Stand your ground laws proliferate after Trayvon spotlight
The “stand your ground” self-defense law had been in effect in Florida for more than six years when it became part of the national vocabulary with the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012. When the 17-year-old was fatally shot, Florida was still one of the few states with the law that removes the duty to retreat before using deadly force in the face of danger.
The “stand your ground” self-defense law had been in effect in Florida for more than six years when it became part of the national vocabulary with the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012. When the 17-year-old was fatally shot, Florida was still one of the few states with the law that removes the duty to retreat before using deadly force in the face of danger.
Curtis Reeves found not guilty of second-degree murder, aggravated battery
After nine days of testimony nearly nine hours of closing arguments Friday in the trial of Curtis Reeves, the jury has reached a verdict.
After nine days of testimony nearly nine hours of closing arguments Friday in the trial of Curtis Reeves, the jury has reached a verdict.
Nationwide helium shortage could deflate accuracy in weather forecasting
A key tool that helps meteorologists predict weather conditions will soon be limited due to a nationwide helium shortage.
A key tool that helps meteorologists predict weather conditions will soon be limited due to a nationwide helium shortage.
Home security video shows UPS driver dropping heavy package on top of Florida woman's dog
A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."
A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."
Trayvon Martin: Teen’s death 10 years later changes nation
The killing of Trayvon Martin still reverberates 10 years later — in protest, in partisanship, in racial reckoning and reactionary response, in social justice and social media.
The killing of Trayvon Martin still reverberates 10 years later — in protest, in partisanship, in racial reckoning and reactionary response, in social justice and social media.
GOES-T weather satellite ready for liftoff next week from Florida
An essential piece of forecasting technology is preparing to launch from Florida's coast in less than a week in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
An essential piece of forecasting technology is preparing to launch from Florida's coast in less than a week in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
'His blood was all over my wedding dress': Family of man shot at wedding wants officers charged
Daniel Knight was shot and killed by a Winter Park police officer at his niece's wedding reception on Saturday night.
Daniel Knight was shot and killed by a Winter Park police officer at his niece's wedding reception on Saturday night.
'You know who I am, right?': Sarasota congressional candidate apologizes after 'belligerent' traffic stop
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
Florida man wanted for shooting deputy killed after breaking into home, exchanging gunfire with owner: sheriff
The suspect who was wanted for shooting and critically injuring a north Florida deputy -- setting off a statewide Blue Alert -- was killed in a shootout with a homeowner after he broke into the man's house.
The suspect who was wanted for shooting and critically injuring a north Florida deputy -- setting off a statewide Blue Alert -- was killed in a shootout with a homeowner after he broke into the man's house.
Memorial honors K-9s that made the ultimate sacrifice
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
Miss Alabama Zoe Bethel's cause of death revealed
"She was growing and becoming more successful each year of her life, and she was only just beginning. And if she had a choice, she would still be here with us today," Zoe Bethel's family said in a statement.
"She was growing and becoming more successful each year of her life, and she was only just beginning. And if she had a choice, she would still be here with us today," Zoe Bethel's family said in a statement.
Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
Florida resident returns home to find 3 people, 2 dogs dead: police
The victims each had gunshot wounds, police said.
The victims each had gunshot wounds, police said.
Florida woman allegedly stabbed husband 140 times, fractured skull with meat cleaver: police said
The body of Melvin Weller, 62, was found by the woman's son, who reported it to police.
The body of Melvin Weller, 62, was found by the woman's son, who reported it to police.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches Starlink mission on Presidents Day
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.
Daytona 500: Austin Cindric wins, celebrates Penske's 85th birthday
Cindric was the leader on the restart from the top lane and pulled out to a sizeable gap.
Cindric was the leader on the restart from the top lane and pulled out to a sizeable gap.
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform flyover at 2022 Daytona 500
The tradition continues as the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform the flyover for the 64th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway.
The tradition continues as the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform the flyover for the 64th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway.
Police: 79-year-old stabbed, carjacked by man in ski mask dies, suspect now charged with murder
A Florida man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he stabbed a 79-year-old man to death outside a Haines City medical complex.
A Florida man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he stabbed a 79-year-old man to death outside a Haines City medical complex.
WATCH: Deaf dog saved from euthanasia drives around Daytona Speedway
Looks like Gemma could give pro-NASCAR racers a run for their money one day!
Looks like Gemma could give pro-NASCAR racers a run for their money one day!
Start your engines! How to watch the 2022 Daytona 500 race
Start your engines! The Daytona 500 race is this Sunday.
Start your engines! The Daytona 500 race is this Sunday.