Camp Thunderbird helps kids and adults with disabilities thrive
Camp Thunderbird is giving children and adults with developmental disabilities the chance to enjoy a traditional summer camp experience while providing respite for their families and caregivers.
Camp Thunderbird is giving children and adults with developmental disabilities the chance to enjoy a traditional summer camp experience while providing respite for their families and caregivers.
Polk County sheriff says executed killer responsible for 1987 cold case murder
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it has closed the nearly 40-year-old murder of 14-year-old Jennifer Weldon, identifying executed killer James Duckett as the person responsible based on decades of circumstantial evidence.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it has closed the nearly 40-year-old murder of 14-year-old Jennifer Weldon, identifying executed killer James Duckett as the person responsible based on decades of circumstantial evidence.
What is sea pork? Strange blob washes ashore on Florida's Space Coast
A strange, blob-like organism that recently washed ashore on Florida's Space Coast has drawn attention from beachgoers.
A strange, blob-like organism that recently washed ashore on Florida's Space Coast has drawn attention from beachgoers.
Strange 'sea pork' blob washes ashore on Florida's Space Coast
A strange blob that washed ashore at Cherie Down Park on Florida's Space Coast left beachgoers guessing before marine experts identified it as a colony of marine organisms known as "sea pork."
A strange blob that washed ashore at Cherie Down Park on Florida's Space Coast left beachgoers guessing before marine experts identified it as a colony of marine organisms known as "sea pork."
Florida father, woman denied bond after 2-year-old allegedly dies from ingesting kratom, police say
A Florida couple is facing serious charges after a 2-year-old girl died from ingesting kratom pills in May, and investigators say neither adult sought emergency medical help as the child suffered.
A Florida couple is facing serious charges after a 2-year-old girl died from ingesting kratom pills in May, and investigators say neither adult sought emergency medical help as the child suffered.
Father, partner denied bond after child dies from suspected kratom overdose
A Brevard County judge denied bond Thursday for a father and his partner charged with aggravated manslaughter after investigators said they failed to seek medical help for a 2-year-old girl who died after ingesting kratom pills.
A Brevard County judge denied bond Thursday for a father and his partner charged with aggravated manslaughter after investigators said they failed to seek medical help for a 2-year-old girl who died after ingesting kratom pills.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 264; county-by-county breakdown
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating several outbreaks of Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection that can lead to frequent and watery diarrhea.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating several outbreaks of Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection that can lead to frequent and watery diarrhea.
2 Marion County students dropped off at wrong bus stop, found safe after wandering miles from home
Two elementary school kids say they don’t want to go back to Wyomina Elementary School, after they were told to get off at the wrong bus stop.
Two elementary school kids say they don’t want to go back to Wyomina Elementary School, after they were told to get off at the wrong bus stop.
Body camera video shows final standoff with Titusville murder suspect
Newly released body camera and dashboard camera video shows the hourlong standoff between Titusville police and a man accused of shooting and killing his estranged wife before taking his own life.
Newly released body camera and dashboard camera video shows the hourlong standoff between Titusville police and a man accused of shooting and killing his estranged wife before taking his own life.
New texts detail alleged murder plot by Lake Brantley students, prosecutors say
Newly released text messages provide a closer look at what prosecutors say was a calculated plot by two Lake Brantley High School students to kill a classmate and conceal evidence as investigators closed in.
Newly released text messages provide a closer look at what prosecutors say was a calculated plot by two Lake Brantley High School students to kill a classmate and conceal evidence as investigators closed in.
Good Samaritan rescues bedridden man from burning Osceola County home
A Good Samaritan is being credited with saving a bedridden man from a burning home in Osceola County after running inside before firefighters arrived.
A Good Samaritan is being credited with saving a bedridden man from a burning home in Osceola County after running inside before firefighters arrived.
Orange County schools delay enforcement of new bike, scooter restrictions
Orange County Public Schools will delay enforcement of its new restrictions on bicycles and scooters until after Labor Day, giving families several weeks to adjust before the rules take effect.
Orange County Public Schools will delay enforcement of its new restrictions on bicycles and scooters until after Labor Day, giving families several weeks to adjust before the rules take effect.
New Smyrna Beach embraces shark reputation while officials stress safety
New Smyrna Beach may be known as the "shark bite capital of the world," but that reputation has done little to deter the millions of visitors who swim, surf and fish along Volusia County's coastline each year.
New Smyrna Beach may be known as the "shark bite capital of the world," but that reputation has done little to deter the millions of visitors who swim, surf and fish along Volusia County's coastline each year.
Video shows suspected impaired driver striking child on bike
Surveillance video released by Titusville police shows the moment a child riding a bicycle was struck by a driver investigators say was impaired Tuesday night.
Surveillance video released by Titusville police shows the moment a child riding a bicycle was struck by a driver investigators say was impaired Tuesday night.
17-year-old girl shot, killed in Orange County
A 17-year-old girl was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in Orange County, and investigators have not announced any arrests as the investigation continues.
A 17-year-old girl was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in Orange County, and investigators have not announced any arrests as the investigation continues.
Mom of toddler who died from kratom poisoning says daughter was 'full of life'
The mother of a 2-year-old Brevard County girl who died after ingesting kratom says her daughter was "full of life" as the child's father and another adult face criminal charges in connection with her death.
The mother of a 2-year-old Brevard County girl who died after ingesting kratom says her daughter was "full of life" as the child's father and another adult face criminal charges in connection with her death.
Family calls Disney's Fort Wilderness home, living in RV year-round
A Georgia family has lived in an RV at Disney's Fort Wilderness for the past six years, making the campground their full-time home.
A Georgia family has lived in an RV at Disney's Fort Wilderness for the past six years, making the campground their full-time home.
Florida property tax clash gets day in court
A Leon Circuit Court judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether the property tax cut proposal to be placed on the November ballot is misleading to voters.
A Leon Circuit Court judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether the property tax cut proposal to be placed on the November ballot is misleading to voters.
Camping World Stadium seeks $54M parking garage as part of sweeping renovation plans
Florida Citrus Sports is seeking $54 million in Orange County tourism tax funding to build a four-level parking garage at Camping World Stadium that would include space for future electric air taxi operations.
Florida Citrus Sports is seeking $54 million in Orange County tourism tax funding to build a four-level parking garage at Camping World Stadium that would include space for future electric air taxi operations.
'Just got smacked': Florida 14-year-old credits helmet for saving life in crash
A 14-year-old boy recovering from a severe bike crash credits one simple piece of gear for saving his life: his helmet.Jabari Hill suffered seven fractures, back injuries, and road rash when he was struck by a car while crossing the street in Orange County earlier this month.
A 14-year-old boy recovering from a severe bike crash credits one simple piece of gear for saving his life: his helmet.Jabari Hill suffered seven fractures, back injuries, and road rash when he was struck by a car while crossing the street in Orange County earlier this month.