Experts predict slightly below-average hurricane season in Atlantic due to expected El Nino influences

The Colorado State University tropical weather outlook calls for 13 named storms, six of which could become hurricanes with at least 74 mph winds. Phil Klotzbach, the lead author of the forecast, said that two of the hurricanes could be major.

Bats in Florida: What you need to know as bat maternity season begins

April 15 is Tax Day, but in Florida, it's also the official start of bat maternity season and is the last day you can legally get rid of bats that are living in your home or building until the summer.

Florida high school weightlifter with hemophilia wins district title

University High School’s Navin Otway has a passion for lifting. He is also living with hemophilia, a disease that causes his blood to not clot properly. Because of the diagnosis, he’s only been allowed go participate in low-contact sports his entire life.

14 flights heading for South Florida diverted to Tampa International due to severe storms

Multiple planes heading for South Florida were diverted to Tampa International Airport due to severe storms that led to a Flash Flood Emergency being issued in Broward County Wednesday. 

Storms producing heavy rain batter South Florida, close key airport

A low-pressure system developing in the Gulf of Mexico continues to send bands of showers and thunderstorms ashore along the Gulf Coast, with the threat of heavy rain and isolated tornadoes expected through Friday.

Make-A-Wish kids enjoy Walt Disney World 'trip of a lifetime'

Wishes are coming true for 27 Make-A-Wish children. For the first time, kids and their families will board “The Best Flight Ever" and fly on a one-of-a-kind, chartered plane from New York to Orlando to fulfill their wishes to go to Walt Disney World Resort. 

Florida Senate passes bill aimed at drag shows

With the bill sponsor saying children can’t “unsee" indecent behavior, the Florida Senate on Tuesday approved a measure aimed at blocking venues from admitting kids to “adult live performances."

Sex trafficking survivors push for law change to hold businesses accountable

Advocates are pushing for a new piece of legislation they say can help human trafficking survivors, and hold businesses accountable that allow the crime to occur.

Florida girl, 12, took dad's car and drove 400 miles with friend to possibly meet boy in Alabama: official

Authorities in Florida said a 12-year-old girl took her dad's vehicle and drove with a friend more than 400 miles – and close to seven hours -- into neighboring Alabama to potentially meet someone they had met online.