Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Orlando FreeFall, Orlando Slingshot: ICON Park demands group shut down both rides to verify safety
The owners of ICON Park in Orlando have sent a letter to SlingShot Group, the company behind Orlando FreeFall and Orlando SlingShot, to immediately shut down their rides until they can verify that both attractions are safe.
The owners of ICON Park in Orlando have sent a letter to SlingShot Group, the company behind Orlando FreeFall and Orlando SlingShot, to immediately shut down their rides until they can verify that both attractions are safe.
Winter Haven police search for suspect in 'brutal beating' of 73-year-old outside Publix
Police in Winter Haven say they identified the man accused of attacking a 73-year-old outside a Publix, but they need help tracking him down.
Police in Winter Haven say they identified the man accused of attacking a 73-year-old outside a Publix, but they need help tracking him down.
Official: Missing 1-year-old Jose Lara found dead in septic tank
The search for a missing toddler in Putnam County has ended after the boy was found in a septic tank, officials said.
The search for a missing toddler in Putnam County has ended after the boy was found in a septic tank, officials said.
Garth Brooks sets new attendance record at Orlando's Camping World Stadium
Garth Brooks helped set a new attendance record at Camping World Stadium.
Garth Brooks helped set a new attendance record at Camping World Stadium.
No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
USMNT vies for spot in the World Cup
The U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup hopes to hang on their final two matches – one against Panama and the other against Costa Rica.
The U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup hopes to hang on their final two matches – one against Panama and the other against Costa Rica.
Central Florida wrestler with Down Syndrome gets dream benefit thanks to 'Influencer'
A local wrestler with Down Syndrome is getting a chance to go big time thanks to a social media influencer.
A local wrestler with Down Syndrome is getting a chance to go big time thanks to a social media influencer.
Florida COVID-19 deaths top 73,00
More than 73,000 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 since the pandemic started in early 2020, according to a report issued Friday by the state Department of Health.
More than 73,000 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 since the pandemic started in early 2020, according to a report issued Friday by the state Department of Health.
High rip current risks impacting popular spring break destinations
As spring breakers and swimmers head out to beaches along the Gulf Coast and Florida, meteorologists are warning about increased threats of currents into the weekend.
As spring breakers and swimmers head out to beaches along the Gulf Coast and Florida, meteorologists are warning about increased threats of currents into the weekend.
Theft of Olde English Bulldogge puppy caught on camera
Marion County deputies say a man was caught on video chasing dogs in the backyard of a home in rural Ocklawaha. He caught one, an Olde English Bulldogge puppy named Bo, and they disappeared.
Marion County deputies say a man was caught on video chasing dogs in the backyard of a home in rural Ocklawaha. He caught one, an Olde English Bulldogge puppy named Bo, and they disappeared.
911 call released in murder at Sanford Islamic center
A suspect in a murder at a Sanford Islamic center remains in the hospital in stable condition, according to investigators with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
A suspect in a murder at a Sanford Islamic center remains in the hospital in stable condition, according to investigators with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
Father of teen who fell from ride wants answers: 'This should never happen'
A father wants to know why his son died on a ride. Yarnell Sampson said his 14-year-old son, Tyre, was visiting Orlando from St. Louis through a football program. He just wanted the kids to have fun and never expected this tragedy to occur.
A father wants to know why his son died on a ride. Yarnell Sampson said his 14-year-old son, Tyre, was visiting Orlando from St. Louis through a football program. He just wanted the kids to have fun and never expected this tragedy to occur.
Val Demings on key issues in race to unseat Sen. Marco Rubio
Representative Val Demings talked to FOX 53's Nestor Mato from Fort Myers where is she on tour campaigning to unseat senator Marco Rubio.
Representative Val Demings talked to FOX 53's Nestor Mato from Fort Myers where is she on tour campaigning to unseat senator Marco Rubio.
Officials: Suspect linked to man's death at Sanford mosque shot in Indian River County
A man was savagely beaten and killed at a mosque in Seminole County on Thursday, prompting a multi-county search for the suspect that ended with a shooting in Indian River County.
A man was savagely beaten and killed at a mosque in Seminole County on Thursday, prompting a multi-county search for the suspect that ended with a shooting in Indian River County.
Crane goes toe-to-toe with alligator on Florida golf course
A new video from Orlando shows a Sandhill crane taking on an alligator at the Eagle Creek Golf Club.
A new video from Orlando shows a Sandhill crane taking on an alligator at the Eagle Creek Golf Club.
Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort now on sale
Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida are now on sale. Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced that this year's event will run for a record-breaking 43 nights from September 2 through October 31.
Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida are now on sale. Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced that this year's event will run for a record-breaking 43 nights from September 2 through October 31.
Florida woman stabbed boyfriend after argument over Tyler Perry movie, police say
A Florida woman was arrested after police say she stabbed her boyfriend in the chest after an argument over a Tyler Perry movie they were watching.
A Florida woman was arrested after police say she stabbed her boyfriend in the chest after an argument over a Tyler Perry movie they were watching.
US men's soccer faces Mexico in quest for World Cup redemption
The U.S. has three World Cup qualifying matches left – their first one taking place Thursday night against Mexico at Estadio Azteca.
The U.S. has three World Cup qualifying matches left – their first one taking place Thursday night against Mexico at Estadio Azteca.
Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 1,300
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services posted data Thursday that showed fewer than 1,300 Florida hospital inpatients had COVID-19, continuing a steady decrease.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services posted data Thursday that showed fewer than 1,300 Florida hospital inpatients had COVID-19, continuing a steady decrease.