Memorial Day draws large crowds to Volusia County beaches

The unofficial start of summer is here, and it's bringing large crowds to Volusia County beaches.  There were more than 100 lifeguards on duty this Memorial Day to keep everyone out on the water safe.

'Taps Across America' echoes through Central Florida community

Across America, people stepped out on their front porches at 3 p.m. local time to join in playing Taps. Even if they didn’t have a bugle to play.

17 hopefuls apply for Florida Supreme Court vacancy

After reshaping the Florida Supreme Court to reflect his legal and political ideology, Gov. Ron DeSantis is poised to pick a new justice who will give him four appointees on the state’s highest court.

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue returning to Walt Disney World

A musical dinner show is getting ready to return to Walt Disney World Resort. Disney says reservations are now open for Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, the iconic show that premiered in 1974.

Florida hurricane tax ‘holiday’ adds pet supplies

With a sales-tax "holiday" starting this weekend, Floridians can save a few dollars on pet supplies as they stockpile other needs for the upcoming hurricane season.

Master P announces death of his daughter Tytyana Miller at 29

Master P announced the death of his daughter Tytyana Miller. “Mental illness & substance abuse is a real issue that we can't be afraid to talk about,” he said.

Memorial Day 2022: Here's a look at what's open and closed

Are banks open today? The U.S. federal holiday means some government services are closed, while many grocery stores remain open.

School safety bill set to pass soon in Florida

As more details about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas come to light, a school safety bill is sitting on the desk of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waiting to be signed.

New Florida law targets social media ‘pop-up’ events

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that seeks to crack down on unsanctioned “pop-up” events put together through social media.

How to tell the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Heatstroke and heat exhaustion are both caused by the body overheating. However, there are important distinctions between the two — distinctions that, when made, can help save lives.

Persimmons Fire: Homes destroyed, damaged in fast-moving Florida brush fire

A fast-moving brush fire damaged or destroyed multiple homes and structures Friday afternoon in Brevard County and forced another 50 to be evacuated, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.The fire, named the "Persimmons Fire," was reported shortly after noon and grew to 20 acres, near U.S. Highway 1 and Camp Road, not far from the City of Cocoa, said Don Walker, communications director for Brevard County.

Woman accused of leaving 4 dogs to die in car in Florida

A woman has been charged with four counts of felony animal cruelty after authorities said that four dogs in her care died after being left inside a vehicle.