‘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.
Father, daughter speak out after surviving lightning strike at spring training in Florida
Ashley and her father, John Moberg, were in the parking lot outside Steinbrenner Field when they saw a flash, heard a bang and the next moments became a blur.
Ashley and her father, John Moberg, were in the parking lot outside Steinbrenner Field when they saw a flash, heard a bang and the next moments became a blur.
Bitcoin 2022 conference: Miami's cryptocurrency craze on full display
Thousands of crypto enthusiasts are gathering in Miami for Bitcoin 2022 as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop blockchain technology.
Thousands of crypto enthusiasts are gathering in Miami for Bitcoin 2022 as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop blockchain technology.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
After 4 months and 160,000 pounds of lettuce, Florida plans to wind down manatee feeding program
A pilot feeding program designed to reduce starvation issues amongst Florida manatees will soon conclude as experts say warmer waters are helping to disperse the population to their summer habitats, lessening the strain on natural resources.
A pilot feeding program designed to reduce starvation issues amongst Florida manatees will soon conclude as experts say warmer waters are helping to disperse the population to their summer habitats, lessening the strain on natural resources.
'I killed a lady on the bridge': Florida drawbridge tender arrested after 79-year-old falls to her death
Police said video evidence contradicted the worker's statement that she walked out onto the balcony and visually checked the bridge for vehicles or pedestrians, saying her actions showed "reckless disregard of human life."
Police said video evidence contradicted the worker's statement that she walked out onto the balcony and visually checked the bridge for vehicles or pedestrians, saying her actions showed "reckless disregard of human life."
Watch: Trailcam spots python defending eggs from hungry bobcat
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Dashcam video shows Florida trooper drive into speeding DUI suspect's path to protect Skyway 10K runners
Dramatic dashcam footage from a Florida Highway Patrol SUV shows the moment a trooper put herself in harm's way in order to protect thousands of runners from a suspected DUI driver who plowed through a series of roadblocks.
Dramatic dashcam footage from a Florida Highway Patrol SUV shows the moment a trooper put herself in harm's way in order to protect thousands of runners from a suspected DUI driver who plowed through a series of roadblocks.
Boozy Mountain Dew now available but only in three states
Mountain Dew has launched a new drink with an alcoholic twist that’s available in Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa. But plans are in the works for the beverage to hit store shelves in other states.
Mountain Dew has launched a new drink with an alcoholic twist that’s available in Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa. But plans are in the works for the beverage to hit store shelves in other states.
Police: Helicopter crashes into ocean off Miami Beach
Miami Beach police say two people are in stable condition after a helicopter crashed into the ocean Saturday afternoon.
Miami Beach police say two people are in stable condition after a helicopter crashed into the ocean Saturday afternoon.
War trophy from George Washington’s army discovered amid British shipwreck
The simple sight of a button is usually something people take for granted, but to maritime archeologists in Florida, a recent discovery is nothing short of a historical treasure- a rare war trophy claimed by a British soldier on American soil.
The simple sight of a button is usually something people take for granted, but to maritime archeologists in Florida, a recent discovery is nothing short of a historical treasure- a rare war trophy claimed by a British soldier on American soil.
Florida boy hauls in two .50-caliber Barrett sniper rifles on fishing trip
Allen Cadwalader reeled in two .50-caliber M82A1 Barrett sniper rifles from a canal in Miami-Dade County.
Allen Cadwalader reeled in two .50-caliber M82A1 Barrett sniper rifles from a canal in Miami-Dade County.
Man jumped barrier fence before being attacked by tiger at Florida zoo, FWC report shows
A tiger at the Naples Zoo was killed and an employee of the zoo's cleaning company nearly lost his arm after the man apparently jumped a safety barrier and stuck his arm through the internal fence in the tiger's enclosure, according to a newly released report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A tiger at the Naples Zoo was killed and an employee of the zoo's cleaning company nearly lost his arm after the man apparently jumped a safety barrier and stuck his arm through the internal fence in the tiger's enclosure, according to a newly released report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Brian Laundrie protests inspire Florida bill that would make demonstrations outside homes illegal
Protesters picketed for weeks outside the North Port home belonging to Brian Laundrie's parents, even after his remains were found in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. A new bill in the Florida Legislature aims to make such protests outside of homes illegal.
Protesters picketed for weeks outside the North Port home belonging to Brian Laundrie's parents, even after his remains were found in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. A new bill in the Florida Legislature aims to make such protests outside of homes illegal.
Dashcam video shows South Florida driver opening fire during road rage incident on I-95
Dashcam footage from a June 2021 road rage incident in South Florida shows the moments when a driver fired multiple shots, striking another vehicle several times. But his lawyer says the shooting was justified because his client believed he had been shot at first.
Dashcam footage from a June 2021 road rage incident in South Florida shows the moments when a driver fired multiple shots, striking another vehicle several times. But his lawyer says the shooting was justified because his client believed he had been shot at first.
After 4 days of delays, SpaceX satellite launch sets Florida twilight sky aglow
A SpaceX satellite launch lit up the Florida coast Monday evening, leaving a pulsing, swirling exhaust plume glowing in the sky before sonic booms announced the booster’s safe return to land.
A SpaceX satellite launch lit up the Florida coast Monday evening, leaving a pulsing, swirling exhaust plume glowing in the sky before sonic booms announced the booster’s safe return to land.
Identities released of 4 found frozen to death near Minnesota-Canada border
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has released the identities of the four family members that froze to death near Minnesota's border in Canada last week.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has released the identities of the four family members that froze to death near Minnesota's border in Canada last week.
Coast Guard crews searching for survivors after suspected human smuggling boat capsizes off Florida coast
The U.S. Coast Guard says rescue crews are searching for survivors after a suspected human smuggling vessel reportedly capsized off the east coast of Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard says rescue crews are searching for survivors after a suspected human smuggling vessel reportedly capsized off the east coast of Florida.
Florida police block 12-foot alligator from walking across highway
Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.
Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.