Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
Lawmakers in Florida approve redistricting map
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a former United States Representative from Florida, after lawmakers in the state approved a sweeping congressional redistricting overhaul during a recent special session. According to our partners at FOX 13 Tampa Bay, the motion advances a controversial new map that could dramatically reshape the state’s political boundaries and spark immediate legal battles.
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a former United States Representative from Florida, after lawmakers in the state approved a sweeping congressional redistricting overhaul during a recent special session. According to our partners at FOX 13 Tampa Bay, the motion advances a controversial new map that could dramatically reshape the state’s political boundaries and spark immediate legal battles.
Florida House, Senate pass Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed redrawn congressional map
Florida House and Senate passed a redrawn congressional map that could allow the GOP to gain four additional seats.
Florida House and Senate passed a redrawn congressional map that could allow the GOP to gain four additional seats.
USF murder suspect reportedly asked ChatGPT for help
We are learning more this week as a Florida man accused of killing two University of South Florida graduate students reportedly used ChatGPT to assist him days before the double murders, according to court documents. Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, is accused of killing his 27-year-old roommate Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, Limon's girlfriend. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Blake Devine from our partners at FOX 13 Tampa after Abugharbieh was seen barricading himself in a home for over an hour Friday morning.
We are learning more this week as a Florida man accused of killing two University of South Florida graduate students reportedly used ChatGPT to assist him days before the double murders, according to court documents. Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, is accused of killing his 27-year-old roommate Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, Limon's girlfriend. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Blake Devine from our partners at FOX 13 Tampa after Abugharbieh was seen barricading himself in a home for over an hour Friday morning.
Roommate charged with killing 2 missing USF students; one found dead, search continues for second
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has upgraded charges against Hisham Abugharbieh in connection to the disappearance of two USF students.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has upgraded charges against Hisham Abugharbieh in connection to the disappearance of two USF students.
Fugitive accused of plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival arrested in Florida
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
Teen pleads not guilty in stepsister's cruise death
We are now learning that Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old boy accused of raping and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, during a family cruise vacation, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. This new information comes from recently released court records. Kepner, 18, was found dead in her cabin on the Carnival Horizon cruise ship on November 7, 2025. According to our partners at FOX 35 Orlando, records in an unrelated case indicate Kepner was found wrapped in a blanket under the bed. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning the latest on this case from FOX 35’s Esther Bower.
We are now learning that Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old boy accused of raping and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, during a family cruise vacation, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. This new information comes from recently released court records. Kepner, 18, was found dead in her cabin on the Carnival Horizon cruise ship on November 7, 2025. According to our partners at FOX 35 Orlando, records in an unrelated case indicate Kepner was found wrapped in a blanket under the bed. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning the latest on this case from FOX 35’s Esther Bower.
Florida doctor accused of removing patient's liver instead of spleen indicted for second degree murder
A Florida doctor was taken into custody on Monday morning after a grand jury indicted him in an Alabama man’s operating room death.
A Florida doctor was taken into custody on Monday morning after a grand jury indicted him in an Alabama man’s operating room death.
Trump shares graphic video of woman's murder
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
Atlantic hurricane season 2026: Here's Colorado State University's tropical forecast
The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.
The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.
Lil Tjay arrested, Offset injured in Florida casino shooting
Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.
Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.
Florida school bus driver arrested after train crash with 29 students onboard
A former bus driver with the Sumter County School District has been arrested and charged with reckless driving and nearly 30 counts of child neglect after allegedly ignoring a train warning signal and driving across the tracks as a train was coming, officials said.
A former bus driver with the Sumter County School District has been arrested and charged with reckless driving and nearly 30 counts of child neglect after allegedly ignoring a train warning signal and driving across the tracks as a train was coming, officials said.
TMZ: Former Migos rapper Offset shot outside Florida casino
TMZ reports that Atlanta-based rapper Offset was shot Monday evening near a casino near Hollywood, Florida.
TMZ reports that Atlanta-based rapper Offset was shot Monday evening near a casino near Hollywood, Florida.
Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Three women removed from Frontier flight, arrested over refusal to pay extra bag fee
Three women are facing criminal charges after authorities said they refused to pay an extra carry-on bag fee.
Three women are facing criminal charges after authorities said they refused to pay an extra carry-on bag fee.
Artemis II: What is the flight termination system?
NASA officials encountered a brief communication issue with the flight termination system, a critical safety system needed before Artemis II could safely launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA officials encountered a brief communication issue with the flight termination system, a critical safety system needed before Artemis II could safely launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Tiger Woods 'stepping away' from golf to 'seek treatment' after DUI arrest
Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf "to seek treatment" following his DUI arrest this past Friday in Jupiter Island, Florida, following a rollover crash.
Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf "to seek treatment" following his DUI arrest this past Friday in Jupiter Island, Florida, following a rollover crash.
'19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar released on $600K bond
Former reality star Joseph Duggar posted a $600,000 bond Tuesday and is returning to Arkansas.
Former reality star Joseph Duggar posted a $600,000 bond Tuesday and is returning to Arkansas.
Artemis II visibility map: These Florida, Georgia cities will see rocket launch to moon
Will you be able to see Artemis II fly through the night sky into space?
Will you be able to see Artemis II fly through the night sky into space?
Barbie Dream Fest in Florida outrages fans: ‘I asked for a refund’
Barbie Dream Fest promised a dream – but fans say it was a flop, sparking refund demands and comparisons to the infamous Fyre Festival and Willy Wonka event.
Barbie Dream Fest promised a dream – but fans say it was a flop, sparking refund demands and comparisons to the infamous Fyre Festival and Willy Wonka event.