New invasive mosquito species spreading in Florida

A mosquito known only by its scientific name, Culex lactator, has already made a permanent home in at least three counties in the Sunshine State.

Florida principal resigns after complaints on 'David' statue nudity

A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David" sculpture.

Florida sheriff looking for boater who used yard as bathroom

"Help us identify this lady," the sheriff said. "You’ll get money, and we’ll put her shiny rear end in the county jail where it belongs."

Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades

The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine seriously hurt after being attacked at Florida gym

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose testimony against his own gang helped convict two high-ranking members, was assaulted by several people at a gym in Florida, officials said Wednesday.

Miami Beach sets curfew to manage spring break crowds after 2 deadly shootings

Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew following two deadly shootings. The curfew mainly affects South Beach, a popular party location for spring breakers.

XXXTentacion murder suspects found guilty by Florida jury

Three men were found guilty Monday of the 2018 killing of star rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot outside a South Florida motorcycle shop while being robbed of $50,000.

'I had to do this': Settlement reached between Tyre Sampson's mother and ICON park, attorney says

Nekia Dodd, the mother of Tyre Sampson, visited ICON Park for the first time since her son's deadly fall from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Officials also announced that a settlement had been reached between the ride, park operators, and her.

Gabby Petito case: Judge to decide if 'burn after reading' letter will be allowed as evidence

The trial in the civil case filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the parents of Brian Laundrie has been pushed back to spring 2024, but first, the judge has to decide on two key parts of the potential trial.

So Florida: Massive alligator crushes through metal fence at Florida golf course

It's a competition no one asked for – how would a metal fence fair against an alligator? Easy answer – it doesn't, and the alligator definitely wins! But, the video is awesome to watch.

Florida deadly plane crash: NTSB on scene of 'recovery mission'
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Of the four people found after the plane crash, officials said they were all dead. The sheriff's office said they were the only occupants of both planes, so their search and rescue efforts have turned into a recovery operation.

First 3D-printed rocket to launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
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Relativity Space is gearing up to launch the first 3D-printed rocket ? known as Terran 1 ? from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The rocket is scheduled to blast off from Launch Complex 16 during a 3-hour window that opens at 2:40 p.m. on March 8.