Axiom-1 plans for splashdown off Florida coast on Sunday

Four private astronauts plan to undock from the International Space Station Saturday with a splashdown off the coast of Florida on Sunday.

Police: Tampa Bay area mom made 'no attempt' to rescue 5-year-old after deadly chase ends with crash in pond

Police say the woman kidnapped her 5-year-old daughter at knifepoint, then led officers on a high-speed chase before she crashed her SUV into a retention pond off the highway. Investigators said she managed to get herself out of the vehicle, but made "no attempt" to rescue the little girl, who drowned in the water. She's now been charged in her daughter's death.

Florida dad chases after man recording girls in Walmart dressing room

A Florida man was charged with recording young girls in a Walmart dressing room. When the children told their father, the dad and store security chased after the suspect, who was taken into custody near a bus station.

Florida mother arrested for murder after police find 2 children dead in Miami apartment

Police in South Florida arrested a mother accused of murdering her two young children in their apartment after officers responded to repeated 911 hang-up calls coming from the home and found the bodies of both children tied up on a bed.

Florida babysitter put child in dryer, spun him around, deputies say

The boy told investigators that Amber Chapman put him in a dryer, closed the door and he “went around and round," according to the arrest affidavit.

Rising Florida drawbridge partially crushes pontoon boat, sending passengers scrambling

Frightening video showed the moment when a boat ended up getting partially crushed by a rising South Florida drawbridge, with some on board jumping into the water to avoid being caught in the machinery.

Bitcoin 2022 conference: Miami's cryptocurrency craze on full display

Thousands of crypto enthusiasts are gathering in Miami for Bitcoin 2022 as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop blockchain technology.

Florida teacher arrested, accused of playing loud music to disrupt student testing, police say

A Florida middle school teacher was arrested, accused of playing loud music with the intent to disrupt the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) testing being conducted at the school. 

Status of drop-tower rides at major theme parks after teen's death in Orlando

While most of these attractions are not exactly the same as the tower ride in Orlando where a 14-year-old boy died, some parks have issued statements about their individual safety protocols.

Body of missing Florida mom Cassie Carli found in shallow grave, sheriff says

The body of Cassie Carli, a Florida mother who disappeared a week ago while trying to pick up her 4-year-old daughter from her ex-boyfriend, was discovered in a shallow grave Saturday night. 

Florida hires forensic firm to investigate Tyre Sampson death from Orlando FreeFall ride

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried promised a “complete and thorough investigation” into how a 14-year-old teenager fell from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower last week at ICON Park.

For sale: Off-the-grid island home tucked inside a Florida state park

The home, listed for a mere $3.5 million, is over 6,000 square feet and comes with its own private dock so you can park your boat.

Gabby Petito case: Laundrie family attorney files motion to dismiss lawsuit from victim's parents

Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino has filed a motion asking a Florida judge to dismiss a civil lawsuit from the parents of Gabby Petito, arguing that there are no facts to support their claims of "intentional infliction of emotional distress." Rather, he argued that Chris and Roberta Laundrie were exercising their right to remain silent.