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Florida college student hit officer with skateboard in Capitol riot, FBI says
Grady Douglas Owens was in custody in Orlando and appeared before a judge Thursday afternoon. He studies music production at Full Sail University in Central Florida and lives at an apartment complex in Winter Park.
Flesh eating bacteria kills 1 person in South Florida in 2025
The Florida Department of Health has reported that one person died from a flesh-eating bacterium in South Florida.
Gov. DeSantis appoints Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s new chief financial officer
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s new chief financial officer, elevating the conservative lawmaker to a powerful cabinet post that oversees state finances, insurance regulation and emergency response operations.
Florida school district to install vape detectors in schools
One Florida county is using funds from a statewide legal settlement to install vape detectors in schools.
VIDEO: Florida ATM thieves rip machines from ground
A trio of alleged ATM thieves were caught on camera at a Florida bank, ripping an ATM from the ground.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools earn ‘A’ rating
Miami-Dade County Public Schools are earning top marks.
Magic Kingdom’s Tom Sawyer Island now closed
The Magic Kingdom Park will look different in the months to come, as one of its iconic attractions, Tom Sawyer Island has now closed.
VIDEO: Florida street takeover on July 4th leads to arrests
Two people were arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they were part of a street takeover on the Fourth of July.
Chuck E. Cheese launches arcade for adults
Chuck E. Cheese is launching an arcade for adults as it approaches its 50th anniversary.
New law ends HOV lane toll exemptions
Carpool lane perks are a thing of the past in the state of Florida.
Here are all the new Florida laws taking effect today
Following the latest Legislative session in Florida, state lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have approved dozens of new laws.
Plans for Buc-ee’s off I-75 in Florida move forward
Plans for a beaver nugget stop off Interstate 75 are one step closer, after a construction company has won a bid to help expand the interstate in Ocala.
Florida-based Silver Airways cancels all flights
Silver Airways is grounded, according to a post on social media by the company.
Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news conference in Pinellas County
Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Largo.
Florida woman accused of killing 6-year-old son during exorcism attempt
A Florida mother is facing a murder charge after deputies said she killed her 6-year-old son during an attempted exorcism.
Hunters thought they saw a fallen tree in road; end up bagging monster snake
A snake-hunting team just bagged one of the largest Burmese pythons ever caught in Florida.
New nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom this summer
The Magic Kingdom Park will have a new nighttime parade this summer.
South Florida speller makes it to top 20 in Scripps National Spelling Bee
A South Florida speller made it to the top 20 in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Gov. DeSantis signs two animal rights bills into law
Two animal cruelty bills, meant to protect animals across the state of Florida, were signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday.
South Florida spellers compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Two South Florida students have advanced in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Florida boat captain sentenced to prison after poisoning dolphins
A judge has sentenced a charter boat captain in Panama City to a month in jail for poisoning and shooting dolphins.
FWC challenges Floridians to remove invasive Lionfish beginning May 24
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is launching its 2025 Lionfish challenge on May 24, to help remove the invasive fish from Florida’s waters.
Florida considers controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition
Ten years ago, Florida held a black bear hunt that resulted in more than 300 animals killed in just two days before it was halted early. It was controversial from the start and hasn’t happened since — until possibly later this year amid strong opposition once again.
‘El Productor’ from El Gordo y la Flaca arrested after driving 118 mph, according to deputy
A South Florida man, known for his role as “Carlitos el Productor” on Univision’s El Gordo y la Flaca was arrested, after a deputy said he was clocked driving 118 mph.
Epic Universe at Universal Orlando to celebrate grand opening
Universal Orlando Resort is getting ready to welcome visitors to its Epic Universe.