Oviedo daycare bus driver arrested after leaving 6-year-old alone on hot bus, police say

A daycare bus driver in Oviedo was arrested Wednesday after she unknowingly left a 6-year-old girl alone in the hot vehicle because she failed to check if any children were still on board, according to the Oviedo Police Department.

Disney scientists tracking sea turtles
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Two sea turtles are making their way under the sea as scientists with Disney track their migration patterns with the overall goal of conservation and better understanding the species.

Thieves caught, Ferrari recovered in Palm Coast after cross-country chase, officials say

Two thieves are now in custody after a stolen Ferrari Spider, linked to an out-of-state crime, was found at a home in Palm Coast after a cross-country chase, officials said.

Orlando woman to reunite with first responders who saved her life after devastating crash

An Orlando woman’s life was forever changed after she was involved in a serious crash in February. She is still recovering from her injuries, but thanks to social media, she will soon meet the people who saved her life.

FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets after booster explodes off Florida Coast

What was supposed to be a historic week for SpaceX ended in setbacks, after a Falcon 9 rocket booster burst into flames off the coast of Florida.

9 people now dead from listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats

A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has claimed the lives of nine people and hospitalized dozens more. The CDC is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled products immediately.

New tropical disturbance in Atlantic shows potential for development over Labor Day weekend

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring a tropical disturbance for possible development over the Labor Day weekend or early next week. This comes as we are entering the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. 

Deputies search for 2 men who allegedly kidnapped, beat, choked Okahumpka woman

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for two men accused of kidnapping and attempting to murder a 39-year-old woman in Okahumpka. The sheriff’s office hopes some residents of the small town of around 220 people may have tips to help identify the suspects.

Polaris Dawn rocket launch: Meet the astronauts headed to space for historic spacewalk mission

The mission will include the first commercial spacewalk with a next-gen spacesuit, an attempt to reach the highest altitude since Apollo, and testing new communication technology via Starlink.

Polaris Program rocket launch live: When is it, how to watch

SpaceX has again delayed launching a Falcon 9, which is expected to carry the Polaris Dawn mission to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

5 students charged, principal injured in fight at West Port High School, officials say

Five students were arrested and a principal was injured during a fight that broke out at West Port High School in Ocala on Monday, according to the school district.

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and worldwide

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.

Palm Bay Magnet High School student arrested after stabbing student with scissors, police say

An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly stabbing another student with scissors during a fight at Palm Bay Magnet High School on Monday, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

Pulse Nightclub owners cleared of involuntary manslaughter charges, OPD report concludes

The owners of the Pulse nightclub will not face involuntary manslaughter charges following an investigation by the Orlando Police Department, according to a new report released eight years after the tragic mass shooting in June 2016.

Critics call for Florida parks plans to be ditched

Environmentalists are seeking assurances that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has scrapped plans for a series of golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park after a state spokeswoman said the proposal has been dropped.

Florida man shot, killed wife while kids were inside the home, officers say

Two boys ran to a neighbor's house after their dad allegedly shot and killed their mother inside their home in St. Cloud, Florida. Their dad is now charged with first-degree murder in his wife's death.