Watch: Motorcycle rider flips off Florida deputy before crashing into pickup truck, sheriff's office says

Dashcam video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office appears to show the moment a group of motorcycle riders allegedly drove through a red light and into an intersection before one of the riders was hit by an oncoming pickup truck.

2 dead after plane crash at Lantana, Florida airport: deputies

Two people are dead after a plane crashed at the Lantana Airport in south Florida, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed in a tweet Monday morning. 

Orlando Weather Forecast: Coastal counties could see early morning fog ahead of hot Tuesday afternoon

Expect another warm Tuesday across Central Florida with highs hitting the mid-80s inland. Fog could be a concern along coastal counties in the early morning hours.  Skies will feature a mix of sun and clouds across the region.

Florida lawmakers target treatments for trans youths with 2 new bills

Two House Republicans filed a proposal Friday that would make it illegal for doctors to provide treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender minors.

Daytona Lagoon set to reopen this weekend for first time since Hurricane Ian

Like many others businesses along the shores of Daytona Beach, the Daytona Lagoon water park took a hit last year from Hurricane Ian. The park was forced to close early, but it is set to reopen this weekend.

Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study suggests

While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.

Time zone debate hits the moon; world asks what time is it really on the lunar body?

A joint international effort is underway to set a time zone on the moon. The natural satellite makes a complete orbit around Earth every 27 days, but the moon takes nearly 30 days to complete a full lunar day.

Death penalty for child rapists? Florida lawmakers to debate proposals

Republican lawmakers Wednesday filed proposals that seek to allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual battery on children under age 12.

Florida’s sea turtle season begins but some nests already dot the landscape

Right on cue and even a bit early on some beaches, the 2023 sea turtle nesting season is already underway in Florida, with the spotting of at least two nests before the annual March 1 start.

Red tide suspected culprit in rescue of 2 manatees in Southwest Florida, FWC says

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said two manatees were rescued over the weekend showing signs of lethargy, possibly tied to red tide. Both were transported to SeaWorld Orlando for study and rehabilitation. 

Universal school choice grows in popularity as more GOP-led states expand options for students

Many states across the U.S. have adopted some sort of school choice program, allowing students in specific circumstances to use state funds to go to the school of their choice, but the concept of granting all school children this ability is growing in popularity, with several states either adopting such plans this year or moving in that direction.

Controversial Florida education law on sexual orientation, gender identity could be expanded

A House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade, expanding a controversial 2022 law that prohibited such instruction in early grades.

Train carrying propane derails in Manatee County, but no leaks detected: officials

A propane tanker carrying thousands of gallons of fuel toppled over in Manatee County, along with several other cars. Officials are now trying to determine the safest clean-up route.