Sarasota officer breaks window to rescue dog left in hot car
A Sarasota police officer used a metal pole to break a car window in order to rescue a panting, drooling dog left inside the hot vehicle. The temperature inside the sedan registered 115 degrees.
A Sarasota police officer used a metal pole to break a car window in order to rescue a panting, drooling dog left inside the hot vehicle. The temperature inside the sedan registered 115 degrees.
‘It was life-changing': Polk County deputy releases rehabilitated bald eagle back into the wild
A three-and-a-half-year-old female bald eagle who was found injured was released back into the wild at the Polk County Sheriff’s office on Friday.
A three-and-a-half-year-old female bald eagle who was found injured was released back into the wild at the Polk County Sheriff’s office on Friday.
Truck driver rescues family of raccoons stuck in Bradenton dumpster
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
Dangerous beach and boating conditions through the weekend
With a front to the south and high pressure building along the mid-Atlantic coast, expect breezy conditions across Central Florida.
With a front to the south and high pressure building along the mid-Atlantic coast, expect breezy conditions across Central Florida.
Sumter County deputies investigate murder of 2 Wildwood teens
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the murder of two teenagers found shot to death in Wildwood.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the murder of two teenagers found shot to death in Wildwood.
Florida jobless claims drop as state prepares to reinstate 'work search' rule
An estimated 14,872 first-time unemployment claims were filed last week in Florida, down from the average over the past three months as the state pushes to get people back into the workforce during the lingering COVID-19 pandemic.
An estimated 14,872 first-time unemployment claims were filed last week in Florida, down from the average over the past three months as the state pushes to get people back into the workforce during the lingering COVID-19 pandemic.
Legal expert weighs-in on report Joel Greenberg will change plea in federal court
Legal experts say as part of a plea agreement, Joel Greenberg may be willing to spill the beans about possible dirty-dealings involving Congressman Matt Gaetz, and others. The former Seminole County Tax Collector is facing more than 30 federal charges, including identity theft, embezzlement, and sex trafficking of a child.
Legal experts say as part of a plea agreement, Joel Greenberg may be willing to spill the beans about possible dirty-dealings involving Congressman Matt Gaetz, and others. The former Seminole County Tax Collector is facing more than 30 federal charges, including identity theft, embezzlement, and sex trafficking of a child.
It’s down to the final four on ‘The Masked Singer’ after the Russian Dolls get unmasked
The Russian Dolls were finally sent home on “The Masked Singer,” and fans were absolutely shocked to see who was inside the costumes.
The Russian Dolls were finally sent home on “The Masked Singer,” and fans were absolutely shocked to see who was inside the costumes.
Florida reports 4,064 news coronavirus cases on Thursday; 47 new deaths
The Florida Health Department of Health reported 4,064 new coronavirus cases and 47 additional deaths on Thursday.
The Florida Health Department of Health reported 4,064 new coronavirus cases and 47 additional deaths on Thursday.
Tiger Woods bringing new golf concept to Orlando
A new golf experience is coming to Orlando. Golf great Tiger Woods and his business partner, Greg Bartoli, are upping the game of putt-putt golf. They’re opening "Popstroke" here in Orlando.
A new golf experience is coming to Orlando. Golf great Tiger Woods and his business partner, Greg Bartoli, are upping the game of putt-putt golf. They’re opening "Popstroke" here in Orlando.
Manatee carcasses strewn across islands in Indian River Lagoon
Rotting carcasses are spread across a handful of islands near Manatee Cove Park in the Indian River Lagoon, serving as graveyards for Florida's manatees.
Rotting carcasses are spread across a handful of islands near Manatee Cove Park in the Indian River Lagoon, serving as graveyards for Florida's manatees.
Some Central Florida gas stations run out of gas amid rush
A rush to buy gas was seen at some Central Florida gas stations, though many were operating as usual.
A rush to buy gas was seen at some Central Florida gas stations, though many were operating as usual.
Experts: No need to panic buy gasoline in Florida due to pipeline cyberattack
Experts say there is no need to panic-buy gasoline in Florida as the state is not directly impacted by the Colonial Pipeline hack.
Experts say there is no need to panic-buy gasoline in Florida as the state is not directly impacted by the Colonial Pipeline hack.
CVS to offer Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 beginning Thursday
CVS Health has announced that COVID-19 vaccine appointments for adolescents ages 12 to 15 are now available for scheduling at more than 5,600 Pharmacy locations nationwide.
CVS Health has announced that COVID-19 vaccine appointments for adolescents ages 12 to 15 are now available for scheduling at more than 5,600 Pharmacy locations nationwide.
Student honored for saving teacher's life following stroke
A fourth-grader at Altoona Charter Elementary School in Lake County was honored Wednesday for saving her teacher’s life when he had a stroke during class.
A fourth-grader at Altoona Charter Elementary School in Lake County was honored Wednesday for saving her teacher’s life when he had a stroke during class.
Buccaneers release full 2021-22 schedule
The Buccaneers play three games during the preseason, starting August 14 and then 17 regular-season games, starting with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 9.
The Buccaneers play three games during the preseason, starting August 14 and then 17 regular-season games, starting with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 9.
Florida reports 3,184 news coronavirus cases on Wednesday; 51 new deaths
The Florida Health Department of Health reported 3,184 new coronavirus cases and 51 additional deaths on Wednesday.
The Florida Health Department of Health reported 3,184 new coronavirus cases and 51 additional deaths on Wednesday.
Florida wildlife officials eye shark encounters
State wildlife officials are trying to better understand increased encounters between sharks and people fishing in Florida waters.
State wildlife officials are trying to better understand increased encounters between sharks and people fishing in Florida waters.
Tortugas take home field for first time in a long time following pandemic shutdown
The Daytona Tortugas are back in action. On Tuesday, the team was taking on the St. Lucie Mets at Jackie Robinson Ball Park in Daytona Beach.
The Daytona Tortugas are back in action. On Tuesday, the team was taking on the St. Lucie Mets at Jackie Robinson Ball Park in Daytona Beach.
Groups challenge constitutionality of Florida's new protest law
Arguing that a new law is intended to “suppress the viewpoints of Black-led organizations and their allies,” a coalition of groups Tuesday challenged the constitutionality of changes championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to crack down on violent protests.
Arguing that a new law is intended to “suppress the viewpoints of Black-led organizations and their allies,” a coalition of groups Tuesday challenged the constitutionality of changes championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to crack down on violent protests.