Ocala woman saved from sinking car in retention pond after suffering medical episode
A woman was pulled to safety after driving into a retention pond following what is believed to be a medical episode, authorities said.
Potential for tropical development over Gulf of Mexico increases in what could become Milton
The potential for tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend has increased again, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). If a named system forms, it will be Milton.
Central Florida woman using her small business to help NC flood victims
A Lake County woman has made it her mission to help victims of Hurricane Helene. She is specifically assisting those impacted in western North Carolina, including her son and his husband, who were among those affected by the floods.
Hurricane Helene forces couple to move wedding venue to Florida after devastating NC flooding
A Central Florida couple spent 14 months planning their dream wedding in the mountains of North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene, they had only 36 hours to plan it all again, in New Smyrna Beach.
Florida woman shoots through apartment, narrowly missing head of sleeping woman, police say
A Florida woman has been jailed after allegedly firing a shot through an apartment, nearly hitting a sleeping woman earlier this week.
Another child accused of school threat as Volusia County sees drop in reported incidents
Another child was arrested in Volusia County for making a school threat, but officials are noting a decrease in such incidents following a controversial approach by the sheriff’s office.
Sarah Boone takes stand in suitcase murder hearing as lawyers argue over evidence
Sarah Boone, the woman accused of killing her boyfriend by trapping him in a suitcase in 2020, was in court Wednesday.
Florida family credits strangers, Disney staff for saving son’s life after he collapsed on ride
A Florida family is expressing gratitude to strangers and Walt Disney World staff who helped save their 5-year-old son after he collapsed on a roller coaster.
Man finds missing WWII veteran's headstone during demolition in Umatilla
A routine demolition project turned into a life-changing discovery for one family when Lance Clyde, a contractor, found a headstone plaque for a World War II veteran.
Florida law banning public sleeping now in effect, leaving some homeless in the lurch
A new law is now in effect in Florida, banning sleeping or camping in public, and saying people can sue counties that don’t stop public sleeping.
Florida seeks death penalty against woman accused in 'ambush' shooting of Lake County deputies
Florida prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty against Julie Sulpizio, the woman accused of a religious-backed, doomsday-style “ambush" that allegedly led to the shooting death of a Lake County deputy, and the injuring of two others.
Leesburg Police release new video of 3 suspects wanted after an 87-year-old man was shot inside his car
The Leesburg Police Department is currently looking for 3 suspects involved in the shooting of an 87-year-old man.
UF marks anniversary of groundbreaking canine open-heart surgery program
The University of Florida is celebrating the first anniversary of its pioneering Canine Open Heart Surgery Program, the only one of its kind in the U.S.
Pygmy sperm whale dies after washing ashore in Daytona Beach Shores
Authorities said a sick and injured pygmy sperm whale that washed ashore in Daytona Beach Shores on Monday has died.
Family loses everything when tree falls on apartment during Hurricane Helene
Dalon Charles’ mother, wife, and two children were all inside their apartment when a tree came crashing down on the roof.
Hurricane Helene evacuee from Georgia considering moving to Daytona Beach
With so many places destroyed by Hurricane Helene, some are considering whether to rebuild or move on elsewhere.
5 kids found living in horrid conditions in Flagler County after 2-year-old found wandering in street: FCSO
Five children were found living in absolute horrid conditions at a home in Flagler County last week, and now their father is facing a charge of child neglect, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Man convicted in 2022 crash that killed TikTok influencer Ali Spice, 2 others
A Volusia County jury has convicted a man accused of being partly to blame for the deaths of a TikTok influencer and two others in a crash.
Helene aftermath latest: Florida Gov. DeSantis provides updates on response, recovery efforts in Steinhatchee
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Monday morning in Steinhatchee, a coastal community in Florida heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene last week, to provide an update on the state's response and recovery efforts.
Man arrested after road rage leads to shots being fired at Tesla on Florida Turnpike: FHP
A road rage incident led to a shooting that left one man traveling in a Tesla injured last week, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).