Disney releases video of Animal Kingdom's pride of lions to celebrate 'The Lion King'

To celebrate the release of the computer-animated remake of 'The Lion King,' Disney Parks Blog is giving animal lovers a look at their real-life pride of lions.

Florida man caught with live alligator in cooler, deputies say

A Florida man was arrested after Charlotte County deputies said they found a live alligator in a cooler in the bed of his truck.

Endangered child alert issued for 1-year-old Tennessee boy

An endangered child alert has been issued by The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) for 1-year-old Lachlan Thomas Capo. 

Colin Kaepernick's Nike commercial is nominated for an Emmy Award

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s “Dream Crazy” Nike commercial was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding commercial.

Inmate arrested after stabbing guards

A Florida Panhandle inmate who attacked three officers in a “brutal, unprovoked attack” has been charged with attempted murder of a correctional officer and possession of contraband, state prison officials said Wednesday.

Off-duty officer rescues 2 from overturned car

Police say an off-duty Cocoa police officer rescued two teenagers from a car that was overturned in water early Wednesday morning.

Changes ahead for developmental disabilities program

The head of the Florida agency that helps people with disabilities told a large crowd of people Wednesday not to worry about an impending redesign of the state’s Medicaid home and community-based waiver program.

DeSantis committee hauls in $300K in first half of July

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political committee reeled in $300,000 during the first half of July, nearly half of which came from a wealthy investor, according to the latest numbers reported on the committee’s website.

Judge withdraws from lawsuit over felon voting

A federal judge who has routinely ruled against the state in election-related lawsuits has withdrawn from overseeing a challenge to a new state statute aimed at carrying out a constitutional amendment restoring voting rights to Floridians convicted of felonies.

Family forever changed after crash leaves child dead, father unresponsive in ICU

Tragedy struck a Florida family, when a mother, father and 18-month-old girl were hit by a car while out for a bicycle ride. That little girl did not survive, and her father remains in intensive care.

Jail: Inmate detailed plan to join ISIS, made bomb threats in note

An inmate at the Volusia County Branch Jail is accused of threatening to bomb several government buildings in Florida and around the country. 

Education board signs off on mental health instruction for students

Public schools will be required to teach students at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in 6th grade, under a mandate approved by the state Board of Education Wednesday and hailed by Florida's top educator as a “life saver.”

Police say father threw son into Atlantic Ocean to 'teach the child how to swim'

Beach goers watched in disbelief, after police say a father threw his 5-year-old son into the Atlantic Ocean and walked off, leaving the struggling child behind.

Badly-burned foal receives treatments after barn fire

A foal that was badly burned during a barn fire in Williston is receiving treatment for its injuries.

Suspended financial regulator seeks whistleblower status

Florida’s suspended top financial regulator has applied for whistleblower status, claiming he’s being retaliated against by Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.