Gov. DeSantis orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of El Paso, Dayton shooting victims

Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags across Florida to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of those killed in two shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio this weekend.

Online scam pretends to be tech support, on the rise

Online tech support scams are on the rise across Florida, according to Attorney General Ashley Moody.

5-year-old drowns at Daytona Beach water park

A 5-year-old boy is dead after drowning Saturday at a Daytona Beach water park, authorities said.

New Universal park likely to boost Orlando theme park scene

One company’s new park may be a boost for all in Orlando’s theme park landscape; if some experts are correct. 

WATCH: Alligator, vultures cross street together in Florida

In Florida, we see alligators crossing the road pretty often. But it's not so common for the alligator to have a vulture entourage tagging along.

Missing 2-year-old Florida boy found safe

**UPDATE** Hillsborough deputes say that Solomon has been found safe. No other information has been released at this time.

Videos show dramatic evacuation, gunshots heard during deadly El Paso shooting

Authorities reported multiple fatalities and at least 18 people have been taken to the hospital after a shooting rampage in El Paso, Texas on Saturday.

WATCH: Customer spots snake slithering behind gas pump screen

Most customers are worried about gas pump skimmers these days, but Kansas resident Holly Malkames had another reason to be nervous.

Video shows deputy pay respects to American flag

A DeBary restaurant owner is sharing video of a deputy who stopped at his business to pick up and protect a fallen American flag. 

State revives red tide task force

A task force focused on red tide outbreaks along the Gulf Coast has been reorganized within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Proposal would ban plastic straws, carryout bags

A fight over disposable straws could return to the state Legislature, even after Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year vetoed a bill that would have blocked local governments from banning plastic straws.

Fallen Florida soldier honored with road dedication

Lake County is honoring the service of a local U.S. Army hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice, by naming a portion of a road after him.

Airplane part drops from sky into swimming pool

A Florida woman says a airplane fuel cap came sailing though her screened-in swimming pool, bounced-off the patio and went into the water.  Dara Hackett, of Winter Garden, was nearby there when it happened.

Tom Petty's Florida hometown to get historical marker

In a great big world with lots of places to run to, the Florida Historical Marker Council agreed Friday that one of those spots should be in the hometown of the late Gainesville rocker Tom Petty.

Florida bill would ban declawing cats

Declawing cats, unless medically necessary, would be banned under a bill proposed for the 2020 legislative session by Sen. Lauren Book.

Tropical wave could bring heavy rain to Central Florida this weekend

The chances of a tropical wave in the west Atlantic developing into a tropical depression have dropped to 50 percent over the next five days, but the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says it could still drench Florida this weekend.