Crash victim meets good Samaritans who pulled her from wreckage

A crash victim met two good Samaritans who helped pull her from the wreckage. "I was so thankful they drove by," said Katie Mannebach. "It could have been hours before somebody found me."

New Smyrna Beach teacher accused of having sex with teenage student

A former New Smyrna Beach High School teacher is charged with having an inappropriate, sexual relationship with a 16 year-old student.

Immerse 2019 kicks off in downtown Orlando

Immerse 2019 is expected to bring in about 70,000 people, so several streets in downtown Orlando along Orange Avenue from Central Boulevard to Anderson Street will be closed through the weekend.

Nursery holding fundraiser for Bahamas Dorian recovery

A Lake County nursery is opening its doors this weekend to raise money for the Bahamas and efforts to clean up and recover from Hurricane Dorian. Quality By Design usually sells its trees and plant in bulk, but for this event, it will sell individual plants with proceeds going to hurricane relief.

Teen killed by hit-and-run driver in Alachua County

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are searching for a driver who struck two girls who were walking along a quiet rural road in Alachua County. One of the girls was killed and the other remains hospitalized. The driver is described as a white man in his 30s, with dirty blonde hair.

Biketoberfest kicks off in Daytona Beach

The annual Biketoberfest is underway in Daytona Beach and organizers are keeping a close eye on the weather. A tropical system is moving across the state over the weekend and that could produce rain and wind for the region. Reservations were slow at the beginning but are starting to pick up, which is good news for Daytona Beach.

Florida man accused of not informing sex partners of HIV status

A Florida man with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is accused of having sex with multiple partners without informing them of his infection.

Man accused of inappropriate contact with child at Magic Kingdom

A guest at Walt Disney World Resort was arrested on Wednesday and faces accusations that he inappropriately touched a child during a visit to the Magic Kingdom. 

Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued for Volusia County

Health officials in Volusia County have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for West Nile virus.

Bill aims to protect dogs during severe weather, hurricanes

People who leave dogs outside and unattended during freezing temperatures or other severe weather could face up to a year in jail or a fine of up to $5,000, under a measure filed Wednesday in the Florida Senate.

Florida boy, 5, battling aggressive brain cancer gets to patrol with Coast Guard, police

A 5-year-old Florida boy who is battling an aggressive form of brain cancer got to live his dream last week when the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and several local law enforcement teams joined forces so he could be an honorary marine officer and go on a ride with the military branch.

Halloween home decor can hurt wildlife, officials warn

Wildlife organizations have seen an increase in animal visits to rehabilitation centers for injuries related to outdoor holiday decorations.