2 dead, more than 20 injured in Florida banquet hall shooting

Police in South Florida say two people have died and 20 to 25 people have been injured in a shooting outside a banquet hall.

No answers yet after all stingrays in ZooTampa's touch tank found dead

Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.

9-year-old finds $5,000 under floor mat while cleaning family SUV

An Indiana family purchased their Chevy Suburban back in September, but it was only recently that 9-year-old Landon Melvin was cleaning the SUV and found an envelope containing $5,000 under a floor mat.

Florida girl who fended off attempted kidnapper credits slime, ‘Law & Order’ with helping catch suspect

An 11-year-old Florida girl seen on viral video fending off a man who allegedly tried to kidnap her from a bus stop earlier this week has credited toy slime and "Law & Order: SVU" with helping to catch the suspect.

Judge sets $1.5M bond for Florida man accused of trying to kidnap girl from school bus stop

A 30-year-old man is charged with attempted kidnapping after investigators say he tried to grab an 11-year-old girl at her bus stop in the Florida Panhandle -- and the whole thing was caught on video.

Florida woman accused of raping teen at child's birthday party

Investigators arrested a Florida woman accused of raping a teenage boy at a child's birthday party, just inches away from a 12-year-old girl. The 17-year-old victim told deputies the woman forced herself on him while he was sleeping, and claimed he couldn't push her off of him because she was too heavy. Jail records indicate the woman weighs 250 pounds.

Universal Orlando updates mask policy, effective Saturday

Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.

Florida man charged with killing missing mother whose toddler was found wandering streets alone

Police have charged a self-proclaimed "witch doctor" with the murder of missing 21-year-old mom Leila Cavett, whose toddler was found wandering the streets of South Florida alone last summer. Her body has still not been found.

Tampa PD: Dunkin Donuts customer who used racial slur dies after being punched by employee

A Dunkin Donuts employee in Tampa is charged with the death of a customer after he allegedly punched the man for using a racial slur, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.

DeSantis to unemployed: Start looking for a job

Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida assistant principal, teenage daughter accused of rigging homecoming election; teen charged as adult

A Florida teen accused of rigging her homecoming queen election with her mother is being charged as an adult. Investigators said she and her mom, who was a school assistant principal, hacked the district's computer system so her daughter would win.

Driver accused of killing cousin in DUI crash to remain in jail

Court documents show Jennifer Carvajal, 24, was going 111 miles per hour just before she lost control and the car she was driving went airborne.

Florida Republicans send sports transgender bill to governor

Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov. Ron DeSantis and escalating a national culture war over transgender rights.

Floyd Mayweather will fight Logan Paul in an exhibition match on June 6

Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming out of retirement -- again -- and this time he’s going toe-to-toe with an even more unlikely opponent than some of his recent headline-grabbing bouts.

Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine

A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.