Florida man stabbed relatives to "get 'em up to heaven," sheriff says
A 73-year-old Wakulla County man was arrested after deputies said he stabbed a relative and threatened another before turning the knife on himself.
Texas parents arrested after leaving baby alone on Florida beach
Two Texas parents were arrested in Walton County, Florida, after deputies said they left their baby unattended on a Miramar Beach for nearly an hour.
Video shows Florida mom and officer trading punches outside school
A Florida mother is accusing a Jacksonville police officer of using excessive force after a violent arrest outside her daughter's school.
"Furry" Florida insect delivers shockingly venomous sting
Florida officials are warning about the return of the puss caterpillar, a fuzzy but highly venomous insect whose sting can cause intense pain.
Naked Florida man chases Walmart workers, later found in woods, police say
A naked man who police say was acting erratically and chasing employees outside a Lake City Walmart was arrested after being found in nearby woods.
2 Miami police officers shot, barricaded suspect dead after standoff
Two Miami police officers were shot while responding to gunfire in Allapattah, and the barricaded suspect was later found dead after a tense standoff, authorities said.
Gov. Abbott unveils TREO, a new state agency inspired by DOGE
Gov. Greg Abbott launched a new office and online portal aimed at cutting red tape and gather public feedback on state regulations.
Norovirus outbreak hits Royal Caribbean cruise bound for Miami
A norovirus outbreak sickened dozens of passengers on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas cruise ship during its two-week voyage.
$1 million in coins from 1715 shipwreck found off Florida coast
More than 1,000 silver and gold coins worth about $1 million were recovered from a 1715 Spanish shipwreck off Florida's coast, a salvage company announced.
Texas homeowner defends controversial Halloween display
A Houston homeowner is defending a controversial Halloween display featuring mannequins, nooses, and a Mexican flag, saying it is a political statement on immigration.
2 men, 2 dogs killed by apparent lightning strike in Central Florida
Two Miami men and their hunting dogs were killed by an apparent lightning strike in Highlands County, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
Broward man accused of scamming senior in elaborate bank fraud scheme
A 22-year-old man was arrested after scamming an elderly victim out of tens of thousands of dollars in a bank fraud scheme in Deerfield Beach, BSO said.
Leaders across U.S. and Texas react after deadly Dallas ICE facility shooting
National, state and local leaders condemned the violence and offered prayers after a deadly shooting at a Dallas ICE facility.
Florida man recalls terrifying moment after bear broke into home
A Florida man shot and killed a bear that broke into his DeLand home Friday, startling his family before wildlife officials responded.
11-year-old Texas girl captures 300-pound alligator
An 11-year-old girl in Liberty County, Texas, bagged a massive 300-pound alligator during a family hunting trip near Houston.