Rare 'flesh-eating' bacteria claims life of beachgoer in Florida

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (WFOR/CBS Newspath/WKRC) - A deadly flesh-eating bacteria has claimed four lives in Florida this year, including the latest in Broward County. Dr. Edward Hirsch, an infectious disease specialist, explained that individuals with …

Surfer survives shark attack at beach in Florida dubbed 'Shark Bite Capital of the World'

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (WKRC) - An 18-year-old surf instructor on Friday was bitten by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach, known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World." The teenager, identified by WESH as Sam Hollis, sustained a bite to …

Largest Florida state park has co-starred in film

Florida golfers feared bomb as lightning scorched green while state faces lethal heat and storms

Golfers in Florida faced a real life 'Caddyshack' moment as a lightening bolt hit the green during a brutal storm. The golfers at Gator Trace Golf Course in Fort Pierce, Florida, experienced a close up look at the true impact and power of lightning …

Heat season comes to a close in Florida

SARASOTA,FL. (KGNS) - The Laredo Heat (11-2-0) fell 2-1 against Fort Lauderdale (8-2-2) on Friday. Ten minutes in the match defender Edwin Orduy would go in for a challenge and would receive a red card due to him being the “last man” on defense. Three …

WATCH LIVE! Lake Mary and Bayshore Little League to Battle for Florida State Championship Today at 10 a.m.

SPACE COAST DAILY TV SPECIAL PRESENTATION The 12U Little League Florida State Tournament, taking place at Tim Wakefield Sports Complex in Eau Gallie, has reached the Championship game. The defending Little League World Series champions, Lake Mary and Tampa …

Florida Gators lineman released on bond after DUI arrest

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A Gator football player is out on bond while criminal charges move forward. Florida offensive lineman Devon Manuel was arrested on Friday on charges of DUI and unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon. Gainesville police officers …

Florida Department of Transportation announces I-75 lane closures

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Starting Sunday, lane closures will be in effect in parts of I-75 in Alachua County while crews work on a resurfacing project. FDOT officials estimate the work will last through the end of September. Single and double lane …

Florida State Representative Passed Away

Florida State Representative Joe Casello passed away, surrounded by his loving family and girlfriend, following a heart attack. The 73-year-old South Florida legislator, a Democrat, represented part of Palm Beach County. According to the Florida House …

Senator Rick Scott Secured Big Wins for Florida with Committee-Passed NDAA

Senator Rick Scott secured big wins for Florida and President Donald Trump’s agenda with a committee-passed NDAA. Senator Rick Scott, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and chairman of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, applauded …