Storms producing heavy rain batter South Florida, close key airport

A low-pressure system developing in the Gulf of Mexico continues to send bands of showers and thunderstorms ashore along the Gulf Coast, with the threat of heavy rain and isolated tornadoes expected through Friday.

Florida executes 'ninja killer' for couple's 1989 death

Florida executed a man known as the  "ninja killer" on Wednesday for the 1989 slayings of a couple visiting the state from New Jersey. 

Make-A-Wish kids enjoy Walt Disney World 'trip of a lifetime'

Wishes are coming true for 27 Make-A-Wish children. For the first time, kids and their families will board “The Best Flight Ever" and fly on a one-of-a-kind, chartered plane from New York to Orlando to fulfill their wishes to go to Walt Disney World Resort. 

Florida girl, 12, took dad's car and drove 400 miles with friend to possibly meet boy in Alabama: official

Authorities in Florida said a 12-year-old girl took her dad's vehicle and drove with a friend more than 400 miles – and close to seven hours -- into neighboring Alabama to potentially meet someone they had met online.

Grieving Atlanta parents remember, honor 'heroic' son who drowned saving others in Florida

“Our family is devastated. Our community is devastated. Our baby should be coming home from school – from this building – right now," the teen's father said at a press conference held Monday.

Taylor Swift invited to be mayor of Tampa Thursday, April 13

Swifties know Taylor's lucky number is 13, so it's only appropriate for Jane Castor to give up her seat and make Taylor Swift the mayor of Tampa on April 13, the same day Swift kicks off her 3-day "Eras Tour" concert stint at Raymond James Stadium.

Family lays murdered mother, 2-year-old son to rest in private funeral service

Family and loved ones of 20-year-old Pashun Jeffery and her 2-year-old son Taylen Mosley laid the mother and son to rest Friday in a private funeral service in St. Petersburg.

Frank founder Charlie Javice arrested in New Jersey on fraud charges

The founder of the student loan assistance startup company Frank that J.P. Morgan Chase acquired for $175 million was arrested in New Jersey.

Donald Trump turns himself in: The day in photos

Trump described the experience as “SURREAL" as he traveled from Trump Tower to a lower Manhattan courtroom for the arraignment hearing.

Trump arrives in New York ahead of booking, arraignment

Former President Donald Trump has returned to New York from his home in Florida for his historic booking and arraignment on criminal charges.

VIDEO: Alligator body slams, eats massive python in Florida Everglades

A Florida woman captured an incredible video of an alligator enjoying a large python for an afternoon snack, garnering the attention of multiple people on social media. 

Florida man searches metro Atlanta for missing fiancée

Joe Brigati says he last saw Brianna Quinteros walking into a supermarket on Atlanta Highway in Loganville on March 25.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Trump indictment: 'Florida will not assist in an extradition request'

Following news that former president Donald Trump had been indicted by a New York grand jury, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not assist with an extradition request, should Trump not surrender to authorities in New York.