Red Hot & Boom! draws thousands despite scorching heat
Thousands of people gathered at Cranes Roost Park on Thursday night for Altamonte Springs' annual Red Hot & Boom celebration, kicking off Independence Day festivities with fireworks, live entertainment and heightened public safety measures.
Thousands of people gathered at Cranes Roost Park on Thursday night for Altamonte Springs' annual Red Hot & Boom celebration, kicking off Independence Day festivities with fireworks, live entertainment and heightened public safety measures.
Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 3 in Fort Myers Beach, officials say
One person has been killed in a lightning strike in Fort Myers Beach, according to the Fort Myers Beach Fire District and Lee County Sheriff's Office. Three others were hurt and taken to the hospital, officials said.
One person has been killed in a lightning strike in Fort Myers Beach, according to the Fort Myers Beach Fire District and Lee County Sheriff's Office. Three others were hurt and taken to the hospital, officials said.
Man drowns in Daytona Beach; search underway for missing swimmer
A 60-year-old man drowned Friday at an unguarded section of Daytona Beach, authorities said. Meanwhile, rescue crews continued searching for another missing swimmer as thousands flocked to Central Florida beaches for the Independence Day holiday.
A 60-year-old man drowned Friday at an unguarded section of Daytona Beach, authorities said. Meanwhile, rescue crews continued searching for another missing swimmer as thousands flocked to Central Florida beaches for the Independence Day holiday.
Rescued bald eagle at Central Florida Zoo featured in adoption campaign
Visitors to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens can symbolically adopt a resident bald eagle as part of a fundraiser supporting the zoo's animal care and conservation efforts.
Visitors to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens can symbolically adopt a resident bald eagle as part of a fundraiser supporting the zoo's animal care and conservation efforts.
Leesburg police sergeant helps woman, dog escape house fire
A Leesburg police sergeant is being credited with rescuing a woman and her two dogs after spotting a house fire caused by a lightning strike while driving home from work.
A Leesburg police sergeant is being credited with rescuing a woman and her two dogs after spotting a house fire caused by a lightning strike while driving home from work.
Orlando airport baggage delays frustrate holiday travelers
Travelers at Orlando International Airport faced hourslong baggage delays this week, with some passengers saying they waited more than two hours for luggage.
Travelers at Orlando International Airport faced hourslong baggage delays this week, with some passengers saying they waited more than two hours for luggage.
911 calls released in ex-Titusville Police Chief crash: 'I don't know what happened'
Moments after former Titusville Police Chief John Lau rolled his unmarked city-owned vehicle in Brevard County last month, a couple of people called 911 to report the crash.
Moments after former Titusville Police Chief John Lau rolled his unmarked city-owned vehicle in Brevard County last month, a couple of people called 911 to report the crash.
Rescue mission launched to save failing NASA satellite
A first-of-its-kind mission to rescue a failing satellite is underway after a rocket carrying a spacecraft designed to capture and reposition the satellite successfully launched Friday morning.
A first-of-its-kind mission to rescue a failing satellite is underway after a rocket carrying a spacecraft designed to capture and reposition the satellite successfully launched Friday morning.
911 calls detail aftermath of crash involving former Titusville police chief
Newly released 911 recordings provide new details about the rollover crash involving former Titusville Police Chief John Lau, who was fired after the single-vehicle wreck but has not been charged with a crime or cited for a traffic violation.
Newly released 911 recordings provide new details about the rollover crash involving former Titusville Police Chief John Lau, who was fired after the single-vehicle wreck but has not been charged with a crime or cited for a traffic violation.
Florida man accused of stealing, selling Smokey Bear signs online for $1,900 a piece
A Florida Panhandle man is facing a federal charge after authorities accused him of stealing Smokey Bear signs from state forests and selling them online.
A Florida Panhandle man is facing a federal charge after authorities accused him of stealing Smokey Bear signs from state forests and selling them online.
July 4 fireworks in Orlando: 20+ fireworks shows to watch
Here's your county-by-county guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows in Orlando and Central Florida.
Here's your county-by-county guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows in Orlando and Central Florida.
Is Publix, Target, Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club open July 3 and July 4?
Whether you need to grab a quick dessert, a missing ingredient, or more hot dogs, burgers, and brats, here are the grocery store hours in Florida for July 3 and July 4.
Whether you need to grab a quick dessert, a missing ingredient, or more hot dogs, burgers, and brats, here are the grocery store hours in Florida for July 3 and July 4.
1 injured after golf cart, pickup truck crash in Sanford, police say
A person was seriously injured Thursday night when a golf cart and a pickup truck crashed in Sanford, according to police.
A person was seriously injured Thursday night when a golf cart and a pickup truck crashed in Sanford, according to police.
Judge denies bond for man charged in deadly Lake Mary hit-and-run
A judge denied bond Thursday for a 22-year-old man charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a woman stopped at a red light on Lake Mary Boulevard, according to court records and police.
A judge denied bond Thursday for a 22-year-old man charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a woman stopped at a red light on Lake Mary Boulevard, according to court records and police.
Dispute over youthful offender sentencing intensifies between Florida AG, state attorney
A dispute between Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell intensified this week over the use of youthful offender sentencing in serious criminal cases, drawing criticism from victims' families and prompting accusations from both sides.
A dispute between Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell intensified this week over the use of youthful offender sentencing in serious criminal cases, drawing criticism from victims' families and prompting accusations from both sides.
Palm Bay considers buying former golf course for park and stormwater projects
Palm Bay officials are considering purchasing a long-abandoned golf course in the Bayside Lakes area, a move that could preserve the more than 130-acre property for public use instead of future residential development.
Palm Bay officials are considering purchasing a long-abandoned golf course in the Bayside Lakes area, a move that could preserve the more than 130-acre property for public use instead of future residential development.
Partial roof collapse at Orlando VA construction site causes no injuries, officials say
A portion of a roof under construction at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona collapsed early June 29, but no one was injured and patient care was not affected, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
A portion of a roof under construction at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona collapsed early June 29, but no one was injured and patient care was not affected, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Florida mom safely escapes van fire with 4 children after mechanical failure
A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.
A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.
What is Lulu's Law? Shark attack alerts headed to beachgoers' phones under new Florida statute
Beachgoers in Florida will soon receive emergency alerts on their mobile phones when a shark attack occurs nearby under a new law inspired by a teenage shark attack survivor.
Beachgoers in Florida will soon receive emergency alerts on their mobile phones when a shark attack occurs nearby under a new law inspired by a teenage shark attack survivor.
Assistant principal accused of DUI after riding electric bicycle from Wekiwa Springs bar
A 50-year-old man was arrested early June 30 after deputies said he rode an electric bicycle while intoxicated shortly after being asked to leave a Wekiwa Springs bar.
A 50-year-old man was arrested early June 30 after deputies said he rode an electric bicycle while intoxicated shortly after being asked to leave a Wekiwa Springs bar.