Florida Checkers employee shoots, kills customer upset with order, police say
An argument over a food order at a Florida Checkers restaurant ended in shooting and one man dead, deputies said. A Checkers employee allegedly shot and killed a customer during an argument over the customer's food. The Checkers employee was arrested and booked into jail on one count of first-degree premeditated murder.
See it: Massive megalodon tooth found by diver off Florida coast
A recent diving trip off the coast of Florida resulted in an ancient discovery. "After I pulled this one up, I knew I had something every other fossil diver dreams about," Kristina Scott said.
Florida to introduce anti-"SWATTING" legislation
In a long press conference with big names like Governor Ron DeSantis and Sheriff Grady Judd, Florida announced harsher punishment and legislation to counter "swatting" which is when someone calls in police to a fraudulent issue.
Epic Universe Q&A: Hours, tickets, express pass, annual passes, rides, restaurants
The wait is over! After six years, Universal's newest theme park, Epic Universe, opens this week in Orlando, Florida. The grand opening is May 22, 2025.
Watch: Fisherman uses drone to help girl stuck in rip current
A fisherman in Florida used his drone to help rescue a teenage girl caught in a dangerous rip current near Fort Pickens Beach.
Trump comments on Russia-Ukraine talks
In an Oval Office event at the White House, President Trump took questions and discussed his role in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, with a call he had with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.
Most of America's fastest-growing cities are in Texas, Florida
The latest Census data shows that cities across the country grew from 2023 to 2024, with the fastest growth concentrated in Texas and Florida.
Epic Universe: Complete guide for rides, food, tickets and more
Epic Universe, the highly anticipated new theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, officially opens Thursday, May 22! FOX 35 News has everything you need to know before you go – from five immersive worlds and thrilling rides to must-try eats and top places to stay. We’ve got you covered!
Video shows alligator eating baby gator in Florida's Everglades
A tour group in Florida’s Everglades came across an unsettling sight: they witnessed an adult alligator eating a baby gator in a "National Geographic moment."
Jacksonville airport reopens after vehicle fire in parking garage, officials say
The Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) in Florida has reopened after being closed for several hours when a fire broke out in one of its parking garages on Friday afternoon.
Florida judge's "exceptionally bad jokes" get him suspended
An investigative panel says the judge's behavior damaged public perception of the judiciary.
What causes nearly every alligator attack on humans? Study says it's our fault
The researchers analyzed alligator attacks dating as far back as 1734 to reach conclusion.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
Evacuations ordered at Clearwater high-rise after structural crack discovered
Dozens of residents were urgently evacuated from a 12-story condominium building on Tuesday after construction workers discovered a growing crack in a support column in the building’s parking garage.
Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says
A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Florida man accused of sexually assaulting woman, locking her in storage container arrested
A Florida woman is recovering after deputies say she escaped from a storage container after being brutally attacked and sexually assaulted.
Florida beach ranked best in America again, only U.S. beach in top 50 worldwide
A Tampa Bay area beach can add another top ranking to its list, with a new report ranking it No. 1 in the U.S., placing it among the best in the world.
Video: Good Samaritans jump in Florida canal after boat capsizes, crashes into another vessel
Good Samaritans in North Miami Beach were quick to react after a boat capsized and crashed into another vessel in a canal on Saturday.
Florida woman uses bag of cookies to escape bear attack near home
A Florida woman and her little dog were charged by a bear while out for a walk in Sanford. With no time to think, Kristen Savage used a bag of cookies to save their lives.
US citizen children deported with their mothers, lawyers say
ICE officers in Louisiana last week deported three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, according to lawyers.