Florida mother caused severe hemorrhaging in 5-month-old son's brain, deputies say
A 21-year-old Florida mother has been arrested after injuring her 5-month-old son, causing multiple brain bleeds.
A 21-year-old Florida mother has been arrested after injuring her 5-month-old son, causing multiple brain bleeds.
Estranged husband of missing Osceola County mother makes first appearance in court
The estranged husband of missing mother Nicole Montalvo went before a judge in Osceola County Saturday morning.
The estranged husband of missing mother Nicole Montalvo went before a judge in Osceola County Saturday morning.
Thousands gather at Lake Eola for the 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' event
On Saturday, thousands of people came together at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, putting one foot in front of the other, in the fight against breast cancer.
On Saturday, thousands of people came together at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, putting one foot in front of the other, in the fight against breast cancer.
Estranged husband of Nicole Montalvo and his father named as persons of interest in her disappearance
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says human remains were found Friday in the search for a missing mother.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says human remains were found Friday in the search for a missing mother.
Truffles the cat helps kids get comfortable with wearing glasses, going to eye doctor
Truffles is a 2-year-old cat whose mission is helping children get more comfortable with going to the eye doctor and wearing glasses or eye patches.
Truffles is a 2-year-old cat whose mission is helping children get more comfortable with going to the eye doctor and wearing glasses or eye patches.
Divvying up medicaid patients could spark debate
An algorithm that dictates the assignment of many Medicaid patients to health plans could cause another high-stakes tussle among plans that have received an estimated $90 billion worth of contracts to manage care in Florida’s Medicaid program.
An algorithm that dictates the assignment of many Medicaid patients to health plans could cause another high-stakes tussle among plans that have received an estimated $90 billion worth of contracts to manage care in Florida’s Medicaid program.
City of Ocala falls victim to phishing scheme
The City of Ocala has been the target of an email spear-phishing campaign, resulting in a yet to be determined net financial loss to the city, officials said in a news release on Friday. Email spear phishing involves an email targeted at a specific individual or business and appears to be from a trusted source.
The City of Ocala has been the target of an email spear-phishing campaign, resulting in a yet to be determined net financial loss to the city, officials said in a news release on Friday. Email spear phishing involves an email targeted at a specific individual or business and appears to be from a trusted source.
The majority of baby sea turtles are now born female — climate change is to blame
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
Teen gamer arrested after posting violent threats, sheriff says
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is calling out social media and gaming platforms to do better when it comes to monitoring threats of mass violence by its users. A 17-year-old gamer on Discord is accused of making violent and disturbing online threats to kill and stab multiple people.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is calling out social media and gaming platforms to do better when it comes to monitoring threats of mass violence by its users. A 17-year-old gamer on Discord is accused of making violent and disturbing online threats to kill and stab multiple people.
‘Tiniest patients’ in hospital’s NICU decked out in precious costumes for Halloween contest
A hospital in Wisconsin posted photos of several premature babies recovering in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit dressed in adorable costumes for a cute Halloween contest that is bringing joy to their parents — and to the rest of us.
A hospital in Wisconsin posted photos of several premature babies recovering in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit dressed in adorable costumes for a cute Halloween contest that is bringing joy to their parents — and to the rest of us.
Minnesota runner with ‘Jesus Saves’ bib saved by nurse named Jesus after collapsing during race
A Minnesota runner's bib turned out to be more prophetic than he ever could've imagined.
A Minnesota runner's bib turned out to be more prophetic than he ever could've imagined.
DEA will accept vaping devices for first time on 'National Drug Take Back Day'
For the first time, the Drug Enforcement Agency will accept vaping devices and cartridges for its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative.
For the first time, the Drug Enforcement Agency will accept vaping devices and cartridges for its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative.
Florida Uber driver picks up new mom, buys clothes for her sick baby
A Florida Uber driver picked up a new mother from a children’s hospital and ended up buying clothes for her sick baby who was still in the hospital, a small act of kindness that went a long way.
A Florida Uber driver picked up a new mother from a children’s hospital and ended up buying clothes for her sick baby who was still in the hospital, a small act of kindness that went a long way.
Circus bear mauls Russian trainer in front of horrified onlookers; investigation launched
Onlookers at a Russian circus were horrified Wednesday when a 660-pound brown bear viciously attacked its handler before turning its attention to the audience, prompting officials to launch a criminal investigation.
Onlookers at a Russian circus were horrified Wednesday when a 660-pound brown bear viciously attacked its handler before turning its attention to the audience, prompting officials to launch a criminal investigation.
Tropical Storm Olga forms in Gulf of Mexico
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Olga has formed in the Gulf of Mexico while Tropical Storm Pablo has formed in the northeast Atlantic. On Friday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said the storm is expected to soon merge with a cold front and become a post-tropical low with gale-force winds.
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Olga has formed in the Gulf of Mexico while Tropical Storm Pablo has formed in the northeast Atlantic. On Friday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said the storm is expected to soon merge with a cold front and become a post-tropical low with gale-force winds.
Swim advisory issued for part of Ponce Inlet beach due to 'high bacteria levels'
The Volusia County Health Department has issued a swim advisory for the south Jetty area of the beach in Ponce Inlet.
The Volusia County Health Department has issued a swim advisory for the south Jetty area of the beach in Ponce Inlet.
Shocking video shows deputy being hit by car
Frightening video shows a sheriff's deputy being hit by a car while she worked outside of an elementary school.
Frightening video shows a sheriff's deputy being hit by a car while she worked outside of an elementary school.
More than 80 car break-in's being investigated across Orange County
Orange County deputies are investigating a string of car break-in's that have now left more than 80 vehicles vandalized.
Orange County deputies are investigating a string of car break-in's that have now left more than 80 vehicles vandalized.
Teacher’s assistant credited with saving choking student
Jordan Strouse said he began to choke on some food while in the cafeteria at Fruitland Park Elementary. Luckily, Sherry Jutkofsky, or "Mrs. J" to her students, was there.
Jordan Strouse said he began to choke on some food while in the cafeteria at Fruitland Park Elementary. Luckily, Sherry Jutkofsky, or "Mrs. J" to her students, was there.
U.S. attorney won’t pursue medical marijuana cases
Florida’s medical marijuana laws should be enough to shield the growing industry from prosecution across northern Florida.
Florida’s medical marijuana laws should be enough to shield the growing industry from prosecution across northern Florida.