Idalia's wrath continues across Southeast with flooding in Charleston following historic Florida landfall
The deadly Category 3 hurricane hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
The deadly Category 3 hurricane hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
Jacksonville shooter who killed 3 at Dollar General used to work at dollar store, sheriff says
Authorities identified the shooter as Ryan Palmeter, who they said worked at a Dollar Tree from October 2021 to July 2022.
Authorities identified the shooter as Ryan Palmeter, who they said worked at a Dollar Tree from October 2021 to July 2022.
Hurricane Idalia tracking to Florida landfall as dangerous Category 4 storm
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.
Jacksonville shooter killed devoted dad, beloved mom and teen helping to support his family
Authorities said writings left by the killer, a 21-year-old white man, made clear that he was motivated by racism. Each victim was Black.
Authorities said writings left by the killer, a 21-year-old white man, made clear that he was motivated by racism. Each victim was Black.
Helicopter crashes into Florida apartment, killing fire captain and resident
Videos show the fire-rescue helicopter spinning to the ground, where it crashed into an apartment building. A resident and a fire captain aboard were killed.
Videos show the fire-rescue helicopter spinning to the ground, where it crashed into an apartment building. A resident and a fire captain aboard were killed.
Tropical Storm Idalia forecast to become major hurricane before Florida landfall
Live updates on Tropical Storm Idalia as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Latest models, cones, direction, speed, warnings, watches, and information.
Live updates on Tropical Storm Idalia as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Latest models, cones, direction, speed, warnings, watches, and information.
Jacksonville killings refocus attention on city’s racist past, struggle to move on
The deadly shooting occurred as the Jacksonville community prepared for an annual commemoration of an attack by a white mob on Black demonstrators protesting segregation 63 years ago.
The deadly shooting occurred as the Jacksonville community prepared for an annual commemoration of an attack by a white mob on Black demonstrators protesting segregation 63 years ago.
Jacksonville shooting: 3 people killed in racially-motivated mass shooting in Florida, sheriff says
Multiple people have reportedly been killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida, according to multiple local media outlets in Jacksonville.
Multiple people have reportedly been killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida, according to multiple local media outlets in Jacksonville.
Venomous stingray impales Apollo Beach woman wading in water: ‘I was certain I was going to die’
A sunny day at the beach turned into a week-long hospital stay for an Apollo Beach woman after she was punctured in the back on Tuesday by a stingray's venomous spine.
A sunny day at the beach turned into a week-long hospital stay for an Apollo Beach woman after she was punctured in the back on Tuesday by a stingray's venomous spine.
Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
Woman arrested for allegedly poisoning man's drink with insect killer
A Florida woman was arrested this week after allegedly spiking a man's drink with cockroach spray, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
A Florida woman was arrested this week after allegedly spiking a man's drink with cockroach spray, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Florida mom helped son plan deadly shooting, deputies say: 'If you don't come kill her you a b****'
Alleged text messages show a conversation between a mother and her son about shooting a woman at Home Depot, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office.
Alleged text messages show a conversation between a mother and her son about shooting a woman at Home Depot, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman doused herself in Mountain Dew to erase DNA after killing roommate in Daytona Beach: police
Nichole Maks, the woman suspected of killing her 79-year-old roommate, allegedly tried to pour diet Mountain Dew soda all over her body in attempt to erase DNA evidence, according to an arrest affidavit.
Nichole Maks, the woman suspected of killing her 79-year-old roommate, allegedly tried to pour diet Mountain Dew soda all over her body in attempt to erase DNA evidence, according to an arrest affidavit.
'What is that?': Green fireball blazes across Florida sky
Stargazers across Florida were surprised when a green fireball flashed across the sky.
Stargazers across Florida were surprised when a green fireball flashed across the sky.
3 from Florida die after falling into cistern in Bastrop County
Officials say the victims were hog hunting and fell to their death going after a dog in a cornfield north of Elgin.
Officials say the victims were hog hunting and fell to their death going after a dog in a cornfield north of Elgin.
Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
DeSantis staff shake-up: Governor replaces campaign manager as he continues reset of presidential bid
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is replacing his campaign manager as the Florida governor continues to reset his stagnant presidential campaign.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is replacing his campaign manager as the Florida governor continues to reset his stagnant presidential campaign.
DeSantis finally acknowledges the truth about Trump's 2020 election lies: 'Of course he lost'
Ron DeSantis' assertion came after years of lies by Donald Trump and his allies that the election was stolen through mass voter fraud.
Ron DeSantis' assertion came after years of lies by Donald Trump and his allies that the election was stolen through mass voter fraud.
Boy falls from coaster at Florida amusement park, rushed to hospital with 'traumatic injuries': officials
A six-year-old child was rushed to the hospital on Thursday with serious injuries after possibly falling off a roller coaster at the Kissimmee Fun Spot amusement park, according to paramedics.
A six-year-old child was rushed to the hospital on Thursday with serious injuries after possibly falling off a roller coaster at the Kissimmee Fun Spot amusement park, according to paramedics.
Parkland school shooting to be re-enacted as part of civil lawsuit before building is demolished
Nine members of Congress are expected to tour the blood-stained and bullet-pocked halls at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday, shortly before ballistics technicians reenact the massacre that left 14 students and three staff members dead.
Nine members of Congress are expected to tour the blood-stained and bullet-pocked halls at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday, shortly before ballistics technicians reenact the massacre that left 14 students and three staff members dead.