U.S. airmen conduct water rescue of 11 people stranded in Florida plane crash
The 920th Rescue Wing with Air Force Reserve Command was alerted to a plane crash including several victims on Tuesday afternoon, about 80 miles from Melbourne. The crew located all the 11 crash victims were on a single raft and worked to extract them to safety.
The 920th Rescue Wing with Air Force Reserve Command was alerted to a plane crash including several victims on Tuesday afternoon, about 80 miles from Melbourne. The crew located all the 11 crash victims were on a single raft and worked to extract them to safety.
Missing Florida baby and teen safely located after statewide alert
A missing Florida baby and teenager have been safely located in North Carolina after a statewide Missing Child Alert was activated. No other details were released.
A missing Florida baby and teenager have been safely located in North Carolina after a statewide Missing Child Alert was activated. No other details were released.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks Alligator Alcatraz
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about the future of Alligator Alcatraz amid reports that the immigration detention facility is set to close.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about the future of Alligator Alcatraz amid reports that the immigration detention facility is set to close.
City commissioner Tony Ortiz joins race for Orlando mayor
Orlando city commissioner Tony Ortiz is officially entering the race for Orlando mayor.
Orlando city commissioner Tony Ortiz is officially entering the race for Orlando mayor.
U.S. Pararescuemen rescue 11 in plane crash off Florida cost near Melbourne | FULL
After receiving information about a possible downed aircraft, U.S. airmen conducted a rescue mission off the coast, near Melbourne. Eleven patients were rescue and transported to care.
After receiving information about a possible downed aircraft, U.S. airmen conducted a rescue mission off the coast, near Melbourne. Eleven patients were rescue and transported to care.
'Youthful offender sentences' in case of Marcus Anderson | FULL
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Monique Worrell defended the decision by pointing to Florida’s "Stand Your Ground" law in the case of Marcus Anderson. She explained that because Anderson could have used this law as a legal defense, it made the outcome of a jury trial unpredictable.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Monique Worrell defended the decision by pointing to Florida’s "Stand Your Ground" law in the case of Marcus Anderson. She explained that because Anderson could have used this law as a legal defense, it made the outcome of a jury trial unpredictable.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction and life sentence for Alex Murdaugh.
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction and life sentence for Alex Murdaugh.
FWC: Executive order coming to ban sloth imports to Florida
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando. FWC said it was also going to review the rules and regulations for Class III animal licenses, which sloths fall under, to see if changes need to be made. The Class III license has been questioned after the mass sloth deaths at Sloth World because, legally, the owners were not required to report the sloth deaths – only if sloths had bitten someone or escaped. FWC Executive Director Roger A. Young made the announced during Wednesday's FWC meeting.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando. FWC said it was also going to review the rules and regulations for Class III animal licenses, which sloths fall under, to see if changes need to be made. The Class III license has been questioned after the mass sloth deaths at Sloth World because, legally, the owners were not required to report the sloth deaths – only if sloths had bitten someone or escaped. FWC Executive Director Roger A. Young made the announced during Wednesday's FWC meeting.
Severe Weather, rain, hail in Seminole, Orange counties
A storm moved through Seminole and Orange counties on May 12, 2026 at 10 MPH, bringing heavy rain and hail.
A storm moved through Seminole and Orange counties on May 12, 2026 at 10 MPH, bringing heavy rain and hail.
Popular 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Bloodsport' actor Donald Gibb dead at 71
Donald Gibb, the towering actor best known for playing the popular brute "Ogre" in comedy classic Revenge of the Nerds, has died at the age of 71, according to multiple reports.
Donald Gibb, the towering actor best known for playing the popular brute "Ogre" in comedy classic Revenge of the Nerds, has died at the age of 71, according to multiple reports.
Kids can get in free at Brevard Zoo on select days in May
On select days in May, kids ages 3 to 18 can get free admission to the Brevard Zoo when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.
On select days in May, kids ages 3 to 18 can get free admission to the Brevard Zoo when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.
Hegseth tells Congress 'We control the strait'
The ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran will be among the topics on the agenda for President Donald Trump when he arrives in China.
The ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran will be among the topics on the agenda for President Donald Trump when he arrives in China.
Millennium Middle School parents, students demand answers after 'Teacher of the Year' not reappointed
The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.
The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.
Parents, students upset teacher was not reappointed
The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.
The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.
11 survive plane crash off Florida coast
Eleven people survived after a small plane crashed into the ocean off Florida’s east coast, with rescuers calling the outcome rare and remarkable.
Eleven people survived after a small plane crashed into the ocean off Florida’s east coast, with rescuers calling the outcome rare and remarkable.
Family questions sentence in teen’s killing as officials trade blame
A political firestorm swirls in Central Florida as State Attorney Monique Worrell and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier trade blame over a plea deal that will allow a convicted killer to walk free in just four years. The controversy centers on the death of 17-year-old Gabriel Cortez, who was shot and killed in 2024.
A political firestorm swirls in Central Florida as State Attorney Monique Worrell and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier trade blame over a plea deal that will allow a convicted killer to walk free in just four years. The controversy centers on the death of 17-year-old Gabriel Cortez, who was shot and killed in 2024.
Family of Orlando teen killed in 2024 outraged after shooter receives 4-year sentence
A political firestorm swirls in Central Florida as State Attorney Monique Worrell and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier trade blame over a plea deal that will allow a convicted killer to walk free in just four years.
A political firestorm swirls in Central Florida as State Attorney Monique Worrell and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier trade blame over a plea deal that will allow a convicted killer to walk free in just four years.
11 survive small plane crash off Florida coast, near Melbourne: U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
Pregnant hiker, partner, 3 dogs rescued after heat exhaustion on Florida trail
A pregnant woman, a man and three dogs were rescued in a remote area of the Juniper Prairie Wilderness after suffering signs of heat exhaustion, authorities said.
A pregnant woman, a man and three dogs were rescued in a remote area of the Juniper Prairie Wilderness after suffering signs of heat exhaustion, authorities said.