'Just got smacked': Florida 14-year-old credits helmet for saving life in crash
A 14-year-old boy recovering from a severe bike crash credits one simple piece of gear for saving his life: his helmet.Jabari Hill suffered seven fractures, back injuries, and road rash when he was struck by a car while crossing the street in Orange County earlier this month.
A 14-year-old boy recovering from a severe bike crash credits one simple piece of gear for saving his life: his helmet.Jabari Hill suffered seven fractures, back injuries, and road rash when he was struck by a car while crossing the street in Orange County earlier this month.
Lake County Schools adds bus cameras to find stop-arm violators: How it works, potential fines
Lake County Public Schools is adding several cameras to the outside of its school buses in an effort to catch drivers who ignore those red stop sign warnings, which could lead to hefty fines
Lake County Public Schools is adding several cameras to the outside of its school buses in an effort to catch drivers who ignore those red stop sign warnings, which could lead to hefty fines
Frightened orange cat stranded on Florida freeway saved by cleanup crew
One of FDOT's roadside cleanup crews recently added a new member to its team: an adorable – and now, much safer – orange cat that was found stranded on the Florida Turnpike.
One of FDOT's roadside cleanup crews recently added a new member to its team: an adorable – and now, much safer – orange cat that was found stranded on the Florida Turnpike.
Ocala horse owners take extra precautions during extreme heat
As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable.
As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable.
Child drowns at Osceola vacation rental as drownings rise across nation, Florida
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy drowned in a swimming pool at an Osceola County vacation rental, marking the county’s eighth child drowning this year, authorities said.
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy drowned in a swimming pool at an Osceola County vacation rental, marking the county’s eighth child drowning this year, authorities said.
Window closes for Trump administration to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship decision
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
License plate reader cameras aid investigations but fuel privacy debate
License plate reader cameras are being credited with helping law enforcement quickly locate suspects in two recent Central Florida cases, even as the technology continues to face criticism from privacy advocates.
License plate reader cameras are being credited with helping law enforcement quickly locate suspects in two recent Central Florida cases, even as the technology continues to face criticism from privacy advocates.
Police: Husband kills estranged wife in Daytona Beach, dies after fleeing traffic stop into Titusville pond
Police provided some clarity after a Daytona Beach mom died while her suspected killer – her estranged husband – also died when fleeing a traffic stop in Titusville.
Police provided some clarity after a Daytona Beach mom died while her suspected killer – her estranged husband – also died when fleeing a traffic stop in Titusville.
Florida woman arrested after trapping 8 puppies and nursing dog in overheated garage: Deputies
A Florida woman was arrested on animal cruelty charges after a DoorDash driver spotted nine dogs panting heavily inside a 97-degree garage. Responding deputies noted Shafaira Johnson, 38, refused to bring the dogs into her home. Animal Control investigators took custody of the overheated dogs at the scene.
A Florida woman was arrested on animal cruelty charges after a DoorDash driver spotted nine dogs panting heavily inside a 97-degree garage. Responding deputies noted Shafaira Johnson, 38, refused to bring the dogs into her home. Animal Control investigators took custody of the overheated dogs at the scene.
US launches airstrikes after thwarting Iranian surprise attack
Iran’s elite paramilitary forces tried to launch a surprise attack on U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East, only to see none of the missiles fired reach their intended targets.
Iran’s elite paramilitary forces tried to launch a surprise attack on U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East, only to see none of the missiles fired reach their intended targets.
Man who dropped off starved dog at Lake County shelter facing charges, deputies say
Deputies say Edualdo Rodriguez walked into the Lake County Animal Shelter with a 3-year-old male American Bulldog, who appeared to be starved. Rodriguez told staff he had just found the dog and was surrendering it to get help.
Deputies say Edualdo Rodriguez walked into the Lake County Animal Shelter with a 3-year-old male American Bulldog, who appeared to be starved. Rodriguez told staff he had just found the dog and was surrendering it to get help.
Crosley Green maintains his innocence: Prayer vigil planned ahead of parole hearing
Crosley Green, who has spent over 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Titusville murder he maintains he did not commit, faces a critical parole hearing on August 12.
Crosley Green, who has spent over 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Titusville murder he maintains he did not commit, faces a critical parole hearing on August 12.
Florida deputies investigate girl shot in chest near Groveland, another victim reported in Lakeland
Lake County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting along Bay Lake Road in Groveland that left a girl hospitalized with a chest wound.
Lake County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting along Bay Lake Road in Groveland that left a girl hospitalized with a chest wound.
Marion County AMBER Alert suspect shot, killed after pointing gun at deputies: Officials
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said license plate readers, an alert citizen, and law enforcement officers helped track down a man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from her home in Ocala on Monday afternoon.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said license plate readers, an alert citizen, and law enforcement officers helped track down a man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from her home in Ocala on Monday afternoon.
5-year-old drowns at Osceola County vacation home, authorities say
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy died Monday after he was found unconscious in a swimming pool at a vacation rental in Osceola County, authorities said.
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy died Monday after he was found unconscious in a swimming pool at a vacation rental in Osceola County, authorities said.
Amber Alert suspect dies following deputy-involved shooting: Sheriff
A suspect named in a Marion County AMBER Alert has died after deputies attempted to stop his vehicle and shots were fired during the encounter, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A suspect named in a Marion County AMBER Alert has died after deputies attempted to stop his vehicle and shots were fired during the encounter, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Experts explain why New Smyrna Beach leads the nation in shark bites
New Smyrna Beach holds a title that might make some beachgoers think twice before going in the water: The Shark Bite Capital of the World.
New Smyrna Beach holds a title that might make some beachgoers think twice before going in the water: The Shark Bite Capital of the World.
A shorter eating window may lower dementia risk, study finds
Reducing the risk of dementia may be possible with a shift in eating habits. The change in this case, though, is not about what a person eats as much as it is about when.
Reducing the risk of dementia may be possible with a shift in eating habits. The change in this case, though, is not about what a person eats as much as it is about when.
Brevard County tests new method to reduce Indian River Lagoon pollution
Brevard County is testing a new approach to improving water quality in the Indian River Lagoon by covering nutrient-rich muck with clean sand instead of removing it through dredging.
Brevard County is testing a new approach to improving water quality in the Indian River Lagoon by covering nutrient-rich muck with clean sand instead of removing it through dredging.
FDA issues nationwide recall of certain thyroid medications sold by Major Rugby: See the list
Certain lots of thyroid medication sold nationwide by Major Rugby have been recalled due to it being "subpotent," meaning, the drug won't deliver as much medication as intended.
Certain lots of thyroid medication sold nationwide by Major Rugby have been recalled due to it being "subpotent," meaning, the drug won't deliver as much medication as intended.