Democrats 'fear' this possible Trump VP pick who 'could spell the end for Biden': Insiders

Political insiders say Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is the name Democrats "fear" most when it comes to who Donald Trump will pick as his running mate.

Florida beach vacation hotspot closed after back-to-back shark attacks

Beaches along the Florida panhandle were closed after two back-to-back shark attacks that injured three people, two of them critically.

Landmark bill targets hidden foreign funds in schools as officials warn of CCP influence

A House bill will provide parents with more oversight of any foreign sources or funding of their children's curriculum, its sponsor said.

Kindergartener misses graduation, gets mid-flight celebration instead as passengers cheer

A kindergarten student from Florida celebrates his school graduation mid-flight after missing the ceremony. Xavier Joel walked down the aisle of a Frontier Airlines instead to commemorate.

Florida family stuns with statistical improbability as all four daughters are crowned valedictorian

Tracey and Mike Rendina of Florida are the proud parents of four valedictorians now that all of their daughters have been awarded the sought-after high school academic achievement.

Number of new gun owners since 2020 election surged to equal population of Florida: report

A recent report said that the number of new gun owners since the 2020 election reportedly equals 22.3 million people, or the population of Florida.

Biden's border crisis is 'wreaking havoc' on K-12 schools, says top GOP lawmaker

House Education Committee member Aaron Bean of Florida sounded off Wednesday after holding a subcommittee hearing on the effects of the border crisis on US schools.

Man allegedly causes $10K in damage to church before swinging trendy drink container at police officer

Florida man Timothy Bornman allegedly broke into a Palm Bay church, caused over $10,000 worth of damage and hit a police officer with a Stanley tumbler before getting arrested.

Florida mother living in deplorable conditions allegedly fed daughter bleach in bottle: authorities

A Florida mother was arrested on Monday after an investigation discovered she allegedly fed her 13-month-old daughter bleach in a bottle in January.

Knife-wielding Florida teen allegedly murders boy at sleepover, injures adult: 'Violent, premeditated attack'

Police in Florida said a 16-year-old boy barged into a sleepover and stabbed a 15-year-old boy to death and injured an adult.

Federal judge shoots down ‘orchestrated campaign’ to remove Trump-appointed judge in classified documents case

An effort to get a Trump-appointed judge taken off the former president's classified documents case was denied by a chief judge who called the complaints "orchestrated."

Georgia man allegedly beat girlfriend, killed bystander who attempted to intervene in Florida

A Georgia man was arrested in Florida after detectives say he beat his girlfriend and punched a man who attempted to intervene in the altercation.

Coast Guard rescues 8 people, including child, after boat capsizes 36 miles west of Florida coastline

A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew came to the rescue of seven adults and one child after their boat capsized 36 miles west off of the Boca Grande, Florida, coastline.

Ron DeSantis touts Florida's education system, slams 'woke' academia in Sarasota address

Ron DeSantis spoke at New College of Florida and took on the state and national education establishments, touting his accomplishments as he attempts to remake Florida public education.

Florida helicopter pilot charged with harassing protected birds after landing on shorebird nesting site

The protected shorebirds have gathered at Egmont Key State Park to breed, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Florida columnist retires after claiming state has become ‘gay-bashing authoritarian dystopia’

A columnist with a Florida media outlet announced his retirement this week, blaming it on the state and the country leaning into conservative politics.

Florida sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Black airman at home is fired, shooting 'not objectively reasonable'

The Florida sheriff's deputy who shot and killed an airman earlier this month during a response call has been terminated from the agency, authorities said Friday.

Teen girl dies after being pulled from Discovery Cove theme park pool, police say

A 13-year-old girl who was found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove theme park in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday has died, authorities said.

Florida woman jumps from pier to evade cops after public sex romp, police say

A young man and woman in Florida were taken into custody after police received reports of a public sexual encounter on a pier on Memorial Day.

2024 criminal trials: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, others expected in court this year

In 2024, true-crime buffs can expect several trials to head to court. Chad Daybell and Richard Allen are two defendants standing trial this year.

