Police say woman on Zoom call fatally shot by toddler
A woman on a Zoom call is believed to have been fatally shot by a toddler who found a loaded handgun, which was left unsecured, police say.
A woman on a Zoom call is believed to have been fatally shot by a toddler who found a loaded handgun, which was left unsecured, police say.
Volusia County retiree says stolen identity used to claim unemployment
A Pierson woman says her identity was stolen and used to file a fraudulent employment claim in her name.
A Pierson woman says her identity was stolen and used to file a fraudulent employment claim in her name.
Polk sheriff: Murder suspect, wife illegally towed vehicles belonging to 'poor, hardworking' residents
The owners of a Mulberry towing company – a husband and wife – are facing charges after illegally towing vehicles from a mobile home park, according to Polk County detectives. One of those owners was previously charged with murder.
The owners of a Mulberry towing company – a husband and wife – are facing charges after illegally towing vehicles from a mobile home park, according to Polk County detectives. One of those owners was previously charged with murder.
State attorney releases new video in Othal Wallace case
New video released by the state attorney’s office shows the chaotic night Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor was shot.
New video released by the state attorney’s office shows the chaotic night Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor was shot.
Florida Education Commissioner Corcoran ramps up threat to school officials over masks
State Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is looking to enforce Gov. Ron DeSantis’ threat to withhold the salaries of school officials in Alachua and Leon counties if they don’t comply with a state rule aimed at allowing parents to decide whether children wear masks in school.
State Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is looking to enforce Gov. Ron DeSantis’ threat to withhold the salaries of school officials in Alachua and Leon counties if they don’t comply with a state rule aimed at allowing parents to decide whether children wear masks in school.
Ocklawaha man accused of sexual battery on boy, 10
The Marion County Sheriff's office has an arrested an Ocklawaha man accused of sexual battery on a 10-year-old boy.
The Marion County Sheriff's office has an arrested an Ocklawaha man accused of sexual battery on a 10-year-old boy.
Florida tops 15,000 new COVID-19 cases
Florida reported 15,322 new COVID-19 cases and 16 COVID-19 deaths on Monday, according to data posted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Florida reported 15,322 new COVID-19 cases and 16 COVID-19 deaths on Monday, according to data posted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
Florida school officials could face financial penalties for mask mandates
Local school officials continue to grapple with implementing student mask policies as the school year begins this week in many counties.
Local school officials continue to grapple with implementing student mask policies as the school year begins this week in many counties.
Florida to appeal 'vaccine passport' ruling
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration plans to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that sided with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in a constitutional challenge to Florida’s ban on so-called “vaccine passports.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration plans to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that sided with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in a constitutional challenge to Florida’s ban on so-called “vaccine passports.”
FAA, NTSB investigating small plane crash at Lake Weir
Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a small plane crash on Lake Weir around 1 p.m. on Monday afternoon. Marion County Fire Rescue assisted with the call.
Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a small plane crash on Lake Weir around 1 p.m. on Monday afternoon. Marion County Fire Rescue assisted with the call.
Ocala Police Department welcomes K-9 Graham, named after previous police chief
The Ocala Police Department proudly introduced its newest addition to the K-9 unit, K-9 Graham, on Monday.
The Ocala Police Department proudly introduced its newest addition to the K-9 unit, K-9 Graham, on Monday.
PHOTOS: Fall begins at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom
This comes as Disney's all-new Halloween event, ‘Disney After Hours BOO BASH,’ will begin Tuesday, August 10th, and go until Sunday, October 31st.
This comes as Disney's all-new Halloween event, ‘Disney After Hours BOO BASH,’ will begin Tuesday, August 10th, and go until Sunday, October 31st.
Blue Angels license plate cleared for takeoff
The FLHSMV announced Monday that new Blue Angels plates, benefiting the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, have been delivered to tax collectors and license-plate agencies statewide.
The FLHSMV announced Monday that new Blue Angels plates, benefiting the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, have been delivered to tax collectors and license-plate agencies statewide.
Starliner to remain in Vertical Integration Facility through weekend; new launch date pending
Boeing says its engineers will continue testing and evaluating the Starliner capsule over the weekend while the spacecraft remains inside the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Space Launch Complex-41.
Boeing says its engineers will continue testing and evaluating the Starliner capsule over the weekend while the spacecraft remains inside the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Space Launch Complex-41.
Ocala police officers search for suspect in shooting
The Ocala Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in locating the suspect in a shooting that occurred on Friday.
The Ocala Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in locating the suspect in a shooting that occurred on Friday.
Florida wildlife officials search for suspect after tortoise's shell painted pink
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials are looking for the person who painted a tortoise's shell pink.
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials are looking for the person who painted a tortoise's shell pink.
Florida reports 22,783 new COVID-19 cases, 199 deaths, 12,864 hospitalizations Friday
The state reported there were 22,783 cases of COVID-19 detected Thursday, August 5, and, as of Friday afternoon, 12,864 patients were hospitalized – both numbers marking record highs for the state since the beginning of the pandemic.
The state reported there were 22,783 cases of COVID-19 detected Thursday, August 5, and, as of Friday afternoon, 12,864 patients were hospitalized – both numbers marking record highs for the state since the beginning of the pandemic.
Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Blue Spring State Park getting facelift with bank stabilization project
One of Central Florida's most popular state parks is getting a facelift. Blue Spring State Park is currently a construction zone after years of wear and tear. Some of the river banks have become unsafe and unstable, so the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is shoring up the shoreline.
One of Central Florida's most popular state parks is getting a facelift. Blue Spring State Park is currently a construction zone after years of wear and tear. Some of the river banks have become unsafe and unstable, so the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is shoring up the shoreline.