Experts explain why New Smyrna Beach leads the nation in shark bites

New Smyrna Beach holds a title that might make some beachgoers think twice before going in the water: The Shark Bite Capital of the World.

Brevard County tests new method to reduce Indian River Lagoon pollution

Brevard County is testing a new approach to improving water quality in the Indian River Lagoon by covering nutrient-rich muck with clean sand instead of removing it through dredging.

Seminole County school officials outline five-year plan
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Seminole County Public Schools leaders unveiled a new five-year strategic plan Monday, outlining priorities for the upcoming school year during the district's annual State of the Schools address in Lake Mary.

Search for suspects after Titusville family’s home hit by gunfire
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Titusville police are searching for two suspects after a home was struck by gunfire while a family slept inside early Saturday, leaving neighbors shaken and investigators without a clear motive.

Florida set to carry out 2 executions in one day
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Florida is scheduled to execute two death row inmates Tuesday, marking the first time in 62 years that the state will carry out two executions on the same day if last-minute appeals are denied.

Police seeking 2 suspects accused of shooting into Titusville home
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The Titusville Police Department continues to seek public help to identify two suspects accused of shooting into a home with people inside. Though no one was hurt, police said, the act demonstrates a reckless disregard for human life. 

Experts explain why New Smyrna Beach leads nation in shark bites
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A tourist's recent shark bite near Daytona Beach Shores is drawing renewed attention to nearby New Smyrna Beach, long known as the "shark bite capital of the world" because of its high number of shark encounters.

Brevard County tests new method to reduce lagoon pollution
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Brevard County is testing a new approach to improving water quality in the Indian River Lagoon by covering nutrient-rich muck with clean sand instead of removing it through dredging.

1 arrested, 1 suspect sought in deadly Kissimmee motel stabbing

Two men are facing murder charges after authorities said they tracked down and killed a man in a deadly stabbing outside a Kissimmee motel after accusing him of stealing from one of them.

Ex-Titusville Police Chief cited for open container after rollover crash

Fired Titusville Police Chief John Lau has received a second citation from the Florida Highway Patrol in connection to his June 23 rollover crash, according to online records.

Remains found in Cape Coral canal identified as woman missing since 1985

Human remains discovered by kayakers in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been identified through DNA as 23-year-old Rose Marie Gayhart, who vanished in 1985.

Florida set to execute 2 death row inmates within hours of each other on Tuesday

Two men on Florida's death row are scheduled to be executed on Tuesday – within six hours of each other – at the Florida State Prison in Bradford County.

Powerball jackpot hits $633 million: Winning numbers, next drawing date

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $633 million after no one matched all six numbers drawn during Saturday night's drawing.

‘Vibrant’ Florida grandma allegedly killed by illegal immigrant outside Publix, family fights for justice

A Venezuelan man allegedly in the United States illegally is in jail after being charged in the death of an elderly Florida woman by backing over her with an SUV in a grocery store parking lot.

Henry County man saves pregnant fiancée during Florida shark attack

A Henry County man is recovering from surgery after he pushed his pregnant fiancée to safety and fought off a shark in Daytona Beach on Saturday evening.

Florida man arrested for illegally importing Texas livestock amid screwworm emergency, state officials say

A Florida man was arrested after bringing animals into the state from Texas – which is identified as a high-risk area for Florida's enhanced New World Screwworm import restrictions – without required health certifications.