SpaceX launches second round of internet satellites

After a quiet few months at Cape Canaveral, SpaceX launched a second round of satellites for its global internet network this morning. Sixty tightly-packed Starlink satellites blasted off atop a Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, on time at 9:56 a.m.

Missing airman identified as recovery efforts continue in Gulf of Mexico

An airman who is presumed dead after an unplanned parachute jump from a C-130 aircraft off Florida's Panhandle has been identified.

Dog owner issues warning after dog poisoned by bufo toad

Kelsey Barbas tried to act fast after her dog, Tater came into contact with a bufo toad, but it was too late. Now she's warning others to watch out for these deadly creatures.

WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday in Bradenton

Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.

4-year-old with leukemia finds bone marrow match

The 4-year-old with leukemia who stole hearts across Central Florida found the bone marrow donor she desperately needed.

Florida boy's mock CPR drill goes viral: 'How cute is this!'

The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” rings very true for this 3-year-old Florida boy, who apparently wants to be just like his first responder father.

Man wanted in disappearance of UFC fighter's stepdaughter arrested in Florida

Ibraheem Yazeed is charged with first-degree kidnapping in the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard, who was last seen at a gas station in Auburn, Alabama, on Oct. 23.

Medical report: Surgeons removed screwdriver from man's rectum

Doctors at one Florida hospital have documented an uncommon medical case where surgery was done on a man to remove a screwdriver that had pierced a portion of his rectum. (WARNING: Due to the graphic nature of the story, discretion is advised)

Jacksonville sheriff says mother of missing 5-year-old girl no longer cooperating with investigators

Authorities in Jacksonville continue to search for a 5-year-old girl who was reported missing since Wednesday and is the subject of a statewide AMBER Alert. Officials say the child's mother, Brianna Williams, is no longer cooperating with investigators about her daughter Taylor's disappearance.

Orangutan granted 'personhood' settles into new central Florida home

A 33-year-old orangutan granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina is settling into her new surroundings at the Center for Great Apes in central Florida.

Family shaken by second apparent accident resulting in death of a child at Plant City home

A Plant City family is in shock after a child died after being accidentally run over by his mother on their property Tuesday night. Another accident resulted in the death of a child back in 2015.

South Florida deputy arrested for throwing student to the ground

A South Florida sheriff's deputy who worked at a school for children with emotional and behavioral problems is facing a felony charge after video shows him slamming a female student to the ground after she tapped his knee with her foot.

Bizarre road rage incident with angry mom dubbed 'Kidz Bop Karen' goes viral

A New Jersey woman is “still processing” the dramatic moment when an enraged driver stuck her head in her car last week, spitting out a profanity-laced rant that's since gone viral and earned the angry woman the name “Kidz Bop Karen.”

Monkeys jump from trees into Florida river near kayaker

A man kayaking on a Florida river captured wild video of monkeys jumping from the trees into the water around him.