Alligator scares women tubing down Florida river: ‘It’s hissing at her'

An alligator catching some rays on a log gave three women quite a scare as they approached the relaxing reptile while floating down a Florida, river on inner tubes.

Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events, including monorail oversight

Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor, such as a new law granting the state unprecedented authority to inspect a monorail system at Disney World.

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District files lawsuit against Disney in ongoing feud

Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s Parents Rights in Education law, members of Disney World’s governing board — made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees — authorized a lawsuit Monday against the entertainment giant.

Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett's 2-year-old daughter drowns in family swimming pool

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett is mourning the loss of his two-year-old daughter Arrayah, who drowned Sunday morning in the family swimming pool. 

Disney files lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over 'retaliatory' actions against Walt Disney World

Disney filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following months of legislative actions by the state that Disney has described as retaliatory and anti-business.

Pasco sheriff: Uber Eats driver was victim in 'gruesome' murder at Moog Road home; suspect was out on parole

An Uber Eats driver texted his wife that he was making one final delivery before heading home – but he never showed up. Pasco County detectives said the 30-year-old man responsible for murdering the victim was out on parole for charges in Indiana and moved to Florida earlier this year.

Florida's 4 a.m. Emergency Alert test to cell phones Thursday was sent in error

If you live in Florida, you were more than likely awakened early Thursday morning by an emergency alert notification on your cell phone – only to find out that there was no emergency; instead, it was a test alert that was mistakenly sent out.

'Why is the baby yelling?': Man's temper tantrum over crying baby on Southwest flight to Florida goes viral

A grown man's profanity-laced temper tantrum over a crying baby aboard a Southwest flight to Florida has gone viral after portions of the minutes-long rant were recorded and posted on TikTok.

Fan sues Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal over incident at Orlando Magic game

A Florida basketball fan has filed a civil lawsuit against NBA star Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards alleging assault, battery, and negligence following an incident that happened in March at the end of a game against the Orlando Magic.

Florida Gov. DeSantis floats higher taxes on Disney, possible prison construction next door

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis struck back at Disney World Monday, announcing forthcoming legislative action that would void a development agreement that enshrined the corporate giant's self-governing power.

Florida executes 'ninja killer' for couple's 1989 death

Florida executed a man known as the  "ninja killer" on Wednesday for the 1989 slayings of a couple visiting the state from New Jersey. 

Florida girl, 12, took dad's car and drove 400 miles with friend to possibly meet boy in Alabama: official

Authorities in Florida said a 12-year-old girl took her dad's vehicle and drove with a friend more than 400 miles – and close to seven hours -- into neighboring Alabama to potentially meet someone they had met online.

3 boys arrested in murders of 3 teens in Marion County, Florida sheriff says

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Friday that two boys – aged 12 and 17 – have been arrested in the alleged murders of three teenagers in a rural part of Marion County and that detectives were looking for a third suspect – a 16-year-old boy who is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Family lays murdered mother, 2-year-old son to rest in private funeral service

Family and loved ones of 20-year-old Pashun Jeffery and her 2-year-old son Taylen Mosley laid the mother and son to rest Friday in a private funeral service in St. Petersburg.

VIDEO: Alligator body slams, eats massive python in Florida Everglades

A Florida woman captured an incredible video of an alligator enjoying a large python for an afternoon snack, garnering the attention of multiple people on social media.