'Ugly' Orlando shelter dog that went viral gets adopted, has surgery on eyes: See how she looks now
"This FAMOUS sweet girl that no one wanted, and then everyone wanted, found her PERFECT FOREVER HOME!!" the rescue wrote.
'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.
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen attacked outside Florida hotel, reports say
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was assaulted by a teenager outside a hotel in South Florida last week, according to media reports.
Florida man serving a 400-year sentence walks free after 'flawed' trial testimony discredited: report
Sidney Holmes, a Florida man serving out a 400-year sentence, has just walked out of prison a free man after three decades thanks to a re-examination of his case.
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.
Giant blob of seaweed twice the width of US taking aim at Florida, scientists say
The impending seaweed comes as Floridians along the state's southwest coast have complained about burning eyes and breathing problems.
Dolphins land All-Pro Jalen Ramsey in shocking trade with Rams: report
Dolphins released Byron Jones, meaning a hole at cornerback needed to be filled.
World's first 3D-printed rocket launch scrubbed for this weekend
After several attempts to get the world's first 3D-printed rocket in the air, Relativity Space has scrubbed the launch seconds before liftoff.
Substitute teacher accused of inappropriately touching students in Citrus County, deputies say
An 84-year-old substitute teacher has been arrested after deputies say he molested children at Hernando Elementary School.
Florida man shoots alligator as it attacked dog in backyard: 'My heart just dropped'
We expect to see alligators in lakes around Florida, but what about in your backyard? A Deltona homeowner who asked not to be identified had to think fast when a gator started attacking his chocolate lab.
Florida beachgoers report unexpected encounters with nudists
Some Florida beachgoers are describing their surprise encounters with nudists at a popular stretch of sand in Brevard County.
11-foot, 1,200-pound great white shark pings off coast of Florida ahead of spring break
A massive great white shark pinged off the coast of Florida this week ahead of what is expected to be a very busy spring break at the beaches.
Launch scrubbed for world's first 3D-printed rocket from Florida's Space Coast
Space fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see the launch of the world's first 3D-printed rocket from Florida's Space Coast.
Polk State College student, instructor among 4 killed in small plane crash over Winter Haven lake
A Polk State College student and a local flight instructor were among four killed after two small planes collided midair in Winter Haven Tuesday afternoon. The crash prompted a large response from local first responders.
FBI searching for two accused Polk County Capitol rioters after disappearing
The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.
Vegan butterbeer added to menus at Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Dairy-free butterbeer is finally available at Universal Studios after 13 years of sales.
Family sues Airbnb after toddler dies of fentanyl overdose in rental
Investigators have been unable to determine how the toddler came into contact with the fentanyl.
Man bitten by alligator at his front door in Daytona Beach, police say
An alligator lunged at a man Saturday night and bit him outside his home in Daytona Beach, according to police.
Jack in the Box to open first Florida locations
It's the first time the fast-food brand has been in the Florida market in more than 30 years!