Judge denies qualified immunity for deputies in Target shooting
A judge has ruled that Osceola County sheriff’s deputies involved in a deadly shooting at a Target store in April 2022 will not receive qualified immunity, calling their actions an “egregious violation of constitutional rights.”
Gainesville shooting deemed random after man killed, officers shot
Police say a deadly shooting at a Gainesville lumberyard that left one man dead and two officers wounded was a random act driven by a mental health crisis.
Oviedo police officers gift student bike to get to school safely
Oviedo police officers surprised Jackson Heights Middle School student Kadira with a new bike, helmet and lock to ensure she has a safe way to get to school.
Humpback whale sighting surprises fishermen off Florida Coast
A rare humpback whale sighting off Florida’s Space Coast left a group of fishermen stunned after the massive marine mammal surfaced near their boat over the weekend.
Has it ever snowed in Orlando before? Here's what the records say
Has it every snowed in Orlando before? Here is what the records say. With a second cold front on the way, there is a chance is could snow in northern Florida.
Disney Adventure cruise ship departs Florida for Asia on global tour
Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Adventure, made a brief stop in Port Canaveral overnight before beginning a journey to Asia, officials said. The ship will sail through the Panama Canal, make a stop in Los Angeles, then cross the Pacific to Tokyo before reaching its new home port in Singapore.
College basketball betting scandal tied to Florida
Federal prosecutors say a wide-ranging college basketball betting scheme that spanned three years involved dozens of players, nearly 30 games, and at least 17 NCAA Division I men’s programs, with ties to Florida.
A rare sighting: Fisherman see Humpback whales off the coast of Port Canaveral
Local fisherman captured a rare sighting of Humpback whales on camera about 20 miles of the coast of Port Canaveral. Here's what we know
Loose dogs spark fear, calls for tougher enforcement
Residents in a Volusia County neighborhood say two loose dogs have been roaming the area for months, threatening pets and leaving neighbors fearful in their own homes.
Florida AG Uthmeier says insanity defense must be reformed
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is asking state lawmakers to consider a proposal that would overhaul the state’s insanity defense.
Florida citrus growers monitor freeze, but damage unlikely
A brief cold snap across Florida has residents worrying about pipes and plants, but citrus growers say the latest round of chilly weather is not yet severe enough to threaten fruit.
Florida Panthers honored by Trump at White House
The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers were honored by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Grady Judd & Florida CFO illegal immigration press conference | Full
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference to discuss the state's efforts on enforcing illegal immigration in the state.
Disney Adventure cruise ship arrives at Port Canaveral on its way to Singapore
The newest Disney Cruise Line ship’s inaugural voyage is set for March 10.
Map: These were the top moving destinations in 2025, U-Haul data shows
New analysis from U-Haul shows which states people moved to the most in 2025, with a notable migration trend from the harsh winters of the Northeast to sunnier southern states.
7-month-old found dead in bathtub; mom arrested, charged with murder, police say
A 23-year-old Gainesville woman called 911 and told dispatchers that she had drowned her baby in the bathtub, according to police.
Florida launches 1st carbon-ion therapy center in U.S.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville on Jan. 15 that Florida is the first state to offer carbon-ion therapy in the U.S.
Gov. DeSantis announces 1st carbon ion-therapy program for cancer in U.S.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | On Jan. 15, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the first carbon-ion therapy program for cancer therapy in the U.S. at the clinic's new 228,000 square foot facility.
Woman 'assaulted' ICE trooper in Jacksonville, governor confirms
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the "assault" of an ICE trooper in Jacksonville, saying that the person will be held responsible.
Florida becomes the first in the U.S. to offer carbon ion cancer therapy
Florida is the first state in the U.S. – and in the entire western hemisphere – to launch a carbon ion therapy program for cancer treatment.