Eight people were shot early Friday in downtown Orlando, according to police.

Just like any big-name sports team celebrating a championship, the Lake Mary All-Stars are going to Disney World, News4JAX sister station WKMG reports.

Isabelle Davila vanished on Aug. 8, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children announced Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Three deputies were shot, one of whom was killed while investigating an incident in the Eustis area of Lake County Friday night, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.

Police are looking for an 83-year-old man who was unable to make his flight out of Orlando due in part to the worldwide CrowdStrike outage, according to investigators.

Changes will be coming to Florida driver’s licenses starting on July 31, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is calling on the community to help find a theft suspect who escaped from a hospital in Palm Coast on Saturday, News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando reported.

SpaceX plans to return to flight with the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket early Saturday from Florida.

A Jacksonville woman was killed and her two children were among three others hurt in a single-vehicle crash Friday evening near Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Universal Orlando Resort is conducting a star search for its new vlogger-style series, WKMG reports.

A lawsuit has been filed against several Florida state officials after a new law went into effect this week, according to court records filed on Monday.

A helicopter from Naval Air Station Jacksonville made an emergency landing in Volusia County on Wednesday morning.

Two Brevard County men are facing charges after a road rage shooting in Mims Saturday, News4JAX sister station WKMG reported.

A Florida woman was arrested last week after allegedly trying to sell her daughter outside of a local business, according to the Palatka Police Department.

The state is hoping to cut down on dangerous fires sparked by exploding lithium-ion batteries that burn hotter and longer.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday it had secured a warrant for a man’s arrest in the shooting death of a woman in Marion Oaks the day prior, according to a news release.

A 39-year-old man suspected in a December shooting at an Ocala mall that left one man dead and a woman injured was arrested early Monday morning.

Ocala police said multiple people were injured after a shooting at the Paddock Mall on Saturday afternoon, WKMG Click Orlando reports.

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Jawlene, named after Dolly Parton’s popular song “Jolene,” was rescued in September in Sanford after photos of the injured animal circulated on social media.

A skydiver died Saturday in a hard landing in a neighborhood near a Central Florida airpark, WKMG reported.

Officials in Flagler County are trying to find out what happened to a $700,000 transfer of funds from the school district that went to a “possible fraudulent vendor bank account,” district officials announced on Tuesday.

A bear in a tree at a Walt Disney World park prompted the temporary closure of several rides and attractions, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG.

Jurors have been selected in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a Daytona Beach police officer in 2021.

Months after a judge granted a change of venue request for a man accused of fatally shooting a Daytona Beach police officer, jury selection will begin in Clay County on Tuesday in the trial of Othal Wallace.

The report shows that vehicle theft rates have soared since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, though more than 85% of passenger cars stolen in 2022 were eventually recovered.

An assembly last week at Bunnell Elementary School held for “African American students that scored below a three on testing” has sparked an investigation by the county over what happened, according to a report from News4JAX sister station WKMG.

The grocery store chain received criticism for the cakes last year as Hurricane Ian battered Southwest Florida.

If you have ever dreamed of staying inside Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom, now is your chance.

A WWE Hall of Fame wrestler entered an “open plea” on Wednesday after being accused of DUI manslaughter in Volusia County last year.

Former star Tamara Sytch AKA "Sunny" is facing charges for killing a 75-year-old man more than a year ago

AAA Insurance will be issuing non-renewals for a select number of homeowners in Florida, the company told News4JAX sister station WKMG on Thursday.

Body-worn camera video obtained by News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando shows the growth of complaints and issues over the course of a year that led to the fatal shooting of an Ocala mother in June.

A Tesla caught fire after crashing Sunday into the porch of a home in Groveland, police said.

Two families got into a brawl Monday afternoon at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, resulting in two people being removed from the park, deputies said.

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All 838 CVS Pharmacy locations throughout Florida, including those in Target stores, have new time-delay safe technology installed, News4JAX sister station WKMG reported.

Two Bethune-Cookman University students are in the hospital after being shot early Saturday near a park in Daytona Beach, according to a police statement provided to News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.

A massive fire was blazing Thursday morning at a nursery in Osceola County north of a high school near Kissimmee, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.

Brevard County Fire Rescue demonstrated CPR training Tuesday alongside a Jacksonville Jaguars player and Cocoa football star who has a personal and tragic connection to cardiac arrest.

Walt Disney World on Tuesday announced it has come to an agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays to host the team’s spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

A registered sexual predator considered a “brutal rapist” after a woman was found mutilated has been arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Austin Walsh, the 23-year-old Brevard County deputy, was killed in an accidental shooting by his roommate and fellow deputy, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.

