Metal scrapyard fire in Manatee County may burn for hours, officials say

Multiple agencies were battling an "extensive" fire at a Manatee County metal scrapyard on Friday, according to the fire marshal with the North River Fire District. The column of smoke created by the fire could be seen for miles around Tampa Bay. 

'Baby June' case: Mother arrested in death of newborn found floating off South Florida coast in 2018

More than four years after the body of a newborn baby was found floating off the coast of South Florida, authorities say they have finally made an arrest in the death of the infant who became known as "Baby June." The newborn's mother is now charged with first-degree murder.

XXXTentacion murder: Rappers Drake, deceased member of Migos listed as possible witness in upcoming trial

Multiple rappers, including Drake and all three members of the group Migos, have been added to the list of possible witnesses in the upcoming trial against one of the four men charged in the shooting death of South Florida rapper and social media sensation XXXTentacion.

NJ men recount harrowing experience being lost at sea for 10 days

Two friends boarded a sailboat in Cape May, New Jersey, and set sail for Florida. They never made it. So what happened? Thankfully, they were rescued and were able to answer that question.

2 sailors, dog found safe after being lost at sea for 10 days | LiveNOW from FOX
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An incredible story of survival for two local boaters who disappeared after setting sail from Massachusetts on a trip to Florida. Joe DiTomasso, Kevin Hyde and a Bichon Poodle named Minnie survived the deep seas of the Atlantic Ocean. They say the sailboat?s mast went down after getting caught in a storm off the coast of North Carolina. "It was a massive rescue effort with a search over 21,000 square miles of ocean. That?s over half the size of New York," explained Coast Guard Captain Zeita Merchant.

Twitter suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet

“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.

Mars rover captures 1st sound of dust devil on red planet

What's a dust devil sound like on Mars? A NASA rover by chance had its microphone on when a whirling tower of red dust passed directly overhead, recording the racket.

'It's raining monkeys!' Florida man records monkeys jumping from trees into river at Silver Springs State Park

When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.

Campaign continues to bring Paul Whelan home after Griner prisoner swap
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With WNBA star, Brittney Griner back in the U.S. after a Russian prisoner swap, efforts continue to bring Paul Whelan home, as well. LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow spoke with Jon Franks of the 'Bring Our Families Home Campaign' about the latest.

Asset attorney talks arrest of FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried
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FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas on Monday. LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow spoke with Mark Kornfield, an asset recovery and bankruptcy litigation attorney, about the case.

Doctors issue warnings amid children's medication shortage
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Several doctors are issuing a warning after a shortage of certain children's medications led to parents using adult medications instead. FOX 13 Tampa's Kellie Cowan spoke with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about the stern warning.

What's this 107-year-old Florida woman's secret to a long life? 'Stay happy!'

As of December 8, Grace LePane is 107 years old. FOX 35 stopped by the Florida woman's house on her birthday. We asked about her hobbies and how she spends her days.

Pioneering Black feminist Dorothy Pitman Hughes dies at 84

Hughes died Dec. 1 in Tampa, Florida, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, said Maurice Sconiers of the Sconiers Funeral Home in Columbus, Georgia. The home said it did not know the cause of death.