Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
Reward increased to $54K to find who shot, stabbed dolphins on Florida beaches
There is now a $54,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people responsible for stabbing one dolphin and shooting another on Florida beaches this year.
There is now a $54,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people responsible for stabbing one dolphin and shooting another on Florida beaches this year.
Heat builds this week before storms, cold return on Thursday
Heat, storms, then cooler air!
Heat, storms, then cooler air!
March 19 marks the earliest spring since 1896
Our path to an earlier spring equinox started 20 years ago and has nothing to do with climate change.
Our path to an earlier spring equinox started 20 years ago and has nothing to do with climate change.
Panicked shoppers flock to Walmart, Costco to stock up as coronavirus fears increase
Shelves were wiped clean of items like water, toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
Shelves were wiped clean of items like water, toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
AdventHealth says it's prepared to treat patients with coronavirus
As the first cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Florida, AdventHealth says its leaders in the Orlando region are prepared to treat any potential patients.
As the first cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Florida, AdventHealth says its leaders in the Orlando region are prepared to treat any potential patients.
Experts warn to take precautions to prevent possible spread of coronavirus in nursing homes
Older adults and those with chronic health conditions are at a higher risk of being impacted if the coronavirus continues to spread, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Older adults and those with chronic health conditions are at a higher risk of being impacted if the coronavirus continues to spread, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Teen arrested after high-speed pursuit of stolen car, deputies say
Deputies in Marion County said they were led on a high-speed pursuit after attempting to stop the driver of a stolen vehicle.
Deputies in Marion County said they were led on a high-speed pursuit after attempting to stop the driver of a stolen vehicle.
Florida Senate targets bear poaching, shark finning, invasive species
Florida is getting closer to imposing stiffer fines for bear poaching and expanding rules against shark “finning.” The Senate Rules Committee on Monday approved bills to address those issues, sending the measures to the full Senate.
Florida is getting closer to imposing stiffer fines for bear poaching and expanding rules against shark “finning.” The Senate Rules Committee on Monday approved bills to address those issues, sending the measures to the full Senate.
Florida Senate, House to consider school moment of silence
The Senate Rules Committee on Monday signed off on a bill (SB 946) that would direct principals and teachers to give students up to two minutes each day to reflect on anything they want.
The Senate Rules Committee on Monday signed off on a bill (SB 946) that would direct principals and teachers to give students up to two minutes each day to reflect on anything they want.
Capping pot potency stall in Florida Senate
Florida Senate Health Policy Chairwoman Gayle Harrell, R-Stuart, introduced a proposal Monday that would have capped THC levels in medical marijuana for patients under age 21.
Florida Senate Health Policy Chairwoman Gayle Harrell, R-Stuart, introduced a proposal Monday that would have capped THC levels in medical marijuana for patients under age 21.
Ocala police investigate deadly shooting as possible case of self-defense
Ocala police are investigating a fight that led to a deadly shooting inside a bar Saturday night.
Ocala police are investigating a fight that led to a deadly shooting inside a bar Saturday night.
Florida senator files amendment prohibiting children 10 and younger from being arrested
The amendment filed would prohibit law enforcement from arresting children 10-years old and younger unless it is for a violent felony.
The amendment filed would prohibit law enforcement from arresting children 10-years old and younger unless it is for a violent felony.
CDC confirms 2 cases of coronavirus in Florida, 184 others being monitored
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
After dolphins found dead, reward for information increased to $54,000
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
Teen arrested after making threat against Florida high school on social media, deputies say
Parents and students who saw the post made several calls to the Sheriff's Office, which helped deputies make the quick arrest.
Parents and students who saw the post made several calls to the Sheriff's Office, which helped deputies make the quick arrest.
Pete Buttigieg drops out of presidential race
Pete Buttigieg has dropped out of the Democratic race for president.
Pete Buttigieg has dropped out of the Democratic race for president.
Americans worried about coronavirus don't need to buy face masks, US surgeon general says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says masks should be worn only by medical professionals and those with the virus, adding the best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes and mouth.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says masks should be worn only by medical professionals and those with the virus, adding the best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes and mouth.
After a cool weekend, temperatures will heat up to near 90 degrees in Central Florida
Temperatures will rise up near 90 before another cold front arrives later in the week.
Temperatures will rise up near 90 before another cold front arrives later in the week.
Police search for missing and endangered 12-year-old Florida girl
Police said that Alanna is missing and endangered, as she has threatened self-harm.
Police said that Alanna is missing and endangered, as she has threatened self-harm.