Florida governor introduces legislation with harsh penalties for disorderly assemblies
Florida's governor, surrounded by sheriffs, police chiefs and state legislative leaders, announced a new bill that will increase penalties against protesters involved in looting and violence. The proposal will also cut state funding to cities that "defund the police."
Coast Guard unloads several tons of seized cocaine and marijuana in Fort Lauderdale
The Coast Guard crew removed some of the 12,100 pounds of cocaine and 5,759 pounds of marijuana worth more than $2 million from a boat at Port Everglades.
Florida man survives alligator attack while walking dog, gets 65 stitches
A Florida man out walking his dog was attacked by an alligator and nearly dragged into a canal behind his home.
Florida parents reportedly smoking weed, drinking during kids' remote classes
Study earlier this year found stressed parents are drinking more.
Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
Disney World guest without mask is escorted from park while attempting to garner support, video shows
He attempted to incite some sort of uprising by paraphrasing a quote from 'A Bug’s Life.'
Officers chase after monkey on the loose in Tampa
Chasing after a monkey on the loose? Just another day on the job for Tampa police.
5th grader told to remove Hooters face mask in class
The school district says masks fall under the Student Code of Conduct.
DEW Garita: Red Lobster launches a Mountain Dew cocktail
The cocktail made with a “top-secret recipe” will be available for order at select Red Lobster restaurants starting in September.
Ban on 'saggy pants' overturned after 13 years in South Florida city
When the ordinance was first passed, the ACLU of Florida called it a “ridiculous waste of public resources."
Boat parade held in support of President Trump along Halifax River in Central Florida
Photos from the event show hundreds of boats in the water and cars lined up on the bridge above. American flags and Trump flags flew in the air.
Tropical Storm Sally forms off Florida coast
Tropical Storm Sally formed Saturday off south Florida, becoming the earliest 18th-named storm on record in an Atlantic hurricane season as it headed toward the Gulf of Mexico amid signs of strengthening further.
Police: Elderly man beaten in Winter Park over social distancing request
Police say an elderly man was dragged out of a gas station by his hair and beaten by another patron. Authorities released surveillance video of the incident on Friday.
Kitten on the mend after being struck in face with arrow, search is on for shooter
The 12-week-old kitten is expected to recover after being shot in the face with a six-inch plastic arrow.
12-year-old Florida student accused of bringing 3 guns to school
Deputies in north Florida arrested a 12-year-old student who they say brought three guns to school on Thursday.
4 arrested after infant dies due to methamphetamine toxicity in Citrus County
Deputies have arrested four people after an autopsy determined that an infant died due to methamphetamine toxicity in an Inverness home.
Toddler gets his head stuck in toilet seat, dad has to cut it off with saw
A Florida family found themselves in an unusual situation when their 2-year-old son got his training toilet stuck around his neck. The family filmed the removal process, which required a saw and apparently a toddler who is amazingly good at standing still for his age.
Polk deputy responds to call about alligator in shed, realizes it was a pool float
A deputy in Polk County responded to a call about a possible alligator in a shed, but quickly realized it would be easy to subdue.
Husband arrested after fatally shooting wife outside Orlando bank, police say
Authorities say the victim was an employee at the credit union. She's been identified as Barbara Tommey, 27.
Full house: Lutz family welcomes ninth baby boy
There’s Andrew, Avery, Ayden, Aren, Adam, Alex, Alton, Artie, and now Archer, the newest brother born last week. And their parents may not be done yet.