Orange County deputy arrested on soliciting prostitution charge, officials say
An Orange County deputy has been arrested on charges of soliciting prostitution, according to the sheriff's office.
An Orange County deputy has been arrested on charges of soliciting prostitution, according to the sheriff's office.
Friends, classmates hold vigil for 14-year-old Hunter Russey, killed in alleged hit-and-run
Friends, classmates and community members are preparing to honor Hunter Russey, a 14-year-old who died after authorities say a convenience store owner struck him with a vehicle in an alleged intentional hit-and-run.
Friends, classmates and community members are preparing to honor Hunter Russey, a 14-year-old who died after authorities say a convenience store owner struck him with a vehicle in an alleged intentional hit-and-run.
Plea deal could keep Anna Kepner’s alleged killer out of prison for life
A teen accused of raping and strangling his stepsister on a family cruise may agree to a plea deal to avoid spending the rest of his life in prison, according to court documents.
A teen accused of raping and strangling his stepsister on a family cruise may agree to a plea deal to avoid spending the rest of his life in prison, according to court documents.
Federal lawmakers push to ban commercial sloth imports after 58 deaths linked to Sloth World Orlando
Local authorities have concluded their investigations into the deaths of dozens of sloths connected to the failed Sloth World Orlando venture, but advocates and federal lawmakers are pushing for broader protections for the animals.
Local authorities have concluded their investigations into the deaths of dozens of sloths connected to the failed Sloth World Orlando venture, but advocates and federal lawmakers are pushing for broader protections for the animals.
Boy, 3, dies after accidental shooting inside vehicle in Polk County, deputies say
A 3-year-old boy died Thursday evening after shooting himself in the face with a handgun inside a vehicle at a Burger King in Bartow, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 3-year-old boy died Thursday evening after shooting himself in the face with a handgun inside a vehicle at a Burger King in Bartow, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
New study reveals why dangerous fungus is so difficult to treat
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
Dementia risk may be linked to seemingly harmless daily habit, new research suggests
A study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that older adults who napped frequently or unintentionally had a higher risk of developing dementia over the following decade.
A study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that older adults who napped frequently or unintentionally had a higher risk of developing dementia over the following decade.
If you used Quest Diagnostics, your data may have been compromised: Here’s what happened
Quest Diagnostics, a medical laboratory testing company. has confirmed an unauthorized access that may have exposed certain patient records, Reuters reported.
Quest Diagnostics, a medical laboratory testing company. has confirmed an unauthorized access that may have exposed certain patient records, Reuters reported.
Shooting investigation near Marion County middle school leaves man dead, deputies say
An investigation into a shooting and crash near Liberty Middle School in Ocala could cause delays during morning drop-off, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
An investigation into a shooting and crash near Liberty Middle School in Ocala could cause delays during morning drop-off, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Sumter County man sentenced to 100 years in prison for 2023 shooting
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for an ambush shooting in Sumter County that left a victim with a gunshot wound to the back, prosecutors said.
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for an ambush shooting in Sumter County that left a victim with a gunshot wound to the back, prosecutors said.
Florida governor, U.S. Senate races tighten in latest poll from UNF
A new University of North Florida poll shows competitive races for Florida governor and the U.S. Senate, with Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody holding narrow leads over their Democratic opponents.
A new University of North Florida poll shows competitive races for Florida governor and the U.S. Senate, with Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody holding narrow leads over their Democratic opponents.
Nationwide veterinary medication recall includes nearly 4,000 listings
A nationwide recall of compounded veterinary medications ranging from powders and pastes to topical sprays and gels, and including thousands of variants on the products, has been issued over concerns about their potency.
A nationwide recall of compounded veterinary medications ranging from powders and pastes to topical sprays and gels, and including thousands of variants on the products, has been issued over concerns about their potency.
Orlando International Airport moves closer to bringing electric air taxis to Central Florida
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida.
Dead hammerhead on Indian Harbour Beach points to alarming ocean trend
Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.
Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.
Airbnb tells hosts to stop asking guests to do time-consuming checkout chores
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Subtropical Storm Josephine forms in Atlantic, expected to move away from U.S. coast, NHC says
Subtropical Storm Josephine (formerly Invest 93-L) formed Wednesday in the Atlantic Ocean, with forecasters expecting the storm to accelerate northeastward and move away from the United States, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Subtropical Storm Josephine (formerly Invest 93-L) formed Wednesday in the Atlantic Ocean, with forecasters expecting the storm to accelerate northeastward and move away from the United States, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Florida man armed with knife accused of forcing woman into bathroom, attempting to attack her, officials say
A Florida man allegedly opened a knife inside a Dollar Tree store and forced a woman into a bathroom, where he attempted to sexually attack her, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man allegedly opened a knife inside a Dollar Tree store and forced a woman into a bathroom, where he attempted to sexually attack her, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
SeaWorld Orlando reopens Mako after temporary closure following Six Flags death
SeaWorld Orlando has reopened its popular Mako roller coaster after temporarily closing it following a deadly incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
SeaWorld Orlando has reopened its popular Mako roller coaster after temporarily closing it following a deadly incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Amazon to hire more than 300,000 US workers for holiday shopping rush
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
Seaplane crashes in wooded area in Lake County, officials say
A small seaplane crashed Tuesday afternoon in a large wooded, marshy area in Lake County, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A small seaplane crashed Tuesday afternoon in a large wooded, marshy area in Lake County, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.