Falcons rookie Pearce maintains innocence after Miami arrest

The attorney for Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pierce Jr. said his client “maintains his innocence" as Pierce faces five felony charges stemming from an arrest near Miami over the weekend.

Rickea Jackson offers to testify against Falcons' James Pearce Jr.

WNBA star Rickea Jackson is willing to testify against her former boyfriend, Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr., following his arrest for allegedly ramming her car twice as she tried to flee from him and to a police station in Florida, according to court documents filed Tuesday. 

Family of Atlanta airman killed in Florida still wants justice

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump on Tuesday appeared with the family of U.S. Airman Roger Fortson, who was shot and killed inside his Florida apartment two years ago by a local sheriff’s deputy.

Moreland man facing prison for severely beating girlfriend in Florida

A Moreland man was found guilty Friday of severely beating his girlfriend in 2024, resulting in the woman having a broken nose and eye socket, prosecutors said.

Manatee rescued after being trapped inside storm drain under road in Melbourne Beach

An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 

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.

Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap

A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.

Artemis II launch delayed to March after issues during wet dress rehearsal

The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.

Dunnellon Fire: Treated railroad ties burning in Marion County, officials say

A large stockpile of chemically-treated railroad ties caught fire on Sunday morning in Marion County, sending huge plumes of potentially irritating smoke into the air.

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.