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FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media, March 7, 2023, at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida's highest court rejected an effort Thursday, June 6, 2024, by suspended elected state attorney, Monique Worrell, to get reinstated after she was removed from office last year by DeSantis. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)
Florida's Supreme Court rejects state prosecutor's bid to be reinstated after suspension by DeSantis
Florida’s highest court has rejected an effort by a suspended state attorney to get reinstated after she was removed from office last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida Supreme Court justices voted … more
Fossil-hunting diver says he has found a large section of mastodon tusk off Florida's coast
At first, fossil-hunting diver Alex Lundberg thought the lengthy object on the sea floor off Florida’s Gulf Coast was a piece of wood. But he says it turned out to be something far rarer: a large … more
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Boeing's Starliner capsule atop an Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on a mission to the International Space Station, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Boeing's space capsule springs more helium leaks on its first test flight with astronauts
Boeing's space capsule has sprung more helium leaks as it closes in on the International Space Station. Boeing and NASA continued to press ahead for a Thursday docking with the space station. The … more
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NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore pose for a photo after leaving the operations and checkout building for a trip to launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The two astronauts are scheduled to liftoff later today on the Boeing Starliner capsule for a trip to the international space station. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
What to know about Boeing's first spaceflight carrying NASA astronauts
Boeing has finally launched NASA astronauts to the International Space Station after years of stumbles and delays. It’s the first flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule with a crew on board. A pair … more
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Boeing's Starliner capsule, atop an Atlas V rocket, sits on the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 Monday, June 3, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will launch aboard the rocket to the International Space Station, scheduled for liftoff on June 5. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Boeing tries again to launch NASA astronauts for the first time after latest round of repairs
Boeing is gearing up again for its first astronaut launch. Liftoff is scheduled for Wednesday morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It's the third launch attempt for NASA test pilots riding Boeing's … more
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Now that the fight with DeSantis appointees has ended, Disney set to invest $17B in Florida parks
Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end a protracted legal fight with each other, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company … more
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Drive Safe and Stay Cool: Tips for safe travel this summer
As the temperatures rise and summer arrives in the Sunshine State... more
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This booking photo provided by the Broward County, Fla., Sheriff's Office shows rapper and singer Sean Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson. Kingston is back in South Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars worth of fraud. Jail records show 34-year-old Kingston was booked into the Broward County jail on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Broward County Sheriff's Office via AP)
Rapper Sean Kingston booked into Florida jail, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston is back in South Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars worth of fraud. Jail records show 34-year-old Kingston was … more
The USPS National Dog Bite Awareness campaign begins Sunday, June 2, and runs through Sunday, June 9.
U.S. Postal Service releases dog bite rankings for Florida
With 193 dog attacks on USPS employees in 2023, Florida ranks No. 7 in the nation for dog bites. more
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Firefighters find charred body while extinguishing wildfire in south Florida
Firefighters found a charred body after dousing a brush fire in south Florida on Sunday, while fire crews elsewhere in the drought-stricken state battled wildfires that temporarily closed a highway. … more
FILE - People walk past a damaged building in Tallahassee, Fla., May 10, 2024, after three tornadoes hit the city and surrounding areas. Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey said on Friday, May 31, 2024 that recovery has cost Florida’s capital city $50 million so far as it still seeks federal aid.(AP Photo/Phil Sears, file)
Tallahassee mayor says cost from May 10 tornadoes now tops $50 million as city seeks federal aid
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey says recovery from a May 10 tornado outbreak has cost Florida’s capital city $50 million so far. Florida officials have requested that the Federal Emergency Management … more
Boeing's Starliner capsule, atop an Atlas V rocket, sits on the launch pad during sunrise at Space Launch Complex 41 Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will launch aboard the rocket to the International Space Station, scheduled for liftoff later Saturday. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Boeing counts down again to its first astronaut launch on a long-delayed test flight for NASA
Boeing is taking another crack at launching astronauts for the first time aboard its new space capsule, after a delay for leak checks and rocket repairs. The Starliner capsule is due to fly from Cape … more
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Oil executives imprisoned five years in Venezuela sue former employer Citgo for $400 million
Two Citgo oil executives detained for nearly five years in Venezuela have sued their former employer for more than $400 million. The lawsuit filed Thursday in Houston alleges the company conspired to … more
Teen dies from accidental drowning at Orlando marine-themed park, officials say
Authorities say that a 13-year-old girl who was found unresponsive at a central Florida marine-themed park died from an accidental drowning. The girl was pronounced dead at a hospital on Wednesday, a … more
Chewy: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — Chewy Inc. (CHWY) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $66.9 million. On a per-share basis, the Plantation, Florida-based … more
Girl, 14, accused of killing grandmother in South Florida
Authorities say a 14-year-old girl has been accused of killing her grandmother in South Florida. The Broward Sheriff's Office says the teen was arrested Friday after a medical examiner determined … more
Driver charged with DUI-manslaughter for farmworkers' bus crash in Florida now faces more charges
A driver already charged with DUI-manslaughter after his pickup truck crashed into a bus and killed eight farmworkers in central Florida is now facing additional charges for injuries to other … more
FILE - State Sen. Kelli Stargel looks through redistricting maps during a Senate Committee on Reapportionment hearing on Jan. 13, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Civil rights groups have challenged how four congressional districts and seven state House districts in South Florida were drawn by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature, claiming they were racially gerrymandered. The civil rights groups filed a lawsuit on Thursday, May 23, 2024, claiming the districts are unconstitutional and asking a federal court in South Florida to stop them from being used for any elections. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Groups claim South Florida districts are racially gerrymandered for Hispanics in lawsuit
Progressive civic groups have challenged how four congressional districts and seven state House districts in South Florida were drawn by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature. They claim they … more
Floridians struggle to afford groceries as food prices rise
It’s getting significantly harder to put food on the table, according to a new poll commissioned by No Kid Hungry Florida. more
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Smart & Safe Florida announces statewide Veterans Coalition
On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition... more
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