Florida woman arrested for falsely reporting her children's Christmas gifts stolen in failed Grinch-like plot
A Florida woman who lied to law enforcement that her children's Christmas presents were stolen was arrested after her "Grinch-like plot" fell apart, according to deputies.
SpaceX assessing new launch date for Falcon Heavy rocket carrying Pentagon's X-37B space plane
SpaceX said it is standing down from Monday's launch of a Falcon Heavy rocket due to “a ground side issue."
Florida bill would make it legal to kill bears on your property in self-defense
A bill that will be discussed in the state legislature Tuesday would allow people to shoot bears on their property if it's in self-defense.
2Chainz rushed to hospital after car crash in Miami: report
Video shows 2Chainz in an ambulance with a crashed Tesla in the background.
Former Jaguars employee allegedly stole over $22 million from team to buy condo, cars and cryptocurrency
Amit Patel allegedly used the money to buy a condo, luxury cars, a $100K watch and other premium expenses.
Rare eclipse will be visible to some Florida residents when bright star Betelgeuse momentarily vanishes
One of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
SpaceX prepares for Falcon Heavy launch of DoD spaceplane this weekend
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
Man arrested after claiming girlfriend had bomb during argument on flight out of Orlando, officials say
A man from Rhode Island was arrested after claiming his girlfriend had a bomb while on a flight out of Orlando, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
Florida county schools adding four-day weekend 'mini-breaks' to improve attendance
A school board is "trying something new" by adding four-day weekends to the school calendar to combat absenteeism.
Gainesville student critically injured in batting cage accident declared brain dead
Seventeen-year-old Jeremy Medina had been in a coma for weeks after he was struck by a bat during a freak accident at batting practice.
After racist Jacksonville shooting that killed 3, families suing Dollar General and others
Family members of three Black people who were killed this summer at a Dollar General store by a shooter who had posted racist writings have filed a lawsuit.
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence sprains ankle in loss to Bengals on MNF
Trevor Lawrence sprained his right ankle in the fourth quarter and will have more tests to determine the severity of the injury. He left the locker room in a walking boot and on crutches.
Brian Laundrie told parents Gabby Petito was 'gone' weeks before she was reported missing: Attorney
A recent court document filed in Sarasota County revealed Brian Laundrie called his parents to tell them Gabby Petito was ‘gone’ two weeks before she was reported missing.
Florida State's exclusion marks historic moment in college football playoff
Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected to the College Football Playoff on Sunday, making Florida State the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be excluded from the four-team field.
Brian Laundrie hired Wyoming lawyer who defended bin Laden bodyguard in Guantanamo
Brian Laundrie retained a high-powered defense team in Wyoming with his parents' money more than a week before his fiancée Gabby Petito was reported missing, according to the latest amended complaint filed in the Petito family lawsuit against Laundrie's parents and their attorney.
Florida man arrested for quitting job in the middle of transporting prison inmates, deputies say
An Orlando man was arrested after he drove a van full of prison inmates off-course and refused to stop while traveling in North Carolina, deputies said.
Florida GOP chairman under criminal investigation over sexual battery allegation: Police
Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler is under criminal investigation by the Sarasota Police Department over allegations of sexual battery.
Snow White's arm hilariously 'stolen' by Dopey in apparent Magic Kingdom ride mishap at Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom is known for its happy and, well, magical, atmosphere, but a recent viral video from one if its popular rides has left guests scratching their heads.
Scottsdale man arrested in Florida; accused of sex crimes involving minors
The man, according to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney's Office, allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with minors in South America. He was arrested on Thanksgiving morning.
Florida corrections officer arrested after street-racing crash leaves 1 seriously hurt in Marion County: FHP
A man is facing serious charges after leaving the scene of a crash with injuries following a street race in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol announced in a news release Wednesday.