Strong storms topple trees, flood roads across Central Florida
Strong thunderstorms swept across Central Florida, toppling trees, flooding streets, and producing damaging wind gusts across several counties.
Strong thunderstorms swept across Central Florida, toppling trees, flooding streets, and producing damaging wind gusts across several counties.
Navy veteran helps rescue girl, dog from DeLand house fire
A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.
A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.
Navy veteran helps rescue girl, dog from DeLand house fire
A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.
A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.
Storm drives sailboat into power lines near Eau Gallie Causeway
A sailboat became entangled in overhead power lines during severe storms in Brevard County on Sunday after its owner tried to ride out the weather aboard the vessel, authorities and the boat owner said.
A sailboat became entangled in overhead power lines during severe storms in Brevard County on Sunday after its owner tried to ride out the weather aboard the vessel, authorities and the boat owner said.
Puerto Rican restaurant grows from family dream to Central Florida staple
A Central Florida family is bringing the flavors and culture of Puerto Rico to the region through a restaurant business that has grown from a single location into multiple restaurants.
A Central Florida family is bringing the flavors and culture of Puerto Rico to the region through a restaurant business that has grown from a single location into multiple restaurants.
Tiny home community planned in Volusia County
A new tiny home community made from recycled shipping containers is planned in Volusia County as part of an effort to provide affordable transitional housing for families experiencing financial hardship.
A new tiny home community made from recycled shipping containers is planned in Volusia County as part of an effort to provide affordable transitional housing for families experiencing financial hardship.
Orlando advances plan for 37-story downtown tower
The Orlando City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would allow construction of a 37-story mixed-use tower overlooking Lake Eola.
The Orlando City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would allow construction of a 37-story mixed-use tower overlooking Lake Eola.
Operation Silver Spur results in 126 arrests in Osceola County
More than 100 people were arrested during a multi-agency operation targeting registered sex offenders and predators in Osceola County, authorities said.
More than 100 people were arrested during a multi-agency operation targeting registered sex offenders and predators in Osceola County, authorities said.
Storm drives sailboat into power lines near Eau Gallie Causeway
A sailboat became entangled in overhead power lines during severe storms in Brevard County on Sunday after its owner tried to ride out the weather aboard the vessel, authorities and the boat owner said.
A sailboat became entangled in overhead power lines during severe storms in Brevard County on Sunday after its owner tried to ride out the weather aboard the vessel, authorities and the boat owner said.
Florida woman still on the run as 2 more arrested after body found buried in Panhandle
A massive manhunt is underway in the Florida Panhandle after investigators discovered a missing man's body buried in a shallow grave. Five people are tied to the homicide investigation, but the primary suspect remains at large.
A massive manhunt is underway in the Florida Panhandle after investigators discovered a missing man's body buried in a shallow grave. Five people are tied to the homicide investigation, but the primary suspect remains at large.
Storm uproots tree, crushes cars outside Maitland home
Powerful storms that swept through Central Florida on Friday uprooted a massive tree in Maitland, crushing two parked vehicles and damaging a home's roof, leaving the homeowners to assess the damage and navigate the insurance claims process.
Powerful storms that swept through Central Florida on Friday uprooted a massive tree in Maitland, crushing two parked vehicles and damaging a home's roof, leaving the homeowners to assess the damage and navigate the insurance claims process.
Family vacation ends in deadly accidental shooting of toddler
A 2-year-old boy was fatally shot after a 4-year-old child gained access to an unsecured firearm while the family was arriving at a vacation rental in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A 2-year-old boy was fatally shot after a 4-year-old child gained access to an unsecured firearm while the family was arriving at a vacation rental in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man accused of trying to run woman over with horse at Marion County rodeo
A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly splashing beer on a woman and attempting to run her over with a horse at a Belleview rodeo.
A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly splashing beer on a woman and attempting to run her over with a horse at a Belleview rodeo.
Florida AG James Uthmeier launches investigation into Potassium Bromate in Florida foods | FULL
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is launching an investigation into Potassium Bromate in Florida foods. Potassium Bromate is a dough strengthener, flour treating agent, leavening agent, and oxidizing or reducing agent, according to the FDA's website.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is launching an investigation into Potassium Bromate in Florida foods. Potassium Bromate is a dough strengthener, flour treating agent, leavening agent, and oxidizing or reducing agent, according to the FDA's website.
Florida AG launches investigation into Potassium bromate
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed Monday that his office would launch an investigation into Potassium bromate, a food additive in flour and dough, in the Florida food supply. Uthmeier and other health experts said some studies have found Potassium bromate to be a possible carcinogen, or potentially cancer-causing in humans.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed Monday that his office would launch an investigation into Potassium bromate, a food additive in flour and dough, in the Florida food supply. Uthmeier and other health experts said some studies have found Potassium bromate to be a possible carcinogen, or potentially cancer-causing in humans.
Marion County focuses enforcement efforts on speeding
During Operation Southern Slow Down, the Marion County Sheriff's Office commits its enforcements efforts to address speeding. With a goal of zero traffic crashes from July 13 through July 18, the county has had 37 deaths this year.
During Operation Southern Slow Down, the Marion County Sheriff's Office commits its enforcements efforts to address speeding. With a goal of zero traffic crashes from July 13 through July 18, the county has had 37 deaths this year.
126 sexual offenders behind bars to not complying with registration requirements
Over 100 sex offenders are back behind bars after failing to comply with requirements after their release. In a joint effort between the Osceola County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshal Task Service, 126 people were served warrants for failing to comply with registry requirements. Now, they're facing new felonies.
Over 100 sex offenders are back behind bars after failing to comply with requirements after their release. In a joint effort between the Osceola County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshal Task Service, 126 people were served warrants for failing to comply with registry requirements. Now, they're facing new felonies.
Georgia boy, 2, shot, killed with unsecured gun, deputies say | FULL
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon updated the public on the shooting of a two-year-old boy in a Kissimmee neighborhood on July 12. Blackmon reported the boy was shot after a 4-year-old family member got ahold of an unsecured gun.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon updated the public on the shooting of a two-year-old boy in a Kissimmee neighborhood on July 12. Blackmon reported the boy was shot after a 4-year-old family member got ahold of an unsecured gun.
Georgia boy, 2, killed after boy, 4, shot unsecured gun, deputies say
(Update 2:34 p.m.): The Osceola County Sheriff's Office identified the 2-year-old boy as Brayden Tennyson, of Louisville, Georgia. The sheriff's office said the unsecured gun was owned by the boy's mother.
(Update 2:34 p.m.): The Osceola County Sheriff's Office identified the 2-year-old boy as Brayden Tennyson, of Louisville, Georgia. The sheriff's office said the unsecured gun was owned by the boy's mother.
Operation Silver Spur: More than 100 sex offenders back behind bars, facing new felonies
Over 100 sex offenders are back behind bars after failing to comply with requirements of their release.
Over 100 sex offenders are back behind bars after failing to comply with requirements of their release.