Alligators increasingly spotted in unusual places as mating season approaches
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.
Mother recovering after unprovoked stabbing at restaurant, deputies say
A mother of four is recovering after authorities say she was stabbed in an unprovoked attack while working at a restaurant in Orange County.
A mother of four is recovering after authorities say she was stabbed in an unprovoked attack while working at a restaurant in Orange County.
Sanford man faces more than 100 charges in child exploitation case
A 37-year-old man is facing more than 100 criminal counts after investigators uncovered what authorities described as a “house of horrors” filled with child sexual abuse material and disturbing items inside a Central Florida home.
A 37-year-old man is facing more than 100 criminal counts after investigators uncovered what authorities described as a “house of horrors” filled with child sexual abuse material and disturbing items inside a Central Florida home.
Pulse Nightclub building set for demolition as memorial moves forward
The former Pulse nightclub building is set to be demolished beginning Wednesday, marking a significant step toward the construction of a permanent memorial at the site.
The former Pulse nightclub building is set to be demolished beginning Wednesday, marking a significant step toward the construction of a permanent memorial at the site.
Drowning in Ormond Beach prompts renewed water safety warnings
Officials in Volusia County are urging beachgoers to take extra precautions after a 19-year-old man from Winter Garden drowned over the weekend.
Officials in Volusia County are urging beachgoers to take extra precautions after a 19-year-old man from Winter Garden drowned over the weekend.
2 dogs rescued after being found caged and abandoned
Two young dogs are safe after being found abandoned in a cage in an empty lot along Florida’s Space Coast as severe weather approached, authorities said.
Two young dogs are safe after being found abandoned in a cage in an empty lot along Florida’s Space Coast as severe weather approached, authorities said.
Woman fired gun near daughter in motel room, police say
A Florida mom is facing charges after shooting a gun inside a West Melbourne motel room with her daughter inside.
A Florida mom is facing charges after shooting a gun inside a West Melbourne motel room with her daughter inside.
Search continues for missing teen after canoe capsizes in Orlando lake
Crews continued searching Tuesday for a missing teenager after a canoe carrying four teens capsized on a lake in Orlando, authorities said.
Crews continued searching Tuesday for a missing teenager after a canoe carrying four teens capsized on a lake in Orlando, authorities said.
Daytona Beach cracks down on spring break crowds after shootings
Authorities in Volusia County are escalating enforcement measures ahead of another busy spring break weekend after three people were shot in separate incidents, prompting a warning from the sheriff about unruly crowds and unauthorized events.
Authorities in Volusia County are escalating enforcement measures ahead of another busy spring break weekend after three people were shot in separate incidents, prompting a warning from the sheriff about unruly crowds and unauthorized events.
Mom charged after allegedly holding child for attack by her kids
A Florida mother is facing felony charges after authorities say she held a 10-year-old boy in place while encouraging her own children to attack him during a playground fight.
A Florida mother is facing felony charges after authorities say she held a 10-year-old boy in place while encouraging her own children to attack him during a playground fight.
Apopka shooting: Man found shot in neighborhood, taken to hospital, police say
A man was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday after being found with gunshot wounds in an Apopka neighborhood, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A man was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday after being found with gunshot wounds in an Apopka neighborhood, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
How cold will it get tonight in Orlando? Forecast, timeline, records
After severe thunderstorms pushed through Orlando and Central Florida on Monday afternoon, a cold front dropped temperatures overnight into Tuesday morning.
After severe thunderstorms pushed through Orlando and Central Florida on Monday afternoon, a cold front dropped temperatures overnight into Tuesday morning.
US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
These American service members have died in Iran conflict
Since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, at least 13 American service members have been killed. Here is a look at those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
Since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, at least 13 American service members have been killed. Here is a look at those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
Vegas sheriff refuses judge’s order to free 35-arrest repeat offender — court clash heads to top
A Las Vegas sheriff is refusing to release a repeat offender with 35 arrests despite a judge’s order. Here's what to know.
A Las Vegas sheriff is refusing to release a repeat offender with 35 arrests despite a judge’s order. Here's what to know.
Former NFL star sparks viral debate over tipping practices at self-service restaurants
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
Dead body found in Port Orange vehicle fire at mobile home park, police say
One person was found dead inside a vehicle after a fire broke out at a Port Orange mobile home park, Tuesday afternoon.
One person was found dead inside a vehicle after a fire broke out at a Port Orange mobile home park, Tuesday afternoon.
'House of Horrors': Sanford man accused of possessing, producing AI-generated child porn, officials say
A Florida man has been arrested under suspicion of producing and possession of child sexual abuse material, including AI-produced images and content, according to authorities.
A Florida man has been arrested under suspicion of producing and possession of child sexual abuse material, including AI-produced images and content, according to authorities.
Utah mom who wrote children's book about grief found guilty of murdering husband
Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl in 2022 at their Utah home.
Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl in 2022 at their Utah home.
Honda cancels 3 planned EV models for US
Honda said it will restructure its EV business and cancel three planned battery-powered EV models that were going to be built and sold in the U.S. market.
Honda said it will restructure its EV business and cancel three planned battery-powered EV models that were going to be built and sold in the U.S. market.