Police: Father arrested after 8-year-old boy finds gun, accidentally shoots himself
Orlando police arrested a father after they say his 8-year-old son found a gun in the house and accidentally shot himself in the hand.
Orlando police arrested a father after they say his 8-year-old son found a gun in the house and accidentally shot himself in the hand.
Mother seeks changes in identifying victims after son dies alone following hit and run
A mother whose son was killed in a hit-and-run crash says he died alone because officials couldn't identify the 19-year-old soon enough.
A mother whose son was killed in a hit-and-run crash says he died alone because officials couldn't identify the 19-year-old soon enough.
Unwelcome gator hangs out under Haines City woman’s carport
For one Haines City resident, alligators are a common sight in her neighborhood, but one encounter was stranger than usual.
For one Haines City resident, alligators are a common sight in her neighborhood, but one encounter was stranger than usual.
Florida reports 1,606 new COVID cases on Monday; 27 new resident deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 1,606 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,311,941.
The Florida Department of Health reported 1,606 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,311,941.
Lawmaker, business owner respond to state ending federal unemployment payments
Monday, the Department of Economic Opportunity announced it would end a federal unemployment program that gives out-of-work Floridians a $300 weekly boost.
Monday, the Department of Economic Opportunity announced it would end a federal unemployment program that gives out-of-work Floridians a $300 weekly boost.
Florida deputies keep close watch over wayward alligator
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office were called out to Davenport on Monday to help monitor a wayward alligator.
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office were called out to Davenport on Monday to help monitor a wayward alligator.
McCullough tapped to become FSU president
The Florida State University Board of Trustees on Monday selected Harvard University Vice Provost for Research Richard McCullough to succeed retiring FSU President John Thrasher.
The Florida State University Board of Trustees on Monday selected Harvard University Vice Provost for Research Richard McCullough to succeed retiring FSU President John Thrasher.
Alachua County mask mandate legal fight could be moot
A year-long legal battle about a mask mandate in Alachua County could be moot after Gov. Ron DeSantis this month suspended local COVID-19 restrictions, according to a new court filing.
A year-long legal battle about a mask mandate in Alachua County could be moot after Gov. Ron DeSantis this month suspended local COVID-19 restrictions, according to a new court filing.
Gas prices down for Memorial Day weekend
The AAA auto club said Monday that the average gas price in Florida was $2.87 a gallon, down 2 cents from last week.
The AAA auto club said Monday that the average gas price in Florida was $2.87 a gallon, down 2 cents from last week.
Fire guts Winter Haven restaurant; cooking oil accident blamed
Popular Winter Haven restaurant Floridino’s Italian Kitchen is closed after fire ripped through the building as employees prepared to open Sunday morning.
Popular Winter Haven restaurant Floridino’s Italian Kitchen is closed after fire ripped through the building as employees prepared to open Sunday morning.
NOAA predicts active hurricane season as forecasters eye 2 Atlantic disturbances
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center announced their 2021 hurricane season outlook, which suggests the United States should brace for another active season. Meanwhile, forecasters were watching two disturbances in the Atlantic.
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center announced their 2021 hurricane season outlook, which suggests the United States should brace for another active season. Meanwhile, forecasters were watching two disturbances in the Atlantic.
Fleet of unmarked law enforcement vehicles aims to make I-4 safer
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched a stealthy new initiative to catch speeders and reckless drivers along busy Interstate 4, which has sometimes been called the most dangerous road in America.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched a stealthy new initiative to catch speeders and reckless drivers along busy Interstate 4, which has sometimes been called the most dangerous road in America.
Hand sanitizer recall expands again; testing detected methanol, FDA says
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.
Governor introduces new 'Freedom Week' sales tax holiday
The governor also announced a permanent sales tax exemption on items for senior citizens.
The governor also announced a permanent sales tax exemption on items for senior citizens.
Man accused of placing grenade in roadway, then calling 911 to report
A Daytona Beach man is accused of planting an inert grenade in a roadway before calling 911 to report the incident.
A Daytona Beach man is accused of planting an inert grenade in a roadway before calling 911 to report the incident.
Florida reports 2,893 new COVID cases; 76 new resident deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,893 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,302,489.
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,893 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,302,489.
Florida holding first in-person, unclaimed property auction since pandemic
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis oversees the Division of Unclaimed Property, which will be hosting its first in-person unclaimed property auction in more than a year this weekend in Miami.
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis oversees the Division of Unclaimed Property, which will be hosting its first in-person unclaimed property auction in more than a year this weekend in Miami.
PCSO: 2 teens arrested for shooting 3 kids with pellet gun, capturing it on cell phone video
Jordan Hawes, 18, and a 17-year-old male have been arrested after deputies say the pair drove around a Polk County park and shot three children with a pellet gun.
Jordan Hawes, 18, and a 17-year-old male have been arrested after deputies say the pair drove around a Polk County park and shot three children with a pellet gun.
When Florida will be expanding gambling, possible court challenges, and what it means
Florida lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a 30-year sports-betting deal with the Seminole Tribe that promises to rake $2.5 billion into state coffers over the first five years of the agreement.
Florida lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a 30-year sports-betting deal with the Seminole Tribe that promises to rake $2.5 billion into state coffers over the first five years of the agreement.
FOX Entertainment teases unscripted series featuring Super Bowl champ Tom Brady
During its upfront presentation for advertisers, FOX Entertainment revealed a potential upcoming project starring seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
During its upfront presentation for advertisers, FOX Entertainment revealed a potential upcoming project starring seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.