Florida

VIDEO 9 hours ago

Florida sheriff offers solutions to Trump immigration bottleneck with 'soft side housing'

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd criticizes lack of federal detention capacity despite willingness to help with migrant housing. (Fox News Digital)

Florida 12 hours ago

Florida mom killed, three small children injured after truck collides with their van following tire blowout

A Florida mom was killed and her three children were injured in a car accident on Memorial Day after a truck experienced a tire blowout and collided with their van.

Florida 1 day ago

Florida man shot by deputies after alligator attack, charging officers with garden shears

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd reports deputies shot Timothy Shultz, who attacked them with shears after an alligator encounter and attempted vehicle break-in.

Florida 2 days ago

Several people hospitalized in Florida after Coast Guard responds to separate holiday boating incidents

A Memorial Day Florida boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale leaves nearly a dozen injured, including two children, hours after another yacht caught fire and sank near Palm Beach.

Veterans 2 days ago

Florida nonprofit helps cut veteran suicide rates by 25% with community-based approach

A Florida nonprofit is tackling veteran suicide with community involvement and expedited referral services, achieving a 25% reduction in suicides in the state.

VIDEO 3 days ago

Florida AG says federal government spends $2 billion for foreign students' education

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier weighs in on the court battle over President Donald Trump's attempt to cancel Harvard University's student visas on 'Fox Report.'

Food-Drink 3 days ago

World-class barbecue chef shares 5 'game-changing' summer side dishes anyone can make

A competitive chef shares his top five side dishes for a perfect Memorial Day weekend barbecue, including stuffed mushrooms, bruschetta and watermelon salad.

Crime 4 days ago

Sheriff reveals 26 illegal migrants not on federal 'radar' among 255 arrested in Florida sex-trafficking sting

Polk County's sting operation, with ICE's involvement, arrested 255 individuals, including illegal migrants and notable figures, for various crimes in Florida.

VIDEO 5 days ago

Sheriff Judd exposes sex predators, human traffickers, illegal migrants in ‘Fool Around Find Out’ sting

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd discussed the department's “Fool Around and Find Out” operation that resulted in the arrest of 255 individuals.

Crime 5 days ago

Florida woman charged after allegedly attacking 72-year-old Trump supporter wearing MAGA hat

Laura Garrett, 33, is facing multiple charges after she allegedly attacked an elderly Trump supporter after confronting him for wearing a MAGA hat.

Florida May 21

Florida activist calls for Satanology banners at public schools citing First Amendment

Activist T. Chaz Stevens urges Brevard schools to display Satanology banners, questioning religious representation and advocating for equal treatment.

Florida May 20

Florida man arrested for shooting neighbor's pregnant cow after it wandered onto his property

A Florida man was arrested on animal cruelty charges after he allegedly shot his neighbor's cow several times for wandering onto his property.

US May 17

Beloved pet makes daring escape from animal hospital after surgery and travels 3 miles to get home

After escaping a Florida animal hospital, George the cat traveled 3 miles home, highlighting feline homing abilities through scent and visual markers.

NFL May 17

Antonio Brown gets involved in incident after boxing event; police say no arrests made

Antonio Brown was seen in an incident following a popular live-streamer's boxing match in Florida on Friday night. Brown was seen on video in handcuffs.

Mass Shootings May 16

Suspected FSU campus shooter indicted on murder charges for allegedly killing 2, injuring 6

Phoenix Ikner faces two counts of first-degree murder charges and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm stemming from the shooting.

Florida May 16

Arrest affidavit reveals details of former MLB player Rafael Furcal's arrest

Details have ben revealed about the arrest of World Series champion and three-time MLB All-Star Rafael Furcal in Florida this week.

Politics May 15

Florida AG warns tony gym after woman encounters 'man in a bikini' in locker room

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a Palm Beach Gardens gym a warning this week to change its bathroom policy after a recent complaint.

Florida May 15

Ex-MLB star Rafael Furcal arrested on multiple felony charges, records show

World Series champion infielder Rafael Furcal was arrested in Florida on multiple felony counts on Wednesday, according to online court records.

Florida May 14

Judge suspended from county bench after reportedly telling 'G-rated dad jokes' in court

Florida Judge Gary Farmer was suspended for alleged misconduct, including biased behavior and inappropriate jokes after a Florida Supreme Court panel investigation.

Florida May 14

Dozens of illegal immigrants arrested at Florida construction sites

Immigration authorities announced on Tuesday that dozens of illegal immigrants were arrested at what appeared to be construction sites in Wildwood, Florida.

Cruises May 14

Mexico rolls back its controversial new tax on cruise ship visitors

Mexico's cruise tax starts at $5, rising to $21 by 2028, potentially affecting passenger choices. The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association supports the fee for its community benefits.

Crime May 13

FSU mass shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner denied bond day after hospital release

Phoenix Ikner, 20, appeared before a Leon County, Florida, judge and was appointed a public defender before being denied bond for an alleged mass shooting.

Florida May 13

Ex-NFL linebacker Adarius Taylor arrested on child abuse charge, records show

Former NFL linebacker Adarius Taylor was arrested on multiple charges over the weekend, including child abuse, in Florida, according to jail records.

Florida School Shooting May 12

Florida State University alleged mass shooter appears in mugshot with disfigured face after hospital release

The Florida State University student who is accused of opening fire on campus last month was released Monday from the hospital and charged with murder.

Miami Hurricanes May 12

Miami football player was driver in wreck that killed three, two of which were children, police say

A Miami football player with a reported history of driving violations was the driver in a crash that killed two kids, police said on Monday.

Florida May 10

Florida man, 89, and his dog mauled to death by black bear in state's first fatal attack

An man and his dog were mauled to death by a black bear in Jerome, Florida. The 89-year-old man's death marks the first fatality attributed to a black bear in state history.

VIDEO May 10

Officials capture 2 alligators in connection with Florida canoer’s death

Wildlife biologist Christopher Gillette sheds light on the ‘tragic accident’ and issues a warning about alligator activity on ‘Fox Report.’

Florida May 10

Florida state lawmaker who recently ditched Democratic label announces gubernatorial bid

Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo, who recently announced he was switching to no party affiliation, says he plans to run for Sunshine State governor

Parents May 10

States support parents in legal case over school’s secret gender transition of child

Nearly two dozen states penned an amicus brief in support of a couple who were not told school officials tried to "socially transition" their 13-year-old daughter.

Travel May 9

Tourist who traveled to Florida wins $1M lottery prize with ticket bought at Walmart

David Le, a visitor from Texas, left Florida with a far larger bank account after winning a $1 million prize, as noted by the Florida Lottery on May 2. He bought the ticket at a Walmart Supercenter.