Ax-2 astronauts splash down off Florida coast after trip to space station
A crew of four astronauts aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Florida Tuesday evening. Axiom Space reported the Ax-2 astronauts arrived around 11:09 p.m. EDT in the water off the Sunshine State.
Tropical weather: Area of low pressure forms in Gulf of Mexico
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico.
Baby left for hours in hot car dies while parents attended Florida church, police say
A baby girl has died after she was left in a hot car on Sunday while her parents were at church in Palm Bay, Florida, according to police.
Man goes overboard Carnival Magic cruise ship off Florida's coast: officials
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a man who went overboard the Carnival Magic cruise ship on Monday.
Hollywood Florida shooting: 9 hurt after 'dispute' between groups near beach boardwalk, police say
Police are responding to a mass shooting incident near the beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida. According to a police spokesperson, nine people were injured in the shooting. One person was detained by police while another is still being sought.
Giant African land snail intercepted at Louisville Port of Entry
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most destructive snails in the world, but that does not stop people from trying to import the creature into the United States.
Watch: Florida woman arrested after driving onto beach, narrowly missing families
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said Sarah Ramsammy, 26, of Orlando has been charged with DUI and reckless driving.
Georgia man arrested for putting man in chokehold at Panama City Beach pizzeria
Dustin Alexander McDowell, 33, of Loganville, was arrested Saturday.
DeSantis inspires push to make book bans in Republican-controlled states easier
As he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting a series of measures he has pushed that have led to an upswing in banned or restricted books — not just in Florida schools but in an increasing number of other conservative states.
DeSantis pushes past embarrassing campaign start, raises $8.2M ahead of early state blitz
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday sought to push past an embarrassing beginning to his presidential campaign, outlining an aggressive travel schedule as his allies insisted they remain well-funded and well-positioned for a long Republican primary fight ahead.
Man in cat pajamas arrested, accused of trying to murder his roommate, deputies say
A Florida man accused of stabbing his roommate in the neck at a northwest Gainesville home was arrested Tuesday afternoon by deputies.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis releases first presidential campaign ad: 'Great American comeback'
It's official: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is running for president, the latest Republican to join the 2024 presidential race.
It's official: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is running for president
Gov. Ron DeSantis finally confirmed his bid for the White House, ending months of speculation in a video announcement on his Twitter Wednesday evening.
Ron DeSantis Twitter Spaces chat with Elon Musk: What is it, and how does it work?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed he was joining the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by filing documents with the Federal Election Commission and releasing his first presidential campaign ad.
Gov. Ron DeSantis files with FEC, launches presidential campaign ahead of Twitter announcement
Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, entering the 2024 presidential race ahead of his expected Twitter announcement.
Gabby Petito civil case: Roberta Laundrie’s ‘Burn after Reading’ letter will be allowed in court
The legal dispute between the families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie was back to court Wednesday in Sarasota. At the center of the civil case is whether Laundrie's family secretly knew Petito was dead while posturing publicly as though she could still be alive.
Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for alleged anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.
Florida spearfisherman survives bull shark attack: ‘He wanted me’
A 20-year-old spearfisherman detailed his encounter with a bull shark in the Florida Keys last week as he recovers in a hospital from bite wounds to his leg.
DeSantis vows to protect faith, family at National Religious Broadcasters event: 'Put on full armor of God'
Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to continue taking on woke agendas, make pro-family decisions, and support Americans’ right to practice their faith during a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida.
Delta flight from Atlanta to Jacksonville potentially struck by lightning
A Delta flight from Atlanta to Jacksonville is believed to have been struck by lightning while attempting to land in Florida.