Florida train derailment in Ocala

OCALA, Fla. — According to the Ocala Fire Rescue, a Florida Northern freight train derailed on Friday afternoon. The train derailment happened behind the Cypresside Townhouses at 2223 SE 14th Avenue. Firefighters said no injuries were reported. The …

First deportation flights leave Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as lawsuits mount

The first flights from “Alligator Alcatraz,” Florida’s controversial immigration detention center nestled in the Everglades, departed this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday, July 25. Planes took off while immigration advocates, environmentalists and a …

Florida Lottery surpasses $49 billion in contributions to education

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Lottery has reached a new milestone, transferring over $49 billion to Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund since its start in 1988. This achievement highlights the Lottery’s commitment to supporting education in Florida, …

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket early Saturday morning from Florida's Space Coast

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket in the early hours of Saturday morning from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Port Canaveral, Florida. The mission was the 91st Falcon 9 launch of the year so far. PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 …

Homeless executive order reinforces Florida law; How effective will it be in Pensacola?

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- An executive order signed by President Donald Trump will make it easier for cities and states to remove homeless people from the streets. Trump signed the order Thursday. It directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to reverse any judicial …

Lack of public health alerts for vibrio vulnificus in Northwest Florida cause frustration

PERDIDO BAY, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Health (FDEP) says 13 people in the state have now contracted vibrio vulnificus. Three people in Northwest Florida have contracted the infection this year. Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties have all …

Florida’s 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, the world’s tallest teen, works out for Gators' football team

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux might one day have the makings of a two-sport athlete, just not yet. Special teams coach Joe Houston figured it was worth finding out whether the world’s tallest teenager could become a …

Florida Republicans ramp up immigration enforcement as flights begin from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

OCHOPEE, Fla. — Deportations from Alligator Alcatraz have begun. Governor Ron DeSantis made the announcement Friday morning that at least 100 detainees have been flown out of the country from the Everglades-based facility since it opened at the start of …

Florida Tonight: July 25, 2025

Tallahassee Police cuff and arrest Florida man dressed as Chuck E. Cheese while kids watch

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A man dressed as Chuck E. Cheese was arrested Wednesday at the kids center on Sharer Road in Tallahassee, according to court records. Jermell Jones, 41, was taken into custody on credit card theft and fraud charges, according to …