Florida gambling bust nets 10 arrests, seizure of $1.6M in assets, over 200 illegal slot machines: LCSO
Lee County detectives and state gaming officials dismantled a massive illegal gambling network this week after executing coordinated search warrants across Florida and Pennsylvania that netted nearly $1.6 million in assets and led to 10 arrests.
Lee County detectives and state gaming officials dismantled a massive illegal gambling network this week after executing coordinated search warrants across Florida and Pennsylvania that netted nearly $1.6 million in assets and led to 10 arrests.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $760 million
After no ticket matched all the Powerball numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $760 million.
After no ticket matched all the Powerball numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $760 million.
Orlando weather: Rain chances remain for Central Florida
Passing showers will remain in the forecast Thursday and Friday with 20-30% chance for rain, especially during the daytime and afternoon hours.
Passing showers will remain in the forecast Thursday and Friday with 20-30% chance for rain, especially during the daytime and afternoon hours.
Tied-up 10-year-old trapped in closet rescued; suspected kidnapper caught, Marshals say
The U.S. Marshals Service says a man is in custody following the early-morning kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl from her home.
The U.S. Marshals Service says a man is in custody following the early-morning kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl from her home.
FHP trooper seriously hurt after truck slams into his marked patrol vehicle
A FHP trooper was seriously hurt Tuesday night after his patrol vehicle was hit by a truck on SR 429. Officials said the trooper was managing a lane closure near an active construction site, when a vehicle slammed into his patrol vehicle. FHP said the trooper was inside his marked vehicle with his emergency lights activated.
A FHP trooper was seriously hurt Tuesday night after his patrol vehicle was hit by a truck on SR 429. Officials said the trooper was managing a lane closure near an active construction site, when a vehicle slammed into his patrol vehicle. FHP said the trooper was inside his marked vehicle with his emergency lights activated.
UCF fined $100K by Big 12 Conference over student chants
The Big 12 Conference has fined UCF $100,000 over "discriminatory chants" by students during the UCF-BYU game. The Big 12 acknowledged UCF's pregame protocols and actions, including removing some fans. The Big 12 also issued stricter rules, fines regarding discriminatory conduct, effective immediately.
The Big 12 Conference has fined UCF $100,000 over "discriminatory chants" by students during the UCF-BYU game. The Big 12 acknowledged UCF's pregame protocols and actions, including removing some fans. The Big 12 also issued stricter rules, fines regarding discriminatory conduct, effective immediately.
Should cameras be installed in school classrooms?
Following the arrests of 2 teachers accused of hurting students in special-needs classrooms, a Flagler County School Board member wonders if cameras need to be installed in some classrooms. In 2025, Broward County Schools added cameras to its ESE classrooms
Following the arrests of 2 teachers accused of hurting students in special-needs classrooms, a Flagler County School Board member wonders if cameras need to be installed in some classrooms. In 2025, Broward County Schools added cameras to its ESE classrooms
Emergency declared at South Carolina nuclear site after fire erupts at lab
Fire crews extinguished the blaze at Savannah River National Laboratory roughly two hours after it was reported, officials said.
Fire crews extinguished the blaze at Savannah River National Laboratory roughly two hours after it was reported, officials said.
Man arrested for second-degree murder linked to South Daytona 'incident,' police say
A man has been arrested for second-degree murder in connection to a homicide investigation in South Daytona, according to the South Daytona Police Department.
A man has been arrested for second-degree murder in connection to a homicide investigation in South Daytona, according to the South Daytona Police Department.
Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
Trooper airlifted after truck rams into patrol car
A state trooper's car was rear-ended by a truck driver who failed to follow the 'move over rule' in an active construction zone. The trooper was airlifted to the hospital for serious injuries and he remains stable. The truck driver is pending charges and law enforcement urges people to slow down in construction zones and move over for emergency vehicles.
