COVID-19 hospitalizations up slightly in Florida
The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 has inched up after falling below 1,000, according to data posted online Thursday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 has inched up after falling below 1,000, according to data posted online Thursday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Polk County firefighter accused of extorting 14-year-old for nude videos for two years
Detectives say a Polk firefighter threatened a young girl on Snapchat, extorting her into sending him nude photos and videos for over two years. When she "couldn't take it anymore," she decided to look him up – and turned him in. “Instead of fighting a hot fire, you got a hot mess on your hands because you are in the county jail now.”
Detectives say a Polk firefighter threatened a young girl on Snapchat, extorting her into sending him nude photos and videos for over two years. When she "couldn't take it anymore," she decided to look him up – and turned him in. “Instead of fighting a hot fire, you got a hot mess on your hands because you are in the county jail now.”
Florida school employee accused of grabbing student by neck, slamming him to ground, deputies say
A Florida high school employee could face a child abuse charge after he allegedly lifted a student by his shirt and neck, and threw him to the ground, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office arrest report.
A Florida high school employee could face a child abuse charge after he allegedly lifted a student by his shirt and neck, and threw him to the ground, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office arrest report.
Axiom Ax-1 Mission: Weather improves for launch of all-private astronaut mission to space station
The first all-private mission launching astronauts to the International Space Station looks to be a ‘go’ from launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on Friday.
The first all-private mission launching astronauts to the International Space Station looks to be a ‘go’ from launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on Friday.
AARP Florida concerned new law will negatively impact nursing home care
In a state with one of the largest 65-plus populations in the U.S., AARP Florida is sounding the alarm about a bill recently signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
In a state with one of the largest 65-plus populations in the U.S., AARP Florida is sounding the alarm about a bill recently signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
People gather from all over North America to watch Axiom launch
People camping out at Jetty Park have come from all over the country, some coming all the way from Canada to see Friday's space launch.
People camping out at Jetty Park have come from all over the country, some coming all the way from Canada to see Friday's space launch.
Manatee feeding efforts could resume next winter
State and federal wildlife officials anticipate they might again have to provide lettuce to manatees gathering in Florida waters next winter. However, as manatees continue dying at a higher-than-normal pace, officials hope to stop the unique trial feeding program before it becomes a long-term solution or the sea cows become dependent on it.
State and federal wildlife officials anticipate they might again have to provide lettuce to manatees gathering in Florida waters next winter. However, as manatees continue dying at a higher-than-normal pace, officials hope to stop the unique trial feeding program before it becomes a long-term solution or the sea cows become dependent on it.
Florida businesses, residents still cleaning up month after tornado spun through Ocala
A month after a tornado spun 26 miles in Ocala, businesses and residents are still cleaning up the debris and repairing the damage.
A month after a tornado spun 26 miles in Ocala, businesses and residents are still cleaning up the debris and repairing the damage.
WWE Hall of Famer Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch involved in deadly crash, police say
A WWE Hall of Famer is accused of causing a car crash last month in Florida that claimed the life of a 75-year-old man.
A WWE Hall of Famer is accused of causing a car crash last month in Florida that claimed the life of a 75-year-old man.
'A variety of reasons': Florida middle school teacher tells officer why he disrupted FSA testing
Newly-released body-cam video showed the moments after a teacher at Creekside Middle School began blasting music in his classroom, streaming video on its social media accounts, and taking his shirt off in front of students, which worried school leadership.
Newly-released body-cam video showed the moments after a teacher at Creekside Middle School began blasting music in his classroom, streaming video on its social media accounts, and taking his shirt off in front of students, which worried school leadership.
Florida college students solve murder dating back to 1988
At Indian River State College, learning goes far past the classrooms. Here, students are solving real murder cases.
At Indian River State College, learning goes far past the classrooms. Here, students are solving real murder cases.
Walt Disney World looks to build affordable apartments in Florida
Less than two weeks after Universal Parks & Resorts revealed its plans to build rent-controlled apartments in Orlando – future efforts to help the housing crisis in the area -- Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced its own plans to build an affordable housing community.
Less than two weeks after Universal Parks & Resorts revealed its plans to build rent-controlled apartments in Orlando – future efforts to help the housing crisis in the area -- Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced its own plans to build an affordable housing community.
ICON Park death investigation: How does Orlando FreeFall differ from Dollywood's Drop Line ride?
An attorney inspecting the scene of the deadly accident on the Orlando FreeFall ride pointed out differences between the FreeFall and a similar ride in Tennessee made by the same manufacturer.
An attorney inspecting the scene of the deadly accident on the Orlando FreeFall ride pointed out differences between the FreeFall and a similar ride in Tennessee made by the same manufacturer.
Bond revoked for Florida man accused of killing teen while driving drunk
There was a prayer vigil Tuesday night for 17-year-old Siddharth Sukhdeo. He died when Michael Miles allegedly hit the car the teen was in with his parents.
There was a prayer vigil Tuesday night for 17-year-old Siddharth Sukhdeo. He died when Michael Miles allegedly hit the car the teen was in with his parents.
Polk deputies search for suspect who broke into Davenport vacation rental while family was sleeping
Polk County deputies are searching for a home invasion suspect who they say entered a vacation rental home in the middle of the night while a family was sleeping.
Polk County deputies are searching for a home invasion suspect who they say entered a vacation rental home in the middle of the night while a family was sleeping.
Raw oysters possibly contaminated with norovirus sold in multiple states, including Florida, FDA warns
The FDA is investigating a multi-state norovirus outbreak linked to potentially contaminated raw oysters sold in at least 13 states, including Florida.
The FDA is investigating a multi-state norovirus outbreak linked to potentially contaminated raw oysters sold in at least 13 states, including Florida.
NASA’s Hubble telescope spots Jupiter-like planet forming in ‘unconventional’ way
"Nature is clever; it can produce planets in a range of different ways," said Thayne Currie, a lead researcher on the study.
"Nature is clever; it can produce planets in a range of different ways," said Thayne Currie, a lead researcher on the study.
Federal judge rejects recusal from Florida congressional redistricting case
A federal judge refused Wednesday to remove himself from a case about drawing Florida’s congressional districts, saying a request from the plaintiffs has “no legal merit.”
A federal judge refused Wednesday to remove himself from a case about drawing Florida’s congressional districts, saying a request from the plaintiffs has “no legal merit.”
Rising Florida drawbridge partially crushes pontoon boat, sending passengers scrambling
Frightening video showed the moment when a boat ended up getting partially crushed by a rising South Florida drawbridge, with some on board jumping into the water to avoid being caught in the machinery.
Frightening video showed the moment when a boat ended up getting partially crushed by a rising South Florida drawbridge, with some on board jumping into the water to avoid being caught in the machinery.
Florida rapper YK Osiris offers to pay for Tyre Sampson's funeral, TMZ reports
Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a drop tower ride at Orlando's ICON Park last month.
Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a drop tower ride at Orlando's ICON Park last month.