Ava Melendez: Missing Massachusetts girl could be in Florida, officials say
A 7-year-old girl reported missing more than two months ago in Springfield, Massachusetts, could be in the Florida area, and investigators are asking the public to be on the lookout for her.
A 7-year-old girl reported missing more than two months ago in Springfield, Massachusetts, could be in the Florida area, and investigators are asking the public to be on the lookout for her.
Florida Red Lobster finds rare 1-in-30-million orange lobster
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
'Never too late': 96-year-old Florida woman earns college degree, graduates
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
Heart-stopping video: Rescuers catch falling kitten that scaled Virginia building
After the meowing kitten climbed a city hall building, firefighters and animal control officers worked together to save the tiny animal.
After the meowing kitten climbed a city hall building, firefighters and animal control officers worked together to save the tiny animal.
4,000 beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility in need of new homes
Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.
Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.
NASA shares full set of James Webb Space Telescope images in 'new era' of astronomy
The first full set of James Webb Space Telescope images were revealed, showing a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star and other parts of the universe seen in a new light.
The first full set of James Webb Space Telescope images were revealed, showing a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star and other parts of the universe seen in a new light.
'Very excited': Volusia County beaches see record number of turtle nests; how to help protect the hatchlings
There's a record number of sea turtle nests on Central Florida's beaches, and nearly half of them are at New Smyrna Beach.
There's a record number of sea turtle nests on Central Florida's beaches, and nearly half of them are at New Smyrna Beach.
Simone Biles offered coloring book, mistaken for child on flight
A flight attendant apparently mistook seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles for a child and offered her a coloring book on a recent flight.
A flight attendant apparently mistook seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles for a child and offered her a coloring book on a recent flight.
French bulldog thefts: Breed being targeted by thieves due to price, rise in popularity
In 2021, French bulldogs were named the second most popular dog breed by the American Kennel Club. The dogs, which are worth more than $5,000 each, are now being targeted by thieves.
In 2021, French bulldogs were named the second most popular dog breed by the American Kennel Club. The dogs, which are worth more than $5,000 each, are now being targeted by thieves.
Alligator spotted in clouds in Daytona Beach
This is probably the most ‘Florida’ photo you’ll see today: a cloud formation that looks like a giant alligator!
This is probably the most ‘Florida’ photo you’ll see today: a cloud formation that looks like a giant alligator!
Florida woman, UCF student crowned Miss India Worldwide
A student at University of Central Florida was recently crowned Miss India Worldwide.
A student at University of Central Florida was recently crowned Miss India Worldwide.
Seem like more shark bites in Florida recently? Expert says Florida could see a 'below-average year' for bites
Within the last few weeks, two people have been bitten by sharks at New Smyrna Beach, and a teenager was attacked by a shark near the Gulf.
Within the last few weeks, two people have been bitten by sharks at New Smyrna Beach, and a teenager was attacked by a shark near the Gulf.
Novice pilot makes expert landing on North Carolina freeway after engine failure
Pilot Vince Fraser said the whole incident from engine failure to landing lasted about three minutes.
Pilot Vince Fraser said the whole incident from engine failure to landing lasted about three minutes.
July's full 'Buck Moon' will be the brightest Supermoon of the year: How and when to watch
July's full moon is a supermoon, meaning it is closer in its orbit to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter in the sky. The moon will be 222,089 miles away from Earth during its closest approach, about 17,000 miles closer than it is on average, according to NASA.
July's full moon is a supermoon, meaning it is closer in its orbit to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter in the sky. The moon will be 222,089 miles away from Earth during its closest approach, about 17,000 miles closer than it is on average, according to NASA.
'Let me see your hands!': Florida deputies arrested 12-year-old boys who were allegedly playing with handgun
Volusia County deputies arrested two 12-year-old boys on Monday who were allegedly playing with – and shooting – a real handgun in a seemingly vacant field. One of the boys is accused of pointing the weapon at a vehicle that was passing by.
Volusia County deputies arrested two 12-year-old boys on Monday who were allegedly playing with – and shooting – a real handgun in a seemingly vacant field. One of the boys is accused of pointing the weapon at a vehicle that was passing by.
Nerd Alert: This Florida city was named one of the top 10 'geekiest' cities in America, survey says
Whether you're a Star Wars fan or a Fortnite gamer, Orlando is home to a wide variety of fan clubs, cosplayers, and collectors – and because of that, it was named one of the “geekiest” cities in America.
Whether you're a Star Wars fan or a Fortnite gamer, Orlando is home to a wide variety of fan clubs, cosplayers, and collectors – and because of that, it was named one of the “geekiest” cities in America.
Snake slithers on woman's windshield as she drives on Kansas highway
A woman in Kansas says she got the scare of her life when a snake began slithering on her windshield as she was driving on a highway.
A woman in Kansas says she got the scare of her life when a snake began slithering on her windshield as she was driving on a highway.
Angry Georgia mom claims airline 'lost my child' in viral TikTok video
The Georgia mom dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at the airport and paid extra to make sure she would be escorted directly to her dad. An hour after the plane landed, she says she got a call from the airline saying her child was missing.
The Georgia mom dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at the airport and paid extra to make sure she would be escorted directly to her dad. An hour after the plane landed, she says she got a call from the airline saying her child was missing.
Palm Island Park reopens after temporarily closing because of 'aggressive' alligator, FWC says
Palm Island Park is temporarily closed because of an aggressive alligator.
Palm Island Park is temporarily closed because of an aggressive alligator.
National Hurricane Center: New system developing in the Gulf of Mexico; What this means for Florida
An area of low pressure is developing over the northern Gulf of Mexico, just offshore of the Florida Panhandle, according to the National Hurricane Center.
An area of low pressure is developing over the northern Gulf of Mexico, just offshore of the Florida Panhandle, according to the National Hurricane Center.