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Central Florida firefighters rescue dog from fire at retirement community

Central Florida firefighters rescue dog from fire at retirement community

Some hero firefighters not only knocked out a fire at an Osceola County retirement community, they rescued one of the residents pups!

July 7, 2022 7:38am EDT
Teenage girl accused in shootout with Florida deputies appears in court

Teenage girl accused in shootout with Florida deputies appears in court

Nicole Jackson is charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection to a shootout with Volusia County deputies last year. She is being tried as an adult.

July 6, 2022 8:37pm EDT
Hot and humid with storms, lightning expected in Central Florida: How long will rain last?

Hot and humid with storms, lightning expected in Central Florida: How long will rain last?

Another round of hot and humid weather is in store for Central Florida with some afternoon storms ready to fire up.

July 6, 2022 5:48pm EDT
Florida man accused of raping woman at Disney resort, sheriff's office says

Florida man accused of raping woman at Disney resort, sheriff's office says

A man is behind bars after being arrested and accused of raping a woman at Disney's Dolphin Resort in Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

July 6, 2022 11:37am EDT
86-year-old woman recognized as world's longest-serving flight attendant

86-year-old woman recognized as world's longest-serving flight attendant

A lot has changed in the skies in the last 65 years — but Bette Nash’s career is still going strong.

July 6, 2022 9:41am EDT
FDLE: AMBER Alert canceled after 15-year-old Palm Beach County girl found safe

FDLE: AMBER Alert canceled after 15-year-old Palm Beach County girl found safe

An AMBER Alert issued for a 15-year-old Florida girl was canceled Wednesday morning after officials said she was found safe. 

July 6, 2022 9:15am EDT
Couple helps teens hide after running from Orlando fireworks show on July 4th

Couple helps teens hide after running from Orlando fireworks show on July 4th

As people ran from Lake Eola during the panic at Orlando's Fourth of July fireworks show on Monday, they searched for cover anywhere they could find it – including a nearby neighborhood.

July 6, 2022 7:14am EDT
Baby's hearing damaged after fireworks were reportedly shot into a Gilbert home

Baby's hearing damaged after fireworks were reportedly shot into a Gilbert home

A mother says her baby's hearing has been damaged on one side after aerial fireworks were reportedly shot into their home and landed in their bedroom. The baby was sleeping with his parents to be comforted from loud noises.

July 6, 2022 12:20am EDT
No evidence of gunshots after crowds run from Orlando fireworks show, police say

No evidence of gunshots after crowds run from Orlando fireworks show, police say

The Orlando Police Department reaffirmed Tuesday that so far there is no evidence that gunfire or a shooting took place Monday night during the city's Fourth of July fireworks show at Lake Eola, which prompted hundreds of people to suddenly run away from the park in the middle of the show.

July 6, 2022 12:03am EDT
Beach cleanup begins after 4th of July festivities in Volusia County

Beach cleanup begins after 4th of July festivities in Volusia County

Volunteers came out to Volusia County to help clean its beaches after all the July 4th festivities.

July 5, 2022 12:24pm EDT
Florida man lifts overturned Jeep to rescue toddler after accident

Florida man lifts overturned Jeep to rescue toddler after accident

A baby boy is safe after a Florida driver was in the right place at the right time and saved him from an overturned Jeep! 

July 5, 2022 11:53am EDT
Florida couple to face judge after leaving child in hot car at Home Depot, police say

Florida couple to face judge after leaving child in hot car at Home Depot, police say

A couple who were arrested for allegedly leaving their child in a hot car while they shopped at a Central Florida Home Depot store will go before a judge on Tuesday. 

July 5, 2022 7:31am EDT
TIMELINE: Tropical moisture over Central Florida to give way to drier air

TIMELINE: Tropical moisture over Central Florida to give way to drier air

The heat index will be over 100-degrees in Central Florida with afternoon storms with lightning expected.

July 5, 2022 6:08am EDT
Storm-filled weekend to dampen 4th of July in Central Florida

Storm-filled weekend to dampen 4th of July in Central Florida

You'll need an umbrella at your 4th of July BBQ.

July 2, 2022 2:10pm EDT
Vegan Florida mother convicted of starving toddler to death with strict raw fruits, vegetables diet

Vegan Florida mother convicted of starving toddler to death with strict raw fruits, vegetables diet

Vegan mother Sheila O'Leary fed her child only raw fruits, vegetables and breast milk.

July 2, 2022 1:07pm EDT
'She was fighting the shark': Mom of Florida teen attacked by shark describes terrifying ordeal

'She was fighting the shark': Mom of Florida teen attacked by shark describes terrifying ordeal

A Florida teenager is recovering in the hospital after a nasty shark attack in Taylor County. Addison Bethea, 17, was scalloping with her brother, Rhett, when she felt something tap her leg. Just seconds later, she was being pulled underwater.

July 2, 2022 12:37pm EDT
Tropical Storm Colin forms off the coast of South Carolina

Tropical Storm Colin forms off the coast of South Carolina

Tropical Storm Colin is the third named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.

July 2, 2022 10:10am EDT
SeaWorld offers free admission to military veterans

SeaWorld offers free admission to military veterans

Veterans and their families can receive free admission to SeaWorld Orlando, and discounted tickets to Discovery Cove.

July 2, 2022 9:52am EDT
Florida launches 'Purple Alert': What is it?

Florida launches 'Purple Alert': What is it?

Florida has Amber Alerts, Blue Alerts, and Silver Alerts. Starting this month, Purple Alerts too.

July 2, 2022 8:03am EDT
4th of July reminder: Keep Florida beaches clean

4th of July reminder: Keep Florida beaches clean

Every year, officials say the sand is littered with thousands of fireworks, cigarettes, plastic bags, and other trash.

July 2, 2022 7:42am EDT
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