At least 10 deaths caused by rip currents off Florida, Alabama beaches
A firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who drowned while trying to save their children are among at least 10 recent victims of dangerous rip currents along Gulf of Mexico beaches stretching across Florida’s Panhandle to Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during deadly Parkland school shooting
A Florida sheriff’s deputy was acquitted Thursday of felony child neglect and other charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school massacre, concluding the first trial in U.S. history of a law enforcement officer for conduct during an on-campus shooting.
Ryan Mallett drowning: No rip currents present when former NFL player died in ‘tragic accident’, sheriff says
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the drowning of former NFL player Ryan Mallett.
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett dead after drowning in Florida: report
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett has reportedly died at 35 after tragically drowning in Florida.
Walt Nauta: Court date postponed for Trump aide in classified documents case
A lawyer for Walt Nauta said the aide was unable to find a Florida-based attorney and that he was stuck in Newark, New Jersey, because of a flight that sat for hours on the tarmac before being canceled.
‘They found her!’: Witness describes rescue of woman who fell overboard on Royal Caribbean ship
A passenger who went overboard while on a cruise ship was safely rescued. It happened on Sunday aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, and people on board say the entire rescue took about 45 minutes.
Florida man convicted of double murder slams elbow into attorney's head: 'I've taken a lot better shots'
A Florida man convicted in a double murder case elbowed his attorney in the head during a court appearance on Monday.
Florida man and stepson die after hiking in extreme heat in Big Bend park in Texas
Temperatures at the time were 119 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Park Service.
Pregnant deer in Florida delivers baby while neck, leg trapped in trash can lid for months
Florida neighbors jumped in to help a pregnant doe trapped in a trash can lid for months.
Florida firefighters rescue horse that fell into swimming pool, video shows
Footage, posted by the rescue team, shows officials carefully lifting the horse from the water.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."
Florida man swallows cocaine during traffic stop, deputies say | 'Could have died'
A Florida man desperate to hide drugs chose to swallow cocaine he had in his possession during a traffic stop Tuesday night, according to deputies.
Florida community ordered to quarantine after giant invasive snail sighting
The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers the giant African snail to be destructive to many plants and can cause structural damage to certain building materials. The agency reports that the snail species was problematic in the Sunshine State during the 1960s and took nearly a decade to eradicate.
Squatters take over Florida ‘meth island,’ build elaborate treehouse and install trampoline
Florida law enforcement officials are working to remove squatters from an island they outfitted with an elaborate treehouse, a "welcome center" and a trampoline.
Disney World welcomes these rare, precious twin monkeys into Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World welcomes an adorable set of twin cotton-top tamarin monkeys into Animal Kingdom.
VIDEO: Waterspout sweeps through Clearwater beach sending equipment, debris flying into the air
A video taken of a waterspout in Clearwater Beach on Friday afternoon shows beachgoers running as equipment goes flying in the air in just a matter of seconds.
Florida deputy sucked into storm drain trying to rescue stranded driver
A Florida deputy walked through a flooded street to help a stuck driver before both of them were pulled down into a storm drain, where they traveled some 100 feet in 30 seconds, and remarkably came out the other side seemingly unscathed.
Florida police officers rescue American flag blown down during storms
After a strong storm made its way through Crestview on Monday, many things were left array on the street. One of them was an American flag found at the Okaloosa County Courthouse.
Gabby Petito: Judge delivers blow to Laundrie family as civil suit appears headed to trial
The Gabby Petito civil lawsuit in Florida appears headed to trial after a judge denied all of the motions to dismiss the case and gave the defendants 10 days to respond.
How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment
The outcome of past cases against defendants accused of hoarding classified documents looms as an ominous guidepost for the legal jeopardy Trump could face.