Florida woman's $2900 lottery win taken by state because it overpaid her unemployment during pandemic
A woman in Kissimmee won nearly $3,000 on a Florida lottery ticket only to learn the state would not pay her. She was told it was because she was overpaid in unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
Miya Marcono's family sues sheriff's office
Miya Marcano, the Florida college student who went missing in 2021, and was later found dead in a wooded area, is now suing the Orange County Sheriff's Office over her cause of death. The family claims Miya went to the sheriff's office repeatedly to make reports on the alleged attacker, Armando Caballero, who was a maintenance worker at the college she attended.
‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Witness testimony continues in $200 million case against All Children’s Hospital
After a three-day weekend, witness testimony continued Tuesday in a $200 million lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’ with Maya taking the stand before the jury entered the courtroom.
Florida JetBlue flight hits severe turbulence, 8 people taken to hospital
A JetBlue flight from Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale hit extreme turbulence while approaching the Florida airport Monday, injuring seven passengers and a crew member, the airline said in a statement.
Florida toddler, 2 adults shot to death during argument over dog sale: sheriff
A group of people, including a 3-year-old child, went to a luxury apartment complex in Jacksonville Saturday night to meet about the sale of a dog when the gunfire broke out.
13-foot alligator killed after human remains pulled out of waterway in Florida: Authorities
A death investigation is underway after an incident involving a 13-foot alligator near 134th Avenue North and 121st Street in Pinellas County, authorities said.
‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Maya’s brother testifies in $200 million case against All Children’s Hospital
Maya Kowalski’s teenage brother was among witnesses who took the stand in a Sarasota courtroom on Friday as testimony began in a case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
'Take care of Maya' case goes to court
The "Take Care of Maya" trial, about Maya Kowalski popularized on Netflix, has begun. Opening statements are underway for the family of Beata Kowalski, who was falsely accused of child abuse. The Kowalski is suing All Children’s Hospital for $200 million.
VIDEO: Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom released into Florida national forest
An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Florida beachgoers help get distressed, stranded shark back into the ocean
A mako shark that was stuck on a Pensacola, Florida beach was sent back into the ocean by beachgoers who worked tirelessly to free the predator.
'Nightmares are made of': 14-year-old boy shoots, kills mother in Riverview home, according to sheriff
A 14-year-old boy was arrested after authorities said he shot and killed his mother at a home in Riverview.
Surveillance footage catches TSA agents stealing from passengers at Miami International
Josue Gonzalez, 20; Elizabeth Fuster, 22; and Labarrius Williams, 33, were arrested in July and initially charged with organized scheme to defraud.
Miami Beach's iconic Clevelander Hotel and Bar to be replaced with affordable housing development
Plans are underway for an iconic Miami Beach hotel and bar to be replaced with a high-end restaurant and affordable housing units, the building's owner announced.
Florida baseball team lists entire stadium on Airbnb
Florida’s Pensacola Blue Wahoos is offering its entire ballpark to fans to rent on Airbnb.
Florida mom spoke to kids on phone minutes before deadly crash: 'I'll see you in a bit'
A candlelight memorial is set up at a deadly intersection where three children and their grandmother were killed. Investigators said a teenager was speeding and hit the family’s car – and now the mother of the victims is speaking out.
After Jacksonville shootings, historically Black colleges discuss security worries, remain vigilant
The gunman was in the parking lot at Edward Waters University before the shooting occurred at a Dollar General store. The incident sparked new fears about safety for African Americans at colleges.
Man goes overboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship as Hurricane Idalia passed through Cuba
A man is missing after going overboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas cruise ship Tuesday night as it passed Cuba, according to the U.S. Coast Guard and the cruise line.
Jacksonville shooter who killed 3 at Dollar General used to work at dollar store, sheriff says
Authorities identified the shooter as Ryan Palmeter, who they said worked at a Dollar Tree from October 2021 to July 2022.
'St. Elmo's fire' seen in crazy Air Force video
An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead 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.