Roommate charged with killing 2 missing USF students; one found dead, search continues for second
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has upgraded charges against Hisham Abugharbieh in connection to the disappearance of two USF students.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has upgraded charges against Hisham Abugharbieh in connection to the disappearance of two USF students.
31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando-owned warehouse: FWC reports
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
Sloth World Orlando to file for bankruptcy, will no longer open; 'we have no other options'
The owner of Sloth World Orlando confirmed to FOX 35 on Friday afternoon that he plans to file for bankruptcy protection, and that he will no longer move forward with plans to open his "slotharium."
The owner of Sloth World Orlando confirmed to FOX 35 on Friday afternoon that he plans to file for bankruptcy protection, and that he will no longer move forward with plans to open his "slotharium."
Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
Fugitive accused of plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival arrested in Florida
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
Florida launches criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT after accused FSU shooter’s bot conversation
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Minor league catcher turned in by Atlanta Braves following deadly I-75 hit-and-run crash: FHP
An 18-year-old Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a semi-tractor-trailer driver on I-75 in Manatee County Monday morning, according to troopers.
An 18-year-old Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a semi-tractor-trailer driver on I-75 in Manatee County Monday morning, according to troopers.
FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket after satellite placed in wrong orbit, resulting in lost payload
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
FSU shooting: University marks 1 year since 2 dead, 6 hurt in attack
It was a somber morning as students and faculty of Florida State University paid their respects to victims of a mass shooting on campus one year ago.
It was a somber morning as students and faculty of Florida State University paid their respects to victims of a mass shooting on campus one year ago.
Man arrested after deadly shooting in Leesburg; man tried to shoot attacking dog, but shot owner instead
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
Watch: NASA Artemis II crew talks historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts held a press conference on Thursday afternoon, April 16, to talk about their historic mission to the far side of the moon – becoming the first humans ever to see that side of the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts held a press conference on Thursday afternoon, April 16, to talk about their historic mission to the far side of the moon – becoming the first humans ever to see that side of the moon.
Who is Timothy Hudson? Florida teen charged with murder, assault of Anna Kepner on cruise ship
Timothy Hudson – the stepbrother of Titusville teen, Anna Kepner, who was murdered while on vacation with her family – is now charged as an adult in connection with her death.
Timothy Hudson – the stepbrother of Titusville teen, Anna Kepner, who was murdered while on vacation with her family – is now charged as an adult in connection with her death.
SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX has added more satellites to its massive Starlink constellation.
SpaceX has added more satellites to its massive Starlink constellation.
Florida doctor accused of removing patient's liver instead of spleen indicted for second degree murder
A Florida doctor was taken into custody on Monday morning after a grand jury indicted him in an Alabama man’s operating room death.
A Florida doctor was taken into custody on Monday morning after a grand jury indicted him in an Alabama man’s operating room death.
Anna Kepner stepbrother charged with murder in Florida teen's cruise ship death
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Trump shares graphic video of woman's murder
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
Atlantic hurricane season 2026: Here's Colorado State University's tropical forecast
The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.
The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.
Venice Beach diver dragged 60 yards by boat while searching for shark teeth: 'My life flashed before my eyes’
A frightening encounter in the Gulf, off Venice Beach was caught on camera, showing the moment a seasoned scuba diver says she was accidentally dragged through the water by a passing boat.
A frightening encounter in the Gulf, off Venice Beach was caught on camera, showing the moment a seasoned scuba diver says she was accidentally dragged through the water by a passing boat.
Florida bus driver charged in train crash posts bond, walks out of jail
A former Sumter County bus driver -- accused of 29 counts of child neglect after driving through a railroad crossing with an oncoming train -- was released on a $30,000 bond.
A former Sumter County bus driver -- accused of 29 counts of child neglect after driving through a railroad crossing with an oncoming train -- was released on a $30,000 bond.