The Daytona Beach Police Department is dispelling rumors of a serial killer that is making its way around on social media.
Golden beaches, a lively new Riverfront Esplanade, historic neighborhoods, and a rich racing heritage set the city built on speed apart from the crowds.
Daytona Beach officials have repealed a redistricting map following a lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Florida. “This outcome sends a clear message: gerrymandering to protect politicians at the expense of voters is unacceptable and unlawful,” said Nicholas Warren, staff attorney with the ACLU of Florida.
An 8-year-old boy in central Florida died after he was attacked by two dogs near the entrance of a subdivision, authorities said. The boy was attacked by the loose dogs Monday evening near Deland, Florida,
According to USA Today, a rare southern storm smashed snowfall records from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Pensacola, Florida, earlier this week, encasing the region in ice and snow. Although snow is expected to exit the area Wednesday, impacts from Winter Storm Enzo, including power outages and dangerous travel, will be felt for days.
Officials said a 1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark was pinged off a Florida beach three times in one day.
For some context, the coldest January on record was in 1977, when highs averaged 50.6 degrees, which is pretty insane for Florida! But it’s not just Orlando feeling the freeze. Other cities in the region are making the top 10 coldest Januarys, respectively.
A cloudy and wet day for Central Florida residents to start the week. Rain chances begin at 15% in Melbourne, according to NWS Melbourne. The further north of Melbourne, the higher the chances of rain, peaking around 75% just north of Daytona Beach. Vero Beach, Okeechobee, Fort Pierce and Stuart appear to remain dry.
Florida's been cold this January. Here’s what month it usually starts getting warm in Florida and what the hottest and coldest days on record are.
While the snow may be over, the cold isn't, and that brings another hazard to Florida motorists not used to driving in snow and ice.
Click to see why Orlando ranks so high in an analysis of 100 U.S. metro areas when it comes to STEM professionals.
Zawyer Sports put about $20 million into growing hockey in Jacksonville, and it has led to large numbers of fans in the arena and skaters at the Igloo.