Beached whale in New Smyrna euthanized found with multiple health problems
A male pygmy sperm whale that was humanely euthanized after being found washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach on Friday was found in poor health, according to marine officials.
A male pygmy sperm whale that was humanely euthanized after being found washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach on Friday was found in poor health, according to marine officials.
Ocala police officer has license suspended, pays fine after crash in patrol car
A Central Florida police officer will have his license suspended and pay a fine after he was involved in a crash.
A Central Florida police officer will have his license suspended and pay a fine after he was involved in a crash.
Numbers continue to show surge in Florida COVID-19 cases, deaths
The numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Florida continue to increase, with an additional 67,413 infections and 358 deaths reported between July 16 and July 22, according to data published Friday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Florida continue to increase, with an additional 67,413 infections and 358 deaths reported between July 16 and July 22, according to data published Friday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fried calls for taking steps after condo collapse
After the deadly collapse last month of a condominium building in Surfside, state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried called Friday for the Legislature to update condominium regulations and for the creation of a statewide task force to try to help prevent such disasters.
After the deadly collapse last month of a condominium building in Surfside, state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried called Friday for the Legislature to update condominium regulations and for the creation of a statewide task force to try to help prevent such disasters.
Skydiver dressed as elf injured in 'hard landing' on Melbourne Beach
A skydiver who was participating in a jump at Melbourne Beach. was injured after making a hard landing, officials say.
A skydiver who was participating in a jump at Melbourne Beach. was injured after making a hard landing, officials say.
Statewide Missing Child Alert issued for missing Tallahassee teen
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Darius Swain, 13, who was last seen in the area of the 1800 block of Nekoma Ct. in Tallahassee.
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Darius Swain, 13, who was last seen in the area of the 1800 block of Nekoma Ct. in Tallahassee.
100-year-old World War II veteran treated to ride Navy helicopter
Ima Black was able to fulfill a lifelong wish with the help of the United States Navy. The 100-year-old World War II veteran, and resident at The Mayflower at Winter Park, was treated to a ride in a Navy helicopter.
Ima Black was able to fulfill a lifelong wish with the help of the United States Navy. The 100-year-old World War II veteran, and resident at The Mayflower at Winter Park, was treated to a ride in a Navy helicopter.
Volusia County man accused of abusing foster children to be held in jail
Authorities said a foster parent was arrested in Volusia County, accused of sexually abusing children.
Authorities said a foster parent was arrested in Volusia County, accused of sexually abusing children.
Poodle found in plastic bag, hogtied with mouth taped shut in Orlando
Petal is currently receiving around the clock care.
Petal is currently receiving around the clock care.
DeSantis: 'If anyone is calling for lockdowns, you're not getting that done in Florida'
DeSantis added that people need to make decisions that are right for them and calls it ‘totally unacceptable' for the government to come in and lock states down.
DeSantis added that people need to make decisions that are right for them and calls it ‘totally unacceptable' for the government to come in and lock states down.
Florida physicians blast DeSantis over handling of COVID-19
Gov. Ron DeSantis has drawn national attention for bucking federal health-care officials over the handling of the novel coronavirus, but a group of Florida physicians said Thursday the governor’s push to reopen the state and block precautions are a main reason for a sharp increase in the number of residents suffering from COVID-19.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has drawn national attention for bucking federal health-care officials over the handling of the novel coronavirus, but a group of Florida physicians said Thursday the governor’s push to reopen the state and block precautions are a main reason for a sharp increase in the number of residents suffering from COVID-19.
FBI: More local arrests to coming in U.S. Capitol riot
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a warning for anyone who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a warning for anyone who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building.
Billionaires and Big Dreams: Branson, Bezos, Musk pave way for commericial space travel
With two historic launches just over a week apart, reality has set in that we have entered a new era of space travel. But some suborbital launches that only reach the edge of space may not be a possibility at Cape. Canaveral.
With two historic launches just over a week apart, reality has set in that we have entered a new era of space travel. But some suborbital launches that only reach the edge of space may not be a possibility at Cape. Canaveral.
Children reported missing from Florida Panhandle found following Statewide Missing Child Alert
A 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl who were reported missing from Jackson County have been found safe. No additional details have been provided.
A 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl who were reported missing from Jackson County have been found safe. No additional details have been provided.
Solid waste employee accused of illegally dumping furniture, debris in undeveloped parts of Poinciana
A Haines City man was arrested for using his employer’s work truck to haul and illegally dump garbage, according to the sheriff’s office.
A Haines City man was arrested for using his employer’s work truck to haul and illegally dump garbage, according to the sheriff’s office.
Florida man attacked by alligator while biking along nature trail
A cyclist was attacked by an alligator along a nature trail in Martin County, Florida on Monday.
A cyclist was attacked by an alligator along a nature trail in Martin County, Florida on Monday.
Florida nursing home workers lag in COVID-19 vaccinations
As COVID-19 cases increase again in Florida, 42% of the state’s nursing-home workers had been fully vaccinated as of last month, a new report by AARP shows.
As COVID-19 cases increase again in Florida, 42% of the state’s nursing-home workers had been fully vaccinated as of last month, a new report by AARP shows.
Deputies: 4 missing teens in Ocala found safe
The Marion County Sheriff's Office said all four of the missing teens were found safe on Sunday.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office said all four of the missing teens were found safe on Sunday.
Gov. DeSantis goes to Texas to highlight security at U.S.-Mexico border
Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with a group of Republican lawmakers and state law enforcement officers, were in Texas on Saturday to discuss security along the Mexican border with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with a group of Republican lawmakers and state law enforcement officers, were in Texas on Saturday to discuss security along the Mexican border with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Disney Dream sets sail from Port Canaveral on test cruise
Hundreds of Disney Cruise Line employees are onboard the Disney Dream this weekend, all playing the role of "passengers" as the ship set sail on a test cruise.
Hundreds of Disney Cruise Line employees are onboard the Disney Dream this weekend, all playing the role of "passengers" as the ship set sail on a test cruise.