Alligator blocks Palm Bay front door, trapping family in home: ‘Jaw dropping’
A Palm Bay family got an unexpected late-night wake-up call on Friday when a massive alligator wandered right up to their front porch and refused to leave.
A Palm Bay family got an unexpected late-night wake-up call on Friday when a massive alligator wandered right up to their front porch and refused to leave.
Florida mother dies saving 4-year-old son from St. Johns River: 'She was a hero'
A DeLand mother died after rescuing her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River, and a witness who tried to save her said she used all of her strength to keep the child above water before collapsing.
A DeLand mother died after rescuing her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River, and a witness who tried to save her said she used all of her strength to keep the child above water before collapsing.
NASA cancels $73 million moon lander mission contract
NASA has canceled a $73 million commercial lunar lander mission after years of delays and cost overruns, ending the project before the spacecraft ever launched.
NASA has canceled a $73 million commercial lunar lander mission after years of delays and cost overruns, ending the project before the spacecraft ever launched.
Alligator surprises Palm Bay family on front porch
A Palm Bay family got an unexpected overnight visitor when a 7½-foot alligator wandered onto their front porch and remained there until wildlife officials removed it.
A Palm Bay family got an unexpected overnight visitor when a 7½-foot alligator wandered onto their front porch and remained there until wildlife officials removed it.
Florida now requiring heart screenings for high school athletes
Florida high school students will now be required to undergo an electrocardiogram, or EKG, before participating in school sports under a new statewide law aimed at detecting potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
Florida high school students will now be required to undergo an electrocardiogram, or EKG, before participating in school sports under a new statewide law aimed at detecting potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
Charges recommended for Georgia mom after son, 2, killed with unsecured gun, deputies say
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has recommended felony charges against a Georgia mom after her son was killed by her unsecured gun.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has recommended felony charges against a Georgia mom after her son was killed by her unsecured gun.
Families criticize plea deal in deadly hit-and-run case
The families of two boys struck in a 2024 hit-and-run crash are criticizing a plea agreement that will send the driver to prison for three years, saying the sentence fails to reflect the severity of the case.
The families of two boys struck in a 2024 hit-and-run crash are criticizing a plea agreement that will send the driver to prison for three years, saying the sentence fails to reflect the severity of the case.
Florida's back-to-school tax holiday begins
Florida's monthlong back-to-school sales tax holiday began Monday, giving families a break on the cost of school supplies, clothing, shoes, backpacks and other qualifying items as they prepare for the new school year
Florida's monthlong back-to-school sales tax holiday began Monday, giving families a break on the cost of school supplies, clothing, shoes, backpacks and other qualifying items as they prepare for the new school year
Kissimmee family narrowly escapes lightning strike
A Central Florida woman said she and her children narrowly escaped injury after a lightning strike hit just across the street from their home during a thunderstorm, damaging a neighbor's property and startling nearby residents.
A Central Florida woman said she and her children narrowly escaped injury after a lightning strike hit just across the street from their home during a thunderstorm, damaging a neighbor's property and startling nearby residents.
HOA vice president arrested after alleged van-ramming incident
A vice president of a Lake County homeowners association has been arrested after authorities say he chased a window company employee through a neighborhood and rammed the worker's van during a confrontation over alleged door-to-door soliciting.
A vice president of a Lake County homeowners association has been arrested after authorities say he chased a window company employee through a neighborhood and rammed the worker's van during a confrontation over alleged door-to-door soliciting.
Overturned truck and trailer shuts down I-95 northbound in Brevard County
All northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Brevard County were closed Monday evening after a truck towing a trailer overturned near Cocoa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
All northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Brevard County were closed Monday evening after a truck towing a trailer overturned near Cocoa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida mother dies saving 4-year-old son from St. Johns River
A DeLand mother died after rescuing her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River, and a witness who tried to save her said she used all of her strength to keep the child above water before collapsing.
A DeLand mother died after rescuing her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River, and a witness who tried to save her said she used all of her strength to keep the child above water before collapsing.
Florida's Panhandle counties prepare flood-prone areas as Tropical Storm Bertha threat grows
Tropical Depression Two is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha as it tracks northwestward along the northern Gulf Coast towards Louisiana. Here's how Florida's Panhandle counties are preparing.
Tropical Depression Two is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha as it tracks northwestward along the northern Gulf Coast towards Louisiana. Here's how Florida's Panhandle counties are preparing.
3 men accused of using jail trustee to smuggle meth, tobacco and drugs into Florida jail
Three men face criminal charges after law enforcement uncovered a scheme to smuggle drugs and tobacco into a Florida jail facility using a decoy package operation, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
Three men face criminal charges after law enforcement uncovered a scheme to smuggle drugs and tobacco into a Florida jail facility using a decoy package operation, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
Orange County explores solutions for better warehouse oversight, after Sloth World, Magic in the Sky incidents
Orange County leaders and commissioners admit the county needs more resources and help to conduct the thousands of building inspections and code enforcement inspections each year – and it is something that may take multiple solutions.
Orange County leaders and commissioners admit the county needs more resources and help to conduct the thousands of building inspections and code enforcement inspections each year – and it is something that may take multiple solutions.
Florida man who allegedly lured women with dating app could have more victims: authorities
Palm Beach County authorities are asking women to come forward if they’ve had encounters with a Florida man who allegedly met victims through online dating platforms.
Palm Beach County authorities are asking women to come forward if they’ve had encounters with a Florida man who allegedly met victims through online dating platforms.
Legoland Florida adds Pokemon, F1 activities to Lego Festival
Lego Festival has returned to Legoland Florida, and this summer, the limited-time event includes activities based on Pokémon and F1.
Lego Festival has returned to Legoland Florida, and this summer, the limited-time event includes activities based on Pokémon and F1.
1 dead after car runs red light, hits tractor-trailer on OBT, FHP says
A deadly crash has shut down a section of Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A deadly crash has shut down a section of Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
$11K reward for Florida murder suspect Isabelle Johnson as search widens
A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.
A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.
Mother dies after rescuing son from St. Johns river in DeLand
A 43-year-old DeLand mother died Saturday after jumping into the St. Johns River to save her 4-year-old son, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
A 43-year-old DeLand mother died Saturday after jumping into the St. Johns River to save her 4-year-old son, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.