Markeith Loyd sentenced to death for murder of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton

Orlando Police Lt. Clayton was killed in 2017 outside an Orlando Walmart as she tried to arrest Loyd for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon.

Tampa woman who killed lottery winner backs Florida bill that would keep winners' names secret

A bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would temporarily keep secret the names of lottery winners in Florida has at least one unexpected supporter: the woman in prison for murdering the winner of a $30 million lottery payout.

ULA launches GOES-T weather satellite into orbit

An essential piece of forecasting technology launched from Florida's coast in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.

Girlfriend 'smiled' before throwing boyfriend's dog off 7th floor balcony in Clearwater Beach

Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.

Florida man breaks beer bottle over head, deputy shoots thinking sound was gunshot

The sergeant, who was behind the suspect and wasn’t able to see the bottle "heard the popping noise" and thought the man had shot at his deputies, Sheriff Judd said. He fired one shot, hitting the man in the neck.

Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' sentenced to 75 days in prison, $5K fine

A federal judge has sentenced a Tampa Bay area man known as "lectern guy" to 75 days in prison for his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Home security video shows UPS driver dropping heavy package on top of Florida woman's dog

A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."

MLB lockout talks resume in Florida as season openers threatened

The lockout enters its 82nd day Monday as negotiations resume in Florida. MLB on Friday canceled spring training games from Feb. 26 through March 4.

Liftoff! SpaceX launches Starlink mission on Presidents Day

The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.

Police: Helicopter crashes into ocean off Miami Beach

Miami Beach police say two people are in stable condition after a helicopter crashed into the ocean Saturday afternoon.

One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island

The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.

Florida mom finds 2-year-old daughter locked inside South Florida day care

A Florida mom frantically called 911 after finding her 2-year-old daughter alone, crying and locked inside the dark, empty day care. "She managed to push a chair next to the door to stand on it... She got on the chair to say, ‘Mommy.'"

Money Race: Mayweather’s team races way into Daytona 500

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has a puncher’s chance at winning the Daytona 500. The retired boxer can thank driver Kaz Grala for leading The Money Team Racing into Sunday’s season-opener with a last-lap pass that earned him a spot in NASCAR’s biggest race.

Florida House passes ban on abortions after 15 weeks, sends bill to Senate

Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.