Saving the planet by eating one venomous lionfish at a time

For decades, lionfish have been wreaking havoc along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts by preying on native species. To help fight the onslaught of lionfish, the predator has been turned into the prey, as humans are consuming lionfish to help reduce their numbers.

Florida lawmakers debate fate of film, entertainment office

Lawmakers questioned the fate of an office that seeks to bolster the entertainment industry in Florida, as the House moves to eliminate the state’s business-recruitment agency and a series of economic-development programs.

Orlando International Airport sees 13% jump in spring break travelers over 2022

Spring break in Central Florida means sand, surf, sun, and often crowds at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Travelers say it's amazing how many people there are. 

Watch: Paralyzed deputy regains movement, walks daughter down the aisle

Master Deputy Harold ‘Hal’ Davis was injured a year ago after a freak accident left him temporarily paralyzed, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Missing toddler and baby from Orlando found safe

Deputies believe they could be with 40-year-old Misty Brown and 60-year-old Barbara Armstrong.

Watch again: SpaceX launches pair of satellites during nighttime liftoff from Florida

If you happened to see some strange lights in the sky on Friday evening after chugging a green beer for St. Patrick's Day, it wasn't your imagination.  You may have witnessed the launch of a pair of communications satellites from Florida's Space Coast by SpaceX.

U.S. Army parachute team member killed in Florida training accident

A member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team has died after sustaining injuries during a training jump at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead, Florida.

Disney workers rally for a raise in march outside Florida parks

Dozens of workers at Walt Disney World Resort marched and chanted outside the Florida theme parks on Thursday, rallying for a raise.

Florida House panel backs 6-week abortion ban

After lawmakers passed a 15-week limit last year, the Florida House on Thursday started moving forward with a proposal that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

This protected species could halt repairs to Florida homes damaged by hurricanes Ian and Nicole

Some Florida homes that were damaged during the 2022 hurricane season will have to have their construction projects finished before May, or those projects will have to be put on hold.

James Webb Space Telescope captures rarely seen view of supernova start with explosion of cosmic dust

This massive star is 30 times the sun's mass and is said to have shed 10 suns' worth of material. The gas ejected from WR 124 cools and then forms cosmic dust. The image captured by JWST shows the start to the star explosion.