White House says DeSantis' opposition to vaccine mandates will 'make it more difficult to save lives'
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki accused Gov. DeSantis of "taking steps that prevent the saving of lives" with his opposition to vaccine mandates in Florida.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki accused Gov. DeSantis of "taking steps that prevent the saving of lives" with his opposition to vaccine mandates in Florida.
Florida mother jailed for breaking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
Controversial book pulled from school library
Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.
Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.
Brian Laundrie’s parents remove laundry baskets from North Port front yard left by protesters
After protesters left several laundry baskets in the front yard of Brian Laundrie's home in North Port, his parents emerged overnight to remove them.
After protesters left several laundry baskets in the front yard of Brian Laundrie's home in North Port, his parents emerged overnight to remove them.
CBP: $170K in smuggled 'black gold' seized at Florida airport
A passenger arriving from Colombia tried to hide $170,000 in gold by painting it black and smuggling it in belt buckles, bracelets, and a keychain, officials say.
A passenger arriving from Colombia tried to hide $170,000 in gold by painting it black and smuggling it in belt buckles, bracelets, and a keychain, officials say.
Former FBI agent says Brian Laundrie will likely be found in his 'comfort zone'
Former FBI agent Terry Turchie says fugitives like Brian Laundrie "tend to try to figure out" how they can reach their "comfort zone" while on the run and are often located in those places.
Former FBI agent Terry Turchie says fugitives like Brian Laundrie "tend to try to figure out" how they can reach their "comfort zone" while on the run and are often located in those places.
Sheriff: Woman dies following motorcycle gang shootout on I-4; Boyfriend charged with second-degree murder
A 33-year-old woman from Brevard County has died following a motorcycle gang shootout on I-4 early Friday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 33-year-old woman from Brevard County has died following a motorcycle gang shootout on I-4 early Friday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Jury selection begins in Markeith Loyd murder trial
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in this case.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in this case.
Gabby Petito memorial to be removed as city seeks permanent solution
The city of North Port says the makeshift memorial for Gabby Petito amassed at City Center Front Green must be removed due to damage from the elements, but officials are working to find a permanent place for mourners to pay their respects.
The city of North Port says the makeshift memorial for Gabby Petito amassed at City Center Front Green must be removed due to damage from the elements, but officials are working to find a permanent place for mourners to pay their respects.
One person shot in leg inside Clearwater Chick-fil-A, police say
An employee bailed out through the drive-thru window after a shooting inside a Chick-fil-A in Clearwater Friday morning.
An employee bailed out through the drive-thru window after a shooting inside a Chick-fil-A in Clearwater Friday morning.
FHP: Tesla was speeding 116 mph before deadly Palm Harbor crash
A Tesla that went airborne and crashed into a Palm Harbor home last month – killing two people – was speeding at 116 mph in the moments before the crash, troopers now say.
A Tesla that went airborne and crashed into a Palm Harbor home last month – killing two people – was speeding at 116 mph in the moments before the crash, troopers now say.
Dashcam video shows FHP trooper, woman narrowly escaping serious injuries after crash on Florida highway
Dashcam video from the Florida Highway Patrol shows the terrifying moment when a trooper and a woman with a flat tire narrowly avoided being hit by a pickup truck on the side of I-95. The car that caused the chain-reaction crash fled the scene.
Dashcam video from the Florida Highway Patrol shows the terrifying moment when a trooper and a woman with a flat tire narrowly avoided being hit by a pickup truck on the side of I-95. The car that caused the chain-reaction crash fled the scene.
Gabby Petito’s family opens up on hunt for Brian Laundrie, believes he’s ‘missing piece’ to puzzle
Brian Laundrie has been on the run for several weeks since his fiancée, Gabby Petito, was declared missing and the Petito family believes he holds the answers to what happened to their daughter.
Brian Laundrie has been on the run for several weeks since his fiancée, Gabby Petito, was declared missing and the Petito family believes he holds the answers to what happened to their daughter.
Former congressional candidate, Green Beret from Tampa denied bond for alleged role in U.S. Capitol riot
Surveillance video allegedly shows Jeremy Brown ready for battle in full tactical gear and court documents released in the case show Brown emailed others and urged them to prepare with weapons and be "ready" to go.
Surveillance video allegedly shows Jeremy Brown ready for battle in full tactical gear and court documents released in the case show Brown emailed others and urged them to prepare with weapons and be "ready" to go.
Former FBI investigator says Brian Laundrie's dad 'may be a little more forthcoming' while helping search
Three weeks into the search for Brian Laundrie in the Carlton Reserve, the father of the only person of interest named in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito has begun actively helping in the effort to find his son.
Three weeks into the search for Brian Laundrie in the Carlton Reserve, the father of the only person of interest named in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito has begun actively helping in the effort to find his son.
Brian Laundrie's father joins law enforcement searching for son at Carlton Reserve
Brian Laundrie's father, Christopher, spent Thursday morning at a North Port park with law enforcement, one day after he was asked for to join the search for his son as they investigate the Gabby Petito case.
Brian Laundrie's father, Christopher, spent Thursday morning at a North Port park with law enforcement, one day after he was asked for to join the search for his son as they investigate the Gabby Petito case.
Brian Laundrie's survival skills are 'mediocre,' sister Cassie says
Cassie Laundrie urged her brother to surrender to authorities in a televised interview.
Cassie Laundrie urged her brother to surrender to authorities in a televised interview.
Florida sheriff looking for 'rightful owner' of approximately 770 pounds of pot
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is looking for the “rightful owner” of some 770 pounds of pot that someone “misplaced.” He took to social media to help spread the word.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is looking for the “rightful owner” of some 770 pounds of pot that someone “misplaced.” He took to social media to help spread the word.
Brian Laundrie manhunt: Fugitive's father to join search at Carlton Reserve, lawyer says
"Chris Laundrie was asked to assist law enforcement in their search for Brian at the preserve today," Steve Bertolino, the family's attorney, told Fox News Wednesday night.
"Chris Laundrie was asked to assist law enforcement in their search for Brian at the preserve today," Steve Bertolino, the family's attorney, told Fox News Wednesday night.
Gabby Petito case: Cassie Laundrie speaks to protesters outside Lakewood Ranch home
Speaking candidly about the case, Brian Laundrie's sister is giving new insight into the timeline ahead of his disappearance. Cassie Laundrie says she is just as frustrated and heartbroken as everyone else about Gabby Petito’s death and her brother’s disappearance.
Speaking candidly about the case, Brian Laundrie's sister is giving new insight into the timeline ahead of his disappearance. Cassie Laundrie says she is just as frustrated and heartbroken as everyone else about Gabby Petito’s death and her brother’s disappearance.