'Down on his luck': Phoenix Police officers buy man shoes, new shirt
The officers spent $80 of their own money to get him a pair of shoes, socks, pants and a new shirt.
Auschwitz survivor turns 100 despite being forced to dig his own grave by Nazis
If you told 20-year-old Nat Ross that he’d live to be 100 years-old, he would have never believed you. He was one of the millions of Polish Jews that Adolf Hitler planned to murder during his Final Solution.
MISSING: Did Daniel Kriz disappear on purpose or did something happen to him?
Did Daniel Kriz disappear on purpose or did something happen to him? Flagler County deputies say this is one of the most head-scratching missing persons cases they’ve ever had.
Hunting down invasive Burmese pythons in Florida
Florida is home to about 300,000 Burmese pythons. They are considered an invasive species, wiping out many other animals. Researchers from 40 universities are getting creative in how to track and trap the massive snakes.
Winter Park to dedicate 40-foot majestic Live Oak trees at new city park
Winter Park Mayor Phil Anderson, city commissioners, and other city officials will gather Friday, March 11, at 9 a.m., to dedicate seven majestic Live Oak trees at the site of a planned park located on the former Progress Point property.
Will renters see relief, lower rent payments in 2022? Experts weigh in
Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.
Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
Bill proclaiming strawberry shortcake as Florida's official state dessert heads to governor's desk
Florida lawmakers are hoping Gov. Ron DeSantis is a fan of strawberry shortcake, voting overwhelmingly on Friday to send the governor a bill that would make the tasty treat the official state dessert.
I-95 reopens after 3 killed in 17-vehicle pileup
Three people were killed in five separate crashes involving 17-vehicles in Volusia County on Thursday.
Deadly I-95 crash eerily similar to scene 10 years ago on I-75
In 2012, 11 people were killed in crashes when thick fog combined with smoke from a nearby fire on I-75 near Gainesville.
'Super fog': Weather event may have played role in deadly I-95 crashes
A dense fog advisory is in effect for portions of Volusia County until 9:00 a.m. Thursday, after deadly crashes shut down Interstate-95.
Governor DeSantis announces First Lady Casey DeSantis is now cancer-free
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced that his wife and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis is now cancer-free.
Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
A humanitarian crisis is brewing in and around Ukraine. One million people ? mostly women and children ? have fled the country in the first week of Russia's invasion, according to the head of the United Nations refugee agency. The United Nations has predicted that upwards of four million people may eventually have to flee Ukraine. The one million people who have left so far account for about 2% of Ukraine's population.
More than half of smartphone users say a dead battery is a ‘nightmare scenario’
Six out of 10 smartphone users said they “couldn’t cope” with being separated from their phones for a single day, according to a recent survey.
Rory McIlroy expecting a different test for Arnold Palmer Invitational
It wouldn't be the Arnold Palmer Invitational without some of golf's biggest names.
Winter Springs HS launches WeatherSTEM system
Winter Springs High School has launched the WeatherSTEM system that will provide students with real-time and future-cast radar with a high-resolution weather camera featuring a live stream.
UCF researchers working on prescription for better reading
Research at the University of Central Florida are using vision science to examine how each person processes words to determine how they should appear on the screen.
Space junk on collision course with the moon
The moon is about to get walloped by 3 tons of space junk, a punch that will carve out a crater that could fit several semitractor-trailers. The leftover rocket will smash into the far side of the moon at 5,800 mph (9,300 kph) on Friday, away from telescopes? prying eyes. It may take weeks, even months, to confirm the impact through satellite images.
Preparing for 2022 Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is excited to employ brand new technology this hurricane season to gather data like never before inside the 'worst weather in the world.' An uncrewed drone will be able to send back live data from the heart of a storm.
Fitbit recalls over 1M Ionic smartwatches that can overheat, posing burn hazard
Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.