Florida bill seeks to block transgender athletes from girls and women's school sports teams
The bill, called the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, would require that anyone participating in girls and women's sports at the K-12 and college level be biologically eligible to do so. If challenged, they would have to get confirmation from a health care provider that they are female. That could include a doctor examining their genitals.
The bill, called the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, would require that anyone participating in girls and women's sports at the K-12 and college level be biologically eligible to do so. If challenged, they would have to get confirmation from a health care provider that they are female. That could include a doctor examining their genitals.
4-year-old boy dies after plane crashes into mother's SUV in South Florida neighborhood
A 4-year-old boy in South Florida died when a small plane crashed into his mother's SUV yesterday afternoon. The aircraft was attempting to land at a regional airport when it clipped a power line and hit the vehicle a few hundred feet short of the runway.
A 4-year-old boy in South Florida died when a small plane crashed into his mother's SUV yesterday afternoon. The aircraft was attempting to land at a regional airport when it clipped a power line and hit the vehicle a few hundred feet short of the runway.
Deputies: Florida man arrested after spitting on Disney employee who asked him to put mask on
An arrest affidavit said that he refused to and then spit on the employee. He walked away and contact with him was lost before backup could arrive.
An arrest affidavit said that he refused to and then spit on the employee. He walked away and contact with him was lost before backup could arrive.
'Dude, I just need you to exit the car, please!': Snake hitches ride, terrifies woman
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
Walt Disney World sold out as spring breakers head to Florida
Visit Orlando says parks like Disney continue to operate on a reduced capacity and are maxing out ticket sales at those levels.
Visit Orlando says parks like Disney continue to operate on a reduced capacity and are maxing out ticket sales at those levels.
Tampa officer killed in I-275 crash likely collided with wrong-way car on purpose to save others, chief says
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.
Police: Inmates attack Florida man accused in adopted daughter's torture death
Five inmates in a South Florida jail beat up an accused child killer as he slept. Jorge Barahona is accused of murdering his 10-year-old adopted daughter after investigators said he tortured her and her twin brother for months.
Five inmates in a South Florida jail beat up an accused child killer as he slept. Jorge Barahona is accused of murdering his 10-year-old adopted daughter after investigators said he tortured her and her twin brother for months.
Spring Break veers toward ‘normal’ – despite coronavirus pandemic
"They did not have masks on," a Miami resident said of partiers in one beachside cafe. "It looked like a dance club. I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, we’re just in week one. I hope this is not how it’s going to be."
"They did not have masks on," a Miami resident said of partiers in one beachside cafe. "It looked like a dance club. I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, we’re just in week one. I hope this is not how it’s going to be."
Snorkeler finds nearly 70 lbs. of cocaine floating off Florida Keys
A snorkeler off the Florida Keys spotted a large bundle floating in the water and called police. It turned out to be 25 bricks of cocaine -- worth more than $1.5 million.
A snorkeler off the Florida Keys spotted a large bundle floating in the water and called police. It turned out to be 25 bricks of cocaine -- worth more than $1.5 million.
COVID-19-related illness leaves Largo nurse paralyzed from neck down
A nurse paralyzed by a COVID-19-related infection is on his way back home to Florida after spending months recovering in a Massachusetts hospital.
A nurse paralyzed by a COVID-19-related infection is on his way back home to Florida after spending months recovering in a Massachusetts hospital.
Golfer may have drowned searching for ball in pond, deputies say
Hermilo Jazmines, 74, died on Sunday after deputies found him in a pond at the East Lake Woodlands Country Club, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Hermilo Jazmines, 74, died on Sunday after deputies found him in a pond at the East Lake Woodlands Country Club, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Florida family donates 11-year-old boy's organs after he was struck by car, declared brain dead
A South Florida family is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old son, who died nearly two weeks after he was struck by a car while crossing the street. They decided to donate his organs to give the gift of life to others in need.
A South Florida family is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old son, who died nearly two weeks after he was struck by a car while crossing the street. They decided to donate his organs to give the gift of life to others in need.
Lawmakers ask Navy to sink decommissioned assault ship off Florida coast
The US Navy has been trying to decide what to do with a massive assault ship that was heavily damaged last year by fire. A group of lawmakers is trying to convince military leaders to sink the USS Bonhomme Richard off Florida's coast.
The US Navy has been trying to decide what to do with a massive assault ship that was heavily damaged last year by fire. A group of lawmakers is trying to convince military leaders to sink the USS Bonhomme Richard off Florida's coast.
Walt Disney World unveils plans for 50th anniversary celebration
Disney World opened to the public Oct. 1, 1971.
Disney World opened to the public Oct. 1, 1971.
Women, 34 and 44, dressed up as seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
Deputies say two women, ages 34 and 44, are accused of dressing up as senior citizens in an attempt to receive coronavirus vaccines.
Deputies say two women, ages 34 and 44, are accused of dressing up as senior citizens in an attempt to receive coronavirus vaccines.
Touchdown confirmed! NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars
After successfully landing on Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover will go on to search for signs of ancient life on the red planet.
After successfully landing on Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover will go on to search for signs of ancient life on the red planet.
‘We will not wait for the next mass shooting’: Biden calls for tougher gun laws on Parkland anniversary
On the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting, President Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws with “commonsense” reform. Here are the three changes he’s asking for.
On the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting, President Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws with “commonsense” reform. Here are the three changes he’s asking for.
Spike in COVID-19 cases expected after Super Bowl celebrations, experts say
Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Ron DeSantis defends crowds gathering after Super Bowl win
"You only care about it if it's people you don't like," DeSantis said.
"You only care about it if it's people you don't like," DeSantis said.
Town of Palm Beach to decide whether Trump can stay at Mar-a-Lago
The Palm Beach Town Council will hear from their attorney on whether the town can bar former President Donald Trump from living at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
The Palm Beach Town Council will hear from their attorney on whether the town can bar former President Donald Trump from living at his Mar-a-Lago resort.