Authorities in central Florida are investigating a traffic crash that injured the mother and cousin of professional wrestler and actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. According to Clermont police, officers stopped a vehicle believed to be driven by an impaired driver …
A central Florida city has declared a state of local emergency in the wake of a tornado that destroyed seven homes and damaged more than 150 others. The National Weather Service says the EF-1 tornado that hit Palm Coast on …
Seven homes were destroyed and more than 150 damaged when a tornado struck a central Florida neighborhood Saturday, city officials said. The National Weather Service said the tornado had winds as high as 110 miles per hour and was 25 …
Central Florida isn’t likely to be hit by a tsunami, but officials there want to be ready, just in case. Brevard County’s emergency managers are working with the National Weather Service to be one of the first “tsunami-ready” counties in …
A pet monkey has been quarantined in its owner’s central Florida home after biting a man. Officials say the 19-year-old capuchin monkey named Mookie will be quarantined for 30 days to be sure that he doesn’t show any symptoms of …
New laws are curbing accidents involving beach drivers and pedestrians in central Florida. There are 17 beaches along a 47-miles stretch in Volusia County that allow driving. Beach Patrol Capt. Tammy Marris said no serious vehicle-vs.-pedestrian accidents have been reported …