Merrit Island crane collapse: Family’ credits their rescue dog for keeping them from harm's way
A construction crane fell onto a Merritt Island home Thursday, crushing the roof but leaving the longtime residents unharmed. Amanda Crane said she had just left with their pet dog she recently rescued to take it to the veterinarian when the crane came down on the house.
JetBlue returning to Daytona Beach with nonstop flights to NYC, Boston
JetBlue Airways will return to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) in December with new non-stop service to New York and Boston, airport officials announced Wednesday.
Expectant mom claims bacteria from raw milk sold by Florida dairy led to miscarriage
A Seminole County woman filed a lawsuit against Keely Farms Dairy. She claims raw milk from the farm in New Smyrna Beach sent her son to the hospital and caused her to lose her unborn baby.
Federal judge rules Florida’s pronoun law for teachers is unconstitutional
A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the state’s law requiring teachers to use pronouns that match a student’s sex at birth amounts to discrimination, conflicting with federal protections against employment discrimination based on sex.
Man caught on video beheading well-known Florida Ivanhoe Village statue
A plaster angel statue named "Youness" was beheaded outside Dora Mae Jewelry in Orlando's Ivanhoe Village.
Crane collapses on Florida home, officials say
A crane collapsed onto a home in Merritt Island on Wednesday, according to the company that owns the equipment.
DeSantis announces second Florida immigration detention facility 'Deportation Depot'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to expand the state's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants through a new “Deportation Depot."
Tropical Storm Erin tracker: Hurricane forecast, timeline, spaghetti models, Florida impact
Tropical Storm Erin is strengthening and may become the first hurricane of 2025 by Friday.
DeSantis announces plans for Florida immigration detention expansion
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to expand the state's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants through a new "Deportation Depot." DeSantis said he's confident Florida needs additional capacity to host undocumented immigrants in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" in South Florida. The new "Deportation Depot" will be able to hold more than 1,300 detainees with the same services offered as Alligator Alcatraz.
Sen. Moody introduces bill to protect first responders
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is urging lawmakers to pass the "Graham Hoffman Act." Moody says the bill "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them." The legislation is named in honor of Graham Hoffman, a paramedic who was attacked and killed in the line of duty by a known criminal.
Pedestrian killed in deadly crash near Paddock Mall in Ocala, police say
All eastbound lanes near the Paddock Mall in Ocala were closed for several hours following a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday morning, police say.
Trump to meet with Putin on Friday in Alaska
President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska to attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting will take place at a military base in Alaska that was crucial to countering the Soviet Union during the height of Cold War and still plays a role today.
I-75 northbound reopens following multi-vehicle crash in Ocala; 2 seriously injured
Ocala Fire Rescue responded Wednesday afternoon to a major multi-vehicle crash on I-75 Northbound just north of mile marker 352, resulting in two trauma alerts and a full closure of the northbound lanes.
Marquee HBCU teams to compete in inaugural Hoops Invitational at Disney
Several prominent Historically Black College and University basketball programs will take part in the first-ever HBCU Hoops Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort this winter.
Orlando Magic face Miami Heat in Puerto Rico for preseason opener
The Orlando Magic will open their 2025 preseason in San Juan, Puerto Rico, facing the Miami Heat.
2025 Python Challenge: Florida woman wins with 60-snake haul; record 294 invasive pythons caught
A Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades.
Florida mom of boy hurt in Lake Eola drone show mishap files lawsuit against Orlando, drone company
The mother of a child hurt in last year’s Downtown Orlando Holiday Drone Show is suing the city and several companies over alleged negligence and product defects.
Owner of dog that killed Florida child will face misdemeanor charge, officials say
The owner of one of the dogs that killed an 8-year-old Florida boy in January is now facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge, according to State Attorney William Scheiner.
Florida bear hunt: FWC approves proposal for first bear hunt in 10 years
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted on Wednesday to host a proposed three-week bear hunt in December. This will be the first time in 10 years that hunting black bears will be permitted in the Sunshine State.
FULL | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Tampa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by newly appointed Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. At the event, DeSantis awarded law enforcement recruitment bonuses. The governor touted Florida’s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.