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Residents in Florida are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias

Florida set for Hurricane Isaias as it batters Bahamas

World • 01 Aug

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has seen his approval ratings plummet since May when he boasted that the virus was contained

Florida deaths surpass 6,000 with single day record

Coronavirus • 28 Jul

The Zaandam cruise ship is due to dock in Florida later today

Virus-hit cruise ship docks in Florida

Coronavirus • 02 Apr

Three American sailors were shot dead by a lieutenant in the Saudi Royal Air Force on Friday

Pentagon suspends training of Saudis pending review

US • 11 Dec 19

The incident has revived the debate over the role of police officers in public schools in the US, 46% of which have an officer present for at least one day a week

Officer who arrested six-year-olds in school suspended

US • 24 Sep 19

Hurricane Dorian is expected to hit the US coast

Dorian crawls to US coast, weakens to Category 2 storm

US • 03 Sep 19

Florida residents protect windows ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Five dead as Hurricane Dorian batters Bahamas

US • 02 Sep 19

Gary Ray Bowles was dubbed the '1-95 Killer'

Florida executes serial killer who targeted gay men

US • 23 Aug 19

The Watson family had a memorable day out to the beach

Drone camera captures US family's shark encounter

US • 02 Jul 19

Image: Clearwater Police Department

Florida woman finds alligator in kitchen at 3.30am

News Lens • 04 Jun 19

The deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School left 17 people dead

US gun laws: The view from Parkland, Florida

US • 23 May 19

Alleged victim withdrew statements against Conor McGregor

Phone-snatching case against McGregor dropped

US • 13 May 19

Supporters of the move say armed teachers could save lives in the event of a school shooting

New law in Florida allows teachers to carry firearms

US • 02 May 19

Conor McGregor will need to be on stand-by to appear before the judge next month

Conor McGregor's Florida trial set for 13 May

World • 30 Apr 19

Conor McGregor was released from jail in Miami last night after posting a bond of $12,500

Florida court sets date for Conor McGregor hearing

US • 12 Mar 19

Live footage from NASA showed the capsule splashing down into the ocean

Spacex capsule splashes down off Florida coast

World • 08 Mar 19

People attend a memorial service at Pine Trails Park for the victims of the mass shooting

Parkland shooting victims remembered on anniversary

World • 15 Feb 19

Investigators take a look inside the hole near a branch of Chase Bank

Underground tunnel found near Florida bank

World • 31 Jan 19

The zoo said that at least one of the rhinoceroses made contact with the child

Child enters US rhino enclosure, treated in hospital

US • 01 Jan 19

More than 1,700 search and rescue workers have been deployed

Hundreds located but Hurricane Michael deaths to rise

World • 14 Oct 18

Florida accounts for nine of the storm-related deaths, with five more in Virginia, three in North Carolina and one in Georgia

Hurricane Michael death toll hits 18, expected to rise

World • 13 Oct 18

The aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Marianna, Florida

Death toll from Hurricane Michael in Florida could rise

US • 12 Oct 18

Benny Hobson, 69, sits in what is left of his home in Panama City, Florida

Rescuers search for victims of Hurricane Michael in US

US • 12 Oct 18

A fallen tree rests on a house after remnants of Hurricane Michael passed through

Seven dead as Hurricane Michael devastates Florida

Weather • 11 Oct 18

Homes destroyed by Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Florida

Search under way for victims of Hurricane Michael in US

US • 12 Oct 18

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