Video: Florida officials rescue canoer who overturned and lost his paddle
WATCH: When a canoer overturned and lost his paddle earlier this week in the Intracoastal Waterway, Florida officials spotted him and led him to safety.
Volusia officials save canoer who overturns, loses paddle
When a canoer overturned and lost his paddle earlier this week in the Intracoastal Waterway, Florida officials spotted him and led him to safety. (Credit: Volusia Sheriff's Office)
Oceanview Avenue Beach Approach to temporarily close
To support the next phase of Volusia County’s beach restoration project in Ponce Inlet — conducted in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Inland Navigation District — the Oceanview Avenue Beach Approach will temporarily close beginning Thursday, May 29. Starting next week, crews will begin hauling and placing sand along the coast, beginning at Sunglow Pier and continuing south to the North Jetty.
Couple visiting Florida drowns near Destin resort; son rescued by beachgoer
A couple drowned in the Gulf of America while visiting a Florida resort, despite the heroic efforts of a bystander who rescued their son.
Video: Tornado captured on Florida school district camera sweeping through St. Johns County
WATCH: A Florida school district camera captured the moment a confirmed tornado swept through St. Johns County earlier this week.
Florida Legislature reaches preliminary budget agreement
The Florida Legislature has tentatively reached a budget agreement, Florida House speaker Daniel Perez told state leaders in a memo late Friday.
Suspect in Marion County gas station shooting detained
Deputies are actively investigating a shooting that took place at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County. One person was shot during an altercation at the gas station pumps and later died at the hospital. Authorities have now detained a person of interest in the shooting in Jacksonville.
Florida shrimpers say they are catching space junk in their nets, and it could get worse
Florida shrimpers say their nets are pulling up space debris more often. Experts say it's possible, and the problem could get worse.
Florida shrimpers say they are catching space junk
Florida shrimpers claim they're catching rocket debris in their nets more often. Space experts say space companies do use the ocean to discard space debris, but they can't fully verify what they're catching is from rockets. Some experts are worried people will see more space debris when Starship starts to launch in Florida.
Church accused of covering up child sex abuse
A man is suing the Diocese of Orlando for $25 million and demanding a trial by jury after allegations of a pastor sexually abusing him and potentially others "for years." The lawsuit also alleges that the church, school, parish and Diocese did nothing to stop it, even "commit[ing] willful acts of disregard and concealing" it. Police believe the alleged sexual abuse by the pastor may be linked to a deadly triple shooting in Palm Bay one year ago.
1 dead after fight breaks out at Marion County gas station
Deputies are investigating after one person was shot and killed during a fight at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County. Investigators say there are currently no suspects in custody, and they have not released the name of the man that was shot and killed.
Florida landscaper dies after tree falls during storms
A Florida landscaper working for Grandview Landscaping Services was killed Thursday afternoon when a large oak tree fell during severe storms in Marion County. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Hunter Parks. It's unclear exactly what caused the tree to fall – whether it was due to wind, rot, lightning, or another storm-related factor.
Florida child found dead inside home after two-week absence from school, deputies say
Authorities in St. Lucie County are investigating the death of a 6-year-old child who was found deceased inside a home Friday morning after being absent from school for more than two weeks.
Teen shot and killed after altercation at Marion County gas station, deputies say
Deputies are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot and killed during an altercation at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County.
Florida football coach accused of stealing more than $57,000 of team's funds, deputies say
A long-time Florida football coach has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $57,000 of the team’s money for personal use, deputies say.
Florida duck that terrorized neighborhood moved to new home
A Muscovy duck that gained internet fame for terrorizing a Cape Coral neighborhood has found a new home in Central Florida.
Hurricane season begins this weekend without Florida’s usual tax holiday as budget talks stall
Around this time each year, Florida typically launches a Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, allowing residents to purchase essential supplies tax-free. But this year, the tax break is on hold amid ongoing budget disputes in Tallahassee.
Tornado spins by Florida traffic camera
A tornado touched down near a busy highway in northeast Florida on Thursday.
Man suing Diocese of Orlando for $25 million after allegations of sexual abuse by pastor 'for years'
A man is suing the Diocese of Orlando for $25 million and demanding a trial by jury after allegations of a pastor sexually abusing him and potentially others “for years."
Florida landscaper dies after tree falls during storms, police say
A Florida landscaper has died after a large oak tree fell on him during Thursday's storms in Ocala.