Parkland school shooting: Victims' families settle lawsuit against U.S. for FBI’s failure to stop gunman

Family members of nearly all of the victims in the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school massacre have settled a lawsuit against the federal government over the FBI’s failure to act on a tip that the gunman was planning a school shooting, The government will pay about $130 million to the families.

Coast Guard offloads 15 tons of seized cocaine, marijuana worth over $500 million in South Florida

The US Coast Guard offloaded nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana seized from drug trafficking ships in South Florida on Monday. Officials said the drugs have a street value of approximately $504 million.

Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' pleads guilty; could face 6 months in prison

Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”

Gabby Petito tribute bench placed North Port park will serve as permanent memorial

A bench covered in colorful steel butterflies sits in the shade of trees in a North Port park, just steps away from where a makeshift memorial once stood. In the center, a plaque reads, "In Memory of Gabby Petito."

Florida deputy carries girl who was struggling to walk to her seat at FSU football game, sheriff's office says

"This young girl that has difficulty walking was struggling to get up the steps to her seat so he asked her and her mother if they would be okay with him carrying her. He walked at least 30 rows," the FSU fan shared on Facebook after witnessing the moment.

‘A little too extreme’: Tampa family could face fines for putting Christmas lights up before Thanksgiving

A Westchase family could face up to $1,000 in fines if they don’t take down their Christmas lights, which were put up on Nov. 6. Even the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Christmas,' Mariah Carey, is weighing in.

Disney World puts pause on COVID vaccine mandate, cast member tells FOX 35

Nick Caturano, who runs the website GoofyVaccine.com confirmed that an internal memo was sent out to employees, notifying them of the pause.

Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy bonds out of Orange County Jail

Stacy, who retired from the NFL in 2017, faces charges of aggravated battery and criminal mischief after a disturbing video allegedly shows him beating his ex-girlfriend inside her Florida home last Saturday in front of a baby.

Bald eagle swoops in to steal Florida man's shark

Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.

Former NFL player Zac Stacy makes first appearance after arrest at Orlando International Airport

He's facing charges of Aggravated Battery and Criminal Mischief after a disturbing video allegedly shows him beating his ex-girlfriend inside her Florida home on Saturday in front of a baby.

Bucs WR Antonio Brown accused of obtaining fake COVID-19 vaccination card

Bucs wide receiver Antonio Brown is accused of paying for a fake COVID-19 vaccination card by a former live-in chef, who also says the player owes him $10,000.

Detective 'frustrated' by Carole Baskin's refusal to discuss missing husband with investigators

After hundreds of leads and several dead-ends, Hillsborough detectives say they are continuing to explore avenues in the case of Don Lewis and his 1997 disappearance. They've tried to interview Carole Baskin since the release of 'Tiger King' but were told 'no' every time.

Detective: 'Tiger King' star won't talk about missing spouse

A detective in Florida investigating the disappearance of Carole Baskin's second husband said Thursday that the “Tiger King” star had three times refused requests for interviews and that the probe was ongoing.

Death penalty recommended for man who killed girlfriend and her young son over what to watch on TV

A Hillsborough County jury and judge have decided the man convicted of killing his girlfriend and her 10-year-old son, after a fight over what to watch on TV, should die for his actions.