5-year-old girl on Disney Dream lost balance, fell through cruise ship porthole, sheriff says

A 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream cruise ship last weekend lost her balance on a railing and fell backwards through an open porthole and into the ocean below, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

Disney Dream rescue: Girl, dad rescued after going overboard on Disney cruise line, passengers say

Disney Cruise Line's rescue team had to jump into immediate action over the weekend after two people – a young girl and her father, reports say – fell overboard, dropping some 50–60 feet into the water, according to Disney and passengers aboard the ship.

Canadian man dies in ICE custody in Florida; cause under investigation
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A Canadian man convicted of drug trafficking died in ICE custody in Miami. His death, the 10th in ICE custody this year and the fourth in Florida, remains under investigation.

USPS warning customers of 'brushing' scams

The United States Postal Service is warning about new types of phishing and smishing scams against customers.

Florida woman rescued after leaving note in sandwich shop: 'Please help me'

A Florida woman was rescued by deputies after she left a handwritten note in a Jersey Mike’s sandwich shop, pleading for help and providing her location.

Florida mom kills 6-year-old, claims God told her to exorcise demons: sheriff

A Florida mother is facing charges after her 6-year-old son died during an alleged exorcism attempt, authorities said. Rhonda Paulynice told detectives she believed God instructed her to exorcise demons from her son’s body.

ICE raid in Tallahassee: 100 arrested at Florida construction site, officials say

More than 100 suspected undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday in a targeted ICE raid on a construction site in Tallahasse, Florida, according to U.S. Homeland Security Investigations.

Todd and Julie Chrisley released from prison after Trump pardon

Todd and Julie Chrisley received full presidential pardons from Donald Trump, ending their prison sentences for tax and bank fraud convictions.

Florida Checkers employee shoots, kills customer upset with order, police say

An argument over a food order at a Florida Checkers restaurant ended in shooting and one man dead, deputies said. A Checkers employee allegedly shot and killed a customer during an argument over the customer's food.  The Checkers employee was arrested and booked into jail on one count of first-degree premeditated murder.

See it: Massive megalodon tooth found by diver off Florida coast

A recent diving trip off the coast of Florida resulted in an ancient discovery. "After I pulled this one up, I knew I had something every other fossil diver dreams about," Kristina Scott said.

Most of America's fastest-growing cities are in Texas, Florida

The latest Census data shows that cities across the country grew from 2023 to 2024, with the fastest growth concentrated in Texas and Florida.