Florida officers 'arrest' nuisance alligator at 104-year-old woman's home

Two officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office in Jacksonville, Florida, assisted in the removal of an alligator from a 104-year-old woman's home, according to officials.

Florida is named the shark attack capital of the world

Florida has the most shark attacks of any place in the world, with 351 since 1882, according to a new report. Most attacks have been in Volusia County.

2 rescued as 80-foot yacht sinks off Florida coast

St. Johns County Fire Rescue and the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two mariners aboard an 80-foot yacht that began taking on water off the coast of Florida.

These veterans served our country, now they say the VA is taking away their doctors

More than 70 veterans, relatives and medical providers contacted Florida Rep. Brian Mast to say the Department of Veterans Affairs cut off access to community care.

10 delicious all-American summertime foods enjoy surprising overseas origins

Here's a look at 10 of the most iconic all-American summertime foods, from cheeseburgers to apple pie, that arrived in the New World only after the Columbus Exchange.

10 locations around the world that offer breathtaking sunsets

If you love to see warm colors painted across the sky in a magnificent sunset, visit one of these locations around the world, like Florida and Greece that offer some of the best.

Jack Smith asks judge to restrict Trump statements after 'inflammatory' remarks about FBI raid

Federal prosecutors on Friday asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump to bar him from public statements that may pose a danger to law enforcement.

Nashville woman arrested after Florida police rescue her dog from hot car parked at beach

Clearwater police arrested Marie Rutherford, 40, for animal cruelty after officers rescued her dog from inside a hot car while she was on the beach.

Florida woman, allegedly driving 5 times over legal limit while rushing to work, kills mother of 3: police

A Florida woman who was allegedly driving drunk and running late for work was arrested after a violent vehicle crash killed a wife and mother of three children.

Sununu names the two governors all the other governors hate

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu torched several left-wing and right-wing public officials, calling former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo a "jacka--" and saying far-right members of Congress don't "do anything."

3 great American cities for history buffs and patriotic travelers this summer

Three American cities make great travel destinations for history buffs, families and food lovers this summer: Williamsburg, Virginia; St. Augustine, Florida; and Independence, Missouri.

Florida middle school shooting during awards ceremony leaves 1 dead; police say

One person is dead after a shooting outside of a Florida middle school award ceremony on Wednesday evening, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.

Conservatives blast Biden admin authorizing 'deadly use of force' for Trump Mar-a-Lago raid

Conservative group says everyone, regardless of political leanings, should be 'outraged' at Biden administration's authorization of deadly force during Mar-a-Lago raid.

Florida officers remove 10-foot alligator that broke through backyard screen, entering resident's pool

Two Florida officers snapped a selfie to document their encounter with a large 10-foot alligator that had broken through a screen surrounding a backyard pool.

Federal judge temporarily blocks part of DeSantis immigration law

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Florida immigration law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that imposes criminal penalties on anyone who transports illegal immigrants into the state.

Florida deputy smashes window to rescue 1-year-old locked in hot car

A Florida deputy used his agency-issued shatter balls to break a window to rescue a toddler locked in a hot car, and it was caught on body camera footage.

Florida skate rink owner says canceled party sparked riot involving kids: 'They came to fight'

Astro Skating Center owner Chris Manganias said young teenagers were "cussing, screaming, threatening the police" after an event at the rink was canceled due to contract violations.

'Insult to injury': Florida lawmakers erupt over Cuban officials touring secure parts of top airport

Lawmakers in Congress are demanding answers from the Biden administration over a tour given to Cuban officials at Miami International Airport, including secure areas.

Coco Gauff, upset with ‘current state’ of Florida government, says it’s a ‘crazy time’ to be a Black resident

Reigning U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff was critical of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and is encouraging her peers to vote in the upcoming election.

Florida man convicted of murder at 19 running for city council, calling for more police and youth resources

Michael Bruyette, a Florida man previously convicted of murder in Massachusetts, is running for city council in Palm Bay. He wants to give more resources to police.

Florida test drive leads to wild police car chase caught on video with woman jumping into canal

A woman was arrested after allegedly stealing a car during a test drive at a Honda dealership and led law enforcement on a wild, high-speed chase, authorities said.

