State lawmakers are looking to add more regulations to the controversial herbal supplement known as Kratom. It's commonly found at gas stations along with tobacco and Kava shops.

A woman miraculously walked away after a tree collapsed onto her SUV.

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While measures banning fluoride are being discussed across the nation, a bill in Florida is advancing to the senate that would ban fluoride in public water across Florida.

The legendary Jet Set club in Santo Domingo was packed with musicians, professional athletes and government officials when dust began falling from the ceiling and into people's drinks.

Florida 'Hands-free' bill heads for vote in Senate, stalls in House

A late-night crash on I-75 near Bruce B. Downs kills one person, the Florida Highway Patrol announced.

A missing child alert was issued for Tracey Peterson who was last seen in Lake Placid.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect or suspects involved in a shooting.

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