Ocala police officers who saved choking baby speak
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We are hearing from responding police officers who assisted in saving a choking baby at a Golden Corral Restaurant in Ocala.

Owners want justice after they say dog attacked horses, killing 1 of them

Two horse owners in Lake County are furious after they say their animals were attacked by a neighbor's dogs. One miniature show horse was killed and the other was severely injured.

Report: Florida VA took too long to verify veteran's status instead of treating him

The VA Office of Inspector General said in a recent report that staff at the Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida put bureaucracy ahead of a comatose veteran's medical needs shortly before he died.

Parasailing accident in Florida Keys leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard are investigating the parasailing crash.

Buffalo mass shooting: Grand jury indicts Payton Gendron on terror, hate charge

The white 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday by a grand jury with domestic terrorism motivated by hate and 10 counts of first-degree murder.

Ocala police officer credited with saving choking baby

An emergency unfolded Saturday night right in the middle of a Golden Corral Restaurant. Police responded to the call, with one officer jumping into action, grabbing a choking baby and patting his back until he began to cry. The brand-new mom and dad were frozen in fear.

Plans for National Pulse Memorial & Museum causing controversy

As plans for a National Pulse Memorial and Museum enter into the final design stage, some survivors of the mass shooting and relatives of some of the victims are against it.

Rep. Demings officially files qualifying paperwork in race for U.S. Senate

Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings officially filed qualifying paperwork Tuesday to run for the United States Senate. Demings is the heavy favorite to become the Democratic nominee and is trying to unseat two-term Republican Sen. Marco Rubio.

Gas prices could affect storm evacuations for 2022 hurricane season

Record fuel prices could make many Floridians less willing to evacuate if they are threatened by hurricanes, the AAA auto club said.

How a mineral used in cat litter could help fight climate change

A mineral used as a drying agent in air purifiers and cat litter could soon be used to clean up one of humanity's nastiest messes – climate change.

DeLand man killed in explosion at Memorial Day bonfire, deputies say

A man was killed in an apparent explosion at a home on Memorial Day during an outdoor party, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Memorial Day draws large crowds to Volusia County beaches

The unofficial start of summer is here, and it's bringing large crowds to Volusia County beaches.  There were more than 100 lifeguards on duty this Memorial Day to keep everyone out on the water safe.

'Taps Across America' echoes through Central Florida community

Across America, people stepped out on their front porches at 3 p.m. local time to join in playing Taps. Even if they didn’t have a bugle to play.

17 hopefuls apply for Florida Supreme Court vacancy

After reshaping the Florida Supreme Court to reflect his legal and political ideology, Gov. Ron DeSantis is poised to pick a new justice who will give him four appointees on the state’s highest court.

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue returning to Walt Disney World

A musical dinner show is getting ready to return to Walt Disney World Resort. Disney says reservations are now open for Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, the iconic show that premiered in 1974.

Florida hurricane tax ‘holiday’ adds pet supplies

With a sales-tax "holiday" starting this weekend, Floridians can save a few dollars on pet supplies as they stockpile other needs for the upcoming hurricane season.

School safety bill set to pass soon in Florida

As more details about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas come to light, a school safety bill is sitting on the desk of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waiting to be signed.

New Florida law targets social media ‘pop-up’ events

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that seeks to crack down on unsanctioned “pop-up” events put together through social media.

How to tell the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Heatstroke and heat exhaustion are both caused by the body overheating. However, there are important distinctions between the two — distinctions that, when made, can help save lives.