Coast Guard: 1 body found after boat capsizes off Florida coast; 38 still missing
The U.S. Coast Guard says that its crews have recovered one body and continue to search for 38 other people who were in a suspected human smuggling boat that capsized off the east coast of Florida over the weekend.
Four tornadoes tear through Florida neighborhoods, flip vehicles Sunday
Four confirmed tornadoes were reported in Florida on Sunday, causing damage to different parts of the state -- including in Fort Myers and Naples.
Capitol Riot: Florida leads country with most arrests one year later
From 'Lectern Guy' to a Pinellas County man who has received the longest sentence so far, most of those facing charges from the Capitol Riot are from Florida.
Rapper Kodak Black arrested for reportedly trespassing in South Florida
Rapper Kodak Black bonded out of the Broward County jail after the arrest.
Florida hits all-time daily COVID-19 case record
Florida had 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March 2020, according to data from the CDC.
Florida man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
A Largo man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 63 months in prison. It's the longest prison sentence yet for a participant in the insurrection.
Drugged geese drown, landing Florida homeowners association in hot water
Ten geese drowned in a South Florida lake after a homeowners association's attempt to trap, sedate and euthanize them went horribly awry.
Clearwater man calls police after finding 5-foot snake hiding inside couch
A Clearwater man recently got a new couch, but it came with a surprise: a red tail python. Police physically removed the couch from his condo, plucked the 5-foot boa, and gave it a one-way trip to a pet store.
Lockdown-free Florida top vacation spot for holiday season
Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months.
Florida to sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.
Beer can links Florida man to 1996 cold case murder, detectives say
Orange County deputies arrested Kenneth Robert Stough Jr., who is accused of murdering a convenience store manager back in 1996.
'Thank God I’m alive': Pickup truck crashes 'completely inside' Florida home
A pickup truck crashed into a home in Jupiter, Florida, leaving behind major damage and sending one to the hospital. The resident said she’s lucky to be alive.
Florida files lawsuit against Biden administration to challenge vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Brian Laundrie's survival skills are 'mediocre,' sister Cassie says
Cassie Laundrie urged her brother to surrender to authorities in a televised interview.
Miya Marcano's body positively identified, medical examiner says
Miya's body was found in a wooded area near the Tymber Skan Condominiums in Orlando on October 2.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
'We need justice for Gabby:' Gov. DeSantis dispatches FWC to help search for Brian Laundrie
Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed all state agencies to help hunt down Brian Laundrie, the person of interest in the Gabby Petito case.
Police arrest suspects accused of stealing identities of victims who died in South Florida condo collapse
Florida law enforcement officials said they arrested three people suspected of stealing the identities of victims who died in the Surfside condominium building collapse. Prosecutors said they have identified at least five deceased and two living victims from the building so far.
Florida teen accused of killing 13-year-old classmate: 'Demons are going to take my soul away'
Aiden Fucci, 14, who is charged as an adult for stabbing his 13-year-old classmate Tristyn Bailey to death, could reportedly be seen rocking back and forth in his seat and looking around the room in confusion. He then began muttering, "Please don't let the demons take my soul. The demons are going to take my soul away."
Biden admin targets DeSantis ban on mask mandates, offers cash to Florida school districts defying governor
DeSantis has said parents should decide whether their children wear masks in school and banned school mask mandates in an executive order.