High school football players in Orlando ran for cover after gunshots rang out in the parking lot during a game.

The initial damage assessment for Hurricane Nicole’s wrath in Volusia County is over $481 million, topping the $377 million mark set by Hurricane Ian, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser.

DeSantis made the announcement Thursday at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille in Lee County, which took the brunt of Hurricane Ian as it came ashore.

Publix is closing stores in 11 Florida counties and modifying store hours as Hurricane Ian approaches, News4JAX sister station WKMG reported.

A Pinellas County sheriff’s deputy was struck and killed by a front-end loader late Thursday in a hit-and-run crash along I-275 in St. Petersburg, officials said.

Beachgoers in Destin were in for a sight Tuesday morning along the Emerald Coast.

Police say seven people were injured after a person began shooting a handgun into a crowd during a large brawl in downtown Orlando.

Thieves tear out the steering column behind a push-to-start button and use a simple USB cable to start the ignition. This affects Kia models from 2011 to 2021 and Hyundai models from 2015 to 2021. Both companies say 2022 vehicles have been modified to prevent this.

Officials in Florida say multiple people, including a child, were injured when a car crashed through an unoccupied toll booth and ended up in the Atlantic Ocean.

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The event allows guests to stroll across six different continents and sample delicious food and drinks, see live entertainment and purchase colorful merchandise.

A 14-year-old boy from Altamonte Springs died after he went missing while swimming in the ocean off Daytona Beach, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.

People living in parts of Georgia woke up to an earthquake Saturday morning.

A 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from an Orlando thrill ride in March was nearly 100 pounds over the weight limit of the attraction, according to an autopsy report released by the Orlando medical examiner’s office Monday.

Sunday at noon, amid days of events in observance of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016, each of the 49 victims killed in the attack were recognized with the somber tolling of a bell at the First United Methodist Church of Orlando, News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando reported.

Saturday was an emotional time for many who came to pay respects and reflect at the Pulse Memorial site. Sunday marks six years since the tragedy where a gunman opened fire inside the popular nightclub, killing 49 and injuring more than 50.

Walt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods discussed a six-day undercover child sex sting Tuesday that resulted in the arrest of 27.

A forensic engineering firm has been hired to assist in the investigation into the death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from an Orlando drop tower attraction last week, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Nikki Fried said at a news conference Friday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is condemning Disney’s response to Florida’s bill banning discussion of sexual orientation and identity in some classrooms, calling the company “woke” and saying it’s fallen for “phony hysteria” from the corporate media.

A 25-car pile-up in Volusia County leaves more than a dozen of people injured and shuts down the highway.

A man is dead after a fight with police during a wedding reception in Central Florida, News4JAX sister station WKMG reported.

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Police with the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation announced on Wednesday the arrests of two women and a man who are accused of trafficking at least three teens for sex acts at several hotels in Orlando.

Deputies said they began investigating 29-year-old Carlos Aguirre Rendon on Jan. 11, when it was reported that he kissed a 15-year-old victim on the lips in a classroom.

Police said a missing 11-year-old Daytona Beach boy was found safe in the Jacksonville area Friday morning after he fell asleep in the bed of a pickup truck, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released several days of data after the holiday weekend that shows Florida may be turning the corner when it comes to the omicron wave.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 1 million Abbott COVID-19 rapid tests that expired in a warehouse in December are now “going out” to testing sites after their usage date was extended to March 2022 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

A fourth resident of The Villages has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into voter fraud.

Recent storms may have pushed a big part of a ship onto a secluded Central Florida beach.

The president of the Florida Ports Council says the state’s seaports are the solution to preventing shipping from being the Grinch that stole Christmas.

More than 100 Florida entities, including businesses, municipalities and event venues, are under review with the Department of Health after being reported for asking patrons to prove they were vaccinated before providing access to their location or services.

Saturday marks 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It was a day that saw the State Capitol shut down and tourism come to a screeching halt. Florida played a central role in the ensuing investigation.

A Disney Parks tweet indicates the Disney Cruise Line is set to resume sailings out of Port Canaveral next month after a hiatus of more than a year.

A missing child alert has been issued for a 13-year-old Florida girl.

A Hummer burst into flames in Florida right after filling up several gas cans, according to fire officials.

