DeSantis inspires push to make book bans in Republican-controlled states easier
As he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting a series of measures he has pushed that have led to an upswing in banned or restricted books — not just in Florida schools but in an increasing number of other conservative states.
As he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting a series of measures he has pushed that have led to an upswing in banned or restricted books — not just in Florida schools but in an increasing number of other conservative states.
Polk couple arrested in ‘bone chilling’ child abuse case
Two people are behind bars after deputies say a child who nearly drowned three years ago died in their care earlier this month.
Two people are behind bars after deputies say a child who nearly drowned three years ago died in their care earlier this month.
Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's mother promised son shovel, garbage bag, jailhouse cake in love letter
The Florida woman, through her attorney, claims the missive was penned before her son embarked on a June 2021 cross country trip with his 22-year-old fiancee Gabby Petito, who was found dead September 19, 2021 near Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
The Florida woman, through her attorney, claims the missive was penned before her son embarked on a June 2021 cross country trip with his 22-year-old fiancee Gabby Petito, who was found dead September 19, 2021 near Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis releases first presidential campaign ad: 'Great American comeback'
It's official: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is running for president, the latest Republican to join the 2024 presidential race.
It's official: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is running for president, the latest Republican to join the 2024 presidential race.
It's official: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is running for president
Gov. Ron DeSantis finally confirmed his bid for the White House, ending months of speculation in a video announcement on his Twitter Wednesday evening.
Gov. Ron DeSantis finally confirmed his bid for the White House, ending months of speculation in a video announcement on his Twitter Wednesday evening.
Ron DeSantis Twitter Spaces chat with Elon Musk: What is it, and how does it work?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed he was joining the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by filing documents with the Federal Election Commission and releasing his first presidential campaign ad.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed he was joining the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by filing documents with the Federal Election Commission and releasing his first presidential campaign ad.
Poem written for Biden's inauguration banned by Florida school
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
Gabby Petito civil case: Roberta Laundrie’s ‘Burn after Reading’ letter will be allowed in court
The legal dispute between the families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie was back to court Wednesday in Sarasota. At the center of the civil case is whether Laundrie's family secretly knew Petito was dead while posturing publicly as though she could still be alive.
The legal dispute between the families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie was back to court Wednesday in Sarasota. At the center of the civil case is whether Laundrie's family secretly knew Petito was dead while posturing publicly as though she could still be alive.
Round 3 of Disney job cuts starting
Disney has said it plans to trim 7,000 from its workforce overall
Disney has said it plans to trim 7,000 from its workforce overall
Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for alleged anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.
The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.
Florida spearfisherman survives bull shark attack: ‘He wanted me’
A 20-year-old spearfisherman detailed his encounter with a bull shark in the Florida Keys last week as he recovers in a hospital from bite wounds to his leg.
A 20-year-old spearfisherman detailed his encounter with a bull shark in the Florida Keys last week as he recovers in a hospital from bite wounds to his leg.
DeSantis vows to protect faith, family at National Religious Broadcasters event: 'Put on full armor of God'
Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to continue taking on woke agendas, make pro-family decisions, and support Americans’ right to practice their faith during a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to continue taking on woke agendas, make pro-family decisions, and support Americans’ right to practice their faith during a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida.
Ed Sheeran surprises students at Middleton High School with free concert tickets, guitars
Band students at Middleton High School are still reeling from a whirlwind of a weekend after music icon Ed Sheeran surprised the class Friday and gave away tickets to his sold-out show at Raymond James Stadium Saturday night.
Band students at Middleton High School are still reeling from a whirlwind of a weekend after music icon Ed Sheeran surprised the class Friday and gave away tickets to his sold-out show at Raymond James Stadium Saturday night.
NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Axiom Space crew successfully launches into space on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
The Axiom Space crew successfully launched into space Sunday evening as they head for the International Space Station for the Ax-2 mission.
The Axiom Space crew successfully launched into space Sunday evening as they head for the International Space Station for the Ax-2 mission.
Video shows impatient Florida man pull semi-automatic handgun on ATM user
The victim said he was trying to make a deposit at a drive-thru ATM when an unknown man pulled up behind him in a sedan and started honking his horn.
The victim said he was trying to make a deposit at a drive-thru ATM when an unknown man pulled up behind him in a sedan and started honking his horn.
Miami police hunt for nightclub vixen they say drugged, stole $600K jewelry from man she met at Dirty Rabbit
The woman swiped a $456,000 Daytona Rainbow Rolex and a $46,000 Sky-Dweller Rolex from the victim's safe, police said.
The woman swiped a $456,000 Daytona Rainbow Rolex and a $46,000 Sky-Dweller Rolex from the victim's safe, police said.
Walt Disney Company cancels relocation of thousands of California workers to Orlando's Lake Nona
Disney announced Thursday that the company will no longer relocate its Imagineers, cast members, and employees from California to Florida citing changes in "new leadership" and "changing business conditions."
Disney announced Thursday that the company will no longer relocate its Imagineers, cast members, and employees from California to Florida citing changes in "new leadership" and "changing business conditions."
Watch: Driver stops on busy Florida highway for turtle crossing road, causes multi-vehicle crash
A traffic jam over a turtle in the road caused a crash involving multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck, on a highway in the Florida Panhandle Tuesday.
A traffic jam over a turtle in the road caused a crash involving multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck, on a highway in the Florida Panhandle Tuesday.
USF professor breaks record for living underwater for 75 days straight — but is aiming for 100 total
A University of South Florida professor broke a record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization this weekend at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.
A University of South Florida professor broke a record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization this weekend at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.