Florida military bases brace for Hurricane Ian's impact as ships, aircraft evacuate region

An evacuation order was issued for non-mission-essential individuals at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. 4th Fleet ships are departing from Mayport Naval Air Station in Jacksonville.

NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida

After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.

Florida boat captain charged with manslaughter in parasailing accident that killed Illinois mother

A boat captain has been charged with manslaughter in a Memorial Day parasailing crash in the Florida Keys that killed a 33-year-old Illinois woman and injured her young son and nephew.

Blind boy 'sees' firefighters for the first time with hands-on visit at Plant City fire station

Six-year-old Junie was born with a rare disorder that left him completely blind. He never knew what a firefighter looked like, but that all changed during a recent hands-on visit to a Plant City fire station.

3-legged alligator mom carries babies in her mouth at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland

A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.

'Despicable and horrific’: Florida man accused of starving dogs, drinks detergent to avoid going to jail

The Brevard County Sheriff said he would like to put a man under the jail instead of inside it after deputies discovered two emaciated dogs lying paralyzed next to a bag of unopened dog food inside the man’s home. 

Psychologist: School shooter suffered fetal alcohol damage

A Seattle-area neuropsychologist, said medical records and testimony by prior witnesses show that the suspect's birth mother drank and used cocaine throughout much of her pregnancy before Cruz’s birth in 1998.

Trump documents probe: US appeals special master ruling

The Justice Department said Thursday that it was appealing a judge's decision granting the appointment of an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump's Florida home.

America's rarest snake found choked to death on giant centipede in Florida

The rim rock crowned snake is the rarest snake in North America, and was spotted for the first time in 4 years in the Florida Keys — but researchers say the reptile was found dead, and had apparently choked to death while trying to eat a giant centipede.

Florida man left dead animals at Parkland school shooting memorial, sheriff says

A Florida man has been charged with leaving dead animals on three separate occasions at a memorial for the 17 victims of the Parkland school massacre, officials said Friday.

Amazon driver helps save puppies from burning Florida home

An Amazon driver was delivering a package in a Florida neighborhood when she noticed smoke coming from a home and called 911. Firefighters rescued three tiny puppies from the house, saying they would have died if the driver hadn't called for help.

Artemis I updates: Launch of NASA’s giant new moon rocket delayed by technical issues

History will have to wait a few more days. NASA’s Artemis I launch, scheduled for Monday morning, will be postponed until at least the end of the week thanks to a series of delays and technical problems during its first launch attempt.

Florida mail carrier dies after being attacked by dogs when truck broke down in neighborhood

A 61-year-old postal carrier died after five dogs mauled her when her delivery truck broke down in a north Florida neighborhood. Residents said they heard the woman screaming for help, and several neighbors tried to pull the dogs off of her.

Entire Florida police department quits in this small town

The entire police department that serves a small Central Florida town has quit, officials announced Thursday in a news release. 

Parentless 16-year-old in Florida Panhandle not 'mature' enough for abortion, judge says

A Florida judge ruled that a parentless 16-year-old girl in the Panhandle was not “sufficiently mature” to end her pregnancy. She was seeking a waiver due to a state law that requires minors to get parental consent for an abortion.