Dozens of animals killed in fire at Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach: ‘It’s devastating’

The owner of the Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach is mourning the loss of nearly 40 animals after a fire tore through the facility at Johns Pass in Madeira Beach early Thursday morning. 

Florida firefighter adopts baby left in safe haven box

The firefighter, who heard the alarm and discovered the baby inside, said he fell in love with the infant as soon as their eyes met.

Video shows large shark swimming eerily close to people at Florida beach: 'That sucker came close!'

Swimmers at Navarre Beach in Florida got quite a surprise over the Fouth of July weekend when a large shark was swimming in the ocean alongside them. Video shows people quickly getting out of the water.

Florida man's hilarious reaction to poolside iguana sneaking up on him goes viral

A Florida man's high-pitched squeal to an unexpected visitor swimming in a pool with him has become a viral sensation on TikTok, capturing the attention of millions who thoroughly enjoyed his candid reaction.

At least 10 deaths caused by rip currents off Florida, Alabama beaches

A firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who drowned while trying to save their children are among at least 10 recent victims of dangerous rip currents along Gulf of Mexico beaches stretching across Florida’s Panhandle to Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Florida deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during Parkland school shooting

A Florida sheriff’s deputy was acquitted Thursday of felony child neglect and other charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school massacre, concluding the first trial in U.S. history of a law enforcement officer for conduct during an on-campus shooting.

Deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during deadly Parkland school shooting

A Florida sheriff’s deputy was acquitted Thursday of felony child neglect and other charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school massacre, concluding the first trial in U.S. history of a law enforcement officer for conduct during an on-campus shooting.

Sitters take Florida kids to Wisconsin, leave them in park, police say

A woman was supposed to watch her friend's kids but took them to another state. Police found a 1-year-old and 2-year-old left alone at a public park in Milwaukee.

Walt Nauta: Court date postponed for Trump aide in classified documents case

A lawyer for Walt Nauta said the aide was unable to find a Florida-based attorney and that he was stuck in Newark, New Jersey, because of a flight that sat for hours on the tarmac before being canceled.

‘They found her!’: Witness describes rescue of woman who fell overboard on Royal Caribbean ship

A passenger who went overboard while on a cruise ship was safely rescued. It happened on Sunday aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, and people on board say the entire rescue took about 45 minutes.

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

At Texas-Mexico border, Ron DeSantis unveils immigration platform with Trump in mind

The Florida governor calls for deputizing local law enforcement to police the border and deport migrants, saying his plan is “more aggressive" than the former president’s proposals.