Florida governor to forbid COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he would issue an executive order forbidding local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against the coronavirus.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he would issue an executive order forbidding local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against the coronavirus.
Video: Florida deputy breaks door window to help dog escape house fire
The Florida sheriff's office said that the deputy heard scratching from behind the front door and broke it open, allowing a dog to escape the home.
The Florida sheriff's office said that the deputy heard scratching from behind the front door and broke it open, allowing a dog to escape the home.
Man who fired gun at Everglades National Park rangers in custody
Officials said a man who fired a gun Sunday at Everglades National Park rangers had been involved in a domestic violence situation at the park earlier in the day.
Officials said a man who fired a gun Sunday at Everglades National Park rangers had been involved in a domestic violence situation at the park earlier in the day.
Humane Society surgeons surprised to find bullet in rescued dog
“We have seen buckshot, pellets, BBs, those type of things in animals, But a bullet of this caliber in a dog, I’ve been here two years and I have never seen this."
“We have seen buckshot, pellets, BBs, those type of things in animals, But a bullet of this caliber in a dog, I’ve been here two years and I have never seen this."
Massive gator gets trapped on lanai before taking a swim in family's pool
Tim Kelly had quite the surprise Friday morning when he heard growling while getting his morning cup of coffee. He turned around to see a massive alligator -- between 7 and 9 feet -- on the lanai of his Pinellas County home.
Tim Kelly had quite the surprise Friday morning when he heard growling while getting his morning cup of coffee. He turned around to see a massive alligator -- between 7 and 9 feet -- on the lanai of his Pinellas County home.
Florida mom attacked student while wearing boxing glove, police say
A Florida woman was wearing a boxing glove as she attacked a student on a middle school campus, police said.
A Florida woman was wearing a boxing glove as she attacked a student on a middle school campus, police said.
'Go run to her buddy!': Nurse on ventilator from COVID finally sees son after 84 days
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
'Stay positive': Double lung transplant survivor climbing to recovery
This year’s event will be held on Saturday morning at Exploria Stadium in Orlando.
This year’s event will be held on Saturday morning at Exploria Stadium in Orlando.
Sheriff: Tesla on autopilot backs into Florida deputy's patrol car
“These kids are very lucky that no one was hurt and their actions didn’t have more serious consequences,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.
“These kids are very lucky that no one was hurt and their actions didn’t have more serious consequences,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.
Humpback whale makes rare appearance in Gulf of Mexico
Nicholas Lynch has been fishing his whole life, but this week, he captured incredible video of something few people will ever get to see in the Gulf of Mexico: a humpback whale breaching the water.
Nicholas Lynch has been fishing his whole life, but this week, he captured incredible video of something few people will ever get to see in the Gulf of Mexico: a humpback whale breaching the water.
Bomb squad clears Streeterville apartment of explosive compound after man found dead inside
A Streeterville building was partially evacuated Wednesday after a bomb squad found explosive compounds in an apartment where a man was found dead earlier that morning.
A Streeterville building was partially evacuated Wednesday after a bomb squad found explosive compounds in an apartment where a man was found dead earlier that morning.
Humane Society caring for 42 rescues seized in alleged dogfighting ring
The Halifax Humane Society said 42 dogs rescued from an alleged dog fighting ring earlier this month in Daytona Beach are on the mend.
The Halifax Humane Society said 42 dogs rescued from an alleged dog fighting ring earlier this month in Daytona Beach are on the mend.
Missing Florida woman found trapped, naked in storm drain
"I don’t know how much longer she would have been OK down there," Fire Rescue said.
"I don’t know how much longer she would have been OK down there," Fire Rescue said.
New evidence suggests ‘alliance’ between Oath Keepers, Proud Boys ahead of Jan. 6, DOJ says
New evidence shows a team leader of the Oath Keepers militia accused of sieging the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 had coordinated “alliances” with co-conspirators, including the Proud Boys and other paramilitary groups in advance of the attack.
New evidence shows a team leader of the Oath Keepers militia accused of sieging the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 had coordinated “alliances” with co-conspirators, including the Proud Boys and other paramilitary groups in advance of the attack.
Kids found clinging to paddleboard over a mile off Florida coast
FWC Captain Bonds reported that the swimmers were approximately 1.2 miles offshore and continuing to drift further and further out to sea.
FWC Captain Bonds reported that the swimmers were approximately 1.2 miles offshore and continuing to drift further and further out to sea.
WATCH: Gator spotted swimming side-by-side with shark in Vero Beach
Gray Vinson spotted the duo in the Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach around noon on Sunday.
Gray Vinson spotted the duo in the Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach around noon on Sunday.
Rescuers attempt to help cat precariously perched on bridge in Fort Lauderdale
A rescue effort was launched Wednesday for a cat perched precariously on the 17th Street Causeway Bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A rescue effort was launched Wednesday for a cat perched precariously on the 17th Street Causeway Bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
2 men accused of drugging, raping Bucks County woman later found dead in Miami Beach hotel room
Police say the woman who was drugged, raped and later found dead in her hotel room in Miami Beach has been identified as 24-year-old Christine Englehardt from Bucks County.
Police say the woman who was drugged, raped and later found dead in her hotel room in Miami Beach has been identified as 24-year-old Christine Englehardt from Bucks County.
2 men accused of drugging, raping woman who was later found dead in Miami Beach hotel room
Police in South Florida arrested two men accused of drugging and raping a woman who was later found dead in a Miami Beach hotel room. Investigators said the pair then stole the victim's credit cards to pay for their spring break partying.
Police in South Florida arrested two men accused of drugging and raping a woman who was later found dead in a Miami Beach hotel room. Investigators said the pair then stole the victim's credit cards to pay for their spring break partying.
First-ever Walt Disney World license plate in Florida revealed
100 percent of the license plate proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida, Walt Disney World said.
100 percent of the license plate proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida, Walt Disney World said.