Dog lost near alligator-filled Florida swamps found alive after 9 days

The newly adopted dog was being transported to his new home when the vehicle crashed and he disappeared near the Florida Everglades.

SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts now expected to return to Earth on Sunday

The Crew-1 astronauts were expected to begin their journey home on Friday. But for the second time, weather was the reason for keeping them in space a little bit longer. Now, we know when Crew-1 is expected back home.

Ahead of Shock G's funeral, Money B remembers better days with Digital Underground co-founder

More than 30 years after their career began, Ronald 'Money B' Brooks is preparing for the funeral of his friend and Digital Underground co-founder, Gregory 'Shock G' Jacobs. Police records show Jacobs was struggling with drug use.

Large manta ray swims right up to paddleboarder off Indian Rocks Beach

Floridians are used to seeing a variety of wildlife in the Sunshine State, but we don't usually get this close of a view. A large manta ray swam right up to a paddleboarder off Indian Rocks Beach on Friday.

Florida ex-Sen. Bill Nelson confirmed as next NASA administrator

Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has been confirmed by the United States Senate to lead NASA, becoming the 14th administrator. He succeeds Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma.

‘Mastermind’ behind largest meth seizure in Polk history was operating from federal prison, sheriff says

A major drug bust led deputies to 120 gallons of liquid meth being transported in buckets by suspects from Georgia to Florida, overseen by a "mastermind" who ran the operation from federal prison, officials said Thursday.

CDC says U.S. cruises could resume in mid-July

It has been more than a year since cruises stopped sailing in U.S. waters due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mate

Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.

Florida Republicans send sports transgender bill to governor

Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov. Ron DeSantis and escalating a national culture war over transgender rights.

Shark-scarred rare white dolphin needs its space, Clearwater marine biologists warn

A young white dolphin has been spotted swimming close to mom in Clearwater, getting attention on social media as well as out on the water. Now, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is appealing to the public to just let the animal be.

All 22 Buccaneers starters returning after Antonio Brown agrees to 1-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making the strongest push any team can make to repeat their Super Bowl championship. The last piece of the puzzle from that team just fell into place: Antonio Brown will be back again next season.

Judge nixes plea deal for accused Super Bowl streaker

A Tampa judge rejected a proposed plea deal Tuesday for two men accused of running onto the field during the final quarter of Super Bowl LV in February.

New venomous species of tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida

A venomous, tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida in 2012 has been identified as a new species of medium-sized trapdoor spiders, according to experts.