Florida lawmakers want to expand smoking ban to most public places, including outdoor areas
Florida lawmakers are moving to expand bans on smoking or vaping in public places, including streets, sidewalks, highways, public parks, beaches, and a number of common areas.
Florida lawmakers are moving to expand bans on smoking or vaping in public places, including streets, sidewalks, highways, public parks, beaches, and a number of common areas.
Melbourne manhunt: Police tracked 'girlfriend' to escapee's location in Palm Bay
A man who escaped from police custody on Feb. 11 was found hiding between a wall and a bed in a Palm Bay home, around 12 miles from where the hospital where he ran from police.
A man who escaped from police custody on Feb. 11 was found hiding between a wall and a bed in a Palm Bay home, around 12 miles from where the hospital where he ran from police.
Who is Ernest Manzanares? Human remains in 1988 Ocoee missing persons case identified
A family finally has closure after a genetic genealogy analysis links human remains found in 2009 to a 1988 case of a missing father.
A family finally has closure after a genetic genealogy analysis links human remains found in 2009 to a 1988 case of a missing father.
Teen arrested after trying to flee deputies on e-bike, officials say
A 14-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly tried to flee from law enforcement on an electric bicycle during a traffic stop, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly tried to flee from law enforcement on an electric bicycle during a traffic stop, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman, 35, dies after two-vehicle crash in Ocala
A 35-year-old woman died at a hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Ocala on Thursday, authorities said.
A 35-year-old woman died at a hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Ocala on Thursday, authorities said.
3 rescued manatee calves released back into Florida waters after rehab
In Volusia County, three orphaned manatee calves were released back into the wild on Thursday, and SeaWorld Orlando marked the occasion with a triple splash at Blue Spring State Park.
In Volusia County, three orphaned manatee calves were released back into the wild on Thursday, and SeaWorld Orlando marked the occasion with a triple splash at Blue Spring State Park.
Home sales plunge, while housing affordability hits best level since March 2022, data finds
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Nancy Guthrie: FBI gives suspect description as reward increases to $100,000
We now have a partial description of the suspect who the FBI believes is involved in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
We now have a partial description of the suspect who the FBI believes is involved in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Grocery costs in 2026: Which states are spending the most on food?
As the cost of groceries continues to rise, Americans are spending more of their income to feed their families. See which states spend the most on food.
As the cost of groceries continues to rise, Americans are spending more of their income to feed their families. See which states spend the most on food.
Death penalty? AG James Uthmeier wants man accused of killing 3 tourists prosecuted to the fullest, he says
Multiple second-degree charges filed against a man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee aren't enough, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said.
Multiple second-degree charges filed against a man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee aren't enough, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said.
Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Hate your ex? Brevard Zoo offers to name a leech, and other pests, after them for Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day, the Brevard Zoo invites the public to name a leech, barnacle or rhino poop after an ex.
This Valentine's Day, the Brevard Zoo invites the public to name a leech, barnacle or rhino poop after an ex.
Florida crime ring busted: 6 charged in $7.8M semi-trailer theft scheme, Attorney General James Uthmeier says
Six people have been charged in connection to over 30 cargo theft incidents across Florida, which resulted in nearly $7.8 million lost so far, state authorities say.
Six people have been charged in connection to over 30 cargo theft incidents across Florida, which resulted in nearly $7.8 million lost so far, state authorities say.
Parents of Marion County toddler killed in driveway accident speak: 'He will forever be two’
A Marion County family is grieving the loss of their 2-year-old son, Olyver, who was accidentally run over in the family’s driveway.
A Marion County family is grieving the loss of their 2-year-old son, Olyver, who was accidentally run over in the family’s driveway.
E-bikes and the law: Why your next ride could land you a ticket
As electric bicycles become a common sight on streets and sidewalks, Florida law treats them similarly to cars, meaning riders can face citations or even arrest if they break traffic rules, legal experts say.
As electric bicycles become a common sight on streets and sidewalks, Florida law treats them similarly to cars, meaning riders can face citations or even arrest if they break traffic rules, legal experts say.
Nancy Guthrie: Authorities swamped by 18,000 tips since her disappearance
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has received nearly 18,000 leads in the 11 days since the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, with 4,000 tips arriving in a single day following the release of suspect surveillance footage.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has received nearly 18,000 leads in the 11 days since the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, with 4,000 tips arriving in a single day following the release of suspect surveillance footage.
Proposal would expand Florida school guardian program to colleges
A proposal that would allow certain college and university employees in Florida to carry concealed weapons on campus is moving forward in the Florida Legislature.
A proposal that would allow certain college and university employees in Florida to carry concealed weapons on campus is moving forward in the Florida Legislature.
Florida lawmakers, judges targeted in proposed immigration crackdown
Florida leaders on Wednesday outlined a new plan aimed at tightening immigration enforcement in the state, including proposals that would penalize lawmakers and judges if undocumented immigrants in their districts commit violent crimes.
Florida leaders on Wednesday outlined a new plan aimed at tightening immigration enforcement in the state, including proposals that would penalize lawmakers and judges if undocumented immigrants in their districts commit violent crimes.
Wildlife rescue in Volusia County faces uncertainty after foreclosure
A Volusia County wildlife rescue, Samadhi Wildlife, is facing eviction after a foreclosure on its property.
A Volusia County wildlife rescue, Samadhi Wildlife, is facing eviction after a foreclosure on its property.
Construction begins on $400 million Camping World Stadium renovation
Construction is underway on a $400 million renovation of Camping World Stadium aimed at expanding capacity, modernizing facilities and attracting major events to Orlando.
Construction is underway on a $400 million renovation of Camping World Stadium aimed at expanding capacity, modernizing facilities and attracting major events to Orlando.