Woman visiting Disney World adopts kitten found in Animal Kingdom parking lot
Beatriz Sharma’s recent visit to Disney's Animal Kingdom took an unexpected turn when she brought home a unique souvenir — a kitten found in the parking lot.
Fake Orlando doctor – now, on the run – allegedly resumes illegal practice despite prior arrest
A doctor impostor who was arrested last year in Orlando is allegedly seeing patients again – and now, officials don't know where he is.
You could be fined $100 for digging too big a hole at the beach
Cocoa Beach Police are reminding people visiting the beach to play safely, including not digging too big or too deep of holes. It's dangerous -- and has proven deadly. Education is the first resort, but the last resort could be a $100 fine.
Man drowns in Florida rip current over Labor Day weekend, deputies say
A 40-year-old man drowned over the Labor Day holiday weekend after being swept out into the Gulf of Mexico by a rip current, according to deputies.
Suspected intoxicated man fires several shots into neighbor's home while aiming at tree, deputies say
A man in Florida suspected of drinking and firing his gun in his backyard was aiming for a skinny tree, but instead struck his fence and his neighbor's home – where 2 children and their parents were forced to take cover, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said.
First look: Space Perspective's space lounge capsule at Florida's Port Canaveral
Ready to go to space? Space Perspective's luxury floating space cabin makes appearance at Port Canaveral in Florida.
Jamaria Sessions' father arrested in 9-year-old Florida girl's death, deputies say
The father of 9-year-old Jamaria Sessions has been arrested in connection to his daughter's death, the Lake County Sheriff's Office announced Friday.
Driver wanted in deadly crash that claimed life of Florida wife, mother
Bounty hunters are searching for a man who is accused of driving drunk and killing a woman in a crash.
No active shooter at Disney's Magic Kingdom, sheriff says; fight, followed by popping noise led to panic
Reports of a shooting or an active shooter situation at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Thursday night are not true, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
SpaceX may resume Falcon 9 launches while FAA investigates booster landing mishap, agency says
SpaceX may resume launches of its Falcon 9 rocket, the FAA said late Friday.
Invasive chameleon clans growing in Florida along Space Coast as people release the exotic pets
Central Florida animal rescues are responding to more chameleon sightings on the Space Coast as the invasive species settles into the Sunshine State.
Lake County sexual assault case may be related to separate kidnapping, deputies say
Women living near Okahumpka are on edge after investigators have revealed a sexual assault case may be connected to a kidnapping case in the same area.
Leesburg murder suspect accused of killing store clerk will not face death penalty
The man accused of killing a Leesburg, Florida, store clerk during a robbery earlier this year will not face the death penalty.
Memorial for student killed outside Sugar Mill Elementary School must be moved, school says
A “ghost bike” memorial honoring a student who was killed outside Sugar Mill Elementary School now needs to be relocated. A family friend placed the bike at the site, but the school requested its removal.
Florida State Rep. Carolina Amesty indicted on forgery charges
Florida Rep. Carolina Amesty has been indicted on charges of forgery allegedly linked to her time as an administrator at her family's non-profit school.
Florida homeowners frustrated with trash piles accumulating at vacant home: 'Nothing is getting done'
The tropics are heating up, and neighbors in West Melbourne are worried their homes could be in danger because of a nuisance property with trash piles everywhere.
VIDEO: Lake Mary Little League honored with parade at Disney's Magic Kingdom
The Lake Mary Little League All-Stars – and 2024 Little League World Series Champions – served at the Grand Marshals of the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Thursday afternoon – a moment reminiscent of professional sports teams celebrating their title games at Disney's parks.
Florida woman accused of killing 9-year-old girl directed Rottweiler to attack her: 'I'm fixin' to kill her'
Tyshael Martin, of Florida, has been arrested for allegedly killing her boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter, Jamaria Sessions, according to deputies.
Oviedo daycare bus driver arrested after leaving 6-year-old alone on hot bus, police say
A daycare bus driver in Oviedo was arrested Wednesday after she unknowingly left a 6-year-old girl alone in the hot vehicle because she failed to check if any children were still on board, according to the Oviedo Police Department.