Hundreds of baby sea turtles upstage fireworks show at Florida beach

It's hard to beat a great fireworks show on the Fourth of July...unless you are a massive group of adorable baby sea turtles.

Governor DeSantis committee rakes in cash

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political committee raised more than $700,000 in June, including $100,000 from a development firm run by the family of state Sen. Travis Hutson, according to the committee’s website.

Lake Apopka to get new water treatment system

Luis Vazquez has been coming to Lake Apopka for many years. He’s glad to hear the news that the St. Johns River Water Management District is launching a new project to clean the lake up.

Alligators seen dragging 'badly decomposed' body into Florida lake

A body discovered in a Florida lake Thursday was “badly decomposed,” police said, and witnesses described seeing a swarm of alligators drag it into the water.

Man arrested after burning American flag outside Walmart

A Virginia man was arrested on the Fourth of July after taking an American flag out of his car and lighting it on fire in a Walmart parking lot, the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office said.

Tons of trash expected on Volusia beaches during holiday weekend

Volusia County Beach Patrol is expecting another big year of trashed beaches following Thursday night’s Fourth of July festivities.

Florida boy, 13, accused of killing man during dispute

The Winter Garden Police Department says a 13-year-old involved in the shooting and killing of a man early Thursday has turned himself into authorities. 

Gators' 'Mr. Two Bits' George Edmondson dead at 97

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the Florida Gators’ ultimate football fan and original "Mr. Two Bits" has died at the age of 97.

Florida working with CDC on Hepatitis A

The Florida Department of Health is working with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address a hepatitis A outbreak and hopes the “partnership” will help expand vaccinations, state officials said Wednesday.

Governor DeSantis approves replacing Expressway Authority

With a legal battle already brewing about the issue, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill that eliminates the Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority and replaces it with the newly created Greater Miami Expressway Agency.

Fireworks forecast: Heat index could hit 110 for Fourth of July

As families across Central Florida get ready to celebrate the 4th of July with beach trips, BBQ's and fireworks, be sure to pack the sunscreen and LOTS of water.

Israel trip cost taxpayers, but questions remain

When Florida Cabinet members jetted off to Israel in late May, some state employees who traveled at taxpayer expense stayed in a more than $400-a-night luxury hotel in Jerusalem, where a Cabinet meeting was held.

Search underway for missing and endangered woman

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office says that they need the public's help in finding a 46-year-old woman who was reported missing last Friday.

Deputies searching for leads after bicyclist dies following brain injury

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is looking for answers as to how a woman received a brain injury while out bike riding and eventually died.