Oyster reefs are growing again in the Indian River Lagoon
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Central Florida Zoo offers discounts through electronics recycling
Central Florida residents looking to dispose of old electronics safely got an added incentive this weekend at the Central Florida Zoo. The zoo hosted a special electronics recycling event, inviting the public to drop off items such as old televisions, computer,s and monitors for proper recycling. In return, participants received a 25% discount on up to four zoo admission tickets.
Central Florida residents looking to dispose of old electronics safely got an added incentive this weekend at the Central Florida Zoo. The zoo hosted a special electronics recycling event, inviting the public to drop off items such as old televisions, computer,s and monitors for proper recycling. In return, participants received a 25% discount on up to four zoo admission tickets.
Orlando weather: Front expected to bring storms, gusty winds to parts of Florida
A cold front and low-pressure system are expected to move across Georgia and Florida late Saturday, bringing a line of showers and thunderstorms to northern and central Florida overnight, forecasters said.
A cold front and low-pressure system are expected to move across Georgia and Florida late Saturday, bringing a line of showers and thunderstorms to northern and central Florida overnight, forecasters said.
What to expect in trial for Uvalde officer set to begin next week
For the families of those murdered at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, next week will reopen wounds that never fully healed.
For the families of those murdered at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, next week will reopen wounds that never fully healed.
Family shaken after gunfire strikes home on New Year’s Day
A family in an Orange County neighborhood says they are afraid to stay inside their home after waking up to bullet holes discovered on New Year’s Day, authorities said.
A family in an Orange County neighborhood says they are afraid to stay inside their home after waking up to bullet holes discovered on New Year’s Day, authorities said.
Former Orlando police officer killed in family dispute, police say
A former Orlando police officer was shot and killed late Thursday during a family dispute, authorities said, and a suspect was arrested hours later following a traffic stop in Central Florida.
A former Orlando police officer was shot and killed late Thursday during a family dispute, authorities said, and a suspect was arrested hours later following a traffic stop in Central Florida.
Florida sex offender accused of kidnapping 11-year-old boy
A 60-year-old convicted sex offender has been arrested and charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old boy and holding him against his will for several days, authorities in northeast Florida said.
A 60-year-old convicted sex offender has been arrested and charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old boy and holding him against his will for several days, authorities in northeast Florida said.
Woman dies in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
Wildlife officials in Colorado are investigating a suspected mountain lion attack that left one hiker dead.
Wildlife officials in Colorado are investigating a suspected mountain lion attack that left one hiker dead.
Families frustrated with short sentences for suspects in murders of 2 teens in vape pen robbery
Brevard County families in a 2024 vape robbery and murder said justice wasn’t served for their lost loved ones.
Brevard County families in a 2024 vape robbery and murder said justice wasn’t served for their lost loved ones.
Families grieve again after sentencing in killing of 2 Florida teens
Families of two teens killed while trying to sell vape pens say they are reliving their loss after the sentencing of the suspects, calling the punishment unjust and painful.
Families of two teens killed while trying to sell vape pens say they are reliving their loss after the sentencing of the suspects, calling the punishment unjust and painful.
Woman killed after being struck by truck in Cocoa, police say
A woman was killed Friday afternoon after she was struck by a truck while walking along Brevard Avenue in Cocoa, according to police. Investigators said the crash happened earlier in the day as the woman was on the sidewalk in the Cocoa Village area.
A woman was killed Friday afternoon after she was struck by a truck while walking along Brevard Avenue in Cocoa, according to police. Investigators said the crash happened earlier in the day as the woman was on the sidewalk in the Cocoa Village area.
Florida family frustrated after man convicted in teen's death receives 4-year sentence as 'youthful offender'
The family of Joseph Cardella, a teen who was shot and killed in 2024 when attempting to sell THC vape pens, is speaking out, warning that the four-year sentencing of John Govea sets a "dangerous precedent" for violent crime in Florida.
The family of Joseph Cardella, a teen who was shot and killed in 2024 when attempting to sell THC vape pens, is speaking out, warning that the four-year sentencing of John Govea sets a "dangerous precedent" for violent crime in Florida.
Man hospitalized after fire incident in Seminole County wood
Longwood police officers said a man was hospitalized after a fire-related emergency on Thursday night. Officers said the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. along West Warren Ave., where the man had started a fire in a wooded area and was injured as a result.
Longwood police officers said a man was hospitalized after a fire-related emergency on Thursday night. Officers said the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. along West Warren Ave., where the man had started a fire in a wooded area and was injured as a result.
Post-holiday travel rush peaks at Orlando International Airport
The post-holiday travel rush is in full swing at Orlando International Airport, where nearly 200,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal over the next three days. Airport officials say Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be the busiest days of the travel period, with Saturday projected to be the peak.
The post-holiday travel rush is in full swing at Orlando International Airport, where nearly 200,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal over the next three days. Airport officials say Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be the busiest days of the travel period, with Saturday projected to be the peak.
Flagler Sheriff: Missing 11-year-old boy was kidnapped, tied up by suspect
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly has released additional details after a 60-year-old registered sex offender was recently found with an 11-year-old boy, who was reported missing in St. Johns County, and a 15-year-old boy.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly has released additional details after a 60-year-old registered sex offender was recently found with an 11-year-old boy, who was reported missing in St. Johns County, and a 15-year-old boy.
Map: These are the hottest real estate markets in 2026
Buyers may see a slight upper hand in 2026 as analysts predict a more balanced housing market, but they warn “it’s not off to the races” yet.
Buyers may see a slight upper hand in 2026 as analysts predict a more balanced housing market, but they warn “it’s not off to the races” yet.
Police: 3 charged in NYE shooting for firing 30 rounds in midnight celebration, deputies say
Three people are facing potential charges after they allegedly celebrated the New Year by shooting more than 30 rounds in their backyard, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Three people are facing potential charges after they allegedly celebrated the New Year by shooting more than 30 rounds in their backyard, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Watch: Paratrooper falls from field goal net at Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth
A paratrooper got tangled in the field goal net at a Fort Worth football bowl game and took an unpleasant fall Friday afternoon.
A paratrooper got tangled in the field goal net at a Fort Worth football bowl game and took an unpleasant fall Friday afternoon.
Woman killed after pickup truck strikes pedestrians, crashes into building in Cocoa, police say
Traffic homicide investigators are trying to determine the cause of a deadly midday crash in Cocoa Village that left one pedestrian dead and temporarily shut down a stretch of Brevard Avenue.
Traffic homicide investigators are trying to determine the cause of a deadly midday crash in Cocoa Village that left one pedestrian dead and temporarily shut down a stretch of Brevard Avenue.
Truck driver charged with bank robbery after claiming C-4 explosives, firing on officers: feds
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before getting into a shootout with Rocky Mount police.
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before getting into a shootout with Rocky Mount police.