Florida woman uses bag of cookies to escape bear attack near home
A Florida woman and her little dog were charged by a bear while out for a walk in Sanford. With no time to think, Kristen Savage used a bag of cookies to save their lives.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
US citizen children deported with their mothers, lawyers say
ICE officers in Louisiana last week deported three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, according to lawyers.
Clearwater boat crash: 1 killed, several injured in crash involving Clearwater Ferry
One person was killed, and several people were injured Sunday evening in a boat crash in Clearwater.
Video: Good Samaritans help woman being dragged by man in SUV as she tries to pull 2 kids from vehicle
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a woman in Florida and her two children when they saw a man trying to drive off against her will, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Firefighters make kids' day by hosing down bouncy slide
Firefighters in Lehigh Acres, Florida, went above and beyond the call of duty as they hosed down a bouncy slide for kids playing on it.
Shooting at Easter event in Gainesville leaves three injured; police seeking suspect
A shooting at an Easter event in Gainesville on Sunday night left three people injured, including one with life-threatening wounds, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Emu and dogs have a blast playing chase at Florida farm
An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.
US-born man held by ICE despite showing birth certificate in court has been released
Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, who lives in Georgia, was arrested in Florida while he was heading to work.
What we know about the FSU shooting suspect
FSU shooting: What we know about the 20-year-old alleged suspect
Florida State shooting latest: Reactions pour in after 2 killed, 5 hurt
The accused Florida State University shooter is the son of a local sheriff's deputy. His mother's service weapon was found at the scene of the shooting.
FSU shooting live updates: 2 dead, 5 hurt; suspect identified as FSU student, son of Leon County deputy
Two people were killed in a shooting Thursday morning on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, police said. Six people have been taken to the hospital, including the alleged gunman. Police said the alleged gunman has been identified and is believed to be a current FSU student and the son of a Florida sheriff's deputy.
President Trump to attend Florida UFC fight Saturday night
President Donald Trump's official schedule confirms he is planning to attend UFC 314 on Saturday night in Miami, Florida. Since his reelection, Trump has made several appearances at some of the nation’s premier sporting events, including the Super Bowl and Daytona 500 earlier this year.
Florida woman arrested after buying and selling human bones, police say
A Florida woman has been arrested after police say she bought and sold human bones in her curio store.
Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
VIDEO: Florida suspects smash Tesla gate and steal 3 cars, deputies say
Video captured the moment two suspects rammed down a gate using one stolen Tesla and then drove off with two other stolen Tesla cars from a parking lot in Miami, Florida.
Florida teacher to lose job for calling student by 'preferred' name: Latest updates
A Florida high school teacher is set to lose her job after allegedly addressing a student by a name other than their legal one, according to Brevard Public Schools.
Miami skyscraper lights up as Gators make NCAA Championship run
The Paramount Miami Worldcenter lit up on April 5 in celebration of the University of Florida’s NCAA Basketball Tournament victory over Auburn, which secured the Gators their first championship game appearance since 2007.
'It's Not Scared!' Thrill seekers gather for a chance to feed friendly squirrel at theme park
A friendly squirrel delighted visitors at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, on April 7, by taking food directly from park-goers’ hands.