Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
Powerball jackpot hits $674 million: Winning numbers, next drawing date
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $674 million after no one matched all six numbers during Wednesday night's drawing.
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $674 million after no one matched all six numbers during Wednesday night's drawing.
Shooting, crash investigation near middle school could delay morning drop-off, deputies say
An investigation into a shooting and crash near a Marion County middle school could cause delays during morning drop-off, according to the sheriff's office.
An investigation into a shooting and crash near a Marion County middle school could cause delays during morning drop-off, according to the sheriff's office.
Crash shuts down part of Florida's Turnpike in Sumter County
A crash has shut down the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A crash has shut down the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida schedules 20th execution of year as DeSantis signs death warrant for 1992 Keys murders
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Thomas Mitchell Overton, setting his execution for Nov. 18 at Florida State Prison in Starke.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Thomas Mitchell Overton, setting his execution for Nov. 18 at Florida State Prison in Starke.
Subtropical Storm Josephine continues to move away from US
Subtropical Storm Josephine formed in the Atlantic on Wednesday with sustained winds of 65 mph.
Subtropical Storm Josephine formed in the Atlantic on Wednesday with sustained winds of 65 mph.
Orlando weather: More pleasant weather before windy weekend
Another beautiful day across Central Florida, with plenty of sunshine in store as temperatures reach the low 80s.
Another beautiful day across Central Florida, with plenty of sunshine in store as temperatures reach the low 80s.
Sumter County man sentenced to 100 years in prison for 2023 shooting
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for an ambush shooting in Sumter County that left a victim with a gunshot wound to the back, prosecutors said.
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for an ambush shooting in Sumter County that left a victim with a gunshot wound to the back, prosecutors said.
Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson dies at 71
Country music star John Anderson has died at 71, his family said on social media Wednesday night.
Country music star John Anderson has died at 71, his family said on social media Wednesday night.
Florida governor, U.S. Senate races tighten in latest poll from UNF
A new University of North Florida poll shows competitive races for Florida governor and the U.S. Senate, with Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody holding narrow leads over their Democratic opponents.
A new University of North Florida poll shows competitive races for Florida governor and the U.S. Senate, with Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody holding narrow leads over their Democratic opponents.
New poll shows close races for Florida governor, U.S. Senate
Two major Florida races are competitive, according to a new University of North Florida poll, with Republican Byron Donalds leading Democrat David Jolly by 2 percentage points in the governor's race and Republican incumbent Ashley Moody leading Democrat Angie Nixon by 4 points in the U.S. Senate contest.
Two major Florida races are competitive, according to a new University of North Florida poll, with Republican Byron Donalds leading Democrat David Jolly by 2 percentage points in the governor's race and Republican incumbent Ashley Moody leading Democrat Angie Nixon by 4 points in the U.S. Senate contest.
Orlando International Airport moves closer to bringing electric air taxis to Central Florida
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida.
MCO moves closer to bringing electric air taxis to Central Florida
Orlando International Airport is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is working with federal and state partners to explore how these aircraft could operate safely alongside traditional commercial flights.
Orlando International Airport is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is working with federal and state partners to explore how these aircraft could operate safely alongside traditional commercial flights.
Dead hammerhead on Indian Harbour Beach points to alarming ocean trend
Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.
Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.
Daytona Beach considers pond fencing after deaths of 2 young boys
Daytona Beach city commissioners are considering requiring fences or other barriers around retention ponds following the drowning deaths of two young boys at an apartment complex.
Daytona Beach city commissioners are considering requiring fences or other barriers around retention ponds following the drowning deaths of two young boys at an apartment complex.
Daytona Beach considers pond fencing after child drownings
Daytona Beach city commissioners are considering requiring fences or other barriers around retention ponds following the drowning deaths of two young boys at an apartment complex.
Daytona Beach city commissioners are considering requiring fences or other barriers around retention ponds following the drowning deaths of two young boys at an apartment complex.
Dead sharks wash ashore along Florida's Space Coast as researchers investigate
Researchers are investigating a series of hammerhead shark deaths along Florida's east coast, with at least 13 dead sharks reported washing ashore this year, including one recently found in Indian Harbour Beach.
Researchers are investigating a series of hammerhead shark deaths along Florida's east coast, with at least 13 dead sharks reported washing ashore this year, including one recently found in Indian Harbour Beach.
Orlando weather: Pleasant weather continues across Central Florida before rain returns
Central Florida was expected to remain mostly sunny and dry Thursday, with a northeast breeze. Winds are forecast to shift more easterly Friday, bringing a small chance of showers.
Central Florida was expected to remain mostly sunny and dry Thursday, with a northeast breeze. Winds are forecast to shift more easterly Friday, bringing a small chance of showers.
Florida cop finds dead man during welfare check, allegedly tried to take over his home, officials say
Years after a Florida police officer responded to a welfare check and found a man dead in his home, that same police officer has been arrested, accused of taking the man's identity and attempting to conduct repairs and take ownership of the man's home and property, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
Years after a Florida police officer responded to a welfare check and found a man dead in his home, that same police officer has been arrested, accused of taking the man's identity and attempting to conduct repairs and take ownership of the man's home and property, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
What's the difference between a tropical and sub tropical system?
Subtropical Storm Josephine formed in the Atlantic on Wednesday, but its unusual characteristics set it apart from a typical tropical storm.
Subtropical Storm Josephine formed in the Atlantic on Wednesday, but its unusual characteristics set it apart from a typical tropical storm.