Woman accused of shoving dog in trunk

Brevard County deputies arrested a woman Thursday, after a video surfaced alleging she shoved a dog into the trunk of her car.

Thief stole from terminally ill child on Make-A-Wish trip

A terminally ill child from Ocala, Florida had all of his belongings stolen while he was on his Make-A-Wish trip.

Lawmakers refile tax break for diapers, incontinence items

Florida lawmakers once again are being asked to consider a sales-tax exemption for diapers and incontinence products.

NRA lobbyist unloads on proposed assault weapons amendment

Florida’s top gun lobbyist took a second shot Thursday at a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to prevent the possession and sale of assault weapons.

UCF football announces starting quarterback for upcoming season

The University of Central Florida's (UCF) football team has announced their starting quarterback for the upcoming season.

Lake disappears in Florida community

Like a bad magic trick, an entire man-made pond disappeared from a Florida community over the weekend.

'Bomb' in mouth of alligator statue false alarm

A busy area of the Baldwin Park neighborhood in Orlando, Florida was evacuated late Wednesday afternoon, after it was reported that a device resembling a bomb was tucked inside the mouth of a statue of an alligator.

Private company under fire for school guardian training

A private security company that was paid thousands of dollars to train school “guardians” in Palm Beach County signed off on armed school security that did not meet statutory training requirements, according to the chairman of the state’s school safety panel.

Bill would end time limit to report sexual battery on minors

With added attention given to victims of high-profile sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers have re-introduced a measure that would eliminate the statute of limitations on reporting sexual offenses involving minors.

Florida to share voter registration data with other states

Gov. Ron DeSantis has agreed to allow Florida to join a national electronic center to exchange voter registration data with other states, an effort long-sought by county supervisors of elections.

Volunteers add pilots, aircraft in search for missing boaters

Sky Harbor Aviation at the Jacksonville Executive Airport stayed busier than usual for a Wednesday.  It was full of volunteers wanting to help find missing fire fighters Brian McCluney and Justin Walker.  

Gun shop owner offers free concealed carry classes

With all the mass shootings that have happened in the country recently, a Florida gun shop owner is offering free concealed carry classes to help people better understand how guns are used.

Coral breeding breakthrough at Florida Aquarium

Coral reefs in Florida and around the world have been in decline because of disease and pollution, but scientists at the Florida Aquarium announced a breakthrough they believe could help turn the tide in the battle to save them. 

UCF students move in to new downtown Orlando campus dorms

It's a big day in downtown Orlando as hundreds of students move into the dorms on the University of Central Florida's brand new campus. 

Weather system near Florida could develop, bring rain this weekend

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is watching an area of low pressure that could develop and head toward Florida within the next few days.