Florida House panel backs lowering age to buy guns
With backing from Speaker Paul Renner, a House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other long guns in Florida.
With backing from Speaker Paul Renner, a House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other long guns in Florida.
'Tyre Sampson Act': Florida lawmakers discuss ride safety bill
Florida lawmakers are debating proposed legislation for ride safety a year after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a ride at ICON Park in Orlando. The state wants to make things safer, but they also want to make investigations into these issues more private.
Florida lawmakers are debating proposed legislation for ride safety a year after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a ride at ICON Park in Orlando. The state wants to make things safer, but they also want to make investigations into these issues more private.
New Smyrna Beach cracking down on teen misbehavior with larger police presence, new tools
It's hard to miss the increased police presence in New Smyrna Beach this spring break.
It's hard to miss the increased police presence in New Smyrna Beach this spring break.
'Very joyous on the golf course': Lake Mary's Callie Anderson has a winning attitude
Lake Mary High School freshman Callie Anderson has been around golf since she was very young. Anderson was introduced to the game by her mom and dad who are both involved in the sport.
Lake Mary High School freshman Callie Anderson has been around golf since she was very young. Anderson was introduced to the game by her mom and dad who are both involved in the sport.
Florida's January job report showed unemployment at 2.6%
With service-related jobs topping employment gains, Florida’s unemployment rate dipped slightly as 2023 began.
With service-related jobs topping employment gains, Florida’s unemployment rate dipped slightly as 2023 began.
'Tornado Dead Zone' still an issue in Ocala but improved with radar enhancements
The Jacksonville radar tower that normally covers the area was down at the time of the storm for maintenance. Today, it’s back online to help with coverage, but Marion County officials would still like to see more.
The Jacksonville radar tower that normally covers the area was down at the time of the storm for maintenance. Today, it’s back online to help with coverage, but Marion County officials would still like to see more.
So Florida: Massive alligator crushes through metal fence at Florida golf course
It's a competition no one asked for – how would a metal fence fair against an alligator? Easy answer – it doesn't, and the alligator definitely wins! But, the video is awesome to watch.
It's a competition no one asked for – how would a metal fence fair against an alligator? Easy answer – it doesn't, and the alligator definitely wins! But, the video is awesome to watch.
‘The Masked Singer’ and ‘Sesame Street’ team up for special episode: ‘Perfect combination’
The shows will join forces for “Sesame Street Night" on Wednesday, featuring your favorite muppet characters including Cookie Monster, Count von Count, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch and Elmo.
The shows will join forces for “Sesame Street Night" on Wednesday, featuring your favorite muppet characters including Cookie Monster, Count von Count, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch and Elmo.
Disney park price hikes 'too aggressive,' CEO Bob Iger admits
Bob Iger vows to be "smarter" about pricing as Disney moves forward, in order to maintain brand "accessibility."
Bob Iger vows to be "smarter" about pricing as Disney moves forward, in order to maintain brand "accessibility."
U.S. Navy conducting tests with live bombs in Ocala National Forest
The Naval Air Station in Jacksonville will once again be testing bombs in the Ocala National Forest next week. Live and inert bombing exercises are taking place Tuesday, March 14, through Thursday, March 16, and again on Saturday, March 18 at the Pinecastle Range Complex.
The Naval Air Station in Jacksonville will once again be testing bombs in the Ocala National Forest next week. Live and inert bombing exercises are taking place Tuesday, March 14, through Thursday, March 16, and again on Saturday, March 18 at the Pinecastle Range Complex.
Explosion at Florida Hibachi restaurant leaves two people burned: police
Two people suffered burns after a fire, and possible explosion broke out at an Ocala Hibachi restaurant Thursday evening.
Two people suffered burns after a fire, and possible explosion broke out at an Ocala Hibachi restaurant Thursday evening.
Here are the worst spring allergens that will make you cough, sneeze and rub your watery eyes
Spring isn't the only time for allergies to annoy you. Many people who suffer from seasonal allergies feel fine in the spring but can be affected during the summer, fall and winter. And for some, it's a year-round annoyance.
Spring isn't the only time for allergies to annoy you. Many people who suffer from seasonal allergies feel fine in the spring but can be affected during the summer, fall and winter. And for some, it's a year-round annoyance.
Born 4 months early, world’s most premature twins celebrate their 1st birthday
One year after a Toronto couple were told there was no chance of their babies surviving, the world's most premature twins are thriving.
One year after a Toronto couple were told there was no chance of their babies surviving, the world's most premature twins are thriving.
Watch: ‘Elusive’ lynx caught on camera in snowy Maine forest
The area is home to the elusive Canada lynx. In Maine, lynx are most common in the northern counties, which often experience the most snow in the state.
The area is home to the elusive Canada lynx. In Maine, lynx are most common in the northern counties, which often experience the most snow in the state.
Florida man shoots alligator as it attacked dog in backyard: 'My heart just dropped'
We expect to see alligators in lakes around Florida, but what about in your backyard? A Deltona homeowner who asked not to be identified had to think fast when a gator started attacking his chocolate lab.
We expect to see alligators in lakes around Florida, but what about in your backyard? A Deltona homeowner who asked not to be identified had to think fast when a gator started attacking his chocolate lab.
One-on-one with Crosley Green: Death row inmate freed but now facing re-incarceration
A man who spent over three decades behind bars, including nearly two decades on death row, is grappling with the fact that he may have to go back to prison after two years free.
A man who spent over three decades behind bars, including nearly two decades on death row, is grappling with the fact that he may have to go back to prison after two years free.
Child displays puzzling symptoms after family dinner from the grill
Emergency room doctors see practically everything when it comes to bizarre or unusual injuries. But a recent case baffled doctors and will serve as a warning to everyone who likes to grill.
Emergency room doctors see practically everything when it comes to bizarre or unusual injuries. But a recent case baffled doctors and will serve as a warning to everyone who likes to grill.
To tip or not to tip? 'Tipflation' changing culture of gratuities
When it comes to dining out, getting a haircut, or grabbing a cup of coffee, the big question is: to tip or not to tip, and how much?
When it comes to dining out, getting a haircut, or grabbing a cup of coffee, the big question is: to tip or not to tip, and how much?
Florida fishermen find hand in canal, but it didn't belong to a human
Lee County deputies were alerted to a hand found at the bottom of a Florida canal, but they soon learned the body part didn't belong to a human.
Lee County deputies were alerted to a hand found at the bottom of a Florida canal, but they soon learned the body part didn't belong to a human.
La Nina is over and El Nino could be on the way, forecasters say
The climate phenomenon is a by-product of a years-long cycle of water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and has been in its cool phase for the past three winters -- a rare feat for an event that typically lasts for one winter, maybe two.
The climate phenomenon is a by-product of a years-long cycle of water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and has been in its cool phase for the past three winters -- a rare feat for an event that typically lasts for one winter, maybe two.