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Crime rates aboard cruise ships leaving the U.S. have reached a two-year high, and one expert says this creates a "dark cloud" for travelers. According to data from the Department of Transportation, allegations of 48 crimes were reported onboard cruise ships from Jan. 1, 2025, to March 30, 2025. Twenty-three incidents were reported rapes, 10 were sexual assaults and seven were assaults, which all reportedly happened on cruise ships.

The Jacksonville International Airport was closed for several hours after a fire broke out in one of its parking garages on Friday afternoon. Crews have been able to contain the fire, and no injuries have been reported. Authorities said the fire started with one vehicle and spread to others. It has not yet been determined the type of vehicle in which the fire began.

Only three of the 10 men who escaped a New Orleans jail early Friday morning were back behind bars by Saturday morning, and authorities warned that one of the fugitives may go after witnesses from his murder trial. The 10 men, some of whom are charged with murder and other violent crimes, fled through a hole behind a toilet, then scaled a wall while the one guard assigned to their cell pod was away getting food, authorities said.

A tornado outbreak swept across the Ohio Valley Friday night, leaving at least 21 dead and rescue crews frantically searching neighborhoods left in ruins for any other survivors. So far, at least 14 people have died in Kentucky, according to Gov. Andy Beshar, and seven more have been killed in Missouri -- five of them in the St. Louis area.

A tornado outbreak swept across the Ohio Valley Friday night, leaving at least 21 dead and rescue crews frantically searching neighborhoods left in ruins for any other survivors. So far, at least 14 people have died in Kentucky, according to Gov. Andy Beshar, and seven more have been killed in Missouri -- five of them in the St. Louis area.

Popstar Justin Bieber has broken his silence as the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial continues. Despite many rumors, Bieber says he is not a victim of the alleged crimes. Combs is currently on trial in New York City fighting sex trafficking charges and could face life in prison if found guilty. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.

More than 250 people were recently arrested in a nine-day undercover Florida investigation called operation "Fool Around and Find Out." Those arrested included Adarius Taylor, a former NFL player who played for the Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns. Officials said Taylor brought his 6-year-old child to the operation and then left them in the car.

A trip to the theme parks can be costly, and many families spend thousands of dollars a year to enjoy family fun in Orlando. Experts are predicting that families will see more deals this summer. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shares some of these new budget-friendly options.

Students at Lake Nona High School are still in shock after the death of one of their own. The teenager?s body was recovered Thursday from Lake Whippoorwill after hours of search efforts by dive teams. According to the Orland Police Department (OPD), the teen had been kayaking with a group of friends on Wednesday evening when he went under and did not resurface.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run incident that occurred late Thursday night in Orange County. Authorities said Ferdinand Georges, 65, is facing charges beyond "leaving the scene of a crash involving death."

Investigators are still at the scene of a deputy-involved shooting that took place Friday afternoon in Orange County. A deadly deputy-involved shooting occurred Friday afternoon in Orange County. Sheriff John Mina said a deputy shot a man as a SWAT team was serving a drug search warrant. The man later died at the hospital, and the deputy has been placed on paid leave.

Ex-FBI Director James Comey is being probed over a social media post about President Donald Trump. The Instagram post featured a photo of seashells to the shapes "86 47." The term 86 is jargon for "throw out" or "get rid of." Comey was the head of the FBI for four years but was fired by Trump during his first term in the White House.

New body camera video shoes Volusia County deputies arresting a man they say was waving around a knife at passing vehicles. Officials said they found three more knives that the man had in his pockets when they were arresting him.

More than 250 suspects have been arrested in a nine-day undercover investigation. Operation ?Fool Around and Find Out? focused on human trafficking, child predators and illegal immigration. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said four human trafficking victims were also identified as a result of the operation.

A mother will spend the next two decades in prison for the death of one of her twin 3-month-old babies. The incident took place in 2023 in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

A convicted felon recently took officers on a wild chase that ended in a dramatic crash in Ocala. The man was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in the car crash. He is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, fleeing police and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.