Man drowns in Daytona Beach; search underway for missing swimmer
A 60-year-old man drowned Friday at an unguarded section of Daytona Beach, authorities said. Meanwhile, rescue crews continued searching for another missing swimmer as thousands flocked to Central Florida beaches for the Independence Day holiday.
A 60-year-old man drowned Friday at an unguarded section of Daytona Beach, authorities said. Meanwhile, rescue crews continued searching for another missing swimmer as thousands flocked to Central Florida beaches for the Independence Day holiday.
Rescued bald eagle at Central Florida Zoo featured in adoption campaign
Visitors to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens can symbolically adopt a resident bald eagle as part of a fundraiser supporting the zoo's animal care and conservation efforts.
Visitors to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens can symbolically adopt a resident bald eagle as part of a fundraiser supporting the zoo's animal care and conservation efforts.
Leesburg police sergeant helps woman, dog escape house fire
A Leesburg police sergeant is being credited with rescuing a woman and her two dogs after spotting a house fire caused by a lightning strike while driving home from work.
A Leesburg police sergeant is being credited with rescuing a woman and her two dogs after spotting a house fire caused by a lightning strike while driving home from work.
Orlando airport baggage delays frustrate holiday travelers
Travelers at Orlando International Airport faced hourslong baggage delays this week, with some passengers saying they waited more than two hours for luggage.
Travelers at Orlando International Airport faced hourslong baggage delays this week, with some passengers saying they waited more than two hours for luggage.
Rescue mission launched to save failing NASA satellite
A first-of-its-kind mission to rescue a failing satellite is underway after a rocket carrying a spacecraft designed to capture and reposition the satellite successfully launched Friday morning.
A first-of-its-kind mission to rescue a failing satellite is underway after a rocket carrying a spacecraft designed to capture and reposition the satellite successfully launched Friday morning.
911 calls detail aftermath of crash involving former Titusville police chief
Newly released 911 recordings provide new details about the rollover crash involving former Titusville Police Chief John Lau, who was fired after the single-vehicle wreck but has not been charged with a crime or cited for a traffic violation.
Newly released 911 recordings provide new details about the rollover crash involving former Titusville Police Chief John Lau, who was fired after the single-vehicle wreck but has not been charged with a crime or cited for a traffic violation.
Florida man accused of stealing, selling Smokey Bear signs online for $1,900 a piece
A Florida Panhandle man is facing a federal charge after authorities accused him of stealing Smokey Bear signs from state forests and selling them online.
A Florida Panhandle man is facing a federal charge after authorities accused him of stealing Smokey Bear signs from state forests and selling them online.
Dispute over youthful offender sentencing intensifies between Florida AG, state attorney
A dispute between Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell intensified this week over the use of youthful offender sentencing in serious criminal cases, drawing criticism from victims' families and prompting accusations from both sides.
A dispute between Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell intensified this week over the use of youthful offender sentencing in serious criminal cases, drawing criticism from victims' families and prompting accusations from both sides.
Partial roof collapse at Orlando VA construction site causes no injuries, officials say
A portion of a roof under construction at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona collapsed early June 29, but no one was injured and patient care was not affected, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
A portion of a roof under construction at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona collapsed early June 29, but no one was injured and patient care was not affected, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Florida mom safely escapes van fire with 4 children after mechanical failure
A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.
A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.
What is Lulu's Law? Shark attack alerts headed to beachgoers' phones under new Florida statute
Beachgoers in Florida will soon receive emergency alerts on their mobile phones when a shark attack occurs nearby under a new law inspired by a teenage shark attack survivor.
Beachgoers in Florida will soon receive emergency alerts on their mobile phones when a shark attack occurs nearby under a new law inspired by a teenage shark attack survivor.
Assistant principal accused of DUI after riding electric bicycle from Wekiwa Springs bar
A 50-year-old man was arrested early June 30 after deputies said he rode an electric bicycle while intoxicated shortly after being asked to leave a Wekiwa Springs bar.
A 50-year-old man was arrested early June 30 after deputies said he rode an electric bicycle while intoxicated shortly after being asked to leave a Wekiwa Springs bar.
Portable phone charger bursts into flames at Disney World
A portable phone charger caught fire near the entrance to Disney World's "It's a Small World" attraction this week, prompting a brief evacuation and renewed warnings about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
A portable phone charger caught fire near the entrance to Disney World's "It's a Small World" attraction this week, prompting a brief evacuation and renewed warnings about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
2 men charged after dozens of neglected dogs abandoned, deputies say
Two men have been arrested in connection with the abandonment of dozens of dogs found along a roadside in St. Augustine. At the same time, animal rescue groups continue working to rehabilitate the surviving animals.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the abandonment of dozens of dogs found along a roadside in St. Augustine. At the same time, animal rescue groups continue working to rehabilitate the surviving animals.
Florida assistant principal arrested for DUI on e-bike, deputies say
A Winter Springs High School assistant principal was arrested on DUI charges after deputies said he rode an electric bicycle while impaired despite being warned not to do so.
A Winter Springs High School assistant principal was arrested on DUI charges after deputies said he rode an electric bicycle while impaired despite being warned not to do so.
Florida mom safely escapes van fire with 4 kids after mechanical failure
A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.
A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.
Partial roof collapse at Orlando VA construction site, officials say
A portion of a roof under construction at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona collapsed early on June 29. Still, no one was injured, and patient care was not affected, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
A portion of a roof under construction at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona collapsed early on June 29. Still, no one was injured, and patient care was not affected, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Palm Bay considers buying abandoned golf course for park
Palm Bay officials are considering purchasing a long-abandoned golf course in the Bayside Lakes area, a move that could preserve the more than 130-acre property for public use instead of future residential development.
Palm Bay officials are considering purchasing a long-abandoned golf course in the Bayside Lakes area, a move that could preserve the more than 130-acre property for public use instead of future residential development.
Dispute over state attorney's youthful offender sentencing intensifies
A dispute between Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell intensified this week over the use of youthful offender sentencing in serious criminal cases, drawing criticism from victims' families and prompting accusations from both sides.
A dispute between Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell intensified this week over the use of youthful offender sentencing in serious criminal cases, drawing criticism from victims' families and prompting accusations from both sides.
Bond denied for man charged in deadly Lake Mary hit-and-run
A judge denied bond Thursday for a 22-year-old man charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a woman stopped at a red light on Lake Mary Boulevard, according to court records and police.
A judge denied bond Thursday for a 22-year-old man charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a woman stopped at a red light on Lake Mary Boulevard, according to court records and police.