Fentanyl leading cause of drug-related deaths in Florida, according to 2021 FDLE report

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) says drug-related deaths recorded in the state in 2021 represented a 10% increase in similar deaths from the previous year. Among those deaths, fentanyl caused most deaths, followed by cocaine, the agency said.

Hurricane Ian recovery: Florida steers $25 million into building efforts

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced that the state will be putting $25 million toward an effort to help purchase building materials for homes damaged by Hurricane Ian.

The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away

A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.

Phantom Fireworks fire: Company says it plans to rebuild after deadly crash at Florida store

A spokesman for Phantom Fireworks Companies said the consumer fireworks retailer intends to rebuild following a deadly crash and fire at its West Melbourne, Florida location.

Here are the finalists for Time's 2022 Person of the Year

Ten candidates have made the shortlist to become Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year. The title will be revealed on Wednesday.

Orlando Weather Forecast: Pleasant weather day but beware of high rip current risk at beaches this week

Mixed skies and pleasant weather today thanks to a light north wind so no anticipated issues for your Monday. The high rip current risk continues today all along our coastline. Here's why:

'Bad idea': Man allegedly tries to steal from Florida Walmart full of deputies during 'Shop with a Cop' event

A man was likely unaware of the number of Florida deputies that were inside a Walmart store in St. Cloud when he reportedly "decided to steal," the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post Thursday. 

Florida Gators QB Jalen Kitna, arrested on child pornography charges

University of Florida quarterback Jalen Kitna has been arrested on child pornography charges after reportedly sharing the material on social platform Discord.

Florida prosecutor testifies in bid to get job back following suspension by DeSantis

Andrew Warren, a twice-elected Hillsborough County state attorney suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis in August, took the stand Tuesday as he testified in a federal lawsuit aimed at getting his job back.

Could North Florida jewelry store burglars be involved in similar Central Florida break-ins?

Certified Jewelry Designs in Longwood is patching back up after a break-in in October. Thieves used a ladder to climb to the roof of the building, then sawed through a neighboring business and sliced through the adjoining wall to get into the jewelry store.

FIT professor will help retrieve Orion space capsule after splashdown

When Artemis I’s test flight finishes its 26-day, 1.3 million-mile journey, Travis Hunsucker will be in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, ready to pick up the Orion space capsule after splashdown.

Hurricane Ian flood damage payouts near $800M

The National Flood Insurance Program has paid more than $793 million to people who sustained damage in Hurricane Ian, as the total continues to steadily increase, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday.

Flight team begins tracking right whales migrating along East Coast

Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.