Demolition of Orlando FreeFall starts ahead of anniversary of Tyre Sampson's fall death
It's been nearly a year since 14-year-old Tyre Sampson slipped through the restraints of the Orlando Free Fall drop tower ride at ICON Park and died, prompting an investigation into ride safety and proposed legislation to make rides safer.
It's been nearly a year since 14-year-old Tyre Sampson slipped through the restraints of the Orlando Free Fall drop tower ride at ICON Park and died, prompting an investigation into ride safety and proposed legislation to make rides safer.
10 big Issues in Florida's 60-day legislative session
Florida lawmakers are starting their annual 60-day legislative session with 10 big issues including affordable housing and school vouchers.
Florida lawmakers are starting their annual 60-day legislative session with 10 big issues including affordable housing and school vouchers.
Determining liability: Who is responsible after death at a vacation rental?
A 19-year-old was shot dead and a 17-year-old and 21-year-old were both injured at an illegal house party held at a vacation home rental in Polk County over the weekend.
A 19-year-old was shot dead and a 17-year-old and 21-year-old were both injured at an illegal house party held at a vacation home rental in Polk County over the weekend.
Florida lawmakers propose targeting drag queen performances where children are present
Members of the Central Florida drag community are stepping into the spotlight to voice their opposition after state lawmakers file two bills targeting their performances.
Members of the Central Florida drag community are stepping into the spotlight to voice their opposition after state lawmakers file two bills targeting their performances.
'Haven’t felt a sense of normalcy': Daughter of slain Daytona Beach couple speaks year after Bike Week murders
Monday marked the one-year remembrance of a couple who was brutally murdered as they bicycled home from Bike Week festivities in Daytona Beach. We talked to their daughter about the tragic loss.er.
Monday marked the one-year remembrance of a couple who was brutally murdered as they bicycled home from Bike Week festivities in Daytona Beach. We talked to their daughter about the tragic loss.er.
Florida lawmakers target treatments for trans youths with 2 new bills
Two House Republicans filed a proposal Friday that would make it illegal for doctors to provide treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender minors.
Two House Republicans filed a proposal Friday that would make it illegal for doctors to provide treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender minors.
Wounded Ukrainian soldiers receive prosthetics at Orlando rehab center
Every step the wounded Ukrainian warriors at Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates in Orlando take is a small victory.
Every step the wounded Ukrainian warriors at Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates in Orlando take is a small victory.
Daytona Lagoon set to reopen this weekend for first time since Hurricane Ian
Like many others businesses along the shores of Daytona Beach, the Daytona Lagoon water park took a hit last year from Hurricane Ian. The park was forced to close early, but it is set to reopen this weekend.
Like many others businesses along the shores of Daytona Beach, the Daytona Lagoon water park took a hit last year from Hurricane Ian. The park was forced to close early, but it is set to reopen this weekend.
Watch: New video from Hubble space telescope captures asteroid-smashing debris from successful DART mission
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission involved slamming a 1,200-pound spacecraft about the size of a vending machine into an asteroid at 13,000 miles per hour.
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission involved slamming a 1,200-pound spacecraft about the size of a vending machine into an asteroid at 13,000 miles per hour.
Pay $30,000 a year to live on a cruise ship, travel the world
The program is three years long and includes stops at 375 ports across all seven continents.
The program is three years long and includes stops at 375 ports across all seven continents.
Lakeland self-proclaimed rapper arrested for murder made music video about deadly shooting: sheriff
A 19-year-old, who Polk County deputies say claims to be a rapper, was arrested for shooting a gang member in the back – and apparently even wrote a song about it, the sheriff said.
A 19-year-old, who Polk County deputies say claims to be a rapper, was arrested for shooting a gang member in the back – and apparently even wrote a song about it, the sheriff said.
Dog found with zip ties, electrical wire embedded into neck on the mend after being rescued in Plant City
An injured, stray female dog is in recovery and doing well at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center after getting surgery on Monday.
An injured, stray female dog is in recovery and doing well at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center after getting surgery on Monday.
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study suggests
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
Time zone debate hits the moon; world asks what time is it really on the lunar body?
A joint international effort is underway to set a time zone on the moon. The natural satellite makes a complete orbit around Earth every 27 days, but the moon takes nearly 30 days to complete a full lunar day.
A joint international effort is underway to set a time zone on the moon. The natural satellite makes a complete orbit around Earth every 27 days, but the moon takes nearly 30 days to complete a full lunar day.
Death penalty for child rapists? Florida lawmakers to debate proposals
Republican lawmakers Wednesday filed proposals that seek to allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual battery on children under age 12.
Republican lawmakers Wednesday filed proposals that seek to allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual battery on children under age 12.
Florida’s sea turtle season begins but some nests already dot the landscape
Right on cue and even a bit early on some beaches, the 2023 sea turtle nesting season is already underway in Florida, with the spotting of at least two nests before the annual March 1 start.
Right on cue and even a bit early on some beaches, the 2023 sea turtle nesting season is already underway in Florida, with the spotting of at least two nests before the annual March 1 start.
Red tide suspected culprit in rescue of 2 manatees in Southwest Florida, FWC says
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said two manatees were rescued over the weekend showing signs of lethargy, possibly tied to red tide. Both were transported to SeaWorld Orlando for study and rehabilitation.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said two manatees were rescued over the weekend showing signs of lethargy, possibly tied to red tide. Both were transported to SeaWorld Orlando for study and rehabilitation.
Universal school choice grows in popularity as more GOP-led states expand options for students
Many states across the U.S. have adopted some sort of school choice program, allowing students in specific circumstances to use state funds to go to the school of their choice, but the concept of granting all school children this ability is growing in popularity, with several states either adopting such plans this year or moving in that direction.
Many states across the U.S. have adopted some sort of school choice program, allowing students in specific circumstances to use state funds to go to the school of their choice, but the concept of granting all school children this ability is growing in popularity, with several states either adopting such plans this year or moving in that direction.
Controversial Florida education law on sexual orientation, gender identity could be expanded
A House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade, expanding a controversial 2022 law that prohibited such instruction in early grades.
A House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade, expanding a controversial 2022 law that prohibited such instruction in early grades.
Dog rescued after getting shot twice in face, left at Florida gas station
A puppy was rescued after surviving two gunshots to the face and being left for dead at a gas station near Edgewater.
A puppy was rescued after surviving two gunshots to the face and being left for dead at a gas station near Edgewater.