Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm

Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.

Expanded 'critical' habitat eyed for manatees in Florida

Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical habitat” for Florida manatees, potentially bolstering protections in areas ranging from Wakulla Springs in Northwest Florida to the upper St. Johns River in Northeast Florida.

1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at Melbourne park, police say

A shooting Saturday night at Eddie Lee Taylor Park in Melbourne left one man dead and another man in critical condition, according to the police. At 7:24 p.m., gunshots were heard near the entrance of the park, which sent both crowds running in all directions, police said. Two adult men had been shot, police said. One man was transported to the hospital via car. That man was last listed in critical condition. Police said a second person was found shot in the parking lot. He was transported to the hospital, where he died. His name was not released.