WATCH: Florida officer collapses after possible exposure to fentanyl, police say
A Florida police officer is recovering after possibly being exposed to fentanyl which is said to have occurred during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning, according to the Tavares Police Department.
A Florida police officer is recovering after possibly being exposed to fentanyl which is said to have occurred during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning, according to the Tavares Police Department.
Second candidate files for seat vacated by Rep. Joe Harding
A second candidate has taken the initial step toward trying to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, an Ocala Republican who resigned last week after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.
A second candidate has taken the initial step toward trying to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, an Ocala Republican who resigned last week after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.
LGBTQ support guides in Florida schools face scrutiny
The State Board of Education is slated this week to scrutinize LGBTQ support guides and bathroom policies for transgender students in 10 school districts, as state officials question whether they are violating a law known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights" and other measures.
The State Board of Education is slated this week to scrutinize LGBTQ support guides and bathroom policies for transgender students in 10 school districts, as state officials question whether they are violating a law known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights" and other measures.
Florida Silver Alert issued for William Michael Fitton, of Leesburg
A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Lake County man.
A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Lake County man.
Orlando Weather Forecast: Cold front to drop temps, bring rain and storms this week | Timeline
Big changes are on the way to end the week as a strong front rolls through Central Florida, bringing rain, storms and the coolest air of the season with lows in to the 40s.
Big changes are on the way to end the week as a strong front rolls through Central Florida, bringing rain, storms and the coolest air of the season with lows in to the 40s.
Florida man reunited with dog lost in California 7 months ago
On May 22, a man named Dean Hamilton was driving through Tulare County, California, traveling for special treatment at hospitals in the state. While traveling, he was separated from his dog, Angus, also known as Goosie.
On May 22, a man named Dean Hamilton was driving through Tulare County, California, traveling for special treatment at hospitals in the state. While traveling, he was separated from his dog, Angus, also known as Goosie.
SpaceX blasts another batch of internet satellites into orbit -- for a competitor
It was another seemingly routine mission for SpaceX, which has now launched over 3,000 small satellites into space as the company builds out its Starlink constellation. But this time, the payload belonged to OneWeb, something of a Starlink competitor.
It was another seemingly routine mission for SpaceX, which has now launched over 3,000 small satellites into space as the company builds out its Starlink constellation. But this time, the payload belonged to OneWeb, something of a Starlink competitor.
Adderall shortage: Pharmacists, psychiatric nurses, families feel pinch as demand grows for ADHD medication
Pharmacies across the country are struggling to fill Adderall prescriptions because of an ongoing shortage. Nurses and pharmacists who work with ADHD patients are concerned about the impact.
Pharmacies across the country are struggling to fill Adderall prescriptions because of an ongoing shortage. Nurses and pharmacists who work with ADHD patients are concerned about the impact.
'My hat goes off to both of them': Grandmother, daughter help stop attack on security guard, sheriff says
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is releasing a new video of a security guard being attacked by two men at Old Town. Despite all the witnesses, he said it was two women who ran to help him, and one of them is a grandmother.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is releasing a new video of a security guard being attacked by two men at Old Town. Despite all the witnesses, he said it was two women who ran to help him, and one of them is a grandmother.
Initial Thanksgiving western monarch butterfly count shows promise with highest total in 20 years
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
Sending Christmas cards linked with lower depression, study finds
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
Florida lawmaker accused of fraudulently obtaining coronavirus-related loan
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial Parental Rights in Education law, which critics called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has been indicted on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses, officials said Wednesday.
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial Parental Rights in Education law, which critics called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has been indicted on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses, officials said Wednesday.
Walmart may raise prices, close stores if rise in shoplifting continues, CEO says
“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” Walmart's CEO said, warning that a lack of prosecution for shoplifting could ultimately mean higher prices for shoppers. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”
“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” Walmart's CEO said, warning that a lack of prosecution for shoplifting could ultimately mean higher prices for shoppers. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”
2-year-old panther killed in vehicle crash on Hillsborough County road
A 2-year-old Florida panther died after being hit by a vehicle in rural Hillsborough County, and, so far, deadly crashes have been the cause for all but two panthers in 2022. However, panther sightings are rare in the county, where it's been at least eight years since one has been found dead.
A 2-year-old Florida panther died after being hit by a vehicle in rural Hillsborough County, and, so far, deadly crashes have been the cause for all but two panthers in 2022. However, panther sightings are rare in the county, where it's been at least eight years since one has been found dead.
Pearl Harbor timeline: Events that led up to 1941 attack on US
On the 81st anniversary, here is a look back at the timeline of events that led up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
On the 81st anniversary, here is a look back at the timeline of events that led up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Archaeologists: Mystery debris found on Florida beach likely shipwreck remains from 1800s
The mystery items found along a Florida beach are likely shipwreck remains from the mid to late 1800s, state archaeologists said during a visit to the Daytona Beach Shores site Tuesday.
The mystery items found along a Florida beach are likely shipwreck remains from the mid to late 1800s, state archaeologists said during a visit to the Daytona Beach Shores site Tuesday.
FIFA VP: Qatar 2022 could be last World Cup hosted by single country
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be the last staged in a single country, FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani said in a wide-ranging exclusive interview with FOX Sports.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be the last staged in a single country, FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani said in a wide-ranging exclusive interview with FOX Sports.
Fentanyl leading cause of drug-related deaths in Florida, according to 2021 FDLE report
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) says drug-related deaths recorded in the state in 2021 represented a 10% increase in similar deaths from the previous year. Among those deaths, fentanyl caused most deaths, followed by cocaine, the agency said.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) says drug-related deaths recorded in the state in 2021 represented a 10% increase in similar deaths from the previous year. Among those deaths, fentanyl caused most deaths, followed by cocaine, the agency said.
Ocala firefighters rescue driver in 2-vehicle rollover crash
Firefighters in Ocala responded to a two-vehicle crash on Monday which resulted in a rollover.
Firefighters in Ocala responded to a two-vehicle crash on Monday which resulted in a rollover.
Hurricane Ian recovery: Florida steers $25 million into building efforts
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced that the state will be putting $25 million toward an effort to help purchase building materials for homes damaged by Hurricane Ian.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced that the state will be putting $25 million toward an effort to help purchase building materials for homes damaged by Hurricane Ian.