Crime and policing are front and center in Florida Senate battle

Democratic Rep. Val Demings, a former Orlando police chief, calls the idea of defunding the police "just crazy" in a new campaign commercial that started running this week, as she challenges Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida in a high profile, high-stakes, and expensive Senate race.

Disney delaying relocation of employees from California to Florida

The Walt Disney Company said the timeline to move around 2,000 high-paying jobs from California to Orlando, Florida's Lake Nona community has been delayed.

HCSO: Hillsborough inmate uses pillowcase to choke deputy; other inmates rescue her

A Hillsborough County inmate is facing new charges after assaulting a detention deputy in jail – but it was other inmates who came to the law enforcement officer's rescue, according to the sheriff's office.

When seconds matter: Children experience heatstroke symptoms within minutes of being in a hot car

The sweltering temperatures of summer act as a reminder to never leave a child inside a vehicle with the engine off for any amount of time; however, even on a warm spring day, the inside of a car can become deadly for a young child.

Disturbance in Caribbean being watched for possible tropical development

The tropical disturbance we’ve been following appears to be trying to organize very close to the east coast of Nicaragua. With part of the circulation over land and only slow movement apparent on satellite, it’s unlikely that the disturbance will become anything more than a big rainmaker for parts of Central America in the short term.

Pet owners whose animals died after wearing Seresto flea collar testify at congressional hearing

Tearful testimony was heard during a House Congressional hearing on Wednesday as dog owners who say their pets died after wearing a popular flea collar pleaded for Congress to take action.

Disney offering private jet travel packages to parks for $110,000

The itinerary includes tours of Walt Disney Studios, Skywalker Ranch, photo ops at the Taj Mahal, Pyramids of Giza, and the Eiffel Tower.

Polk County paramedic dies on duty, fire rescue says

Polk County Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of 56-year-old paramedic Douglas Clemons, who died Tuesday while on duty at his fire station. Clemons was a 27-year veteran of Polk County EMS.

FDA approves 1st drug treatment for alopecia hair loss

The FDA has approved Olumiant (baricitinib) as a treatment for alopecia areata hair loss following two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials.

Goodbye, Internet Explorer: Microsoft retires browser after 27 years

Internet Explorer was first introduced in 1995 with the launch of Windows 95 and for some time was the most popular browser to surf the web.

'Wrong place at the wrong time':  2 Florida teens murdered months apart victims of gang violence, sheriff says

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said the murders of two teenagers earlier this year are believed to be connected. On Tuesday, he announced the arrests of three suspects in an investigation into their deaths.

Sheriff: Hernando County suspect shot dog, 'innocent' bystander outside Publix

An innocent bystander and his dog were recovering after they were both shot during an attempted armed robbery in Spring Hill Tuesday, Hernando County deputies said.

Strawberry moon: When, where to look for June’s supermoon event

June’s supermoon has been dubbed the strawberry moon because it traditionally happens during the time of year when many species of berries are ready and at their ripest for harvest, especially sweet strawberries.

Orlando FreeFall death: Autopsy reveals Tyre Sampson nearly 100 pounds over ride's limit

An autopsy conducted by the Orange County Medical Examiner on Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who fell off the Orlando FreeFall ride in March, concludes that the boy's cause of death was the result of blunt force trauma and the manner of death was “accident.”