Here's what Byron Kennedy got for handing back Tom Brady's 600th touchdown ball

The St. Pete doctor went from fan to infamous after handing back the historic ball, valued by some experts at $500,000. "I got everything I wanted and more," he said. "I wasn't expecting to get half this stuff, so this has been fantastic."

'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.

SpaceX launch delayed due to astronaut ‘minor medical issue’

A medical issue has sidelined one of four astronauts assigned to SpaceX’s upcoming flight to the International Space Station and delayed the launch, officials said Monday.

Florida man faces daily fines for massive 'Let's Go Brandon' sign and pro-Trump sign: 'That's free speech'

A Florida homeowner is facing daily fines after hanging massive political banners supporting former President Donald Trump from his home, including one reading, "Let’s Go Brandon." 

Disney's 50th anniversary celebration underway: What to expect

Festivities will begin on October 1st, the same day the theme park company opened its first Florida park in 1971, and go for 18 months.

Florida family pleads for justice year after Halloween night murder

Investigators believe someone followed Ernest Thompson to a Midtown Atlanta Publix and shot him while he was sitting in a car. Now a year after his death, his family is begging anyone who can help to come forward.

Florida social media star arrested; tells troopers he’s 'young, makes a lot of money and can do what he wants'

Troopers arrested TikTok personality Damaury Mikula, who claims to make $400,000-$500,000 a year on social media, after they say he ran a red light and led FHP on a chase at more than 100 miles per hour.

Police: Girlfriend of father accused in beating death of 12-year-old boy to be charged

Police have revealed more details in a disturbing case out of Palm Bay, Florida. A father has been arrested in connection to the beating death of his 12-year-old son. Investigators on Thursday said they intend to charge his girlfriend in the alleged incident as well.

Over 100 arrested in Polk County undercover human trafficking sting

Detectives across several Polk County law enforcement agencies were involved in an undercover operation focused on finding victims of human trafficking. After six days, they said they arrested a total of 102 suspects.

Gabby Petito memorial removed outside Laundrie family's home

A memorial to Gabby Petito outside Brian Laundrie's family home in North Port has been removed by the city. Officials took it down Wednesday night, saying the memorial violated the city's sign and stormwater codes.

Florida penalizes school district over masks, federal COVID grant

The state of Florida has docked a school district more than $164,000 for defying a ban on classroom mask mandates and for being awarded a federal coronavirus grant, county school officials said Wednesday.

Brian Laundrie remains: When to expect autopsy results from forensic anthropologist

The Laundrie family's attorney says a forensic anthropologist analyzing Brian Laundrie's remains will likely have some answers regarding his manner, cause and time of death within a matter of weeks.

North Port police admit mistake in surveilling Brian Laundrie before his disappearance

According to a North Port police spokesman, detectives had set up cameras around the Laundries' home in North Port to monitor Brian's movement after Gabby's family reported her missing.

DeSantis denies report that Florida is recruiting unvaccinated police officers

Governor Ron DeSantis wants police officers from northern cities to fill vacancies in Florida departments. And, he says, their COVID-19 vaccination status doesn’t matter.