Man who damaged LGBTQ streetscape must write essay on Pulse

A man convicted of burning tire marks across a gay-pride streetscape in South Florida while participating in a rally for former President Donald Trump last summer must write a 25-page essay on the deadly 2016 shooting at a gay nightclub in the state.

K-9 helps Florida troopers find nearly $700K worth of heroin during traffic stop

After Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled over the SUV for having a fake license plate, a K-9 alerted to drugs in the vehicle. Once troopers discovered nearly $700,000 worth of heroin inside, they arrested both people in the SUV, who were undocumented immigrants from Mexico.

State attorney: Victim who shot and killed attacker was 'fortunate he was able to defend himself'

Three men attacked a victim in downtown Tampa. The victim fought back, shooting two of his attackers, killing one of them. State Attorney Andrew Warren says it was a 'crystal clear-cut case of self-defense.'

Florida sheriff arrests own daughter for meth trafficking: 'No one is immune or exempt'

A Florida sheriff arrested his own daughter, charging her with meth trafficking. "Methamphetamine does not discriminate & neither do we. It does not matter who you are – no one is immune or exempt."

After delays, Crew-4 astronauts ready to launch from Florida

NASA and SpaceX are targeting Wednesday, April 27 to launch the four astronauts in the new Dragon Freedom capsule atop a Falcon 9 rocket.

Drug-laced wedding food accusations against bride, her caterer
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A bride and a wedding caterer were arrested after deputies say several wedding guests were served food laced with drugs. The bride, Danya Glenny, is facing charges including tampering, culpable negligence and delivery of marijuana. Joycelyn Bryant, who reportedly catered the wedding, is facing the same charges.

Florida sheriff promotes gun safety course for residents to shoot home invaders: 'We prefer that you do'

A sheriff in Florida is encouraging residents to take gun safety courses after a homeowner fired multiple shots at an intruder on Wednesday, stopping the individual who allegedly broke into several homes.

‘Heartbroken’ fan puts Tom Brady’s record-setting 624th touchdown ball up for auction

When Tom Brady announced his retirement in February, for 40 days, Janice Green owned what was potentially one of the most valuable footballs in the world. That is, until he "unretired."

Florida releases 2 examples claiming critical race theory in math textbooks

Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.

Fort Bend Co. Judge says they'd welcome Disney to their community

As the Florida House passed a bill stripping Disney of self-governing status, Fort Bend County Judge KP George said the county would welcome Disney and Twitter.

Cocoa mom denies calling in high school bomb threat

A woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Cocoa High School is denying that she had anything to do with it.

Super Bowl visit inspires singer Kenny Chesney as tour begins in Florida

When Kenny Chesney stood in SoFi Stadium at the Super Bowl in February, he couldn’t help but think ahead to when his “Here And Now” tour would reach the venue on July 23. He kicks off his tour in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.

Florida seeks 100% renewable electricity by 2050 under proposed rule

Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.

Axiom-1 plans for splashdown off Florida coast on Sunday

Four private astronauts plan to undock from the International Space Station Saturday with a splashdown off the coast of Florida on Sunday.