Helping Rebuild Affordable Homes after Hurricane Idalia

State Farm provides a $50,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Florida

FL Man Sentenced In Racially-Motivated Attack Against 6 Black Men

David Emanuel of Cedar Key will spend a year in prison after shouting racial slurs at the group before driving his truck toward the men.

Innocent Man Wrongfully Imprisoned In FL For 16 Years Killed By Deputy

A man wrongfully convicted of robbing a FL store in 2003 had moved to Georgia after his 2020 release. He was killed in a GA traffic stop.

Crews Unearth 19th Century Ship Hidden Beneath FL Road

Road crews in St. Augustine made a historic discovery earlier this month while working on a drainage project in the city's downtown area.

DeSantis Would Ban Gaza Refugees From U.S. Amid Israel-Hamas War

"As president, the number of people I will bring in from Gaza is zero​," Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday as Palestinians seek refuge.

FL Woman Who Shot Dogs 173 Times With BB Gun Sentenced: Police

Jamie Lynn Kujawa of Hernando County will spend five years in prison after shooting her dogs with BBs and lead pellets, police said.

FL Man Who Beat Shark To Death With Hammer Sentenced: Reports

The Brevard County man was found guilty in July after a surveillance camera captured him beating a lemon shark on the head with a hammer.

1 FL Lottery Player Wins Big As Powerball Climbs To $1.73B

All eyes were on the Powerball jackpot Monday, and one Florida player scored a seven-figure prize in the game.

Bill To Decriminalize Abortions In Florida Has Been Filed

The bill would amend the law that criminalizes anyone, ​with some exceptions, ​who terminates a pregnancy in the third trimester in Florida.

3 FL Teens Created 'Hit List' Targeting Other Students, Police Say

The boys were charged after St. Johns authorities discovered text messages identifying students the teens wanted to hurt or kill.

Man Dies In Florida Parachuting Incident: Police

Titusville authorities said they found the man dead on the lawn of a home near the Arthur-Dunn Airpark in Brevard County.

4 Dead, Including 3 Children, In FL House Fire: Reports

Two dogs were also killed in the blaze in rural Baker County, reports said. Two adults were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

FL Boy, 11, Accused Of Shooting 2 Teens After Football Practice

The shooting happened at Field of Fame in Apopka after the 11-year-old got into a fight with two 13-year-olds, reports said.

46 Billionaires From FL Among Richest Americans: New Forbes List

Thee richest person in Florida is worth an estimated $35.4 billion, according to Forbes.

FL Proud Boy Captured After Disappearing Ahead Of Jan. 6 Sentencing

Christopher Worrell was found unconscious in his home after trying to “covertly return” following his August disappearance, a report said.

Federal Bill Collapses, Shutdown Looms: What It Means For FL Residents

A federal government shutdown could lead to paycheck interruptions, food assistance shortfalls and airport delays in Florida.

Major Hurricanes Forming Earlier Due To Warming Oceans: Study

Intense tropical cyclones are forming about two weeks earlier than decades ago, a shift accelerated by climate change, the study said.

FL Winner Of $1.6B Mega Millions Jackpot Claims Prize: Report

The jackpot-winning ticket for Aug. 8th's historic Mega Millions drawing was sold at a Publix in Naples.

3 $1M Powerball Tickets Sold In FL, Swelling Jackpot Now At $835M

Nobody won Monday's $794 million jackpot, but tickets worth $1 million were sold in two states including Florida.

DeSantis To Face Newsom In 'Red Vs. Blue State Debate'

Sean Hannity will moderate the debate between Gov. Ron DeSantis and California's Gov. Gavin Newsom, which will air on Fox News.

Most Famous People From FL: See Who Made Top 5 In 'Fame Index'

See the performers, athletes, and politicians from FL who were among the most-recognized faces in this survey.

FL Kids, 10 And 11, Pulled Over In Mom's Car 200 Miles From Home

Authorities said the children were headed to California after their mother in North Port took away their electronic devices.

Poverty Rate Soars In U.S.: See Latest Data For FL

Take a look at which states ranked as the 5 highest and 5 lowest for median household income, and how FL compared, according to Census data.

FL Men Put Teen In Tub With Frozen Food Before She Died: Police

Hernando County authorities said two men were charged after placing the unresponsive girl in a tub with water, ice, and packages of food.

Free Covid Tests To Be Mailed By US Government: How To Order In FL

The Biden Administration is bringing back free, at-home COVID-19 tests amid rising hospitalizations in the U.S. Here's what to know in FL.

FL Amazon Driver Bitten By Venomous Diamondback Rattlesnake: Police

Authorities said the driver was in serious condition after she was bitten while delivering a package in Martin County.

4 FL Colleges Among Top 100 In Nation: US News Rankings

U.S. News & World Report greatly changed how it ranks colleges this year. See how the results affected Florida schools.

291K In FL Sign Up For Biden's New Student Loan Plan, Some To Pay $0

With 2.62 million Florida residents on loan repayment programs, the new program offers relief for those still paying down college bills.

DeSantis Tells Cops: 'Make The Smart Move To FL'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to erect billboards throughout Chicago, urging police officers to relocate to the Sunshine State.

‘Ring Of Fire’ 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse: What You Need To Know In FL

Plan to view the 2024 Great American Solar Eclipse, which fans view as the party of a lifetime. FL will get a partial solar eclipse Oct. 14.

CDC Warns RSV Cases In Kids, Babies Increasing In Florida

RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in infants, young children and older adults, according to the CDC.

3 Kids Among 4 Killed When FL 15-Year-Old Runs Stop Sign: FHP

Police said the 15-year-old was driving without a learner's permit when he collided with an SUV carrying five people in Poinciana.

2 Bitten By Shark In Separate Attacks At Ponce Inlet Beach: Reports

A surfer and a woman playing in the water were bitten by a shark in Volusia County over Labor Day weekend, reports said.

Biden Tells Idalia Victims 'Your Nation Has Your Back'

​Gov. Ron DeSantis declined to join the president and suggested that the Democrat's presence could hinder disaster response efforts.

FL’s Top 20 Public High Schools Ranked By U.S. News

School for Advanced Studies topped the list of Florida public schools and ranked No. 3 in the nation, followed by Pine View in Sarasota Co.

Biden Heads To FL To See Idalia Destruction, But Not DeSantis

After landing at the airport in Gainesville, Biden is set for an aerial tour and an afternoon briefing on response and recovery efforts.

$20B Damage, 1 Death, Leave Or Stay, Flooding From Idalia: FL News

FL news this week focused on Hurricane Idalia, which swamped the state, caused 1 death, and destroyed homes and businesses worth billions.

2024 Winter Forecast: Is Sweater Weather Ahead For FL?

The 2023-24 Old Farmers' Almanac forecast calls for a mild winter ahead in Florida, with the state split between a dry and rainy season.

$3.75M Winning Florida Lotto Ticket Sold At Gas Station

The winning Florida Lotto ticket was sold at a Town Mart in Okeechoobee, lottery officials said.

Man Falls Overboard On Wonder Of The Seas Cruise Ship: Reports

The Royal Caribbean ship had departed Florida and was near the Cuban coast when the person went overboard Tuesday, reports said.