Police: Mother who took 2-year-old son at gunpoint to face judge

An Orlando mother is behind bars and facing some serious charges after allegedly kidnapping her own 2-year-old son at gunpoint on Tuesday night, prompting an Amber Alert. 

Protesters plan for Donald Trump Jr. speech at UF

Donald Trump Jr. is coming to the University of Florida and students say expect protests.

Vaping illness cases continue climbing

Florida had 13 vaping-related pulmonary illnesses reported last week, bringing the number of cases to 52 as of Saturday, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.

Manatee being treated after tail sliced open by boat propeller

A female manatee was rescued on Sunday after being found with a severe injury to her tail caused by a boat propeller.

Florida cities dominate best places to retire list, report says

Maybe it's the sun, sand, or Disney World, but Orlando is one of the top cities in the entire country to retire, according to the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Places to Retire in the U.S.

Florida woman who burned 3,500-year-old tree while smoking meth arrested on drug charges

A Florida woman who was previously arrested for burning down a 3,500-year-old tree while smoking methamphetamine was arrested on charges of trafficking meth, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

State eyes bear management strategies

Techniques to manage Florida’s black bear population over the next decade, including the possibility of regulated hunting, are outlined in the draft of an updated 10-year plan released Tuesday.

Pennsylvania squirrels hide more than 200 walnuts under SUV hood

A Pittsburgh-area woman with car trouble popped the hood of her vehicle to find squirrels had hidden more than 200 walnuts in the car's body.

Twin birth rate in US hits lowest point in a decade

After more than three decades of consistent increases, the number of American families welcoming twins is decreasing, and the twin birth rate in the U.S. is now at the lowest point in a decade.

Trump administration expands consumer information on nursing homes

President Donald Trump's administration is moving forward with changes to a website that will make it easier for consumers to find out if nursing homes have been cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Judge points to 'administrative nightmare' in felon voting rights law

Calling the process "an administrative nightmare," a federal judge on Tuesday urged the Florida Legislature to revamp a state law aimed at carrying out a constitutional amendment that restores voting rights to felons who have completed their sentences.

Report: Florida man pours beer in alligator's mouth, encourages it to bite him

Two Florida men are facing charges after deputies say one of them caught an alligator and the other poured beer into its mouth and enticed the animal to bite him, according to news reports.

Former Orlando news anchor Wendy Chioji dies of cancer

Wendy Chioji, a former news anchor for WESH-Channel 2, died Monday night after a long battle with cancer.