Firefighters rescue dog trapped under Orlando overpass
The crew was able to bring the dog to Animal Control, which then took it to a shelter.
The crew was able to bring the dog to Animal Control, which then took it to a shelter.
Oyster reefs are growing again in the Indian River Lagoon
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Cold snap sends manatees to Florida springs for winter warmth
A chilly week across Florida has sent manatees swimming inland in search of warmer water, with hundreds gathering at Blue Spring State Park.
A chilly week across Florida has sent manatees swimming inland in search of warmer water, with hundreds gathering at Blue Spring State Park.
Florida bear hunt reignites debate as conservationists push for federal protection
After Florida’s first black bear hunt in nearly a decade ended with far fewer animals killed than allowed, conservation groups say their efforts are shifting toward a larger legal fight.
After Florida’s first black bear hunt in nearly a decade ended with far fewer animals killed than allowed, conservation groups say their efforts are shifting toward a larger legal fight.
Families frustrated with short sentences for suspects in murders of 2 teens in vape pen robbery
Brevard County families in a 2024 vape robbery and murder said justice wasn’t served for their lost loved ones.
Brevard County families in a 2024 vape robbery and murder said justice wasn’t served for their lost loved ones.
Bullet found in bedroom after suspected New Year's celebratory gunfire hits Orange County home
On New Year's Day, suspected celebratory gunfire in an Orange County neighborhood hit the glass window of a bedroom where a woman was sleeping.
On New Year's Day, suspected celebratory gunfire in an Orange County neighborhood hit the glass window of a bedroom where a woman was sleeping.
Flagler Sheriff: Missing 11-year-old boy was kidnapped, tied up by suspect
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly has released additional details after a 60-year-old registered sex offender was recently found with an 11-year-old boy, who was reported missing in St. Johns County, and a 15-year-old boy.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly has released additional details after a 60-year-old registered sex offender was recently found with an 11-year-old boy, who was reported missing in St. Johns County, and a 15-year-old boy.
Anna Kepner update: Teen 'suspect' said 'he 'can't remember anything' about girl's cruise ship death, mom says
A teen boy, who is reportedly being investigated as a possible suspect in the death of his step-sister, says he can't remember anything.
A teen boy, who is reportedly being investigated as a possible suspect in the death of his step-sister, says he can't remember anything.
Florida's minimum wage goes up this year: Here's when and how much
Some Florida workers will get a small bump in their pay later this year.
Some Florida workers will get a small bump in their pay later this year.
Busy launch year ahead for Space Coast as Artemis II, SpaceX missions loom
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
Florida tourism inches up in Q3 as Canadian travel continues to fall
Florida tourism edged higher in the third quarter of 2025, continuing a slow but steady recovery from pandemic-era disruptions. Meanwhile, Canadian travel to Florida continued to decline.
Florida tourism edged higher in the third quarter of 2025, continuing a slow but steady recovery from pandemic-era disruptions. Meanwhile, Canadian travel to Florida continued to decline.
Florida man attacked with axe in targeted robbery: ‘Absolutely terrifying’
Police say an Orlando couple used Instagram and lingerie to lure a man into a violent ambush involving an axe and a firearm. Nicholas Lavallee and Anne Aksell now face multiple felony charges.
Police say an Orlando couple used Instagram and lingerie to lure a man into a violent ambush involving an axe and a firearm. Nicholas Lavallee and Anne Aksell now face multiple felony charges.
New Year’s Eve shooting: Florida family sleeping in bed when bullet ripped through home
A DeLand family of four narrowly escaped injury on New Year’s Eve after a stray bullet shot through their bedroom wall and landed—still hot to the touch—directly under a woman’s pillow.
A DeLand family of four narrowly escaped injury on New Year’s Eve after a stray bullet shot through their bedroom wall and landed—still hot to the touch—directly under a woman’s pillow.
SeaWorld Orlando clarifies walker policy on website amid DOJ disability discrimination inquiry
It has been more than a month since the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would open an investigation into potential disability discrimination at SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Aquatica Orlando after a recent policy change to ban wheeled walkers and rollator walkers with seats (walkers, rollators without seats are still OK).
It has been more than a month since the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would open an investigation into potential disability discrimination at SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Aquatica Orlando after a recent policy change to ban wheeled walkers and rollator walkers with seats (walkers, rollators without seats are still OK).
New Florida laws in 2026 tackle animal abuse database, pet insurance, breast examination costs
Nearly 2,000 bills were filed during the 2025 legislative session – and more than 250 were passed by both the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives.
Nearly 2,000 bills were filed during the 2025 legislative session – and more than 250 were passed by both the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives.
Universal's Jurassic Park River Adventure closing for nearly year-long refurbishment
The Islands of Adventure water ride will be closed for 10 months for refurbishment.
The Islands of Adventure water ride will be closed for 10 months for refurbishment.
Celebrity deaths of 2025: Remembering the entertainers, artists we lost
In 2025, we saw the loss of several celebrities who have left a mark on the entertainment and political worlds.
In 2025, we saw the loss of several celebrities who have left a mark on the entertainment and political worlds.
New Year's babies: First babies born at Florida hospitals
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's.
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's.
New Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
Cold snap sends endangered sea turtles to Central Florida for treatment
More than a dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being treated in Central Florida after a cold snap stunned them along the New England coast.
More than a dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being treated in Central Florida after a cold snap stunned them along the New England coast.