Bahamians desperate for help

As some spotty cell phone and internet service returns to the Abacos and Freeport, in the Bahamas, desperate pleas from residents are making clear just how dire the situation is following Hurricane Dorian.

Volusia County man accused of mass shooting threat

The Volusia County Sheriff’s office says a Daytona Beach man was arrested for making mass shooting threats online. 

‘Skimmers' found in post-storm gas station checks

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services inspectors found "skimmers," used to steal credit-card or debit-card information at gas pumps, while checking gas stations for Hurricane Dorian damage.

1 dead in small plane crash near Lady Lake

Authorities are investigating a small plane crash in Lake County, in which a fatality has been reported.

'Halloween Horror Nights' kicks off at Universal Orlando

The highly anticipated 'Halloween Horror Nights' event at Universal Orlando kicks off on Friday, Sept. 6 and the fear is expected to be next level!

Bahamian survivors in Florida: 'Abaconians…need desperate help!'

As Hurricane Dorian drew closer and closer to landfall, Alan Hamilton watched the weather reports, like everyone in Florida, hoping for a turn in the storm.

Dorian damages iconic Daytona Beach Pier

Fishing at the end of the Daytona Beach Pier has been closed to the public.  Hurricane Dorian is to blame. 

Orange County a hot spot for Dorian price gouging

Price gouging has been widespread, leading up to Hurricane Dorian and during the storm, according to the Florida Attorney General’s Office.

Florida seeks federal money for Dorian preps

Florida wants the White House to approve federal reimbursements for the state and 24 counties to help cover costs of Hurricane Dorian preparation, shelters and evacuation measures.

Florida sky turns purple after Hurricane Dorian

Skies in some parts of Florida turned a beautiful shade of purple after Hurricane Dorian passed offshore of the coast. 

Costs of assault weapons ban weighed

If Floridians approve a constitutional amendment next year to block possession of assault weapons, a panel of economists on Thursday estimated the state budget could take a $26.9 million hit in lost revenue.

Florida shifts into Dorian assistance mode

Florida emergency management efforts shifted Thursday from storm preparation to providing assistance as Hurricane Dorian, after devastating the Bahamas and skirting Florida’s East Coast, threatened to cause heavy damage in the Carolinas.

Abandoned puppy rescued during Hurricane Dorian now living her best life with deputy

An adorable puppy that was found by the Orange County Sheriff's Office in a partially flooded vehicle during Hurricane Dorian is now right at home with the deputy that rescued her.