National Hurricane Center tracking 3 tropical disturbances in the Atlantic
After a seemingly quiet start to the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical disturbances in the Atlantic.
After a seemingly quiet start to the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical disturbances in the Atlantic.
Skeletal remains found near I-Drive in Orange County, deputies say
The remains were found Saturday night near the intersection of International Drive and Continental Gateway by two people who were walking in the area, according to deputies.
The remains were found Saturday night near the intersection of International Drive and Continental Gateway by two people who were walking in the area, according to deputies.
Florida double homicide suspect still on the run after bodies found in St. Marks Refuge
A manhunt is on for a man accused of killing a Florida man and woman and leaving their bodies in the St. Marks Refuge.
A manhunt is on for a man accused of killing a Florida man and woman and leaving their bodies in the St. Marks Refuge.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
USDA: SNAP enrollment drops by 5.3 million following new work rules - State-by-state breakdown
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.
FHP seeks vehicle in hit-and-run crash in Kissimmee
A hit-and-run crash was reported Monday near a couple of schools in Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A hit-and-run crash was reported Monday near a couple of schools in Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida woman pretending to have cancer scams over 200 people out of $40K: CCSO
A Florida woman who deputies say claimed to have cancer is accused of scamming more than 200 people out of tens of thousands of dollars, which she used to pay personal debts.
A Florida woman who deputies say claimed to have cancer is accused of scamming more than 200 people out of tens of thousands of dollars, which she used to pay personal debts.
Back-to-school forecast: Hot and humid start for Central Florida
As kids and parents are getting out the door or heading to the school bus stop, plan for a very warm and muggy start to the day.
As kids and parents are getting out the door or heading to the school bus stop, plan for a very warm and muggy start to the day.
SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch from Florida
SpaceX has delayed an attempt to launch another batch of its Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast.
SpaceX has delayed an attempt to launch another batch of its Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast.
Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
FWC sets 2026 Gulf gag grouper recreational fishing season dates
The recreational gag grouper season starts September 1 with strict catch limits. Here's what anglers need to know before getting out on the water.
The recreational gag grouper season starts September 1 with strict catch limits. Here's what anglers need to know before getting out on the water.
Woman survives alligator bite in Marion County Silver River; arm amputated, family says
A woman is recovering at home in good spirits after suffering a traumatic right-arm amputation in an alligator attack on the Silver River. Her family credits a quick-thinking boater with saving her life. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8, while the victim and a group of swimmers were in the springs at Silver River in Marion County.
A woman is recovering at home in good spirits after suffering a traumatic right-arm amputation in an alligator attack on the Silver River. Her family credits a quick-thinking boater with saving her life. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8, while the victim and a group of swimmers were in the springs at Silver River in Marion County.
Woman's arm amputated after surviving alligator bite in Marion County Silver River, family says
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
'Dukes of Hazzard' actor, former Georgia lawmaker Ben Jones dies
Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.
Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.
Florida officer finds missing naked toddler wandering in road alone: Deputies
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
1 dead after vehicle crashes into water near West Cocoa Beach Causeway, police say
Early investigation revealed the vehicle, a 2023 Nissan Altima, left the roadway while speeding before submerging into the water.
Early investigation revealed the vehicle, a 2023 Nissan Altima, left the roadway while speeding before submerging into the water.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Lake Mead hits record-low water level as Colorado River crisis deepens: Why it matters
Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest water level since it was filled nearly 90 years ago, underscoring the growing strain on the Colorado River system.
Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest water level since it was filled nearly 90 years ago, underscoring the growing strain on the Colorado River system.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
Chances increase for tropical development in the Atlantic
Chances increase for tropical development in the Atlantic
Chances increase for tropical development in the Atlantic