Florida high school seniors will be able to graduate this year and third graders can move on without passing the normally required state assessments, according to a new executive order signed Friday by Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Two teens were rescued from the Old Town Slingshot ride in Kissimmee after one of the cables broke Thursday night, according to the Osceola County Fire Rescue. Crews said a non-load-bearing cable broke during the ride. (WKMG)The ride was about 30 to 40 feet in the air during the rescue. Investigators said as a safety precaution the ride can’t lower the pod below 30 feet when the cable is not functioning. Click here to read more.

VERO BEACH, Fla. – It’s common to see sharks and alligators in Florida, but it is rare to see both together. Gray Vinson shared a video with WKMG showing a gator wading through the water. To the left of the screen is what appears to be a small shark swimming at pace with the gator. He said he was on a walking bridge in Vero Beach when he first noticed the gator around noon. Thanks for sharing!” and “Come on...that’s amazing,” were some of the comments shared on the Facebook video.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A missing 15-year-old Winter Haven girl might be traveling to Jacksonville to meet a man, police said on Friday. Police said an investigation led authorities to believe that Haylee is trying to get the Jacksonville area, possibly to meet a 29-year-old man. She has burgundy hair and hazel eyes and was last seen wearing a red and white-striped dress with a blue jean jacket. She has not made any threats to harm herself nor does she have any medical conditions, police said. Anyone with information on Haylee’s whereabouts is asked to call police Winter Haven police at 863-401-2256.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Peppa Pig is about to get its own theme park at Legoland Florida Resort. (WKMG)Beginning in 2022, the popular children’s character, known for her British accent and content for preschoolers, will have an all-new standalone theme park. AdPeppa the Pig theme park at Legoland Florida (Merlin Entertainment)The new theme park will be separately ticketed and will be within walking distance to Legoland Hotel, Legoland Pirate Island Hotel and the entrance to Legoland Florida Theme Park. Merlin Entertainment, which runs Legoland parks, has entered an exclusive multi-territory agreement with Hasbro, which owns Peppa Pig. Parents with “little piggies” can be among the first to hear some of the big news about the new theme park by signing up here.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: 5:50 p.m. | “This is a cancellation to the AMBER Alert that was issued on 02/16/2021 for Tinnley West. For more information please contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.” (FDLE)Missing Child is Tinnley Sage West. Last seen wearing a yellow shirt w/ a white rainbow, tan pants w/ rainbows and one sandal #SHARE #MissingChild #Valrico pic.twitter.com/TZW54S6pSo — HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) February 16, 2021Deputies said the girl inside the SUV is 1-year-old Tinnley Sage West. She was last seen wearing a yellow shirt with a rainbow on it, tan pants with rainbows and one sandal. Deputies released a video of a potential person of interest who may have seen something to help the investigation.

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Seniors living in Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties will be able to get vaccinated for COVID-19 while shopping at Publix, under an agreement Gov. “As you’re shopping for groceries, knock out your vaccine,” DeSantis said Tuesday at a Publix in Marion County, where the governor announced the agreement. DeSantis made the Publix announcement as the number of COVID-19 cases in the state continues to mount. Florida health officials have recorded 1,392,123 infections in the state since the coronavirus first arrived in the state last year. More than 22,000 Florida residents have died of COVID-19, according to the Florida Department of Health.

SpaceX is set to launch its 21st cargo supply mission for NASA from Kennedy Space Center this weekend if the weather cooperates. After a month in space, the research team will compare the cells with those on Earth. “So older adults progressively lose muscle mass and strength, which eventually can impact their ability to get around,” Coen said. But the current cargo airlock handles a microwave-size payload - the #BishopAirlock will allow for payloads the size of a refrigerator! Parts of the Bishop Airlock include storage where experiments can be placed outside, exposing them to the vacuum of space.

Of those pediatric infections, state records show 975 have been hospitalized at some point, or roughly 1% of all children who have tested positive for the virus. Those pediatric hospitalizations are significantly smaller than the more than 56,000 adults who have been admitted for COVID-related complications. Ron DeSantis announced that schools would remain open despite COVID-19 infections rising statewide. Statewide data indicates the number of weekly pediatric infections dropped in early September as schools resumed in-person learning but began rising again in late November. Of the 18,994 Florida residents who have died from coronavirus, 9 were children, state records show.

Although we still don’t know when a COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to the general public, the Florida Department of Health is already making plans to administer those injections to residents across the state. The Florida Department of Health currently plans to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in three phases. (Florida Department of Health)The doctors and state health officials who are developing the distribution plans are meeting biweekly. Since hospitals have the most storage, they’ll likely be among some of the first health care facilities to receive doses of the vaccine. You can read the draft of Florida’s COVID-19 vaccination plan in its entirety here.

