Soft sand at Daytona Beach means more vehicles getting stuck

People in Daytona Beach say the sand is softer than ever, and they're seeing more drivers getting stuck and needing help.

Daytona airport gets new CT machine for 3D luggage scanning

Travelers at the Daytona International Airport will notice new technology scanning their bags - a CT machine giving TSA agents a 3D view.

40-year sentence for Orlando man on sex crimes charges sends message, deputy says

An Orlando man has been sentenced to 40 years behind bars for child sex crimes. Tyler Thompson was arrested in February of 2021 when deputies found the then 22-year-old with a 13-year-old in a motel room.

Nurses sue Florida hospital alleging they were not warned of active shooter drill, and thought it was real

Two nurses at AdventHealth's TimberRidge emergency room in Ocala, Florida, have filed a lawsuit against the hospital alleging they were left traumatized after the hospital conducted a simulated active shooter exercise, but did not tell those attending the training it was part of a drill.

Transgender youth hormone treatments targeted by Florida Board of Medicine

Amid an outcry from the LGBTQ community and harsh criticism from a host of physicians and healthcare professionals, the Florida Board of Medicine on Friday advanced a plan that would ban doctors from providing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender people under age 18.

Disney guests stuck on 'It's a small world' for over an hour: 'Torture'

Guests shared on social media that Disney World's "It’s a small world" ride broke down, leaving guests stranded for over an hour.

Gabby Petito's legacy: $100K for domestic violence hotline

Through a $100,000 donation from the Gabby Petito Foundation, Gabby's mother is now partnering with the National Domestic Violence Hotline to help others survive turbulent and violent relationships.

Developer hopes to bring luxury apartments to Volusia Mall

An Orlando developer plans to bring 350 luxury apartments to the site of the old Macy’s at the Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach.

From Russia to Florida: FBI halts Russian agent's 7-year influence campaign

A Russian foreign agent was involved in spreading false information and influencing city politics in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the FBI. Officials did not specify which local political group was involved, but Uhuru leaders later confirmed it was their group referenced in the indictment.

Florida teen dead after 'accidentally' being shot by his friend in Casselberry, police say

In a newly released 911 call, you can hear a devastated and frantic mother telling a dispatcher that her 18-year-old son had just accidentally shot his 17-year-old friend.  

How the Jetblue, Spirit merger will impact fliers

The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.

Firefighters put out large beach house fire in Volusia County

Firefighters were working to contain a large house fire in New Smyrna Beach early Thursday evening. Fire crews from both Volusia County and New Smyrna Beach arrived to find a home near the intersection of Starfish Ave and S. Atlantic Ave. fully engulfed in flames.

Bucs center Ryan Jensen suffers knee injury during training camp

Just two days into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp, the team suffered a significant injury. Bucs Center Ryan Jensen had to be carted off the field with a left knee injury. 

Florida insurance crisis: Experts fear disaster as 7 companies have pulled out of Florida since May

More home insurance companies are leaving Florida leaving policyholders high and dry. This isn’t new as many Floridians have been dealing with higher premiums or their company dropping them altogether.