Trump highlights Biden admin authorizing ‘deadly use of force’ in Mar-a-Lago raid

The Biden administration authorized the use of deadly force during the FBI’s raid on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in August 2022 as part of its investigation into classified records, court documents revealed.

Florida man steals vehicle, calls owner before getting busted, police say

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Marquis Nance of Ocala, Florida, after he allegedly stole a woman's vehicle and then called to tell her.

Texans wideout Tank Dell looks explosive in workout video 3 weeks after suffering gunshot wound

Houston Texans wideout Tank Dell looks to be recovering just fine from a gunshot wound after he was seen running routs in a workout video posted online over the weekend.

Body of Florida swimmer, 23, recovered off coast after disappearing underwater

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said the body of missing swimmer Jose Daniel Venta Ciro, 23, has been recovered on Siesta Key, Florida.

15-year-old Florida girl’s wakeboarding death opens lid on state’s lax lagoon laws

Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado is seeking harsher penalties for boaters in hit-and-run accidents after Ella Adler's death in early May.

Alligator roams around Florida Air Force base, sparking amusement

A 12-foot alligator was released into nature after it was found roaming the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, last week, military officials wrote on Facebook.

Video shows wild riot break out at Florida skating rink after party is canceled

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested six adults and 23 juveniles on Saturday night after a brawl broke out at a Brandon roller rink.

Florida man on the run from police for 2 months found hiding in clothes dryer: 'Tumble-ready'

A Florida fugitive on the run for two months was arrested last week after he was found hiding inside a 'remarkably small' drum of a clothes dryer.

Emmitt Smith rips Florida, his alma mater, again for eliminating DEI roles: ‘It’s not even common sense’

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith doubled down on his disapproval of the University of Florida, his alma mater, eliminating DEI roles.

Auburn coach offers dire update on running back's condition following shooting, asks for prayers

Auburn Tigers head football coach Hugh Freeze offered an update on Brian Battie's condition after he was wounded in a shooting and asked for prayers.

Florida man armed with pepper spray, knife shot by officer after running from mental health clinic: police

Police in Ocala, Florida, shot a 23-year-old man who posed a threat after he ran from a mental health clinic and was armed with a knife, authorities said.

Florida man drunkenly steals school bus, drives 4 hours to Miami: police

Florida man Daniel Saez, 32, is accused of stealing a school bus while high and drunk and driving it around the state. He was charged with grand theft auto.

Family rescued by Coast Guard after boat captain struck by lightning off Florida’s coast

A family was rescued from a disabled vessel that was left floating off the Florida coast after it and its captain were struck by lightning on Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Auburn running back wounded in deadly Florida shooting: reports

Auburn Tigers running back Brian Batttie was reportedly wounded in a shooting in Florida on Saturday morning. Police said one person died and three more were hurt.

Trump plans audacious Bronx rally but congressman says his borough won't be fooled

Former President Trump will hold his first campaign rally in New York since 2016 on Thursday where he aims to highlight President's Biden's record on inflation and crime.

Florida mom speaks out, asks for prayers after daughter detained in Turks and Caicos for carrying ammo

A Florida mom shared her heartbreak after her daughter was arrested and detained for carrying ammunition at an airport in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Florida fisherman catches 12-foot tiger shark: ‘One to remember’

Florida fisherman, Owen Prior, reeled in a 12-foot tiger shark last weekend with the help of friends, which he said was a record for him with that type for shark.

Florida man praised by police for fatally stabbing intruder who shot his wife

The Highland County Sheriff's Department is praising a local resident who stabbed a home invader to death after the suspect pulled a gun and shot his wife in the face.

Survivor of ‘Casanova Killer’ reveals why she wanted murderer to fall in love with her: 'All hell broke loose'

Barbara Mabee Abel spoke about surviving John Paul Knowles, coined the "Casanova Killer" by the press. She's appearing in the true-crime series "People magazine Investigates."

Serial killer Christopher Wilder may be tied to other unsolved Florida, New York killings

Christopher Wilder was a serial killer accused of murdering eight girls and women across the country in the 1980s, and he may be tied to others in Florida and New York.

