Florida teacher faces felony charges for sending 'inappropriate' messages to teen student, deputies say
An Osceola County teacher is facing felony charges after deputies said she distributed inappropriate materials to a minor.
SeaWorld Orlando statement on DOJ investigation: Safety incidents in park led to rollator walker policy change
SeaWorld Orlando has released a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that it was opening an investigation into the theme park's recent policy change banning certain rollator walkers.
Florida man shoots pregnant girlfriend in abdomen as she slept next to 2 kids, striking unborn baby: HCSO
A pregnant woman was forced to deliver her baby after deputies say a 15-time convicted felon shot her in the abdomen as she slept next to her two other children.
Deputies: 4 Marion County Fire Rescue first responders fired for hazing, waterboarding teen firefighter
A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
Florida toddler dies after being hit by Jeep in Walmart parking lot: FHP
A 3-year-old Florida boy died hours after being struck by a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot on Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
Black Friday: Orlando attractions offering ticket deals, discounts
Some Central Florida attractions are offering their own deals on tickets, passes and more for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
18-year-old man dead after shooting in Orange County, deputies say
The shooting happened Tuesday night along Woodhill Park Drive.
Orlando property owner accused of firing shot at alleged squatters in Parramore home
A property owner accused of firing shots at two squatters inside his Orlando home walked out of the Orange County Jail on Tuesday.
Family mourns 94-year-old grandmother killed in Apopka crash
A 94-year-old woman, Aida Maldonado, was killed in Apopka when a speeding Mustang crashed into the LYNX van she was riding in.
Marijuana amendment effort drops appeal as signature fight enters new phase
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.
Teen arrested in Ocala shooting that left man critically wounded, deputies say
A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Invasive armored catfish taking over waterways on Florida's Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.