ORLANDO, Fla. The University of Central Florida on Wednesday suspended a sorority and a fraternity for violating the schools COVID-19 policies, News4Jax sister station WKMG reported. ZTA was placed on interim suspension for allegedly hosting an unapproved social gathering on campus, school leaders said. The sorority followed the universitys process for applying to host an event, but the event was still pending a decision from UCF when they elected to hold it anyway.Officials at the school also said the event willfully disregarded the universitys COVID-19 policies and guidelines. SAE was placed on interim suspension for allegedly hosting a large social gathering off campus that willfully disregarded the universitys COVID-19 policies and guidelines, officials added. Two students were placed on interim suspension for not complying with the universitys policies during the pandemic.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – As of Monday morning, every school district in Florida has started its school year. But one Central Florida school was open Monday after it became the first school in the state to have closed due to COVID-19 after reopening for the year. According to sister station WKMG, Harmony Middle School in Osceola County shut its campus down for in-person learning for the next two weeks after 10 staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran addressed the school closure during a news conference on Monday. So we need our adults in the school system to be very safe,” Corcoran said.

The owners of more than 100 breweries from across the state of Florida are warning Gov. Ron DeSantis they could be forced to shut down for good in the next two weeks, News4Jax sister station WKMG reports. The Florida Brewers Guild posted an open letter on social media Tuesday to DeSantis and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Our internal polling has revealed that we are likely to lose more than 100 breweries permanently if this continues for more than two weeks, the letter reads in part. Take action against individuals who choose to not abide by the rules not an entire industry, McKee told WKMG.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Each day, when the Florida Department of Health releases the latest number of reported COVID-19 cases in the state, it also includes that most recent COVID-19 testing data. On Tuesday, the states COVID-19 dashboard reported there have been nearly 2 million total people tested.But that doesnt mean that nearly 2 million unique individuals have taken a COVID-19 test in Florida. The state has acknowledged that retests are counted in the total test count. If a patient tests positive for COVID-19 the Florida Department of Health recommends the patient goes into a two-week isolation period. News4Jax emailed the Florida Department of Health asking the total number of people tested and the number of retest the state has done, but so far they have not sent us an answer.

ORLANDO, Fla. The Orange County Economic Recovery task force approved Universal Orlandos plans to reopen theme parks to staff beginning June 1 and to guests on June 5, WKMG reports. Upon opening, guests would be subject to mandatory temperature checks stationed at all park entrances. Team Members and guests would be required to wear masks at all times while at the park, and masks would be provided if guests did not bring one. Universal Orlando closed all three of its parks on March 15 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. CityWalk reopened last week with modified hours of operation from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with face mask requirements in place.

Published: May 20, 2020, 7:37 am Updated: May 20, 2020, 8:23 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The phone number for unemployment benefits for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has received 50 million phone calls since March 15, according to Sec. Satter told News4Jax sister station WKMG in Orlando 1 million phone calls were placed to the hotline on Monday alone. He said the best time for someone to call about unemployment benefits is in the late afternoon. Anyone who needs to file for unemployment assistance in Florida can click on this link. “We have hundreds of people in different stages of training, so we can get those wait times down,” Satter said.

Sweet Tomatoes, also known at Soup Plantation in other parts of the U.S., is closing all of its restaurants permanently, according to the San Diego Tribune. The self-service eatery will close all 97 restaurants it announced Thursday, WKMG reports. San Diego based Garden Fresh Restaurants, which owns Sweet Tomatoes, has been trying to salvage its operations but the coronavirus pandemic took its toll on the buffet-style eatery as the FDA put out recommendations to discontinue this style of serving. And I’m not sure the health departments are ever going to allow it. Sweet Tomatoes opened its first store in Florida in 1990 in Palm Harbor.

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – A Flagler Beach Police Department officer, who has not been named, tested positive for coronavirus, according to department officials. According to News4Jax sister station WKMG in Orlando, a news release issued Tuesday said the officer received positive test results late Monday afternoon. Department officials said a second officer has been isolated at home since last week after having direct contact with the officer who tested positive. “Our officer has been at home since exhibiting symptoms last week, and the health department is actively monitoring the officer’s condition,” Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney said. LIST: Putnam, Flagler, Alachua counties coronavirus pandemic changes, responsesThe county has closed its beaches, and Palm Coast issued a voluntary stay home order for residents.