Florida woman scores $1 million from lottery scratch-off bought at Publix
A Florida woman spent $5 on a lottery scratch-off at a Publix and left the grocery store a millionaire!
A Florida woman spent $5 on a lottery scratch-off at a Publix and left the grocery store a millionaire!
2 Florida airports see the most lightning strikes in the U.S., per new report
A new report lists the top U.S. cities and states with the most lightning strikes in 2024 — and two Florida airports rank at the very top of the list.
A new report lists the top U.S. cities and states with the most lightning strikes in 2024 — and two Florida airports rank at the very top of the list.
Port Orange dump site causes concerns for wildlife after 2 raccoons spotted with jars stuck on their heads
A large dumping ground in Port Orange has residents concerned for wildlife after two raccoons were recently spotted wandering around with jars stuck on their heads. One of the animals later died, and the search is now on for the second raccoon, with locals remaining hopeful they can help to rescue it.
A large dumping ground in Port Orange has residents concerned for wildlife after two raccoons were recently spotted wandering around with jars stuck on their heads. One of the animals later died, and the search is now on for the second raccoon, with locals remaining hopeful they can help to rescue it.
Florida woman accused of spraying children with bear mace
An 81-year-old Marion County woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say she sprayed her neighbors? children with bear mace during a backyard incident fueled by ongoing tension.
An 81-year-old Marion County woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say she sprayed her neighbors? children with bear mace during a backyard incident fueled by ongoing tension.
Raccoon caught on camera with jar stuck on head in Port Orange
A Port Orange woman is sounding the alarm after capturing disturbing video of a raccoon with its head stuck inside a jar?an incident she says is becoming alarmingly common near her home.
A Port Orange woman is sounding the alarm after capturing disturbing video of a raccoon with its head stuck inside a jar?an incident she says is becoming alarmingly common near her home.
Florida mom accused of covering up teen son’s role in Deltona stabbing
A 15-year-old boy and his mother have been arrested in connection with a stabbing that took place just south of Heritage Middle School in Deltona.
A 15-year-old boy and his mother have been arrested in connection with a stabbing that took place just south of Heritage Middle School in Deltona.
Florida mom accused of covering up teen son?s role in Deltona stabbing
A 15-year-old boy and his mother have been arrested in connection with a stabbing that took place just south of Heritage Middle School in Deltona.
A 15-year-old boy and his mother have been arrested in connection with a stabbing that took place just south of Heritage Middle School in Deltona.
Santa Ono blocked from UF presidency amid DEI backlash
Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president and a prominent academic leader, was blocked from becoming the next president of the University of Florida after a 10-6 vote by the state university system’s Board of Governors.
Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president and a prominent academic leader, was blocked from becoming the next president of the University of Florida after a 10-6 vote by the state university system’s Board of Governors.
Santa Ono blocked from UF presidency amid DEI backlash
Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president and a prominent academic leader, was blocked from becoming the next president of the University of Florida after a 10-6 vote by the state university system?s Board of Governors.
Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president and a prominent academic leader, was blocked from becoming the next president of the University of Florida after a 10-6 vote by the state university system?s Board of Governors.
Pulse Memorial: Orange County commits $5 million toward permanent site
A permanent memorial honoring the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting is one step closer to reality after Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $5 million contribution toward the project.
A permanent memorial honoring the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting is one step closer to reality after Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $5 million contribution toward the project.
Kissimmee approves firefighter schedule overhaul
The Kissimmee Fire Department is set to become the first in Central Florida to adopt a 24/72 shift schedule, offering firefighters an extra day of rest without a pay cut ? a move city officials say will improve morale and retention, though it comes at a cost to property owners.
The Kissimmee Fire Department is set to become the first in Central Florida to adopt a 24/72 shift schedule, offering firefighters an extra day of rest without a pay cut ? a move city officials say will improve morale and retention, though it comes at a cost to property owners.
Orange County commits $5 million to Pulse Memorial
A permanent memorial honoring the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting is one step closer to reality after Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $5 million contribution toward the project.
A permanent memorial honoring the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting is one step closer to reality after Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $5 million contribution toward the project.
Florida high school football faces wave of transfers
It?s a shift that?s shaking up the high school football scene. Top high school football players in Florida are increasingly transferring to schools in pursuit of better exposure, competition, and future opportunities.
It?s a shift that?s shaking up the high school football scene. Top high school football players in Florida are increasingly transferring to schools in pursuit of better exposure, competition, and future opportunities.
Unusual surge of 9-armed sea stars reported along Florida’s Space Coast
An unusual and rare sighting is sparking excitement along Florida’s Space Coast, where beachgoers are reporting a surge in appearances of nine-armed sea stars washed ashore.
An unusual and rare sighting is sparking excitement along Florida’s Space Coast, where beachgoers are reporting a surge in appearances of nine-armed sea stars washed ashore.
Orlando Magic unveil new logo, uniforms, court design
The Orlando Magic are hoping to create some buzz ahead of next season with a new logo and new uniforms. The Florida-based NBA team revealed its new design ? billed as an ode to its past, while looking ahead to its future.
The Orlando Magic are hoping to create some buzz ahead of next season with a new logo and new uniforms. The Florida-based NBA team revealed its new design ? billed as an ode to its past, while looking ahead to its future.
Unusual surge of 9-armed sea stars on Brevard coast
An unusual and rare sighting is sparking excitement along Florida?s Space Coast, where beachgoers are reporting a surge in the appearances of nine-armed sea stars washed ashore.
An unusual and rare sighting is sparking excitement along Florida?s Space Coast, where beachgoers are reporting a surge in the appearances of nine-armed sea stars washed ashore.
Families of 2 killed in Orlando Halloween shooting to file lawsuit
The families of two men killed in a 2024 Halloween shooting in downtown Orlando are expected to file a lawsuit against the city, police, and event organizers for alleged negligence.
The families of two men killed in a 2024 Halloween shooting in downtown Orlando are expected to file a lawsuit against the city, police, and event organizers for alleged negligence.
Illegal immigrant gets life in prison for human trafficking: AG
State Attorney Bill Gladson and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the sentencing of an undocumented immigrant who was convicted to life in prison for human trafficking, among other charges, following a 2024 investigation in Eustis involving a minor.
State Attorney Bill Gladson and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the sentencing of an undocumented immigrant who was convicted to life in prison for human trafficking, among other charges, following a 2024 investigation in Eustis involving a minor.
Vandalism rattles staff at Women?s Center of Brevard
A longtime nonprofit in Brevard County is seeking help after discovering extensive damage from a break-in last week that left their facility vandalized and ransacked.
A longtime nonprofit in Brevard County is seeking help after discovering extensive damage from a break-in last week that left their facility vandalized and ransacked.
Otter bites person at Wekiva Island
A person was bitten by an otter at Wekiva Island on May 29, prompting a response from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), officials said.
A person was bitten by an otter at Wekiva Island on May 29, prompting a response from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), officials said.