Florida prison officials hope to attract more qualified candidates with higher pay
The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring and employees can make more than ever before. Officials said the new starting salary is $41,600, an increase of more than $8,000 a year.
The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring and employees can make more than ever before. Officials said the new starting salary is $41,600, an increase of more than $8,000 a year.
Pinellas deputies rescue lost sea turtle hatchlings found wandering at St. Pete Beach hotel property
Several Pinellas deputies came to the rescue of sea turtle hatchlings that had gotten lost while trying to find their way to the Gulf – and instead wandered onto the property of a St. Pete Beach hotel. They found baby sea turtles in the hotel pool, the bushes, the bathroom, and even the storm drain.
Several Pinellas deputies came to the rescue of sea turtle hatchlings that had gotten lost while trying to find their way to the Gulf – and instead wandered onto the property of a St. Pete Beach hotel. They found baby sea turtles in the hotel pool, the bushes, the bathroom, and even the storm drain.
Mega Millions lottery drawing: Winners can remain anonymous in these states
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
University of West Georgia professor fatally shot freshman student, police say
The University of West Georgia community in a state of shock after police announced that one of its professors killed one of its students.
The University of West Georgia community in a state of shock after police announced that one of its professors killed one of its students.
Downtown Orlando shooting: 7 hurt after fight ends with gunfire, police say
Seven people are hurt after a large fight ended with someone shooting into a crowd in downtown Orlando early Sunday, according to police.
Seven people are hurt after a large fight ended with someone shooting into a crowd in downtown Orlando early Sunday, according to police.
$1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot: Here are the winning numbers for Friday’s drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot is still climbing ahead of Friday night’s drawing. It comes with a $747.2 million cash option, too.
The Mega Millions jackpot is still climbing ahead of Friday night’s drawing. It comes with a $747.2 million cash option, too.
From Russia to Florida: FBI halts Russian agent's 7-year influence campaign
A Russian foreign agent was involved in spreading false information and influencing city politics in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the FBI. Officials did not specify which local political group was involved, but Uhuru leaders later confirmed it was their group referenced in the indictment.
A Russian foreign agent was involved in spreading false information and influencing city politics in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the FBI. Officials did not specify which local political group was involved, but Uhuru leaders later confirmed it was their group referenced in the indictment.
Florida teen dead after 'accidentally' being shot by his friend in Casselberry, police say
In a newly released 911 call, you can hear a devastated and frantic mother telling a dispatcher that her 18-year-old son had just accidentally shot his 17-year-old friend.
In a newly released 911 call, you can hear a devastated and frantic mother telling a dispatcher that her 18-year-old son had just accidentally shot his 17-year-old friend.
Man who exploited more than 100 young girls online sentenced to 34 years in prison
Ruben Rosales, 27, used an online account to coerce a 14-year-old girl in Arizona to send more than 600 sexually explicit photos of herself, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Ruben Rosales, 27, used an online account to coerce a 14-year-old girl in Arizona to send more than 600 sexually explicit photos of herself, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Royal Caribbean to drop COVID-19 testing requirement for some guests
The Royal Caribbean cruise line plans to drop its COVID-19 testing requirement for some guests starting on Aug. 8, according to a statement on its website.
The Royal Caribbean cruise line plans to drop its COVID-19 testing requirement for some guests starting on Aug. 8, according to a statement on its website.
How the Jetblue, Spirit merger will impact fliers
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
Florida woman vanishes: What happened to Rachel Yates, who disappeared 16 years ago after attending party?
Rachel Yates is missing, and it has been over 16 years since she was last seen. She vanished without a trace.
Rachel Yates is missing, and it has been over 16 years since she was last seen. She vanished without a trace.
Mega Millions $1.02 billion jackpot: Should you take a lump sum or annual payouts?
Financial adviser Robert Pagliarini explained the pitfalls that come with 'sudden wealth' for Mega Millions Jackpot winner
Financial adviser Robert Pagliarini explained the pitfalls that come with 'sudden wealth' for Mega Millions Jackpot winner
Firefighters put out large beach house fire in Volusia County
Firefighters were working to contain a large house fire in New Smyrna Beach early Thursday evening. Fire crews from both Volusia County and New Smyrna Beach arrived to find a home near the intersection of Starfish Ave and S. Atlantic Ave. fully engulfed in flames.
Firefighters were working to contain a large house fire in New Smyrna Beach early Thursday evening. Fire crews from both Volusia County and New Smyrna Beach arrived to find a home near the intersection of Starfish Ave and S. Atlantic Ave. fully engulfed in flames.
Bucs center Ryan Jensen suffers knee injury during training camp
Just two days into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp, the team suffered a significant injury. Bucs Center Ryan Jensen had to be carted off the field with a left knee injury.
Just two days into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp, the team suffered a significant injury. Bucs Center Ryan Jensen had to be carted off the field with a left knee injury.
Florida insurance crisis: Experts fear disaster as 7 companies have pulled out of Florida since May
More home insurance companies are leaving Florida leaving policyholders high and dry. This isn’t new as many Floridians have been dealing with higher premiums or their company dropping them altogether.
More home insurance companies are leaving Florida leaving policyholders high and dry. This isn’t new as many Floridians have been dealing with higher premiums or their company dropping them altogether.
Orlando City to host 2022 US Open Cup final after Lions rally to defeat Red Bulls, 5-1
Orlando City SC will host the 2022 US Open Cup final on Sept. 7 after beating the New York Red Bulls, 5-1, in Wednesday night’s first semifinal. The Lions turned a 1-0 deficit into a commanding 5-1 semifinal victory over the Red Bulls at a rain-soaked Exploria Stadium.
Orlando City SC will host the 2022 US Open Cup final on Sept. 7 after beating the New York Red Bulls, 5-1, in Wednesday night’s first semifinal. The Lions turned a 1-0 deficit into a commanding 5-1 semifinal victory over the Red Bulls at a rain-soaked Exploria Stadium.
USF anthropologists inspecting human remains found at Palm Coast construction site
Anthropologists have uncovered more human bone fragments at a construction site in Flagler County. The builder stopped construction last week within the Tuscana development, an upscale housing community after crews found a femur at the site.
Anthropologists have uncovered more human bone fragments at a construction site in Flagler County. The builder stopped construction last week within the Tuscana development, an upscale housing community after crews found a femur at the site.
'It’s been terrible:' Family wants refund after vacation rental reserved on VRBO became unavailable
Imagine planning a vacation and a few weeks before your trip, you get a notice that the vacation home you reserved online using VRBO is no longer available. It left one family in a bad position, and they just want their money back, but they’ve only received a portion of their refund.
Imagine planning a vacation and a few weeks before your trip, you get a notice that the vacation home you reserved online using VRBO is no longer available. It left one family in a bad position, and they just want their money back, but they’ve only received a portion of their refund.
Quick-thinking Florida lifeguard pulls man from rough surf in Cocoa Beach
A Florida teenager became a lifesaver in a matter of seconds after he jumped into the ocean at a Brevard County beach when he saw a man struggling in the surf.
A Florida teenager became a lifesaver in a matter of seconds after he jumped into the ocean at a Brevard County beach when he saw a man struggling in the surf.