100-year-old oak tree falls on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' mansion in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Casey DeSantis shared a photo of a 100-year-old oak tree that fell on the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
Casey DeSantis shared a photo of a 100-year-old oak tree that fell on the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia tracking to Florida landfall as dangerous Category 4 storm
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.
Jacksonville shooter killed devoted dad, beloved mom and teen helping to support his family
Authorities said writings left by the killer, a 21-year-old white man, made clear that he was motivated by racism. Each victim was Black.
Authorities said writings left by the killer, a 21-year-old white man, made clear that he was motivated by racism. Each victim was Black.
Helicopter crashes into Florida apartment, killing fire captain and resident
Videos show the fire-rescue helicopter spinning to the ground, where it crashed into an apartment building. A resident and a fire captain aboard were killed.
Videos show the fire-rescue helicopter spinning to the ground, where it crashed into an apartment building. A resident and a fire captain aboard were killed.
Jacksonville killings refocus attention on city’s racist past, struggle to move on
The deadly shooting occurred as the Jacksonville community prepared for an annual commemoration of an attack by a white mob on Black demonstrators protesting segregation 63 years ago.
The deadly shooting occurred as the Jacksonville community prepared for an annual commemoration of an attack by a white mob on Black demonstrators protesting segregation 63 years ago.
Jacksonville Dollar General shooting suspect: What we know
Authorities say a 21-year-old white man wearing a mask and brandishing a weapon with a swastika shot and killed three Black people at a Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida.
Authorities say a 21-year-old white man wearing a mask and brandishing a weapon with a swastika shot and killed three Black people at a Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida.
Jacksonville shooting: 3 people killed in racially-motivated mass shooting in Florida, sheriff says
Multiple people have reportedly been killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida, according to multiple local media outlets in Jacksonville.
Multiple people have reportedly been killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida, according to multiple local media outlets in Jacksonville.
Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
5 arrested after clogged toilet triggers chaotic brawl at Florida wing joint, police say
Five women were arrested after they allegedly intentionally clogged the toilet at a Central Florida wing joint, igniting a brawl with employees, according to the Longwood Police Department.
Five women were arrested after they allegedly intentionally clogged the toilet at a Central Florida wing joint, igniting a brawl with employees, according to the Longwood Police Department.
‘I was in shock’: Woman's finger severed by library book drop box
A Florida woman ended up permanently disfigured after she returned a library book into the drop box a few weeks ago.
A Florida woman ended up permanently disfigured after she returned a library book into the drop box a few weeks ago.
Widow of slain Microsoft exec relieved by ex-wife’s arrest: ‘Salt in the wounds’
The widow of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan said watching the woman she believes orchestrated her husband’s murder live free for the past year was like "salt in the wounds."
The widow of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan said watching the woman she believes orchestrated her husband’s murder live free for the past year was like "salt in the wounds."
Woman arrested for allegedly poisoning man's drink with insect killer
A Florida woman was arrested this week after allegedly spiking a man's drink with cockroach spray, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
A Florida woman was arrested this week after allegedly spiking a man's drink with cockroach spray, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Teenager helps reunite abandoned baby with mother
A 16-year-old is being praised for his quick thinking.
A 16-year-old is being praised for his quick thinking.
Two arrested in USF's first on-campus homicide in nearly 20 years: Authorities
USF Police are investigating what led to the first on-campus homicide in nearly two decades after a 61-year-old man was found dead in a university parking lot over the weekend.
USF Police are investigating what led to the first on-campus homicide in nearly two decades after a 61-year-old man was found dead in a university parking lot over the weekend.
Chihuahua died after C-section by fake vet, Florida detectives say
Police said the man is a licensed pet groomer but was posing as a veterinarian when he performed a C-section and spay procedure on the pregnant dog, Sugar.
Police said the man is a licensed pet groomer but was posing as a veterinarian when he performed a C-section and spay procedure on the pregnant dog, Sugar.
Former NFL running back Alex Collins dies at 28 in motorcycle crash
Former NFL running back Alex Collins has died at 28. Deputies in Florida confirm Collins was killed in a motorcycle crash.
Former NFL running back Alex Collins has died at 28. Deputies in Florida confirm Collins was killed in a motorcycle crash.
Florida dive team uncovers graveyard of cars in lake while searching for bodies
Miami-Dade police say a majority of the cars in the lake "are going to come back to crime."
Miami-Dade police say a majority of the cars in the lake "are going to come back to crime."
Florida-bound flight reportedly drops over 15,000 feet in 3 minutes: 'It was terrifying'
A Florida-bound flight dropped nearly 20,000 feet in the span of 11 minutes.
A Florida-bound flight dropped nearly 20,000 feet in the span of 11 minutes.
3 from Florida die after falling into cistern in Bastrop County
Officials say the victims were hog hunting and fell to their death going after a dog in a cornfield north of Elgin.
Officials say the victims were hog hunting and fell to their death going after a dog in a cornfield north of Elgin.
Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.