Disney, Ron DeSantis reach settlement in lawsuit over Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district.
Florida social media ban: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to ban social media for some kids, teens
Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
Baltimore bridge collapse echoes 1980 Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster in Tampa Bay
The shocking collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday morning gives people in the Bay Area some frightening flashbacks to another disaster.
Watch: Miami ATV chase ends with driver taken down by police
Helicopter footage showed the driver repeatedly leaving the highway and getting back on, at times speeding the wrong direction into oncoming traffic.
Tampa man threatened to take flight down, called passengers 'white-eyed devils:' Affidavit
A Tampa man was arrested earlier in March after court records show he threatened to take a flight down and called passengers 'blue-eyed devils.'
Video: Great white shark headbutts camera belonging to Sarasota boaters before feasting on whale carcass
Boaters in Sarasota got up close and personal with a great white shark on Sunday while the giant fish was gorging on the carcass of a whale that died after beaching itself off the coast of Venice earlier this month.
Detroit Lions player Cam Sutton wanted for domestic violence in Florida
Detroit Lions player Cameron Sutton is wanted for domestic violence in Florida.
Georgia couple accused of child neglect after being found 'heavily intoxicated,' asleep on Daytona Beach
A young couple from Georgia was arrested Saturday afternoon after Volusia County deputies say they found them drunk and asleep in the sand in Daytona Beach, and their children were nowhere to be found.
Florida man hunting turkeys mistakenly shot decoy and another man, police say
A man was shot by a hunter in Flagler County who mistook him for a turkey while hunting, according to police.
Jacksonville Beach shootings: 1 dead, 2 hurt; police looking for multiple suspects
Jacksonville Beach police initially warned of an active shooter on Sunday evening, but later determined three shootings -- that left one person dead and two others hospitalized -- were unrelated.
UN report finds Haitian gangs armed with Florida’s guns, FBI arrests Floridians for gun smuggling
As the crisis in Haiti unfolds, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is trying to dissuade refugees from fleeing to Florida.
Royal Caribbean suspends cruises to private beach in Haiti amid violence
The suspension of stops will extend for at least the upcoming week, with a rolling basis after that, revealed CEO Michael Bayley.
Beached whale dies after stranding itself off Venice coast: ‘It’s heartbreaking'
Officials are asking people to avoid Service Club Park beach in Venice after a sperm whale died after beaching itself on a sandbar about 150 yards offshore on Sunday.
Sperm whale beached off coast of Venice to be euthanized if it survives the night, FWC says
A beached whale estimated to be about 50 feet long and 50,000-70,000 pounds is stranded off the coast of Venice, according to city officials.
Florida semi-truck shooting video: Tossed water bottle led to shootout between drivers on I-75, officials say
Wild video captured the moment a semi truck driver in Florida allegedly pulled out a gun at fired it outside his window while passing another semi on I-75. The reason? Allegedly over a thrown water bottle, Marion County deputies said.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship employee accused of hiding under beds, recording travelers in their rooms
A Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship stateroom attendant was arrested in South Florida for allegedly putting hidden cameras in travelers bathrooms onboard the Symphony of the Seas ship.
Madeline Soto crime scene photo 'accidentally' shared on Osceola County Sheriff's social media: officials
A crime scene photo that was posted on the Instagram social media account of Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez, appeared to show the body of Madeline "Maddie" Soto.
Human trafficking bust: Teacher, coaches among 228 arrested in Polk County
Nearly 230 people were arrested, and 13 potential victims were rescued during an 8-day multi-agency undercover human trafficking investigation in Polk County.
Six Georgia residents accused of traveling to Florida to steal nearly $100k worth of items from self checkouts
Half a dozen residents from Georgia are accused of traveling to Florida to steal $90,000 worth of items from self-checkout lanes at multiple retail stores, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Florida woman suffers 'traumatic brain injury' after riding Universal Orlando roller coaster, lawsuit alleges
A Florida couple is suing Universal Orlando Resort after one of them reportedly suffered a "traumatic brain injury" after a roller coaster at the Universal Studios Florida theme park, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County earlier this week.