Fort Myers woman ‘marries’ 100-year-old tree, hoping to save it

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Karen Cooper was ready to go out on a limb to save her beloved, so she got married — toRead More

Gov. Scott sets timeline for school security upgrades

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott has sent a letter the state’s school superintendents and school board members, detailing his expectations for schoolRead More

Missing child alert cancelled for Lake Worth toddlers last seen with mom

Authorities have cancelled a Florida Missing Child Alert for two boys who went missing in Lake Worth and were believed to have been taken byRead More

Florida Gov. says yes to daylight saving time year-round

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott is signing off on a measure that would let Florida stay on daylight saving time all yearRead More

Lyft to offer free rides for March For Our Lives attendees

(CNN) — Ride-hailing service Lyft will offer free rides to those attending the March for Our Lives rallies this weekend. In a blog post, theRead More

Firefighters battle brush fires in Collier, Hendry counties

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — Southwest Florida firefighters have one out of three brush fires in Collier and Hendry counties out. Two fires burned throughRead More

Wife attacks husband for forgetting wedding anniversary, deputies say

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (WSVN) — A Central Florida woman is facing domestic battery charges after deputies said she attacked her husband for forgetting their wedding anniversary.Read More

Video shows man tying gator to ATV, dragging it on road

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) – Florida wildlife officials are investigating a case of possible alligator abuse. Snapchat video shows a man dragging an 8-foot longRead More

Parents to sue Florida school district after bullied 12-year-old daughter commits suicide

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WSVN/CNN) — The parents of a north Florida girl who committed suicide due to bullying say they plan to sue theRead More

Sheriff: Florida man arrested for DUI had blood alcohol of .316

SPRING HILL, Fla. (WSVN) — A Central Florida man was arrested for DUI after his blood alcohol level tested at nearly four times the legalRead More