Only in Florida: Alligator edition

See the latest "Only in Florida" alligator videos. This weeks videos show deputies being introduced to the reptiles for the first time, officials wrangling an alligator at a local college and an alligator trying to eat a squeaky toy, plus much more.

Tensions continue to escalate in Middle East

President Donald Trump says he's still weighing whether the United States will get involved in Israel?s conflict with Iran. But in the meantime, the U.S. military has sent multiple B-2 bombers from an Air Force Base in Missouri.

Do not take naps on the couch, experts say

Sleep experts are warning that you should never let yourself doze off on the couch. Experts advise against sleeping on the couch for prolonged periods, especially for regular sleeping habits, as it can be detrimental to your sleep quality and overall well-being.

Activist speaks after freed from immigration detention

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released Friday from federal immigration detention, freed after 104 days by a judge?s ruling after becoming a symbol of President Donald Trump ?s clampdown on campus protests. The former Columbia University graduate student left a federal facility in Louisiana on Friday. He is expected to head to New York to reunite with his U.S. citizen wife and infant son, born while Khalil was detained. Khalil is holding a news conference to speak on the recent events. (Credit: WNYW)

Teacher used real student photos to create AI-generated porn: FDLE

A middle school teacher in Central Florida was arrested Thursday on 19 charges related to child sex abuse material and animal sexual abuse. He's accused of downloading and sharing child pornography on Discord, including potentially using students' photos to create AI-generated pornography.

Common myths about lightning, debunked

As summer storms roll through, myths and misconceptions about lightning persist. Here?s what experts ? including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Weather Service (NWS) ? say is fact or fiction when it comes to lightning safety.

Lightning strikes 3 in Florida, including man on beach

Three people were struck by lightning in Central Florida within hours ? two on a golf course and one at New Smyrna Beach during a wedding celebration. The 29-year-old man hit on the beach remains in critical condition, with officials saying the lightning came from a storm miles away. Florida continues to lead the nation in lightning-related deaths, with nearly 500 fatalities recorded since 1960.

Teens on dirt bikes vandalize Florida golf course

A group of teens riding high-powered dirt bikes has drawn the attention of law enforcement and frustrated residents after being caught on camera tearing up the turf at Durand Golf Club in Brevard County.

Florida father charged after son dies in hot truck

A Florida father is facing aggravated manslaughter charges after authorities say he left his 18-month-old son in a sweltering vehicle for several hours while he got a haircut and drank at a local bar.

Man struck by lightning in New Smyrna Beach

A 29-year-old man from Colorado is in critical condition after being struck by lightning Thursday afternoon while standing in ankle-deep water at New Smyrna Beach, according to Volusia County Beach Safety officials.

Gov. DeSantis speaks on Americans evacuated from Israel

The first of several flights chartered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to rescue Americans in Israel landed Thursday morning at the Tampa International Airport. The rescues come as the country?s conflict with Iran intensifies. DeSantis hosted a press conference after greeting a flight arriving from Israel in the early hours of Friday morning in Tampa.