Police: Man pulls out pocket knife, swings at other man after Walmart parking dispute

A Florida man is potentially facing battery charges after he pulled out a pocket knife and attempted to cut another man after the two got into an argument over a parking spot Tuesday outside a Walmart store.

Large alligator killed after found in backyard of Florida home

A large alligator was killed Tuesday after it entered the backyard of a Volusia County home, according to the City of Deltona.

May the 4th be with you: How the date became a Star Wars fan phenomenon

The origins of “May the 4th be with you,” also known to fans as Star Wars Day, have been tied to Britain’s 1979 election of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Orlando FreeFall death investigation: No one immediately helped Tyre Sampson after fall death, witnesses say

Immediately after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell off the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park there was panic and confusion with multiple people calling 911, according to new 911 recordings released Tuesday, as well as the Orange County Sheriff's Office incident report.

UCF, Cincinnati, Houston negotiating buyouts to leave AAC for Big 12: reports

The University of Central Florida is working with the American Athletic Conference (AAC) on a buyout price so that the Knights can leave the AAC early to join the Big 12 Conference, according to reports.

As hurricane season nears, NASA is launching a fleet of tiny satellites to study the tropics

A fleet of satellites that could all fit in the trunk of a car will launch ahead of peak hurricane season to help scientists better understand rapidly-changing tropical systems.

Kroger delivery in Florida: Inside Kroger's massive fulfillment center in Groveland

Kroger may not have physical grocery stores in Florida like Publix, Winn-Dixie, and Fresh Market, but they do have a massive fulfillment center that's allowing them to do on-the-demand delivery in and around Orlando.

US Attorney: Man used $7.2M in COVID-19 relief funds to buy luxury cars, mansion in Florida

A man from Croatia has been extradited to the United States to face wire fraud and identity theft charges after, authorities allege, the man spent $7.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds to purchase luxury cars and a 12,500-square-foot mansion in Florida.

Moms want your time, not money, this Mother’s Day, survey says

Most moms are expecting their loved ones to spend not one penny on a gift this Mother’s Day. But some people say they will even go into debt for their gifts.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on leak of Supreme Court draft opinion: 'A significant breach of trust'

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the apparent leak of a draft Supreme Court majority opinion that suggests the Court could overturn Roe v. Wade was "unprecedented" and "a significant breach of trust."

2022 Military Appreciation Month deals and discounts

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and many businesses are offering deals or discounts as a way to say thank you to all U.S. service members.

Florida boy bitten by raccoon while defending dog, family says

A boy, his dog, and a raccoon. A Lake County family says the three came together during a scary incident Friday as 11-year-old Sawyer took his pup Olive out for a walk.

Florida investigators hope DNA evidence will help ID victim in 1984 'Jane Doe' cold case

On November 9, 1984, a teenager and his parents called 911. A stench caught their attention, and when the teen took a closer look, he realized it was coming from a body. That body still remains unidentified.

Florida football player signs first NIL deal to benefit charity in honor of friend

One Florida college student-athlete recently signed his first name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal, not to make money for himself, but to raise funds for the Brain Cancer Foundation.

NASA's spacecraft will rendezvous with rare asteroid coming close to Earth

On its way back to Earth with a hefty sample of asteroid Bennu, the team behind NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has big plans for the space rock-chasing spacecraft.

Rating agency says action on property insurance in Florida 'essential'

The financial-rating agency AM Best said Monday that further “action is essential” to stabilize Florida’s property-insurance market, as lawmakers prepare to grapple with the issue during a special legislative session this month.

Sheriff Judd: Drunk man starts deadly shootout at Polk County bar

A drunken argument at a Polk County bar ended in a gunfight, killing one person and injuring two more, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.