'I killed a lady on the bridge': Florida drawbridge tender arrested after 79-year-old falls to her death
Police said video evidence contradicted the worker's statement that she walked out onto the balcony and visually checked the bridge for vehicles or pedestrians, saying her actions showed "reckless disregard of human life."
Police said video evidence contradicted the worker's statement that she walked out onto the balcony and visually checked the bridge for vehicles or pedestrians, saying her actions showed "reckless disregard of human life."
Watch: Trailcam spots python defending eggs from hungry bobcat
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Bob Saget's injuries possibly caused by fall on carpeted floor, report states
Saget, 65, was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Hotel in Orlando in January.
Saget, 65, was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Hotel in Orlando in January.
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida teacher hospitalized after attack by 5-year-old needs surgery; union says it's child's 3rd attack
A South Florida elementary school teacher who had to be hospitalized after she was attacked by a 5-year-old student was so severely injured, she had to be intubated and will need surgery, according to her union. They say this is the third time the same child has violently attacked his teacher and sent her to the hospital.
A South Florida elementary school teacher who had to be hospitalized after she was attacked by a 5-year-old student was so severely injured, she had to be intubated and will need surgery, according to her union. They say this is the third time the same child has violently attacked his teacher and sent her to the hospital.
Florida teacher accused of biting 2 students over jar of pickles
According to the Polk County School District, Rhonda Rice is accused of biting two students in an attempt to get a jar of pickles from them.
According to the Polk County School District, Rhonda Rice is accused of biting two students in an attempt to get a jar of pickles from them.
JetBlue pilot removed from cockpit after allegedly showing up drunk to work: TSA
A JetBlue pilot was removed from the cockpit of a Florida-bound plane before departure from New York on Wednesday after Transportation Security Administration agents said they noticed that he appeared impaired.
A JetBlue pilot was removed from the cockpit of a Florida-bound plane before departure from New York on Wednesday after Transportation Security Administration agents said they noticed that he appeared impaired.
Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
ULA launches GOES-T weather satellite into orbit
An essential piece of forecasting technology launched from Florida's coast in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
An essential piece of forecasting technology launched from Florida's coast in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
Florida teen who tracked Elon Musk’s plane now tracking jets of Russian billionaires
The new account was launched as prominent Russians come under pressure over the invasion of Ukraine and already has over 127,000 followers.
The new account was launched as prominent Russians come under pressure over the invasion of Ukraine and already has over 127,000 followers.
Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' sentenced to 75 days in prison, $5K fine
A federal judge has sentenced a Tampa Bay area man known as "lectern guy" to 75 days in prison for his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
A federal judge has sentenced a Tampa Bay area man known as "lectern guy" to 75 days in prison for his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Another day runs off clock in MLB talks to save opening day
Another day ran off the clock on talks to salvage opening day when locked-out baseball players proposed what they considered a small move forward in drawn-out labor negotiations and management termed it a third straight step backward.
Another day ran off the clock on talks to salvage opening day when locked-out baseball players proposed what they considered a small move forward in drawn-out labor negotiations and management termed it a third straight step backward.
Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
Trump took classified documents to Mar-a-Lago home, National Archives says
Classified information has been found in the 15 boxes of White House records that were stored at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.
Classified information has been found in the 15 boxes of White House records that were stored at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.
Florida woman allegedly stabbed husband 140 times, fractured skull with meat cleaver: police said
The body of Melvin Weller, 62, was found by the woman's son, who reported it to police.
The body of Melvin Weller, 62, was found by the woman's son, who reported it to police.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches Starlink mission on Presidents Day
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform flyover at 2022 Daytona 500
The tradition continues as the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform the flyover for the 64th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway.
The tradition continues as the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform the flyover for the 64th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway.
Daytona 500: 2022 starting lineup, everything to know about 64th Great American Race
The 2022 Daytona 500 is Sunday on FOX with 40 drivers competing in the 64th running of the Great American Race. Here’s the starting lineup and how to watch.
The 2022 Daytona 500 is Sunday on FOX with 40 drivers competing in the 64th running of the Great American Race. Here’s the starting lineup and how to watch.
Money Race: Mayweather’s team races way into Daytona 500
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has a puncher’s chance at winning the Daytona 500. The retired boxer can thank driver Kaz Grala for leading The Money Team Racing into Sunday’s season-opener with a last-lap pass that earned him a spot in NASCAR’s biggest race.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has a puncher’s chance at winning the Daytona 500. The retired boxer can thank driver Kaz Grala for leading The Money Team Racing into Sunday’s season-opener with a last-lap pass that earned him a spot in NASCAR’s biggest race.
Hold on, rain fans! Once Daytona’s rainy season starts, it’s hard to stop
Despite the Daytona 500 taking place in the middle of Florida’s dry season, around two-fifths of all the races that are in the books have been impacted by Mother Nature’s relentless rainfall.
Despite the Daytona 500 taking place in the middle of Florida’s dry season, around two-fifths of all the races that are in the books have been impacted by Mother Nature’s relentless rainfall.