Salads sold at Publix stores in Florida recalled over Listeria concerns
Salad kits sold at Publix grocery stores in multiple states including Florida are being recalled over Listeria concerns, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
With temporary barriers removed, Coastal Volusia County homes suffer during weekend storms
In preparation for turtle nesting season, Volusia County is taking down temporary barriers – called Tiger Dams – meant to protect homes following the storms.
Video appears to show violent beating of student at New Smyrna Beach Middle School in Florida
Police say a girl was arrested after a violent fight at New Smyrna Beach Middle School last week.
Deputies arrest caregivers, accused of elder abuse at Florida facility
A memory care facility in Florida is responding after two of their caregivers were arrested, and accused of elder abuse, according to investigators. Brevard County sheriff's deputies arrested the pair last week and said they live-streamed an encounter with an elderly patient with dementia.
Florida lawmaker likens trans people to 'mutants'
The Florida House could be poised to take up a bill that seeks to prevent transgender men and women from using bathrooms that don’t line up with their sex assigned at birth, after one Republican said Monday it’s “like we have mutants living among us on planet Earth."
Orlando Weather Forecast: Cooler temperatures, increased chance for rain across Central Florida
Keep the umbrella handy! Central Florida can expect mixed skies and passing showers to blow in from the Atlantic on Monday.
Florida teen murder suspects reveal to investigators how fatal shootings unfolded: affidavits
A 12-year-old suspect told Marion County investigators 'he was told' to shoot the third victim 'or his family would be killed, the affidavit stated.
3 boys arrested in murders of 3 teens in Marion County, Florida sheriff says
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Friday that two boys – aged 12 and 17 – have been arrested in the alleged murders of three teenagers in a rural part of Marion County and that detectives were looking for a third suspect – a 16-year-old boy who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Florida 'ninja killer' slated for execution after failed appeal
Florida man Louis Bernard Gaskin, known as the "ninja killer," was convicted of first-degree murder 34 years ago and is slated to be executed next week.
Terminally ill Florida teen's wish to fly planes comes true
Austin Booth is doing things not a lot of 16-year-olds can say they've done. He flies planes.
Amid severe drought, Florida beaches at risk of continued erosion
Some of Volusia County's beaches were hit hard by Hurricane Ian and Nicole last year leading to significant beach erosion. They remain in a vulnerable position months later – and could be impacted by a potential system in the coming days.
'Come hell or high water': DeSantis vows 'win' in spat with Disney, threatening tolls and taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’s looking into taxing Disney World’s hotels, imposing tolls on its roads and developing its property as the latest escalation in the battle between the Florida Republican and the corporate giant.
Potential low pressure system being monitored near Florida
Hurricane season starts June 1.
TIMELINE: Rain expected around Orlando and Central Florida over Easter weekend
Rain is on the way to Florida beginning on Easter Sunday and continuing into early next week.
Missing St. Pete toddler found dead in nearby lake, father accused in double-murder, police chief says
The missing 2-year-old, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert, has been found dead in an area near Dell Holmes Park, investigators said.
Local professor studying rip currents as Brevard County sees spike in drownings
Brevard County officials are racing to find more lifeguards as local professors start studying what’s causing the rough water.
Florida man pulls out machete after bar refuses to let him sing another karaoke song: deputies
A Florida man is being accused of pulling out a machete after a Brevard County bar his request to continue singing karaoke at the business was denied.
SpaceX launches communications satellite from Florida
A Falcon 9 rocket will send the Intelsat IS-40e mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Simpson warns of wildfire threat
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Thursday urged Floridians to take precautions as the state’s wildfire season has arrived.
More than 400 cheer teams flock to Daytona Beach for national cheer competition
The 2023 NCA & NDA college nationals are in Daytona Beach this week, and it's already breaking records.