Potential Trump running mate rips Biden's outreach to Black voters: 'Always pandering'

Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, an ally of Donald Trump who's on the former president's running mate short-list, charges that Biden's weekend of Black voter outreach is 'pandering' by the Democrats

Former President Trump, Melania at Barron’s graduation in Florida during break in New York criminal trial

Former President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump were seen Friday attending their son Barron's high school graduation in Florida during a trial break.

Lara Trump, Kevin Sorbo tout traditional values in new children's books at Florida story hours

Lara Trump and Kevin Sorbo tout traditional values with children's story hours in Florida this weekend, reading from their new children's titles published by Brave Books.

Florida investigates Muslim school over imam's antisemitic video, threatens to nix taxpayer-funded vouchers

An investigation has been launched into a private Muslim school in Florida following a video of an Imam describing the Israeli military as being "worse than the Nazis"

Florida man learns he's not a citizen after living, voting in US for decades: report

A Florida man has spent the past few years trying to prove his citizenship after Social Security determined he was not eligible to receive his retirement payments.

Trump to attend son's high school graduation Friday

Former President Trump is attending youngest son Barron Trump’s high school graduation in Florida on Friday, a break from his criminal trial in New York City.

Florida authorities in video wrangle, remove massive alligator from pathway frequented by schoolchildren

Florida authorities wrangled a 12-and-a-half long alligator that was seen lumbering down a path frequented by school children.

Florida owner of boat 'of interest' in teen ballerina's death identified, as more details of collision emerge

Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 78, owned the boat that killed 15-year-old Florida ballerina Ella Adler on Saturday, according to the Florida Wildlife Commission.

Driver in Florida crash that killed 8 Mexican workers told troopers he smoked marijuana oil, took meds: report

Bryan Maclean Howard, 41, is accused of crashing his pickup truck into a bus carrying over 40 Mexican farmworkers, eight of whom were killed.

Suspect in Microsoft exec's murder-for-hire slaying wished 'good luck!' to hit man: witness

Mario Fernandez, a suspect in Jared Bridegan's killing alongside codefendent Shanna Gardner, allegedly wrote "good luck!" on a check to a hit man in April 2022.

Slain Microsoft exec's ex-wife wished 'good luck!' to hit man she allegedly paid to carry out murder: witness

Shanna Gardner, who is accused of killing her ex-wife, Jared Bridegan, with help from her second husband allegedly wrote 'good luck!' on a check to a hitman in April 2022.

Authorities identify 78-year-old Florida man accused of fatally striking teen with boat

Investigators have identified the 78-year-old man suspected of fatally striking a 15-year-old girl off a South Florida beach before leaving the scene.

US Coast Guard suspends search for missing Florida diver: 'Deeply saddened'

Authorities reported that a diver disappeared Sunday while exploring a WWII-era shipwreck off the coast of Florida that is prone to strong currents.

Florida man survives shark attack after 'apex predator' pulls him underwater, narrowly misses femoral artery

Marlin Wakeman, 24, fell into a "shark den" after misjudging a jump on a Bahamas dock last month, with one bite narrowly missing his femoral artery, a doctor said.

Invasive African lizard spotted moving north in Florida

The Peter's rock agama, a lizard species native to tropical, sub-Saharan Africa, is believed to have been first introduced to Florida in the 1970s as pets.

Florida sheriff's deputy seen fatally shooting 23-year-old US airman

A Florida sheriff's office released body camera video that showed the fatal shooting by a sheriff's deputy of a 23-year-old U.S airman.

Florida private school principal accused of choking, hitting, slapping student: sheriff's office

An Ocala, Florida, private school principal allegedly slapped, choked, and falsely imprisoned a student last week and now faces serious charges for his acts.

Iguana removed from Miami kitchen cabinet after 'dashing right into the house'

A green iguana forced its way into a Miami home this week, where it hid out between kitchen cabinets until Humane Iguana Control arrived to remove the invasive reptile.

2 fighter jets clip wings during Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Florida

Two fighter jets landed safely after clipping wings while performing an aerial maneuver during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Florida over the weekend.

