Parkland shooter trial: Judge refuses to step down after defense calls for her to be removed from case
The judge overseeing the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz refused to step down Monday, rejecting a motion by his attorneys who accused her of being biased against their client and prejudicing the jurors who will decide if he should die for murdering 17 people four years ago.
The judge overseeing the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz refused to step down Monday, rejecting a motion by his attorneys who accused her of being biased against their client and prejudicing the jurors who will decide if he should die for murdering 17 people four years ago.
Fueling test will determine fate of NASA’s next Artemis I moon rocket launch attempt
NASA managers said Monday they are ready to check engineers' work fixing a fuel leak on the Artemis I rocket, which scrubbed the space agency's most recent launch attempt from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA managers said Monday they are ready to check engineers' work fixing a fuel leak on the Artemis I rocket, which scrubbed the space agency's most recent launch attempt from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Lady Gaga breaks down in tears while apologizing for canceling Miami concert amid thunderstorm
Lady Gaga ended her last Chromatica Ball tour concert at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami early because she said she was concerned about the safety of her fans.
Lady Gaga ended her last Chromatica Ball tour concert at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami early because she said she was concerned about the safety of her fans.
3-legged alligator mom carries babies in her mouth at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.
A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.
University of Tampa student shot, killed getting into wrong car identified as New Yorker
A University of Tampa student who lost his life early Saturday morning as he tried to enter a man’s car has been identified as Carson Senfield.
A University of Tampa student who lost his life early Saturday morning as he tried to enter a man’s car has been identified as Carson Senfield.
'Despicable and horrific’: Florida man accused of starving dogs, drinks detergent to avoid going to jail
The Brevard County Sheriff said he would like to put a man under the jail instead of inside it after deputies discovered two emaciated dogs lying paralyzed next to a bag of unopened dog food inside the man’s home.
The Brevard County Sheriff said he would like to put a man under the jail instead of inside it after deputies discovered two emaciated dogs lying paralyzed next to a bag of unopened dog food inside the man’s home.
Florida woman accused of attempting to murder her roommates after stabbing them, and then going shopping
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested for attempted first-degree murder after deputies found two people who were stabbed Friday morning.
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested for attempted first-degree murder after deputies found two people who were stabbed Friday morning.
Driver shoots, kills University of Tampa student trying to get into wrong car, police say
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.
DOJ seeks appeal in Mar-a-Lago probe over seized classified docs
The FBI says it took about 11,000 documents, including roughly 100 with classification markings found in a storage room and an office.
The FBI says it took about 11,000 documents, including roughly 100 with classification markings found in a storage room and an office.
DeSantis: Newsom's hair gel is 'interfering with his brain function' over immigration stance
The public feud between governors Gavin Newsom, of California, and Florida's Ron DeSantis continues to make headlines. This time, the issue stems from their two conflicting stances on immigration.
The public feud between governors Gavin Newsom, of California, and Florida's Ron DeSantis continues to make headlines. This time, the issue stems from their two conflicting stances on immigration.
4 kidnapped siblings from Michigan recovered in Florida by US Marshals
Members of the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force observed Braxton exiting a Walmart near that location and took him into custody. All four missing children were found in the cab of Braxton’s semi-truck in the parking lot.
Members of the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force observed Braxton exiting a Walmart near that location and took him into custody. All four missing children were found in the cab of Braxton’s semi-truck in the parking lot.
'Heroes': Florida girls use toys, hair dryer to fight off man attacking their mother, police say
The twin girls are being called 'little heroes.'
The twin girls are being called 'little heroes.'
Polk sheriff: Disney, Publix employees among those accused of wanting to 'sexually abuse, groom' kids
Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.
Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.
Florida Chick-fil-A worker who tackled alleged carjacker honored by county sheriff
A Florida Chick-fil-A worker who stepped in to rescue a woman and her baby from a carjacker was gifted a "special coin" by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO).
A Florida Chick-fil-A worker who stepped in to rescue a woman and her baby from a carjacker was gifted a "special coin" by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO).
U-Haul repossesses couple's rental believing it was abandoned at Clearwater hotel, dumps all belongings inside
A St. Louis couple was in the process of moving to Riverview when their U-Haul, carrying all their belongings, disappeared from a Clearwater hotel parking lot. Now they say it turned out U-Haul took it, believing it was abandoned, and dumped all their belongings that were inside.
A St. Louis couple was in the process of moving to Riverview when their U-Haul, carrying all their belongings, disappeared from a Clearwater hotel parking lot. Now they say it turned out U-Haul took it, believing it was abandoned, and dumped all their belongings that were inside.
WATCH: Chick-fil-A worker in Florida tackles carjacker outside restaurant in viral video
A Florida Chick-fil-A employee is being hailed a hero after tackling a carjacker outside the restaurant and rescuing a woman and her baby.
A Florida Chick-fil-A employee is being hailed a hero after tackling a carjacker outside the restaurant and rescuing a woman and her baby.
Florida man accused of crushing truck with excavator, assaults woman for not having drug money, deputies say
A Florida man is accused of assaulting a woman for not having drug money and crushing her truck with an excavator, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said.
A Florida man is accused of assaulting a woman for not having drug money and crushing her truck with an excavator, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said.
Parkland shooter trial: Defense suddenly rests case, leading to shouting match with judge in courtroom
Attorneys for Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz abruptly rested their case, triggering a shouting match with the judge after she called the move "the most uncalled for, unprofessional way to try a case."
Attorneys for Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz abruptly rested their case, triggering a shouting match with the judge after she called the move "the most uncalled for, unprofessional way to try a case."
Grill left under vehicle blamed for blaze destroying 11 vehicles outside Dolphins game
Nearly a dozen vehicles went up in flames in the parking lot of Hard Rock Stadium during a Miami Dolphins game this weekend. Investigators think the blaze started in the area of a pre-game tailgate party, according to WSVN 7News.
Nearly a dozen vehicles went up in flames in the parking lot of Hard Rock Stadium during a Miami Dolphins game this weekend. Investigators think the blaze started in the area of a pre-game tailgate party, according to WSVN 7News.
Quick-thinking nurse hailed as hero for saving baby who stopped breathing on flight
A nurse is being hailed as a hero when her quick thinking on a plane helped save the life of a newborn baby onboard a flight to Orlando, Florida.
A nurse is being hailed as a hero when her quick thinking on a plane helped save the life of a newborn baby onboard a flight to Orlando, Florida.