FLORIDA NEWS

A Florida man has died after health officials believe he came into contact with a brain-eating amoeba.

SpaceX launched a batch of Starlink satellites Friday from California.

Grieving families speak out for the first time since the Orlando shooting spree claimed the lives of their loved ones.

New bills have been filed in the Florida House and Senate, which would protect gas stoves and other major appliances from being prohibited.

Florida deputies rescued a man, who was trapped in his vehicle in a murky canal.

A Florida sheriff who has recently made headlines for speaking out about hate groups was being interviewed live on the radio when something wasn’t right.

Officials in Florida are keeping a watchful eye on a train car carrying 30,000 gallons of propane that tipped over in a derailment along the Gulf Coast.

New Brightline trains will be on the track for testing in preparation for service between South and Central Florida.

Trustees picked by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee New College of Florida voted Tuesday to abolish its small office that handles diversity, equity and inclusion programs targeted by conservatives throughout the state university system.

One of Southwest Florida’s most famous landmarks is shining bright again after it was badly damaged during Hurricane Ian.

A 19-year-old Florida man is now facing three first-degree-murder charges related to a shooting last week that killed a television news reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a 38-year-old woman, sheriff’s officials said Tuesday.

A new bill filed in the Florida Legislature would make it illegal to approach a police officer or firefighter at a scene after being warned to stay away.

A 17-year-old student was arrested this week after kicking and punching a Flagler County school employee who took away his Nintendo Switch, according to the sheriff’s office.

Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Jacksonville on Thursday morning to speak about what he calls an ongoing crisis when it comes to migrants coming into the United States illegally.

A Florida elementary school teacher is facing charges, after deputies said she had a sexual relationship with a student.

Sarasota Fire Rescue crews helped save a chihuahua who fell into a waterway when her owner went overboard.

A new bill would keep dogs from sticking their heads out of moving car windows in the state of Florida.

A man who police say was driving the car of a dead South Florida Lyft driver has been charged with murder and other counts in a separate case.

An 85-year-old woman has died after being bitten by an alligator.

A Florida stallion is now recovering from a rare form of colic after a unique surgery at the University of Florida.

A Florida woman is behind bars after police said she pulled out a gun during an argument over a free cookie at a McDonald’s drive-thru.

A Central Florida community is mourning the loss of an 11-year-old boy who died of a flesh-eating bacteria.

An alligator living in a Florida neighborhood pond spotted with its snout taped shut has been rescued and taken to a rehabilitation facility.