Florida imam and dentist calls for 'annihilation' of Jews, says Israeli military 'worse than the Nazis'

New video has emerged of an imam in Florida calling for the death of Jews and saying that the Israeli military are "worse than the Nazis."

Florida bus carrying migrant farmworkers crashes, killing at least 8 and injuring dozens more: officials

A bus carrying nearly dozens of farmworkers crashed in Florida on Tuesday morning, leaving eight dead and 40 others injured, according to authorities.

Ron DeSantis addresses rumors about first lady Casey DeSantis' political future

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down rumors that his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, would run for governor to succeed him, saying she has "zero" interest in doing so.

Florida man convicted after admitting to heinous crime during job interview to become a police officer

A Florida jury convicted a man who admitted to sexually abusing a child during a police officer job interview, authorities said.

2 injured turtles delight Florida crowd as they re-enter the Atlantic following treatment

Two sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean on Monday after having injuries treated at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida.

Two Missouri women end up in jail after brawling over Disney World tickets, golf cart: police

Authorities in Florida announced that two tourists landed themselves in jail after a brawl over a golf cart and Disney World tickets last week in Sumter County.

Florida ballerina, 15, killed in hit-and-run boat crash in water-skiing accident

Ella Riley Adler, 15, was killed in a hit-and-run boating accident while water skiing in the Florida Keys on Saturday, and authorities are searching for the boat.

‘Gangster’ Florida sheriff has politically incorrect demand for Democrats fleeing liberal cities: 'Go Back'

Florida's Lee County sheriff has a message for Democrats fleeing criminal mayhem and lawlessness in New York and California.

All in the family: 5 Trump kin to represent Florida at Republican National Convention

Barron, Tiffany, Donald Junior and Eric Trump, along with Kimberly Guilfoyle and Michael Boulos were Trump family members selected to the Florida RNC delegation.

Anti-Israel agitators arrested near Disney World after creating traffic nightmare

Three anti-Israel protesters in Orlando, Florida were arrested after they blocked traffic on Interstate 4 near Disney World, using two banners spanning the width of the ramp.

Skeletal remains found on Florida beach traced to woman last seen in 1968 with killer boyfriend

Florida authorities have identified the remains of Mary Alice Pultz, a woman who was last seen by her family in 1968. Her skull was found at a St. Johns County beach in 1985.

'Beer Can Island' plundered by party pirates, owners vow to rebuild before sale

Co-owners Cole Weaver and Russell Loomis said they plan to restore and reopen "Beer Can Isalnd" after it was vandalized and looted by trespassers.

Florida woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for abusing Husky with rubber mallet: 'Dog lived in fear'

A Florida woman was sentenced to more than five years in prison on Friday after she was captured on camera beating a Husky with a rubber mallet in a Tampa home.

Barron Trump declines to serve as Florida delegate at RNC

Barron Trump declined an offer to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention this summer, citing "prior commitments."

Miami Grand Prix winner seen spraying bubbles after Formula 1 race: Here's where the tradition started

The Miami Grand Prix found McLaren's Lando Norris spraying Ferrari Trento with sparkling wine after scoring his first win in Formula 1 — but why is this a tradition? Here is some background.

Miami Grand Prix winner seen spraying bubbles after Formula 1 race: Here's where the tradition started

The Miami Grand Prix found McLaren's Lando Norris spraying Ferrari Trento with sparkling wine after scoring his first win in Formula 1 — but why is this a tradition? Here is some background.

Bodycam footage shows moment deputy fatally shoots Air Force airman at his home

Police in Florida have released video of a deputy fatally shooting an Air Force airman as he answered the door to his apartment last week.

WWE legend Ric Flair addresses viral restaurant confrontation, denies being drunk

Several days after Ric Flair's viral confrontation at a Gainesville, Florida, restaurant, the WWE legend said he was "wrong for getting mad" and expressed regret.

Florida man bit chunk out of deputy's head during assault at music festival: sheriff's office

A Florida man is facing charges after he allegedly bit a chunk out of a deputy's head and tried to take his gun during an attack at the Sol Fest 2024 music and arts festival.