Florida mom leaves toddler, baby in unlocked car while she visits bar: police

A Florida mother was arrested for leaving her two young children inside an SUV parked outside a local bar over the weekend, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.

Tortoise lost for 3 years in Florida returns home after only 5-mile journey

A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Munchausen by proxy suspected by doctor testifying for defense in $220M case

On Monday, doctors testified for the defense in a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.

5-year-old twins found dead in Sanford home after mom jumps off bridge over Lake Jesup, deputies say

Two 5-year-old twins were found dead inside a Sanford home early Friday morning after their mother apparently jumped to her death from the SR-417 bridge into Lake Jesup, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

Former Florida lawmaker who sponsored 'Don't Say Gay' sentenced to prison for COVID-19 relief fraud

The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call "Don’t Say Gay" was sentenced to six months in federal prison Thursday for defrauding a federal coronavirus relief loan program for small businesses.

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Detective testifies in $220M case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

On Friday, jurors in a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’ listened to testimony from a detective who interviewed Maya’s father, Jack Kowalski, while Maya was being sheltered at the hospital. 

Most in the US see Mexico as a partner despite border problems, an AP-NORC/Pearson poll shows

Most Americans see southern neighbor Mexico as having at least a friendly relationship with the U.S. A sizable majority also say Mexico and the U.S. should be responsible for stopping drug trafficking.

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Doctors testify for the defense in $220M case against All Children’s Hospital

Jurors returned to a Sarasota courtroom on Thursday in the $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’. 

'Take Care of Maya’ trial: All Children’s Hospital attorneys play supervised calls for jury in $220M case

Defense attorneys for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital are continuing to present their side to a jury on Tuesday in a $220 million case that was the focus of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Attorneys wrap up Kowalskis' side in $220M case against All Children's Hospital

Kowalski family attorneys wrapped up their case on Monday in a $220 million lawsuit filed against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.

NASA, SpaceX Psyche mission launches to explore metal-rich asteroid in deep space

NASA and SpaceX are hoping to launch their Psyche spacecraft into space on Friday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Psych mission is seeking to explore a metal-rich asteroid located between Jupiter and Mars.

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Maya testifies again in $220 million case against All Children’s Hospital

After an emotional afternoon of testimony from her father and brother, Maya Kowalski, the teen at the heart of a $220 million lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that is the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’ took the witness stand again on Friday morning. 

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Jury watches Dr. Sally Smith deposition in case against All Children’s Hospital

The jury in a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’ watched a deposition from child abuse pediatrician Dr. Sally Smith on Thursday. 

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Maya’s aunt testifies in $220 million case against All Children’s Hospital

Maya Kowalski’s aunt, her mother's sister, testified via Zoom and with the help of a translator, in a Sarasota County courtroom on Wednesday in a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya.’

Florida settles lawsuit over alleged witholding of COVID-19 data

Florida will have to provide COVID-19 data to the public again after a former Democratic state representative settled a lawsuit with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration over the decision two years ago to stop posting information on the virus’ spread online.

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Doctor who prescribed ketamine treatments testifies in $220 million case

One day after Maya Kowalski, the teenager at the center of a $220 million lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital took the stand, the doctor who diagnosed Maya with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or CRPS, and prescribed ketamine treatments testified in court.  

Florida woman breezes past Walmart checkout because she thought guard was trying to 'holler' at her: deputies

A Florida woman was arrested for leaving Walmart without paying for her items because she thought the security guard was trying to “holler" at her," according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.