Storms topple trees, damage homes in Ocala neighborhood
Marion County has experienced repeated rounds of strong thunderstorms in recent weeks, producing heavy rain, frequent lightning and strong wind gusts.
Marion County has experienced repeated rounds of strong thunderstorms in recent weeks, producing heavy rain, frequent lightning and strong wind gusts.
Storms topple trees, damage homes in Ocala neighborhood
Strong thunderstorms that have swept through Marion County over the past two weeks toppled large trees onto two homes in an Ocala neighborhood, causing significant damage but no injuries.
Strong thunderstorms that have swept through Marion County over the past two weeks toppled large trees onto two homes in an Ocala neighborhood, causing significant damage but no injuries.
Driver killed after rear-end crash in Orange County
A driver was killed after crashing into another vehicle and then a light pole Thursday on County Road 535 near Buena Vista Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A driver was killed after crashing into another vehicle and then a light pole Thursday on County Road 535 near Buena Vista Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Suspect dead, K-9 injured in shooting involving Polk County deputy
A suspect is dead, and a K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff's Office was injured during a deputy-involved shooting Thursday evening in the Kathleen area.
A suspect is dead, and a K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff's Office was injured during a deputy-involved shooting Thursday evening in the Kathleen area.
Hidden underground cavities force South Marion High School football off home field
Hidden subsurface voids beneath the football field at Marion County's new South Marion High School will keep the stadium closed until at least late October, forcing the school's inaugural football season to begin away from home, district officials said.
Hidden subsurface voids beneath the football field at Marion County's new South Marion High School will keep the stadium closed until at least late October, forcing the school's inaugural football season to begin away from home, district officials said.
Melbourne seeks $20 million grant to reduce reliance on algae-prone lake for drinking water
Melbourne is seeking more than $20 million in state funding to help modernize its water treatment system after residents complained this summer about tap water that looked, smelled, and tasted unusual due to algal blooms in Lake Washington.
Melbourne is seeking more than $20 million in state funding to help modernize its water treatment system after residents complained this summer about tap water that looked, smelled, and tasted unusual due to algal blooms in Lake Washington.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 352; county-by-county breakdown
The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it is aware of more than 10,000 lab-confirmed cases of Cyclosporiasis, and of more than 12,000 not-lab-confirmed cases.
The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it is aware of more than 10,000 lab-confirmed cases of Cyclosporiasis, and of more than 12,000 not-lab-confirmed cases.
WATCH: Dashcam captures the split second a routine Tennessee traffic stop goes sideways
A shocking dashcam video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment a patrol cruiser was blindsided during a traffic stop, sending it crashing into another vehicle.
A shocking dashcam video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment a patrol cruiser was blindsided during a traffic stop, sending it crashing into another vehicle.
Vape detectors being installed in Brevard Public Schools bathrooms
A major vaping crackdown is underway across Brevard Public Schools. Teams across the district will soon install vape detectors in school bathrooms ahead of the school year.
A major vaping crackdown is underway across Brevard Public Schools. Teams across the district will soon install vape detectors in school bathrooms ahead of the school year.
Melbourne seeks $20 million grant for water system upgrades
Melbourne is seeking more than $20 million in state funding to help modernize its water treatment system after residents complained this summer about tap water that looked, smelled, and tasted unusual due to algal blooms in Lake Washington.
Melbourne is seeking more than $20 million in state funding to help modernize its water treatment system after residents complained this summer about tap water that looked, smelled, and tasted unusual due to algal blooms in Lake Washington.
'He was the MacGyver of the cul-de-sac': Neighbors mourn Orlando man allegedly killed by stepson
The family of 71-year-old Jorge Vazquez-Escutia is shattered by his death. His stepson is accused of killing him, dismembering him, and putting his remains in his mother's suitcases.
The family of 71-year-old Jorge Vazquez-Escutia is shattered by his death. His stepson is accused of killing him, dismembering him, and putting his remains in his mother's suitcases.
Murphy says affordability is top priority in Orange County mayor's race
Former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy said affordability would be her top priority if elected Orange County mayor, arguing that rising housing costs are forcing residents to leave the county for more affordable communities.
Former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy said affordability would be her top priority if elected Orange County mayor, arguing that rising housing costs are forcing residents to leave the county for more affordable communities.
Congressional candidates focus on economy, energy
Candidates seeking to represent Florida's 7th Congressional District focused on the economy, energy policy, artificial intelligence and infrastructure during a forum hosted by the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce, less than two weeks before Election Day.
Candidates seeking to represent Florida's 7th Congressional District focused on the economy, energy policy, artificial intelligence and infrastructure during a forum hosted by the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce, less than two weeks before Election Day.
Voids under field delay football season at new Marion County high school
Hidden subsurface voids beneath the football field at Marion County's new South Marion High School will keep the stadium closed until at least late October, forcing the school's inaugural football season to begin away from home, district officials said.
Hidden subsurface voids beneath the football field at Marion County's new South Marion High School will keep the stadium closed until at least late October, forcing the school's inaugural football season to begin away from home, district officials said.
Whataburger returns to Central Florida with new Orlando location
Whataburger has returned to Central Florida, opening a new restaurant in Orlando nearly two decades after the Texas-based burger chain closed its previous locations in the region.
Whataburger has returned to Central Florida, opening a new restaurant in Orlando nearly two decades after the Texas-based burger chain closed its previous locations in the region.
Brevard schools install vape detectors in high school bathrooms
Brevard Public Schools is installing vape detection sensors in high school bathrooms ahead of the new school year as district leaders seek to curb student vaping and reduce disruptions caused by restroom closures.
Brevard Public Schools is installing vape detection sensors in high school bathrooms ahead of the new school year as district leaders seek to curb student vaping and reduce disruptions caused by restroom closures.
No bond for man charged in deadly shooting of 4-year-old boy
An Orange County judge denied bond Thursday for an 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting a 4-year-old boy at an Orlando apartment complex, after prosecutors argued he posed a flight risk and presented evidence they say links him to the shooting.
An Orange County judge denied bond Thursday for an 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting a 4-year-old boy at an Orlando apartment complex, after prosecutors argued he posed a flight risk and presented evidence they say links him to the shooting.
Orlando man held without bond in alleged killing of stepfather
A 44-year-old Orlando man is accused of killing and dismembering his 71-year-old stepfather, whose remains investigators say were later found in suitcases discarded along a roadside, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A 44-year-old Orlando man is accused of killing and dismembering his 71-year-old stepfather, whose remains investigators say were later found in suitcases discarded along a roadside, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Teen suspect's criminal history fuels debate in deadly DeLand shootings
A 17-year-old charged in the fatal shooting of two teenagers in downtown DeLand should have been behind bars before the killings, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said, criticizing what he described as repeated failures by prosecutors and the courts to hold the suspect accountable.
A 17-year-old charged in the fatal shooting of two teenagers in downtown DeLand should have been behind bars before the killings, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said, criticizing what he described as repeated failures by prosecutors and the courts to hold the suspect accountable.
Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after organizer condemns 'racism, homophobia, transphobia'
Miss North Carolina USA was stripped of her crown weeks before the Miss USA pageant after organizers cited an extended pattern of conduct violating the organization's standards.
Miss North Carolina USA was stripped of her crown weeks before the Miss USA pageant after organizers cited an extended pattern of conduct violating the organization's standards.