Kayle Bates, 67, was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and attempted sexual battery in the June 14, 1982, killing of Janet White.

"The check was drawn off JP Morgan Chase Bank and made payable to Cooper Legacy Builders LLC, an Orlando company Taylor had established with an LLC. His goal was to draw off of the check before the bank determined it was fraudulent," the sheriff's office said.

The elusive rainbow snake is a nonvenomous species, whose population has declined in recent decades, according to the wildlife commission.

During his freshman season with the Gators, Lagway played in 12 total games. He completed 59.9 percent of his pass attempts for 1,915 yards, 12 touchdowns, and nine interceptions,

A federal judge tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by detainees at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Florida Everglades, handing a partial victory to the Trump administration.

The Florida Department of Health said this month that Keely Farms Dairy, a farm in New Smyrna Beach, was tied to 21 infections from raw milk consumption.

Royal Caribbean’s new cruise ship, Star of the Seas, has set sail from Port Canaveral. The vessel, identical in size to the Icon of the Seas based at PortMiami, is designed to attract families with extensive amenities and entertainment options.