Cruise passenger sues Royal Caribbean after tripping over mobility scooter

A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises, saying the cruise line’s negligence led to injuries she suffered after tripping over a mobility scooter in a crowded casino aboard one of the company’s ships. 

Powerful 6.1M earthquake in Cuba felt in Florida, one of strongest ever recorded in the Gulf

Did you feel it? A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Mantua, Cuba on Monday, June 8, with reports of shaking and tremors being felt as far away as Jacksonville, Florida. At a magnitude 6, it is now one of the strongest earthquakes recorded in the Gulf region, according to USGS historical records.

Irate Disney World guest shattered glasses, ripped cast member's name tag in restaurant fight: Affidavit

A woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort after she allegedly dumped water on a restaurant manager, shattered multiple glasses, and took a cast member's name tag because she was upset her family was unable to all sit at the same table, according to the arrest affidavit.

Defense: FBI doesn't have DNA evidence linking stepbrother to Anna Kepner's murder, asphyxiation

Federal prosecutors may be facing a significant evidentiary challenge in the murder case against Timothy Hudson, the teenager accused of raping and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise ship.

Florida sues OpenAI over ChatGPT, points to 2 deadly shootings

The lawsuit points to two deadly shootings in Florida where the accused shooters are reported to have consulted with ChatGPT.

Is 'Alligator Alcatraz' closing? Florida congressman speaks at ICE detention center

State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.

Florida biologist awarded $485K settlement after firing tied to Charlie Kirk death post

The State of Florida will have to pay a former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation employee nearly half a million dollars after she was fired for a social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death. 

Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot

A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery. 

Mr. Ginger, smallest and youngest rescued Sloth World sloth, has died, zoo says

Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely euthanized on Friday afternoon, FOX 35 has learned.

'Thank You, Jesus': Survivor recounts moments after plane crashed off Florida coast into ocean

When Olympia Outten heard the sounds of the U.S. Space Force plane and a rescue helicopter, she said she jumped for joy in the middle of her life raft, while waiving an emergency flag.

Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland

Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.

Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.

'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports

Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.

Several hospitalized after possible boat explosion in Miami: MDFR

11 people have been hospitalized after a possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar in Miami Beach on Saturday, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability

Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.

3 'Sloth World' sloths rescued from Florida warehouse have died: What we know

The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.

Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak

A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.