Watch out for hidden danger lurking in the ocean waters this Memorial Day weekend

As the unofficial start to summer gets underway, some beachgoers from the Gulf Coast up through the East Coast will see a chance of increased rip currents through the Memorial Day weekend.

Many of us have a vitamin D deficiency and don't know it, researchers say

Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.

Gov. DeSantis signs insurance reform, condo safety bills

Moving quickly after a special legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed bills to try to stem problems in the property-insurance market and bolster the safety of condominium buildings. Lawmakers passed the bills (SB 2-D and SB 4-D) in a three-day special session that ended Wednesday.

Deputies: Knife-wielding Florida man tries to steal gas out of U-Haul truck in Orlando

A Florida man who allegedly swung a knife at someone while reportedly trying to steal gas out of a U-Haul truck was arrested early Thursday, Orange County deputies said.

Uvalde, Texas elementary school shooting: 21 dead, including 19 kids

Twenty-one people are dead, including 19 children, and two teachers following a mass shooting at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The gunman was identified as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, of Uvalde.

Florida sheriffs want to bolster School Guardian Program following Texas mass shooting

In Florida, the 2018 Parkland School Shooting led to the creation of two new initiatives, the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, and the “red flag” laws. Now, four years later, two sheriffs don’t want to see the support for those safety measures wane.

Lions advances to Lamar Hunt U.S. Open quarterfinals with penalty shootout win over Inter Miami

Orlando City is moving on to the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after defeating fellow Major League Soccer (MLS) side and intrastate foes Inter Miami CF via a penalty shootout at Exploria Stadium.

Trees uprooted, power lines down after powerful squall line plows through Pensacola, Florida

A powerful line of showers and thunderstorms raced across the Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle on Wednesday morning, uprooting trees and bringing down power lines in the Pensacola area.

Property Insurance changes going to Gov. DeSantis

Florida House members overwhelmingly gave final approval Wednesday to a measure that seeks to stem property-insurance problems that have led to policyholders across the state losing coverage and seeing soaring premiums.

Boeing Starliner returns to Earth after first visit to ISS

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station and landed in the New Mexico desert early Wednesday evening, completing the final chapter in the orbital test flight.

Johnny Depp Trial: Depp calls Heard allegations 'insane' hours after Kate Moss testifies on staircase rumor

British supermodel Kate Moss, the ex-girlfriend of Johnny Depp, testified Wednesday as the $50 million defamation case against Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard continues through its final week.

Child, 7, crashed car outside Walmart while caretaker shopped, sheriff says

Osceola County sheriff's deputies say customers at a Kissimmee Walmart saw a 7-year-old driving a car and crashing it into a tree, with two younger kids in the backseat. Thirty minutes later, their caretaker walked out and was arrested.

Memorial Day travel forecast: Where rain could dampen your summer kickoff

As millions of Americans hit the road and take to the skies to mark the unofficial start of summer this Memorial Day weekend, FOX Weather is tracking a few storm systems that could disrupt outdoor plans in some parts of the U.S.