‘He loves coming to work’: Florida Teacher of the Year celebrated in Lake Butler

LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (WCJB) - People in Union County are celebrating one of their own: Economics and American Government teacher Mark Harrison. “We’ve always known how fabulous he is, but now other people in the State of Florida recognize that as...

Temperatures hit upper 90s felt like triple digits in Central Florida Saturday

Temperatures hit upper 90s felt like triple digits in Central Florida Saturday ALL RIGHT, TIME NOW TO GET A CHECK OF WHAT IS GOING ON CLOSER TO HOME WITH OUR WEATHER AND TALK ABOUT A VERY HOT, HOT LAST COUPLE OF DAYS. AND THIS WEEKEND, NO BETTER...

Florida woman says fighting off attacker helped her escape kidnapping attempt

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A St. Augustine woman said fighting back helped save her from being kidnapped during a store robbery. Deputies said the incident was caught on camera last month, and video of the attack has shocked the nation. The suspect,...

Florida plan to deputize National Guard officers as immigration judges at Alligator Alcatraz would likely violate constitutional rights

Seeking to expand Florida’s role in federal immigration enforcement, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May 2025 submitted the state’s Immigration Enforcement Operations Plan to the Trump administration. The plan, endorsed by President Donald Trump,...

Florida firefighters help rescue sea turtles stuck on rocks on beach

Rescuers quickly jumped into action when they were notified of a turtle that needed help getting unstuck after she was found wedged between rocks in South Florida Author: wtsp.com Published: 8:25 AM EDT July 18, 2025 Updated: 8:25 AM EDT July 18,...

Florida Democrats: Cut DHS funding for Alligator Alcatraz. Close it down

Florida Democrats in Congress want to close down Alligator Alcatraz by stripping more than $400 million earmarked by the Department of Homeland Security to build the controversial immigration detention center in the Everglades. The eight Democrats...

Execution date set for man who abducted woman from a Florida insurance office and killed her

Florida's Turnpike shut down in Leesburg after semi-truck crash

Florida's Turnpike is shut down in Leesburg after a major crash involving a semi-truck.According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the crash happened just before 5:30 a.m. Friday on the southbound side just past US-27.The semi-truck was...

Why Florida Is The Private Jet Capital Of The World

If there's one place in the U.S. where private jets are somewhat common, it's Florida. Especially down south, private planes take off regularly. It almost doesn't feel like luxury anymore — it's become part of everyday life for thousands of...

Florida Virtual Schools enrollment now open for 2025-26

Body Enrollment for Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time), the state’s only fully virtual public school district, is now open for the 2025-26 school year. Available to Florida students in grades Kindergarten through 12,...

Reporting on family separation and aggressive immigration enforcement in Florida

Watch: 300-pound turtle freed after getting stuck between massive rocks on Florida beach

A photographer came upon a startling sight on Wednesday, when she discovered a 300-pound loggerhead turtle wedged between rocks on a southeast Florida beach. STUART, Fla. – A photographer came upon a startling sight on Wednesday, when she...

Some retired senior military officials living in Florida on alert for potential terror threat

Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN's TITANIUM TART Kicks Off Florida Tour In Sebastian

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's TITANIUM TART project kicked off a four-date tour of Florida on Thursday (July 17) at Capt Hirams in Sebastian. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are Rob...

Florida Senators Reintroduce Flood Insurance Bill

Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody reintroducing the Flood Insurance Relief Act to provide tax breaks for those with a non-refundable tax deduction on flood insurance. Insurance Information Institute's Mark Friedlander says anything to...

Staying hot and dry through Monday

West Palm Beach, FLA. (WPEC) — UPDATE Tonight Mostly clear and humid. Lows in the 70s and low 80s. Wind: E 5-10 mph. Tomorrow Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index: 100-105. Wind: E 5-10 mph. Extended Forecast Upper-level high pressure builds...

Fugitive sex offender from Florida captured in New Orleans after controversial facial recognition alert

Fischer’s arrest comes as New Orleans officials debate whether to expand the use of facial recognition. NEW ORLEANS — Facial recognition software operated by Project Nola crime cameras led to the arrest of a Florida man in New Orleans who was a...

Florida women’s basketball announces 2025 non-conference matchups

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Florida women’s basketball team unveiled its 2025-26 non-conference slate for the upcoming season on Thursday. The Gators will start the season with four home games beginning Monday, Nov. 3 facing North Florida. The...

FOX 35 Weather Impact Day: Heat advisories issued across central Florida

The heat is on! Meteorologist T.J. Springer talks how hot it'll feel in Central Florida and has details on when we'll see more widespread rain returning to the region. ORLANDO, Fla. - The heat is on once again and that is why the Storm Team has...

Study reveals alarming human trafficking stats in Florida; minors make up half of victims

A newly released study estimated that more than 500,000 people were exploited in labor trafficking and 200,000 in sex trafficking in Florida over the last year. The 2024 State Report on Human Trafficking was conducted by the University of South...