Florida leads nation in ICE arrests so far this year

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Florida leads the nation in immigration arrests so far for this year.  

Video: Florida woman brings pet duck to the beach

It’s not unusual to see a woman unpacking her bag, laying out a towel and settling in to catch some rays on a beach, but a woman in South Florida is attracting a lot of attention for her beach day buddy.

LA's $17M mortgage sting: 9 arrested in sophisticated ‘house stealing’ scheme

Investigators said the group targeted elderly victims, stealing their personal identifying information and using it to access property records tied to homes in areas including Santa Monica, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Westwood and Chinatown.

Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar accused of child molestation

A former reality television star from the TLC series "19 Kids and Counting" is facing charges after allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 Florida vacation.

Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed

A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.

Sesame Street vs. SeaWorld: Sesame Workshop files lawsuit to end deal

Could Sesame Street, Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster leave SeaWorld soon? Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld.

Cuban Coast Guard kills 4, injures 6 in gunfire with Florida-based boat

A violent confrontation in Cuban territorial waters on Wednesday morning left four people dead and several others injured after a Florida-registered speedboat reportedly opened fire on Cuban authorities.

Mar-a-Lago: Armed man shot, killed after breaching secure perimeter

An armed man was shot and killed after entering the secured perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, according to the U.S. Secret Service.

TikToker eats iguana tacos during South Florida cold snap: 'That right there is a Florida man taco'

Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos.

Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump

Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.

Report: Woman dead after riding Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida

A 70-year-old woman became unresponsive after riding the "Revenge of the Mummy" ride at Universal Orlando Resort – and later died at the hospital, according to the state's latest theme park incidents report.

Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.

Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK

A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.