WATCH: FHP trooper sacked during Tampa Bay Buccaneers game
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper working security at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game broke his ankle after getting hit from behind at the back of the endzone, FHP announced.
Volcanic ash from Mexican volcano spotted over Florida
Popocatépetl is Mexico’s most active volcano and has been erupting for decades about 45 miles southeast of Mexico City.
NASA astronaut released from hospital after 'medical issue' during splashdown
The SpaceX Dragon crew members completed a 235-day mission, 232 days of which were spent aboard the International Space Station conducting scientific research.
Sarah Boone verdict: Jury finds Florida woman guilty in 'suitcase murder' of boyfriend
A jury rendered a guilty verdict in the second-degree murder trial of Sarah Boone.
NASA Crew-8 mission: Astronaut suffers 'medical issue' after splashdown off Florida coast
Crew-8 astronaut suffers "medical event" shortly after splashdown down on Earth off Florida's coast.
Character.AI lawsuit: Florida mom claims chatbot encouraged 14-year-old son to take his life
A Florida mom has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, an artificial intelligence company, alleging that one of its chatbots encouraged her 14-year-old son to kill himself and failed to recognize the warning signs he typed in.
Todd Chrisley dismissed from job at prison chapel, attorney says
Reality TV star Todd Chrisley, who is serving a 12-year sentence at a federal prison in Florida, was removed from his job at the prison chapel, his attorney said.
Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
Alabama woman arrested, son kicked off cruise ship after alleged assault on older passenger
Kelli Lyn Rian, 49, was arrested after she allegedly slapped a 65-year-old passenger on an MSC cruise.
'Lieutenant Dan' who vowed to ride out Florida hurricanes on his boat arrested in Tampa
The man who gained social media fame with TikTok posts as he was riding out two hurricanes in his boat has been arrested in Tampa, Florida.
Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.
Epic Universe opening May 2025: When you can buy tickets, book hotel rooms, new lands and attractions
Universal Studios Orlando has announced that Epic Universe, its highly-anticipated fourth theme park in Florida, will open sooner than expected - May 2025. Soon people will be able to purchase tickets to see the new theme park, which will be home to new lands themed after Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and How To Train Your Dragon.
Man accused of tying up dog to pole on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton charged: ‘They will face the music’
A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe at a Tallahassee animal shelter.
Missing 7-year-old Florida boy found dead in water was 'bright light, always full of energy,' family says
A 7-year-old Florida boy who was reported missing overnight was found dead in a body of water not far from his home, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Hurricane Milton impacts already-struggling Florida citrus industry
Federal data shows Florida’s citrus crop was struggling before Hurricane Milton, with the damage expected to further exacerbate the challenges that growers now face.
Hurricane Milton latest: Biden visits Florida to survey damage
President Biden visited Florida Sunday after Hurricane Milton slammed into the state as a Category 3 storm.
We Are Blood sends donations to help Hurricane Milton victims
In Central Texas, We Are Blood, is helping SunCoast Blood Centers, a blood site located just outside of Siesta Key, Florida.
Hurricane Milton: Death toll rises as Florida recovers from damage
After Hurricane Milton, power and other utilities continued to slowly be restored across Florida on Friday. Here's what to know.
Kevin O'Leary argues recent hurricanes won't stop people from moving to Florida
Despite the destruction caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Florida's housing market remains resilient, says Kevin O'Leary. Meanwhile, homeowners are facing surging insurance costs, with state officials estimating $20 billion in insured losses.
Former Tampa Bay Buc Tom Brady donates $100K for hurricane relief in Florida
“In the wake of Milton, I’ll be making a donation of $100K to help get essentials like food, water and first aid to fellow Floridians in need," the Super Bowl champion wrote on social media.