Watch: SpaceX's first successful launch of Globalstar satellite into space from Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched a spare satellite for Globalstar’s messaging and data relay network early Sunday.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched a spare satellite for Globalstar’s messaging and data relay network early Sunday.
Florida man helped distribute $230 million of tampered HIV medicine to patients
Florida man Lazaro Hernandez allegedly defrauded the FDA and illegally distributed $230 of tampered HIV drugs to patients all over the United States.
Florida man Lazaro Hernandez allegedly defrauded the FDA and illegally distributed $230 of tampered HIV drugs to patients all over the United States.
Disney bus driver among 12 suspects arrested in Polk undercover child predator investigation
An online child predator investigation resulted in the arrest of a dozen suspects, including a Walt Disney World bus driver who was taken into custody while he was still in his work uniform.
An online child predator investigation resulted in the arrest of a dozen suspects, including a Walt Disney World bus driver who was taken into custody while he was still in his work uniform.
Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
Florida woman spots 'fire rainbow' in sky
Angela Capece of Coconut Creek captured the colorful creation in the sky and posted it to Facebook.
Angela Capece of Coconut Creek captured the colorful creation in the sky and posted it to Facebook.
'It really hurts:' Florida K9 Deputy Drago dies following heat-related injury
Authorities said Canine Deputy Drago died Tuesday evening, hours after suffering a heat-related injury during a training exercise with his handler.
Authorities said Canine Deputy Drago died Tuesday evening, hours after suffering a heat-related injury during a training exercise with his handler.
Disney delaying relocation of employees from California to Florida
The Walt Disney Company said the timeline to move around 2,000 high-paying jobs from California to Orlando, Florida's Lake Nona community has been delayed.
The Walt Disney Company said the timeline to move around 2,000 high-paying jobs from California to Orlando, Florida's Lake Nona community has been delayed.
Florida surgeon general disagrees with FDA on COVID vaccines for kids under 5; state does not pre-order doses
Parents are in the home stretch with COVID-19 vaccines for babies and their youngest children after Wednesday’s FDA advisory panel meeting. But once those vaccines are approved, parents in Florida who want their kids to get inoculated may face a longer wait. That's because Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo says he does not support giving the COVID vaccine to babies and children under the age of 5 – so Florida is the only state that did not pre-order any doses.
Parents are in the home stretch with COVID-19 vaccines for babies and their youngest children after Wednesday’s FDA advisory panel meeting. But once those vaccines are approved, parents in Florida who want their kids to get inoculated may face a longer wait. That's because Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo says he does not support giving the COVID vaccine to babies and children under the age of 5 – so Florida is the only state that did not pre-order any doses.
Orlando FreeFall death: Autopsy reveals Tyre Sampson nearly 100 pounds over ride's limit
An autopsy conducted by the Orange County Medical Examiner on Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who fell off the Orlando FreeFall ride in March, concludes that the boy's cause of death was the result of blunt force trauma and the manner of death was “accident.”
An autopsy conducted by the Orange County Medical Examiner on Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who fell off the Orlando FreeFall ride in March, concludes that the boy's cause of death was the result of blunt force trauma and the manner of death was “accident.”
South Florida teen gets accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
Remembering Pulse: Sunday marks six years since deadly Orlando nightclub shooting
Sunday marks the sixth anniversary of the deadly shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando where 49 people were killed and 53 others hurt – the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at the time – and our community forever impacted.
Sunday marks the sixth anniversary of the deadly shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando where 49 people were killed and 53 others hurt – the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at the time – and our community forever impacted.
March For Our Lives to return to LA in wake of Uvalde school shooting
Saturday's march comes in the wake of the deadly Uvalde, Texas school shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers. The scheduled march comes four years after the organization put together nationwide protests to demand gun legislation after the deadly Parkland, Florida school shooting took place.
Saturday's march comes in the wake of the deadly Uvalde, Texas school shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers. The scheduled march comes four years after the organization put together nationwide protests to demand gun legislation after the deadly Parkland, Florida school shooting took place.
Body camera video shows bargain-hunting hound refusing to leave Florida store at closing time
A dog sniffing out a deal got more than he bargained for when he refused to leave a Bradenton store at closing time and had to answer to the authorities.
A dog sniffing out a deal got more than he bargained for when he refused to leave a Bradenton store at closing time and had to answer to the authorities.
Parkland school shooter's defense attorneys try to withdraw from case
The public defenders representing Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz tried to withdraw from his death penalty trial, only to have the judge refuse their motion. They also tried – and failed – to delay the trial due to the Uvalde, Texas shooting, arguing that the recent massacre makes it impossible for Cruz to get a fair trial.
The public defenders representing Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz tried to withdraw from his death penalty trial, only to have the judge refuse their motion. They also tried – and failed – to delay the trial due to the Uvalde, Texas shooting, arguing that the recent massacre makes it impossible for Cruz to get a fair trial.
Box of loaded guns found in Florida school near 2018 Parkland shooting site belong to principal, police say
A school resource officer found the weapons, but the school reportedly didn't notify parents until 24 hours later.
A school resource officer found the weapons, but the school reportedly didn't notify parents until 24 hours later.
'I will hit you:' Florida man, 77, punches friend, 84, over golf etiquette at The Villages, deputies say
An argument between two men on the green at The Villages over golf etiquette led to one of them facing a battery charge, according to Sumter County deputies.
An argument between two men on the green at The Villages over golf etiquette led to one of them facing a battery charge, according to Sumter County deputies.
Lynyrd Skynyrd legend Ronnie Van Zant's childhood home put up for sale
The childhood home of Lynyrd Skynyrd rock legend Ronnie Van Zant and his brothers is on the market for $629,000 in Florida.
The childhood home of Lynyrd Skynyrd rock legend Ronnie Van Zant and his brothers is on the market for $629,000 in Florida.
Flash cards depicting pregnant man used to teach preschoolers about colors, says legislator
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
‘Sick joke’: Florida man posts photo posing with weapons, asking directions to nearest school
A social media post that appeared to threaten a mass shooting landed a Lutz man behind bars on Sunday.
A social media post that appeared to threaten a mass shooting landed a Lutz man behind bars on Sunday.
‘This student’s behavior is sickening’: Florida 5th grader arrested for mass shooting threat
A 10-year-old Florida boy has been arrested after deputies say he sent a text message threatening a mass shooting.
A 10-year-old Florida boy has been arrested after deputies say he sent a text message threatening a mass shooting.