Incident at Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay causes park to close early

A representative for Universal Orlando said its Volcano Bay water park closed early on Sunday, after an incident involving "technical issues."

Florida man calls 911 to brag about fleeing traffic stop, 'what do we pay you guys for'

A Florida man was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop and then calling 911 to brag about not being caught yet. He was found with drugs in his vehicle and continued to brag about the incident.

Florida Panhandle still recovering from Cat 5 storm as hurricane season gets underway

And it’s back. Hurricane season kicks off Saturday, something Florida and the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal states heed each year with worry and hope that it won’t be another bad one like last year’s.

Daytona Beach grad walks across stage after years in wheelchair

Seabreeze High School’s class of 2019 graduation started with a standing ovation Friday, as a classmate who had spent years in a wheelchair stood up and walked across the stage to accept his diploma.

Fearless coyote snatches dog from woman

A coyote showing no fear walked right up to a woman and her dogs, snatching one of her precious pups.

Bear sightings reported in The Villages, Wildwood

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in Wildwood and The Villages that there has been a increase in bear sightings in those areas in the past week.

NASA chooses companies to create moon landers

NASA has selected three companies to deliver science and technology payloads to the lunar surface on robotic landers over the next few years.

11-foot alligator breaks into Florida home

Imagine walking into your kitchen in the middle of the night, perhaps looking for a snack... and almost becoming one!

Florida school guardian program is growing

An executive order signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in February helped increase the number of counties participating in a controversial “guardian” program that allows school staff members to be armed on campus, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Thursday.

New security feature being added to Florida driver's licenses

Florida driver's licenses are getting a new look! The DMV will be rolling out new changes to improve security. 

Injured pelican rescued from Florida bridge

An injured pelican was brought to safety after wandering around a busy Florida highway on Thursday.