4 Florida teens arrested for brutal beating of man, deputies say
Four Florida teens were recently arrested after deputies say they brutally beat a man who suffered serious injuries to his face, including a broken nose, broken jaw, multiple lacerations and swelling.
Marion County substitute teacher accused of sexual relationship with middle school student
A substitute teacher is behind bars in Marion County, accused of having a sexual relationship with a middle school student.
Lightning strikes tree just feet from Ormond Beach home: 'It was just an instantaneous smash'
A dramatic lightning strike in Volusia County sent shockwaves through a neighborhood Wednesday, splitting a tree just feet from a home and sending residents rushing to check on loved ones.
Florida fitness influencer faces 5 felonies for running over cop and fleeing, police say
A Florida personal trainer and fitness influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram was arrested after he allegedly ran over a cop, fled the scene and crashed into another vehicle at high speed.
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Florida man gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park
A 47-year-old man was gored by a bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park on Sunday.
Ocala bank robbery leads to pursuit ending in retention pond, officer-involved shooting
A bank robbery at a TD Bank in Ocala triggered a police pursuit Thursday afternoon that ended with the suspects’ vehicle crashing into a retention pond and an officer-involved shooting near the 4400 block of SE Maricamp Road, authorities said.
Port Orange Walgreens shooter identified as 60-year-old 'disgruntled customer'
A 60-year-old man shot two employees inside a Walgreens pharmacy in Port Orange on Wednesday before fatally shooting himself in the parking lot, authorities confirmed.
Meet mystical mermaids at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
If you've ever wanted to meet a mermaid, now's your chance, and you won't need to travel very far. Prepare to be amazed as mermaids dive in the SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium's Atlantic Ocean habitat, surrounded by an incredible array of marine life, from majestic sea turtles and stingrays to powerful sharks and eels. Guests also have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the mermaids in the aquarium's enchanting grotto.
Fire destroys home in Orange County
Five people and their four dogs now need to find a new place to live after a fire broke out at their home in Orange County. Their home on Haywood Court was fully engulfed in flames earlier this morning. Officials said the fire is now under control. There have been no injuries reported, and no one was transported to the hospital.
Firefighters battling house fire in Orange County
Firefighters are continuing to battle a house fire in Orange County. Officials said five adults and four dogs were in the house at the time of the fire. However, no injuries or transports were reported.
Disney World trip leaves Florida dad stunned after $1,400 price tag for day at theme park
A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.
Loose Central Florida kangaroo captured; owner facing charges
A kangaroo that was spotted hopping down a road in Saint Cloud, Florida, has been safely captured and is now staying at the Amazing Animals Wildlife Preserve.
Pilot injured in Cessna crash near Ocala airport, FAA investigating
Authorities in Ocala responded to a single-engine Cessna crash in the right-of-way along SW 67th Avenue Road, near the Ocala International Airport.
Port Orange shooting: 2 Walgreens employees shot, gunman found dead outside store, police say
A large police presence surrounded a Walgreens in Port Orange on Wednesday evening as officers investigated a deadly shooting near the intersection of Taylor Road and Williamson Boulevard.
Leesburg just invested in water fluoridation system that is now banned in Florida: What happens now?
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans fluoride in Florida’s water. The City of Leesburg had recently made a choice to add fluoride to their water.
Florida family pushes for pool safety reform after daughter's drowning death
The family of 5-year-old Thamar Esperance is calling for stricter pool safety laws after she drowned in an unfenced construction-site pool in Apopka in 2021.
Deltona Xbox murders: Jury recommends death for Troy Victorino, Jerone Hunter
The jury has reached a verdict in the resentencing trials of Troy Victorino and Jerone Hunter, who were both convicted of first-degree murder in the 2004 grisly killings of six people and a dog at a Deltona home.
Man who brutally killed Daytona Beach couple during 2022 Bike Week pleads no contest, gets life sentence
Jean Robert Macean, the man accused of brutally murdering a couple during Daytona Beach Bike Week festivities in 2022, entered a plea of no contest during a Wednesday hearing and was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.