently at Blue Springs State Park, north of Orlando, helping to clean up debris and trash to help protect the manatees.
Heroes help pilot escape plane after crash landing
Janet Estes and J.P. McMenamy work across the street from where a small plane crashed in West Melbourne on Tuesday. They ran outside their store after they heard a loud boom noise, and they lost power.
Janet Estes and J.P. McMenamy work across the street from where a small plane crashed in West Melbourne on Tuesday. They ran outside their store after they heard a loud boom noise, and they lost power.
Republicans widen registration lead in Florida
After overtaking Democrats last year, Florida Republicans have widened their lead in registered voters.
After overtaking Democrats last year, Florida Republicans have widened their lead in registered voters.
Florida reaches opioid settlements topping $870 million
With jury selection scheduled to begin next week in the state’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers, Attorney General Ashley Moody reached settlements totaling more than $870 million with nearly all of the defendants in the case.
With jury selection scheduled to begin next week in the state’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers, Attorney General Ashley Moody reached settlements totaling more than $870 million with nearly all of the defendants in the case.
Outbreak of severe storms pounding the South with destructive winds, tornadoes on Wednesday
Severe storms will impact some of the same places that were hit hard by last week's outbreak of severe weather, which resulted in more than 60 confirmed tornadoes over three days.
Severe storms will impact some of the same places that were hit hard by last week's outbreak of severe weather, which resulted in more than 60 confirmed tornadoes over three days.
The Slingshot Group: Company behind Orlando FreeFall owns other rides in and around Florida
The entertainment company that opened Orlando FreeFall – the drop tower ride at ICON Park where a teenager fell off and died last week – and Orlando Slingshot, also owns a handful of other attractions in the state.
The entertainment company that opened Orlando FreeFall – the drop tower ride at ICON Park where a teenager fell off and died last week – and Orlando Slingshot, also owns a handful of other attractions in the state.
Man accused of murdering Daytona Beach couple makes first appearance
Jean R. Macean, the man accused in the killings of Brenda and Terry Aultman, made his first appearance before a judge Wednesday afternoon.
Jean R. Macean, the man accused in the killings of Brenda and Terry Aultman, made his first appearance before a judge Wednesday afternoon.
Police: Clermont cheerleading coach accused of molestation; more victims urged to come forward
Clermont police say Vigiland D'Haiti, 39, was arrested on multiple counts of lewd and lascivious molestation on victims aged 12 to 15-years-old.
Clermont police say Vigiland D'Haiti, 39, was arrested on multiple counts of lewd and lascivious molestation on victims aged 12 to 15-years-old.
FHP: 5 students injured when tractor-trailer slams into school bus in Levy County
Several children were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon when their school bus crashed on the way home from school, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Several children were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon when their school bus crashed on the way home from school, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
USFL 2022: Everything you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about the new USFL.
Here's everything you need to know about the new USFL.
USFL, NFL films and FOX Sports partner for 'United by football: A season in the USFL'
The one-hour series premiere airs Saturday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX, leading into the USFL’s inaugural game.
The one-hour series premiere airs Saturday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX, leading into the USFL’s inaugural game.
Gabby Petito case: Laundrie family attorney files motion to dismiss lawsuit from victim's parents
Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino has filed a motion asking a Florida judge to dismiss a civil lawsuit from the parents of Gabby Petito, arguing that there are no facts to support their claims of "intentional infliction of emotional distress." Rather, he argued that Chris and Roberta Laundrie were exercising their right to remain silent.
Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino has filed a motion asking a Florida judge to dismiss a civil lawsuit from the parents of Gabby Petito, arguing that there are no facts to support their claims of "intentional infliction of emotional distress." Rather, he argued that Chris and Roberta Laundrie were exercising their right to remain silent.
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Video shows Tyre Sampson in seat moments before falling
Tyre Sampson,14, reportedly fell out of his seat, but the harness was still in a down and locked position when the ride stopped, according to a report.
Tyre Sampson,14, reportedly fell out of his seat, but the harness was still in a down and locked position when the ride stopped, according to a report.
Alligator seen swimming with football in mouth in Florida
The image sparked some debate between viewers on whether the gator was trying to eat it – or practicing its football skills.
The image sparked some debate between viewers on whether the gator was trying to eat it – or practicing its football skills.
GoFundMe pulls down fake accounts for Tyre Sampson's family created by scammers
Scammers are taking advantage of the ICON Park tragedy by trying to defraud people who want to help the family of the teenager who fell off the Orlando FreeFall drop-tower.
Scammers are taking advantage of the ICON Park tragedy by trying to defraud people who want to help the family of the teenager who fell off the Orlando FreeFall drop-tower.
Who could be liable for Tyre Sampson's death? Local attorney weighs in
Tyre Sampson's death is still being investigated, and local attorneys are weighing in on the topic.
Tyre Sampson's death is still being investigated, and local attorneys are weighing in on the topic.
Florida sues over federal transportation mask mandate
The State of Florida announced Tuesday that it plans to sue the federal government over mask requirements on public transportation like planes.
The State of Florida announced Tuesday that it plans to sue the federal government over mask requirements on public transportation like planes.
Space-themed hotel opening near Kennedy Space Center
The new Marriott Courtyard in Titusville is targeting space lovers looking for a great view.
The new Marriott Courtyard in Titusville is targeting space lovers looking for a great view.
DeSantis vetoes redistricting plan, calls special session
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vetoed a congressional redistricting plan passed by the Legislature and said he was calling lawmakers back to Tallahassee in April to draw lines without a “racially gerrymandered” district in North Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vetoed a congressional redistricting plan passed by the Legislature and said he was calling lawmakers back to Tallahassee in April to draw lines without a “racially gerrymandered” district in North Florida.