CDC staffers that investigate cruise ship outbreaks recently laid off, HHS says

Staffers working as part of a CDC program that monitors and investigates cruise ship outbreaks were recently laid off, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Lawmakers left 'astonished' during Hope Florida hearing as AG threatens subpoena

The dustup around Hope Florida is growing as lawmakers threaten subpoenas to the top staff of the DeSantis Administration and the attorney general himself.

St. Pete man accused of dismembering girlfriend and killing her mother: PCSO

The suspected killer of his girlfriend and her mother had started dismembering his girlfriend when deputies arrived at the St. Pete home on Saturday, according to an arrest affidavit released Tuesday by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Governor DeSantis signs Gulf of America bills into law

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a pair of bills officially recognizing the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in the state of Florida.

Florida man sets camper on fire, punches K-9 after domestic violence incident: PCSO

A man faces a list of charges after Polk County deputies say he violently threatened his partner, then set his camper on fire and punched a K-9 repeatedly as deputies tried to arrest him.

Minecraft movie surprise: Jack Black shows up to theater full of excited kids

Whether you’re down with the “Chicken Jockey" trend or not, this video of Jack Black surprising a theater full of kids waiting to see “A Minecraft Movie" will make you smile.

Manatee County leaders vote to remove fluoride from drinking water

Commissioners in Manatee County voted Tuesday to permanently remove fluoride from drinking water – a practice that leaders recently learned has been suspended since 2021 due to broken equipment.

Florida governor and first lady celebrate Hope Florida in Pensacola

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis in Pensacola on Tuesday morning to talk about the progress of Hope Florida.

Pedestrian hit & killed by train, Pasco deputies investigating

A death investigation is underway in Pasco County after deputies say a train hit and killed a pedestrian on Tuesday morning.

Elephants react to San Diego earthquake, swarm around young

The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.

Sea turtle patrols begin on Anna Maria Island ahead of nesting season

With sea turtle nesting season about to pick up, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring is officially kicking off its annual turtle patrols.