Egret hitches a ride on swimming alligator's back at Florida park
Why fly when you can just hitch a ride? That's exactly what one fearless great egret did at Gatorland in Orlando last month. Video recorded by Tiffanie Eden shows the intrepid bird perched on an alligator's back as it swam along in an exhibit at the central Florida attraction.
Gabby Petito case: Laundrie family attorney files motion to dismiss lawsuit from victim's parents
Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino has filed a motion asking a Florida judge to dismiss a civil lawsuit from the parents of Gabby Petito, arguing that there are no facts to support their claims of "intentional infliction of emotional distress." Rather, he argued that Chris and Roberta Laundrie were exercising their right to remain silent.
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Video shows Tyre Sampson in seat moments before falling
Tyre Sampson,14, reportedly fell out of his seat, but the harness was still in a down and locked position when the ride stopped, according to a report.
Family of teen who fell from Orlando drop tower ride petition to have it shut down for good
About two dozen people marched along International Drive on Tuesday calling for the Orlando FreeFall ride to be shut down for good.
Orlando FreeFall death: Ride safety experts say teen's harness was not properly secured
Forensic inspectors from Explico Engineering out of Michigan spent hours Tuesday afternoon taking a close look at the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, at times using a laser scanner. FOX 35 News asked two ride safety experts to take a look at a video recorded on the evening of the deadly fall.
Woman visits Disney World every month, donates plasma to cover costs: 'I can help somebody'
Liz Gramlich says that her regular visits with her sister to Disney began in 2020.
Florida deputies arrest over 160 in Panama City Beach during 'dangerous' spring break weekend
Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford said that 161 people were arrested and jailed over during the “difficult, trying and dangerous weekend." He noted that 78 of those arrested were from Alabama and that officers seized 75 guns.
Orlando FreeFall rider death: Operations manual shows boy exceeded attraction's weight limits
The operations manual for Orlando FreeFall, the drop tower ride at ICON Park where a 14-year-old boy died last week after he seemingly fell out of the ride's restraints, indicates that the boy exceeded the ride's weight restrictions.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Family of teen who fell from ride at Orlando's ICON Park want it closed for good
The family of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson have hired attorneys after the boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride on Thursday night.
How teen fell off ride at Orlando's ICON Park: Deputies, state inspectors investigate causes
The frantic moments after a 14-year-old boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday night were all caught on camera.
Father of teen who fell from ride wants answers: 'This should never happen'
A father wants to know why his son died on a ride. Yarnell Sampson said his 14-year-old son, Tyre, was visiting Orlando from St. Louis through a football program. He just wanted the kids to have fun and never expected this tragedy to occur.
Teen falls from Florida ride: Video shows moments leading up to deadly plunge
Witnesses say a 14-year-old boy fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride, which stands at 430 feet. It is the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower.
SpaceX's new Dragon capsule named 'Freedom'
SpaceX's Crew-4 will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in April aboard a Dragon capsule named "Freedom."
Miami Beach banning alcohol sales after 6 p.m. this weekend amid violent spring break season
In Miami Beach, authorities say they've had enough with the violence during spring break and are limiting alcohol sales in certain areas this weekend where a curfew is in effect.
Inside Bob Saget's hotel room: Photos released of comedian's Orlando Ritz-Carlton suite
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released photos of the hotel room where Bob Saget was found dead.
Schitt’s Creek-themed cruise to set sail from Florida
"Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3.
Watch: Trailcam spots python defending eggs from hungry bobcat
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
'Bracket of losers': More than 100 arrested in undercover Polk County sex sting
Polk County detectives say dozens were arrested during an operation focused on human trafficking, prostitution, and child predators.
Florida mother, daughter arrested after ‘kill list’ found on teen's phone, sheriff’s office says
A Florida student was arrested last week over an alleged "kill list," while her mother was taken into custody on unrelated charges, authorities said.