Hurricane Idalia: 2 people confirmed dead
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Florida officials have confirmed two deaths from Hurricane Idalia. The storm left a path of damage from Florida's Big Bend region all the way down south to Tampa. That's where we find FOX's Madison Scarpino with more on the damage.

Hurricane Idalia: Weakened to tropical storm
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Hurricane Idalia has weakened to a tropical storm after barreling into Florida from the Gulf Wednesday morning. Now it's moving inland, bringing very high winds and rain to four different states. So far, two deaths have been reported. FOX's Caroline Shively reports more from North Carolina.

Floridians preparing for Hurricane Idalia
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Idalia has strengthened into a hurricane with 13 million Floridians under weather watches and warnings and people in nearly two dozen coastal counties told to evacuate. Forecasters expect the storm to keep gaining strength. FOX News Correspondent Rebekah Castor has more from Pinellas County, Florida.

Helicopter crashes into Florida apartment, killing fire captain and resident

Videos show the fire-rescue helicopter spinning to the ground, where it crashed into an apartment building. A resident and a fire captain aboard were killed.

Tropical Storm Idalia forecast to become major hurricane before Florida landfall

Live updates on Tropical Storm Idalia as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Latest models, cones, direction, speed, warnings, watches, and information.

Jacksonville killings refocus attention on city’s racist past, struggle to move on

The deadly shooting occurred as the Jacksonville community prepared for an annual commemoration of an attack by a white mob on Black demonstrators protesting segregation 63 years ago.

Florida men charged with scamming $1M out of Uber Eats

The Florida men are accused of scamming a million dollars out of Uber Eats after uncovering a loophole.

Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok

A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.

Tokitae aka Lolita dies before she was set to be transported back to Puget Sound

Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.

Widow of slain Microsoft exec relieved by ex-wife’s arrest: ‘Salt in the wounds’

The widow of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan said watching the woman she believes orchestrated her husband’s murder live free for the past year was like "salt in the wounds."

Woman arrested for allegedly poisoning man's drink with insect killer

A Florida woman was arrested this week after allegedly spiking a man's drink with cockroach spray, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Chihuahua died after C-section by fake vet, Florida detectives say

Police said the man is a licensed pet groomer but was posing as a veterinarian when he performed a C-section and spay procedure on the pregnant dog, Sugar.

Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames

For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.

Parkland school shooting to be re-enacted as part of civil lawsuit before building is demolished

Nine members of Congress are expected to tour the blood-stained and bullet-pocked halls at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday, shortly before ballistics technicians reenact the massacre that left 14 students and three staff members dead. 

Want to live on a cruise ship? A 2-year trip around the world from Florida will cost you this much

A new cruise experience could be more affordable than the rent or mortgage you’re paying on land. It's called Victoria Cruises and it sets sail from Florida this year for a 2-year trip around the world.