NASA SpaceX Crew-8: 1 astronaut remains in hospital after ‘medical issue’

One of the SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts remains in stable condition at the hospital but no additional information was released to protect their medical privacy, NASA said.

Character.AI lawsuit: Florida mom claims chatbot encouraged 14-year-old son to take his life

A Florida mom has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, an artificial intelligence company, alleging that one of its chatbots encouraged her 14-year-old son to kill himself and failed to recognize the warning signs he typed in.

Todd Chrisley dismissed from job at prison chapel, attorney says

Reality TV star Todd Chrisley, who is serving a 12-year sentence at a federal prison in Florida, was removed from his job at the prison chapel, his attorney said.

Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'

After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home. 

Royal Caribbean sued over hidden camera possibly filming passengers: lawsuit

A Royal Caribbean International passenger has launched a class-action lawsuit against the company and its former crew member after as many as 960 people may have been victims of a hidden camera in a bathroom on board.

Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes

Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.

Epic Universe opening May 2025: When you can buy tickets, book hotel rooms, new lands and attractions

Universal Studios Orlando has announced that Epic Universe, its highly-anticipated fourth theme park in Florida, will open sooner than expected - May 2025. Soon people will be able to purchase tickets to see the new theme park, which will be home to new lands themed after Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and How To Train Your Dragon.

Gators take over floodwaters in Florida
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Residents in a city near Tampa, Fla. say they are in desperate need of help because of what's swimming around the floodwaters, and in their backyard. Reporter Ariel Plasencia has more.

'Big Meech,' Black Mafia Family co-founder, released from jail, finishing sentence in halfway house: report

Demetrius “Big Meech" Flenory, the co-founder of the Black Mafia Family, was arrested in 2005 and later sentenced to 30 years in prison after he was convicted on charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering.

Man charged for tying up dog ahead of Hurricane Milton
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A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe in Tallahassee.

APS crew members in Florida to help restore power
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There are 30 APS utility crew members from Arizona helping restore power in Palm Coast, Fla. after three hurricanes ravaged the the state since August. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has the story.

SBA halts disaster loans after Hurricanes Helene, Milton as funding runs dry

The Small Business Administration has paused new disaster loans due to a funding shortfall caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, delaying aid for small businesses, homeowners, and renters. FEMA aid remains available.

Hurricane Milton claims nearly two dozen lives
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The death toll from Hurricane Milton stands at 23 as of Sunday, Oct. 13. Most of the casualties came in a retirement community hit by dozens of tornadoes. Thousands are still evacuated from their homes as crews work to restore access to hard hit areas. In the meantime, President Joe Biden visited the state to tour the devastation.

Hurricane Milton impacts already-struggling Florida citrus industry

Federal data shows Florida’s citrus crop was struggling before Hurricane Milton, with the damage expected to further exacerbate the challenges that growers now face.

Cardinals photographer chased by Hurricane Milton after his home was destroyed by Hurricane Helene

An Arizona Cardinals photographer who lives in Florida and was displaced by Hurricane Helene was hit with a double-whammy when Hurricane Milton came barring down on his temporary home.