'Could have been a lot worse' says paramedic who nearly lost arm to alligator
A Central Florida paramedic had his arm nearly ripped off by an alligator last summer. We first met Tavares Fire Lt. Carsten Kieffer in August following the incident. "It was not an alligator attack. It was an alligator defending himself," he explained.
DeSantis: Law enforcement, firefighters and school personnel who are 50 and over can get vaccine
Florida's governor will sign an executive order allowing sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers over the age of 50 to become eligible for the vaccine.
Armed office worker stands up to machete-wielding man
Calls to 911 captured the frantic moments when police say a machete-wielding intruder entered an Orlando job placement office. One armed employee grabbed his gun and went on the defense.
Serita Beamon selected as Superintendent for Seminole County Public Schools
The School Board of Seminole County has selected Serita Beamon as the new Superintendent for Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS). She was approved by a 3-2 vote.
Search for missing boater on St. Johns River
Authorities said two people were on a boat that sank in the St. Johns River near Geneva. One person was successfully rescued but the other has not been found.
Critics fired up proposed caps to THC in medical marijuana
Florida lawmakers may consider a bill that would limit the amount of THC in medical marijuana. Currently, dispensaries can sell marijuana with up to 30 percent. The proposal would cap that at 10 percent for smokable pot and 16 percent for other medical marijuana products.
Search for missing boater on St. Johns River
Crews with the Seminole County Fire Rescue, with assistance from the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, are searching for a missing boater.
Florida reports 1,700 new coronavirus cases, 147 deaths
State healthcare agencies on Monday reported an increase of 1,700 new coronavirus cases from a Sunday count. It's among the lowest daily new cases reported in over four months.
911 calls released in machete attack
Frantic 911 calls have been released in what police described as a machete attack at an Orlando-area job placement office. The accused attacker was fatally shot by an armed employee at Staff Zone.
Some CPAC guest did not follow COVID-19 rules, mayor says
Orange County Mayor Demings said a strike team paid an unannounced visit to the Hyatt Regency this weekend to see if the county's mask mandate was being enforced at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Woman rescued from sinking car
Dramatic body camera video shows Volusia County sheriff's deputies rushing through the water to save a 73-year-old woman who was stuck inside her car that was quickly sinking into a retention pond.
UCF Lake Nona Medical Center opens
The UCF Lake Nona Medical Center is a full service health care facility that includes a 24/7 emergency care department, inpatient and outpatient surgery, and state of the art testing equipment.
Inside Port Canaveral's new cruise terminal
Port Canaveral's Cruise Terminal 3 was built specifically for Carnival Cruise Line's largest ship. The multi-million project has been sitting empty for nine months now due to the pandemic shutdown, but Port Canaveral officials said they will ready to go when cruising returns.
Orange County guardianship program audited
The Orange County Comptroller performed an audit of the Clerk of Courts Office from 2015 to 2017 raising questions about whether the Clerk's Office properly monitored guardianship cases.
Federal coronavirus vaccine site opens Wednesday
Four federal coronavirus vaccine sites are opening in Florida, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. One location, at Valencia College's West Campus opens on Wednesday.
Disney worker take on side hustles
Thousands of laid off Walt Disney World cast members are reimagining nearing themselves as side hustle entrepreneurs and you can support these victims of the pandemic fallout at an upcoming event.
Seminole County voting on superintendent replacement
The Seminole County School Board is once again taking a vote on who will replace Superintendent Walt Griffin, who is retiring.
COVID vaccine appointment changes
Florida is now requiring a new form from the Department of Health to be used as proof of eligibility when it comes to coronavirus vaccines and there is still a lot of confusion surrounding the change.
Vaccine expansion for some causes confusion for others
An executive by Gov. Ron DeSantis has expanded vaccine opportunities for the medically vulnerable and first responders over the age of 50. It has also created some confusion for those over age 65 who are not yet vaccinated.
1st case of South African COVID-19 variant reported in Florida by CDC
Like the other variants, the South African one spreads the coronavirus more rapidly, which can lead to more COVID-19 cases.