High rainstorm chances expected for central Florida during the holiday weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. — It was an unsettled July 4th across the region, and more rain and storms are expected for the rest of the holiday weekend. The rain and storms will ease up this evening, but some lightning could affect fireworks displays. A few showers may …

Central Florida driver, teen recount past lightning encounters

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — A driver in Brevard County says he was taken by surprise when his truck was zapped by lightning while driving on State Road 528. “All of a sudden it was like ‘boom,’” said Michael Zarrella. “It just puts you in almost a panic attack, …

Tropical depression 3 forms east of Florida

Tropical Depression 3 Tropical depression 3 has formed in the Atlantic. Hurricane Hunters found that the storm, previously known as Invest 92, has organized into a tropical depression. Maximum sustained winds are at 35 mph. Tropical Depression 3The storm …

Family of 3 possibly struck by lightning at Florida beach

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A family of three appeared to be struck by lightning at St. Pete Beach on Friday afternoon, according to fire officials. St. Pete Beach Deputy Fire Chief Adam Poirrier told News 6 that first responders headed to the scene near 4700 …

Florida Panthers facing salary cap crunch, Evan Rodrigues trade looms

Photo by Zac BonDurant/Getty Images The Florida Panthers are entering the new NHL season with a significant challenge: their roster is over the salary cap, and a move must be made to regain compliance. According to multiple reports, including analysis …

Scattered showers and storms across South Florida on Fourth of July

Florida state senators discuss Gov. DeSantis’ budget vetoes and Northeast Florida priorities

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida’s new state budget is now in effect, but not without some changes. Gov. Ron DeSantis used his line-item veto power to cut certain projects approved by the Legislature. RELATED | ‘It was crushing’: Governor’s budget vetoes cut …

Jacksonville health care visionary to represent Florida in Miss America pageant

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 23-year-old Jacksonville health care visionary will represent Florida in the Miss America pageant in September. RELATED: 23-year-old health care visionary sets sights on becoming hospital CEO Paris Richardson said she wants to be the …

Dog killed after picking up firework, Florida police say

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CBS12) — A dog in a Florida neighborhood was tragically killed after chasing and picking up a firework that later detonated. The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said the heartbreaking accident happened Thursday evening around …

"Big, beautiful bill" could cut Medicaid for millions in Florida, advocates say

Millions of Floridians could lose access to life-saving Medicaid coverage under a new legislation that slashes billions of dollars in federal funding, health advocates warn. The Florida Health Justice Project estimates the legislation will cut about $4 …