2 shot at Florida Walmart store
Chaos broke out at a Walmart store in Florida City after a gunman opened fire, killing one and hitting another.
Chaos broke out at a Walmart store in Florida City after a gunman opened fire, killing one and hitting another.
3 shot in Daytona Beach during fight
A brawl led to a shooting outside of a Daytona Beach nightclub
A brawl led to a shooting outside of a Daytona Beach nightclub
Robberies linked to Facebook Marketplace
Several people have been robbed after making deals on Facebook Marketplace. There are safe places in Orlando where people can meet up.
Several people have been robbed after making deals on Facebook Marketplace. There are safe places in Orlando where people can meet up.
Florida DOE approves new school year rules
The Florida Department of Education has approved new controversial rules for the upcoming school year
The Florida Department of Education has approved new controversial rules for the upcoming school year
Florida back-to-school tax holiday kicks off
Monday kicks of Florida's back-to-school tax holiday where shoppers can buy specific items tax-free. Some of those items include school supplies, personal computers, shoes, and more
Monday kicks of Florida's back-to-school tax holiday where shoppers can buy specific items tax-free. Some of those items include school supplies, personal computers, shoes, and more
Powerball drawing tonight: $516 million
The Powerball drawing is tonight and is at $516 million.
The Powerball drawing is tonight and is at $516 million.
Son of Florida sheriff arrested for fleeing deputy
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma's 19-year-old son was arrested Wednesday for allegedly speeding and driving away from a deputy, according to a press release.
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma's 19-year-old son was arrested Wednesday for allegedly speeding and driving away from a deputy, according to a press release.
Florida's home insurance crisis and climate
Insurance rates nationwide have jumped 9% this year. Computer models are predicting a steady increase in severe weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes and oppressive heat and that is pushing premiums higher everywhere as the industry factors in more catastrophic losses. The Florida legislature has passed bills to try to stabilize rates, focusing on subsidizing the private market and making it harder to sue private insurance companies. However, companies continue to pull out of the Sunshine State.
Insurance rates nationwide have jumped 9% this year. Computer models are predicting a steady increase in severe weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes and oppressive heat and that is pushing premiums higher everywhere as the industry factors in more catastrophic losses. The Florida legislature has passed bills to try to stabilize rates, focusing on subsidizing the private market and making it harder to sue private insurance companies. However, companies continue to pull out of the Sunshine State.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday begins
The first day of school is less than three weeks away for many districts in Central Florida. Now is the perfect time to start shopping for back-to-school needs because of the state's sales tax holiday.
The first day of school is less than three weeks away for many districts in Central Florida. Now is the perfect time to start shopping for back-to-school needs because of the state's sales tax holiday.
Orlando has most expensive airport Uber fee
The cost to take an Uber to the Orlando International Airport is going up and the city now has the most expensive Uber fee in the country. The company is raising the costs to $7
The cost to take an Uber to the Orlando International Airport is going up and the city now has the most expensive Uber fee in the country. The company is raising the costs to $7
Disney seeks dismissal of DeSantis lawsuit
Disney is asking a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company?s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World?s governing district by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees.
Disney is asking a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company?s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World?s governing district by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees.
Sarah Boone trial delayed
The trial for Sarah Boone, a Florida woman accused of zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die after a game of hide and seek, has been delayed until to Oct. 2, 2023 officials said Friday. The trial was originally set to begin on Monday.
The trial for Sarah Boone, a Florida woman accused of zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die after a game of hide and seek, has been delayed until to Oct. 2, 2023 officials said Friday. The trial was originally set to begin on Monday.
Fewer lifeguard towers in Volusia County
Volusia County Beach Patrol is looking for solutions to its extensive staffing shortage. Deputy Chief Tammy Malphurs with Volusia County Beach Patrol said if conditions were ideal, they would have roughly 300 active lifeguards. They currently have about 130 full-time and part-time people on patrol.
Volusia County Beach Patrol is looking for solutions to its extensive staffing shortage. Deputy Chief Tammy Malphurs with Volusia County Beach Patrol said if conditions were ideal, they would have roughly 300 active lifeguards. They currently have about 130 full-time and part-time people on patrol.
Florida sea turtle released back into the ocean after recovery
A green sea turtle was released back into the ocean after being nursed back to health
A green sea turtle was released back into the ocean after being nursed back to health
Jury awards girl $800k over chicken nugget
A girl who got second-degree burns from McDonald's chicken nuggets was awarded $800,000 after being burned while her mom pulled out of the drive thru lot.
A girl who got second-degree burns from McDonald's chicken nuggets was awarded $800,000 after being burned while her mom pulled out of the drive thru lot.
'Cocaine sharks' may be eating dumped drugs
Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States. Marine biologist Tom Hird wanted to examine whether the sharks have come into contact with the drug, which is the subject of a documentary that will premiere on Discovery Channel's Shark Week called "Cocaine Sharks."
Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States. Marine biologist Tom Hird wanted to examine whether the sharks have come into contact with the drug, which is the subject of a documentary that will premiere on Discovery Channel's Shark Week called "Cocaine Sharks."
4 convicted in sale of bleach as COVID cure
Four members of a Florida family were convicted Wednesday of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a fake COVID-19 cure through their online church. A federal jury in Miami found Mark Grenon, 65, and his sons, 37-year-old Jonathan, 35-year-old Joseph, and 29-year-old Jordan, guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States and deliver misbranded drugs, according to court records. That charge carries up to five years in prison. Their sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 6.
Four members of a Florida family were convicted Wednesday of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a fake COVID-19 cure through their online church. A federal jury in Miami found Mark Grenon, 65, and his sons, 37-year-old Jonathan, 35-year-old Joseph, and 29-year-old Jordan, guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States and deliver misbranded drugs, according to court records. That charge carries up to five years in prison. Their sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 6.
Man shot at by 18 Florida officers
A man accused of stabbing the mother of his three children was shot at by 18 officers following a high-speed chase in Tampa. Police believe he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A man accused of stabbing the mother of his three children was shot at by 18 officers following a high-speed chase in Tampa. Police believe he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Hurricane Don forms in Atlantic
Hurricane Don has become the first named Hurricane of the season. Will it impact Florida?
Hurricane Don has become the first named Hurricane of the season. Will it impact Florida?
Stopping spam calls in the U.S.
The FTC is teaming up with the states to crackdown on spam calls. Americans were defrauded $8.8 billion in 2022 through scam calls
The FTC is teaming up with the states to crackdown on spam calls. Americans were defrauded $8.8 billion in 2022 through scam calls