A state trooper's car was rear-ended by a truck driver who failed to follow the 'move over rule' in an active construction zone. The trooper was airlifted to the hospital for serious injuries and he remains stable. The truck driver is pending charges and law enforcement urges people to slow down in construction zones and move over for emergency vehicles.
Calif., Ga. school shooting plot suspects had floor plans, picked a date, warrants say
A cross-country investigation into a potential school shooting plot in Georgia landed suspects from both coasts of the United States behind bars and facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder.
A cross-country investigation into a potential school shooting plot in Georgia landed suspects from both coasts of the United States behind bars and facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder.
How groundbreaking tech helped a paralyzed veteran walk
Michael Weed collapsed without warning two years after walking out of a room. The sudden fall left him unable to move his arms or legs, prompting emergency surgery at Orlando Health for a severe spinal cord injury. Doctors initially warned Weed that he might never walk again. Five weeks into intensive physical therapy, he walked out of the facility on his own feet. "I consider it a miracle. I really do. I'm a man of faith, and I had a lot of help," he said.
Michael Weed collapsed without warning two years after walking out of a room. The sudden fall left him unable to move his arms or legs, prompting emergency surgery at Orlando Health for a severe spinal cord injury. Doctors initially warned Weed that he might never walk again. Five weeks into intensive physical therapy, he walked out of the facility on his own feet. "I consider it a miracle. I really do. I'm a man of faith, and I had a lot of help," he said.
Manatee with lost flipper thriving at SeaWorld Orlando: 'A second chance'
A severely injured manatee named Southpaw is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
A severely injured manatee named Southpaw is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
2 dead, 1 in custody after shooting in Ocala, police say
Two people are dead, and a third person has been taken into custody following a shooting Wednesday in Ocala, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Two people are dead, and a third person has been taken into custody following a shooting Wednesday in Ocala, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Video: Rough surf, huge waves rock cruise ship sailing near Florida
Violent ocean swells battered Florida-based cruise ships sailing between Port Canaveral and the Bahamas this week, sending pool water cascading across open decks and forcing some cruise lines to alter itineraries.
Violent ocean swells battered Florida-based cruise ships sailing between Port Canaveral and the Bahamas this week, sending pool water cascading across open decks and forcing some cruise lines to alter itineraries.
UCF trains new generation of space doctors
As more non-astronauts head to space, doctors now need to learn how to cater to passengers with varying conditions. UCF is creating three new programs to educate future doctors in space healthcare.
As more non-astronauts head to space, doctors now need to learn how to cater to passengers with varying conditions. UCF is creating three new programs to educate future doctors in space healthcare.
Hurt manatee thriving after losing flipper
An amputated manatee named Southpaw is now receiving care from SeaWorld. Southpaw's flipper had to be amputated after she was tangled in a crab trap. A vigilant Titusville resident found her struggling through heavy debris in the Indian River Lagoon and reported her to wildlife officials.
An amputated manatee named Southpaw is now receiving care from SeaWorld. Southpaw's flipper had to be amputated after she was tangled in a crab trap. A vigilant Titusville resident found her struggling through heavy debris in the Indian River Lagoon and reported her to wildlife officials.
Watch: King Tide, rough waves rock ocean cruises
Strong waves and rough surf conditions across the east coast of Florida to the Bahamas are costing cruise passengers a smooth trip. Some cruise lines have had to make last minute changes to their pre-planned travel times. Matthew Gillespie, a recent cruise passenger for Utopia of the Seas shares his experience on the ship.
Strong waves and rough surf conditions across the east coast of Florida to the Bahamas are costing cruise passengers a smooth trip. Some cruise lines have had to make last minute changes to their pre-planned travel times. Matthew Gillespie, a recent cruise passenger for Utopia of the Seas shares his experience on the ship.
Ohio man indicted in fatal stabbing of teen, sexual assault of another
An Ohio man faces numerous charges after being accused of killing one teenager and sexually assaulting another.
An Ohio man faces numerous charges after being accused of killing one teenager and sexually assaulting another.