Florida sheriff promotes gun safety course for residents to shoot home invaders: 'We prefer that you do'
A sheriff in Florida is encouraging residents to take gun safety courses after a homeowner fired multiple shots at an intruder on Wednesday, stopping the individual who allegedly broke into several homes.
A sheriff in Florida is encouraging residents to take gun safety courses after a homeowner fired multiple shots at an intruder on Wednesday, stopping the individual who allegedly broke into several homes.
Florida deputies rescue baby from large apartment fire in Orlando
Huge flames lit up the the sky as fire roared through Isles at East Millenia Apartments
Huge flames lit up the the sky as fire roared through Isles at East Millenia Apartments
Man punched by Mike Tyson for alleged harassment has long rap sheet, state records show
Melvin Townsend III has been convicted of fraud, grand theft, burglary, possession of controlled substances and trafficking in stolen property. The 36-year-old was also incarcerated for 20 months in 2009 and again in 2019 for 15 months.
Melvin Townsend III has been convicted of fraud, grand theft, burglary, possession of controlled substances and trafficking in stolen property. The 36-year-old was also incarcerated for 20 months in 2009 and again in 2019 for 15 months.
Florida releases 2 examples claiming critical race theory in math textbooks
Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
Fort Bend Co. Judge says they'd welcome Disney to their community
As the Florida House passed a bill stripping Disney of self-governing status, Fort Bend County Judge KP George said the county would welcome Disney and Twitter.
As the Florida House passed a bill stripping Disney of self-governing status, Fort Bend County Judge KP George said the county would welcome Disney and Twitter.
Cocoa mom denies calling in high school bomb threat
A woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Cocoa High School is denying that she had anything to do with it.
A woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Cocoa High School is denying that she had anything to do with it.
Mom accused of making bomb threat to Cocoa school over child's food portions, report states
Anaya Smith is facing a charge of making a false bomb report, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Anaya Smith is facing a charge of making a false bomb report, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Super Bowl visit inspires singer Kenny Chesney as tour begins in Florida
When Kenny Chesney stood in SoFi Stadium at the Super Bowl in February, he couldn’t help but think ahead to when his “Here And Now” tour would reach the venue on July 23. He kicks off his tour in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.
When Kenny Chesney stood in SoFi Stadium at the Super Bowl in February, he couldn’t help but think ahead to when his “Here And Now” tour would reach the venue on July 23. He kicks off his tour in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.
Florida seeks 100% renewable electricity by 2050 under proposed rule
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Axiom-1 plans for splashdown off Florida coast on Sunday
Four private astronauts plan to undock from the International Space Station Saturday with a splashdown off the coast of Florida on Sunday.
Four private astronauts plan to undock from the International Space Station Saturday with a splashdown off the coast of Florida on Sunday.
Florida House passes bill stripping Disney of self governing status
The bill now heads to the governor's desk
The bill now heads to the governor's desk
Watch: Deputies raid two suspected drug houses in Florida; six people arrested
Six people were arrested Wednesday when deputies raided drug houses in Deltona and DeLand, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Six people were arrested Wednesday when deputies raided drug houses in Deltona and DeLand, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Massive gator interrupts golfers at Stoneybrook course in Sarasota
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill puts years of fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at risk
Before Reedy Creek became Disney's government, it was a drainage district created to help manage the 27,000 acres that the company secretly acquired parcel by parcel in the mid-1960s.
Before Reedy Creek became Disney's government, it was a drainage district created to help manage the 27,000 acres that the company secretly acquired parcel by parcel in the mid-1960s.
Florida bride, caterer arrested after guests get sick off drug-laced wedding food, deputies say
The bride, Danya Glenny, and caterer, Joycelyn Bryant, are facing several charges.
The bride, Danya Glenny, and caterer, Joycelyn Bryant, are facing several charges.
Dwayne Haskins was stranded on Florida highway, getting gas when he was struck by a truck, 911 call reveals
A second call from a distressed woman appears to detail a witness account of the moment Haskins was struck.
A second call from a distressed woman appears to detail a witness account of the moment Haskins was struck.
The Reedy Creek Improvement Act: Little-known Florida law gives Disney total autonomy
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
‘Radical rats’: Florida man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Ilhan Omar
The 67-year-old Florida man sent an email to Rep. Ilhan Omar with the subject line, “(You’re) dead, you radical Muslim,” along with a threat to shoot her in the head.
The 67-year-old Florida man sent an email to Rep. Ilhan Omar with the subject line, “(You’re) dead, you radical Muslim,” along with a threat to shoot her in the head.
'She doesn't even expect it': Goose attacks woman in Jacksonville parking lot
Onlookers saw it coming. An unsuspecting woman walked across a parking lot in Jacksonville, not realizing she would fall victim to a nearby attacker – a Canada goose.
Onlookers saw it coming. An unsuspecting woman walked across a parking lot in Jacksonville, not realizing she would fall victim to a nearby attacker – a Canada goose.
Florida man charged with murdering aunt, uncle in their Georgia home
Authorities say the Florida man killed both his aunt and uncle and left their bodies in their Central Georgia home. He's now facing charges of murder and aggravated assault.
Authorities say the Florida man killed both his aunt and uncle and left their bodies in their Central Georgia home. He's now facing charges of murder and aggravated assault.