Florida judge blocks new 15-week abortion ban

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a new 15-week abortion ban days after it took effect in the state, anRead More

Florida man speaks out after spending one month in prison for killing neighbor’s rooster

A Florida man spoke out after spending one month in jail for killing his neighbor’s rooster. He said the rooster attacked him and he wasRead More

17-year-old survivor of shark attack near Panhandle describes battle with marine predator

(CNN) — Addison Bethea was out hunting for scallops in the waters off Keaton Beach, Florida, on Thursday when a shark latched onto her flesh. “IRead More

Planetarium offers new sensory fireworks in Fort Myers

A Florida planetarium found a new way for the community to enjoy the Fourth of July without explosive booms. The Calusa Nature Center and PlanetariumRead More

Animal rescue takes in elderly Maltese found abandoned at West Palm Beach gas station

An elderly dog has left dark days behind for a new leash on life after he was found abandoned at a gas station in WestRead More

A Florida county is quarantining after discovery of invasive Giant African land snail

(CNN) — A Florida county is under quarantine due to the discovery of a fast-growing population of invasive giant African land snails. The Florida DepartmentRead More

Border Patrol agents stop 18 Cuban migrants near Key West marina

Authorities took 18 Cuban migrants into custody after they arrived in Key West. According to officials, U.S. Border Patrol and local law enforcement captured theRead More

Florida Missing Child Alert cancelled for 6-year-old girl in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WSVN) — Authorities have cancelled a Florida Missing Child Alert for a 6-year-old girl out of Lee County. According to the FloridaRead More

Woman, teen recovering after separate shark attacks off Florida Keys, near Panhandle

Two separate shark attacks that took place a day apart off the coast of Florida left a woman and a teenage girl with serious injuries.Read More

Some South Floridians skipping July 4th weekend road trips amid high gas prices

Nearly 50 million people are expected to hit the road for the holiday, but some in South Florida said they will be skipping the expensiveRead More