Gov. Ron DeSantis files with FEC, launches presidential campaign ahead of Twitter announcement
Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, entering the 2024 presidential race ahead of his expected Twitter announcement.
NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Video shows impatient Florida man pull semi-automatic handgun on ATM user
The victim said he was trying to make a deposit at a drive-thru ATM when an unknown man pulled up behind him in a sedan and started honking his horn.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser resort permanently shutting down this fall, Disney says
Just over a year ago, Walt Disney World Resort ushered in a new era of entertainment with the much-anticipated opening of its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The entertainment giant announced on Thursday that it will be permanently closing the resort and attraction this fall.
Disney scrubs plan to relocate workers to Florida
Amid a running political feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Walt Disney Co. announced it has scrapped plans to relocate 2,000 workers to the Sunshine State.
Kim Kardashian lookalike allegedly killed by botched injection in Bay Area hotel
A Florida woman is facing involuntary manslaughter charges after a Kim Kardashian lookalike died from a cosmetic procedure she performed.
Watch: Driver stops on busy Florida highway for turtle crossing road, causes multi-vehicle crash
A traffic jam over a turtle in the road caused a crash involving multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck, on a highway in the Florida Panhandle Tuesday.
Walt Disney World fight video: Brawl at Magic Kingdom started over photo op disagreement
A day wasn't so magic for two families at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom after an apparent disagreement over a photo op led to punches and an all-out fight.
Hernando County teacher under investigation after showing Disney movie in classroom
A Hernando County fifth-grade teacher is in hot water after she showed a Disney movie in her classroom.
Arrest made in death of OnlyFans model, Kim Kardashian look-alike, TMZ reports
Christina Ashten Gourkani, an OnlyFans model known for looking like Kim Kardashian, allegedly received injections from a woman who didn't have a license to practice medicine prior to her death.
McDonald's found liable for hot chicken nugget that burned child's leg
The jury heard two days of testimony and arguments about the 2019 episode that left the 4-year-old girl with a burned upper thigh.
13-year-old with criminal history arrested after shooting Lakeland officer in the foot, officials say
Polk County investigators identified the 13-year-old who fired a round at a Lakeland officer, striking him in the foot. Other officers shoot at the teen, sending him to the hospital.
Scott Baio's family living in Florida after bailing on Hollywood
The "Charles in Charge" actor announced last week his family has decided to leave Los Angeles after 45 years in California, citing the homelessness problem.
South Tampa man shoots at suspect accused of attacking woman on evening walk
A woman suffered facial injuries and a concussion after police say she was attacked last Friday evening while walking through a South Tampa neighborhood.
Operation Ice Man: 9 accused of helping ship meth, cocaine from Arizona, California to Florida
Nine people are facing federal drug trafficking charges after conspiring to transport methamphetamine and cocaine from Arizona and California some 2,000 miles to Florida, the Department of Justice, Volusia County Sheriff, and Flagler County Sheriff's Office announced Monday.
Archeologists discover underwater cemetery, hospital near Florida Keys
The submerged hospital was used to quarantine and treat patients with yellow fever between 1890 and 1900.
Walt Disney World to loosen theme park reservation requirements in 2024: What you need to know
While reservations will still be required for some tickets, Disney announced that it would loosen reservation requirements to visit Walt Disney World's Florida theme parks in 2024.
Florida umpire says angry parent knocked him out cold: 'Maybe tomorrow somebody gets killed, then what?'
A Florida parent was arrested Wednesday for allegedly punching an umpire during a baseball game at Liberty High School in Kissimmee, deputies said.
Wife of Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett breaks silence after death of 2-year-old daughter
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett’s wife, Jordanna, has broken the family’s silence regarding their 2-year-old daughter Arrayah’s death after she drowned in their pool.
Suspected tornado flips cars, leaves damage trail in South Florida as storms race across state
The first round of storms triggered severe weather warnings and likely produced a tornado in northern Palm Beach County on Saturday.