Snake hunters in Florida find massive 104-pound Burmese python near Big Cypress National Preserve

Imagine this: You're driving along the outskirts of a nature preserve, and suddenly you spot something slithering across the ground. But, it's not something small that's slithering, it's actually an 18-foot, 104-pound snake.

Florida man takes joyride in stolen construction equipment, leaving 'path of destruction': deputies

A homeless Florida man reportedly stole a machine from a construction site in Flagler County over the weekend and took it on a joyride to Beverly Beach, leaving behind a "path of destruction," according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Is travel insurance worth the cost? Here are pros and cons to consider

For years, a lot of us looked at travel insurance as a waste of money, something we didn’t really need. But now, travel planning experts say things have changed.

Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency

As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.

FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar: Everything you need to know

The World Cup in Qatar takes place from Nov. 21-Dec. 18. It's one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it.

Video: Drone captures shark stealthily swimming near people in Florida

As people were hanging out and playing in the water at a beach in Florida last week, a shark was captured in drone footage swimming not far from them, who may have been completely unaware.

Woman found shot dead in Leesburg laundry room, police say

Leesburg Police are looking for a murder suspect after finding a 37-year-old woman dead in her home. It happened early Monday morning at a home on Penn Street.

John Travolta honors Olivia Newton-John: 'My dearest Olivia'

John Travolta, Richard Marx, and other celebrities paid tribute to "Grease" star Olivia Newton-John after her death was announced Monday.

You must make this salary to afford to buy a Florida home, study shows

Depending on where you live in the United States, if you make less than $76,000 a year and with the median price for a home nationwide being close to $370,000, odds are you won't be able to afford to buy that American dream home. That's according to data Visual Capitalist uncovered during quarter 1 of 2022, where it analyzed the salary needed to buy a home in 50 U.S. metro cities.

Gabby Petito family to file $50M lawsuit against Utah police: 'Officers failed in their duty to protect'

Nearly one year after Utah police officers responded to a domestic violence report between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, her family will file a wrongful death lawsuit, seeking $50 million in damages. "If officers had been properly trained and followed the law, Gabby would still be alive today."

Soft sand at Daytona Beach means more vehicles getting stuck

People in Daytona Beach say the sand is softer than ever, and they're seeing more drivers getting stuck and needing help.

Daytona airport gets new CT machine for 3D luggage scanning

Travelers at the Daytona International Airport will notice new technology scanning their bags - a CT machine giving TSA agents a 3D view.

40-year sentence for Orlando man on sex crimes charges sends message, deputy says

An Orlando man has been sentenced to 40 years behind bars for child sex crimes. Tyler Thompson was arrested in February of 2021 when deputies found the then 22-year-old with a 13-year-old in a motel room.

Nurses sue Florida hospital alleging they were not warned of active shooter drill, and thought it was real

Two nurses at AdventHealth's TimberRidge emergency room in Ocala, Florida, have filed a lawsuit against the hospital alleging they were left traumatized after the hospital conducted a simulated active shooter exercise, but did not tell those attending the training it was part of a drill.

Transgender youth hormone treatments targeted by Florida Board of Medicine

Amid an outcry from the LGBTQ community and harsh criticism from a host of physicians and healthcare professionals, the Florida Board of Medicine on Friday advanced a plan that would ban doctors from providing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender people under age 18.