More than 460,000 Florida Primary ballots cast so far, officials say
With the Aug. 23 primary elections about three weeks away, more than 460,000 vote-by-mail ballots had been cast as of Monday morning, according to the state Division of Elections website.
Downtown Orlando shooting: City to add controlled security checkpoints near bars and restaurants, mayor says
Security checkpoints will be added to downtown Orlando – possibly as soon as this weekend – after a mass shooting early Sunday in the entertainment district left seven people injured, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said Monday. Watch his press conference in the player above.
'It was madness': Florida woman celebrating birthday in downtown Orlando when she was shot in mass shooting
Jaimy was with friends in downtown Orlando over the weekend to celebrate her 23rd birthday when someone started shooting, and Jaimy suddenly found herself among seven people who were shot, and dozens of others running.
Rare shark usually found in freezing Arctic waters spotted in Caribbean coral reef for the first time
A half-blind shark that is typically thought to live in freezing Arctic waters recently turned up in a coral reef off the coast of Belize — marking the first time a shark of its kind has been found in the western Caribbean.
Mega Millions $1.28 billion jackpot: Here are the winning numbers for Friday's drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot is the second-highest prize in the game’s history. But what do you do if you win all that money?
Florida Amber Alert canceled after kidnapped 11-year-old girl found safe
A Florida Amber Alert that had been issued for a kidnapped 11-year-old girl in the Panhandle has been canceled after authorities say she was found safe.
$1.1 billion: Mega Millions jackpot climbs again, 2nd-highest prize in game history
The Mega Millions jackpot is now the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. It comes with a $648.2 million cash option, too.
WATCH: New bodycam video shows chaos after car drives across Daytona Beach and into ocean, injuring a child
New bodycam video shows the immediate moments after a driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed through a toll booth at Daytona Beach, before driving across the beach and coming to a stop at the edge of the ocean. Five people were injured, including a child who was struck while playing in the water, officials said.
Dog killed, 2 people injured in South Daytona house fire
A dog was killed and two people were injured after a fire broke out at a home on Bristol Lane in South Daytona early Thursday morning.
Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Mega Millions numbers: $1 million winning ticket sold in Florida
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $1.02 billion for the next drawing, which is this Friday,
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.02 billion
Here are the winning numbers from Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.
Florida man decapitated pet parakeet with hands in front of owner, police say
A Florida man staying at a home in Palm Bay is accused of decapitating a parakeet with his bare hands in front of the bird's owner, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.
911 dispatchers find alligator in Pinellas sheriff's office parking garage
"The message was clear: 'We've been trying to reach you about your vehicle's extended warranty,'" the sheriff's office jokingly wrote.
Longwood stabbing: GoFundMe started for 3-year-old's funeral, medical costs for injured 12-year-old sister
A GoFundMe has been started for the girls who Longwood police say were stabbed by their father during a vicious attack last week. The 3-year-old girl was killed and her 12-year-old sister is in critical but stable condition after escaping.
Miami Beach armed robbery suspect shoots victim over $1, police say
The armed robber allegedly shot the victim, took $1, along with a wallet belonging to the witness, police in Miami Beach, Florida, said.
Orlando weather: Wet Wednesday ahead of brief dry spell
Central Florida will heat up again with lightning storms returning to the area again on this Tuesday.
'Largest dessert festival in America' returning to Florida
If you've got a sweet tooth, you'll want to set a reminder for this: Dessert Wars is coming back to the Florida State Fairgrounds this year!
Woman seen being dragged, left for dead along Orlando road identified
A woman that was reportedly seen being dragged by a man and left dead on the side of an Orlando road last month was identified by police Monday as Felicia Gaud.
Video: San Jose K-9 bites man’s throat for 1 minute re-igniting police dog concerns
Unlike other use-of-force options, police dogs can be unpredictable, often leading to devastating injuries regardless of what a person has done. In Anthony Paredes’ case, his injuries were nearly fatal, requiring two weeks in a hospital.