Oviedo diving instructor leads efforts to document historical shipwrecks

FOR YOU COMING UP IN A COUPLE OF MINUTES. ALL RIGHT. TONY. WE ALREADY KNOW THERE ARE SHIPWRECKS AND OTHER TREASURES AT THE BOTTOM OF OUR OCEANS AND SEAS. ONE NONPROFIT HAS A MISSION TO UNCOVER THE SECRETS. AND AS WESH TOS GAIL PASCHALL-BROWN...

Marine veteran, police officer killed in motorcycle crash in Florida to be laid to rest

A 25-year-old police officer who grew up in Cobb County was killed in a crash in Florida. He is set to be laid to rest next week. FOX 5's Eric Mock has the story. A Florida police officer and Marine veteran killed in a crash who grew up in Cobb...

Plane Crash Shuts Down Airport In Hudson Valley, New York

A popular airport in the Hudson Valley was closed after first responders rushed to the scene of a plane crash. There was high drama at New York Stewart International Airport on Wednesday. Small Plane Crashes At New York Stewart International...

Driving with an expired tag in Florida: Potential consequences and tips to avoid falling for registration spam

Nearly 700,000 Florida drivers have expired tags, and according to recent data from Carfax, Florida is sixth in the country for most expired vehicle registrations. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — This Fourth of July holiday could be the perfect time to hit...

Osceola County plans extensive road improvements amid traffic concerns

FASTEST GROWING COUNTIES IN FLORIDA, AND THE TRAFFIC IS A NIGHTMARE BECAUSE THE ROADS JUST CAN’T KEEP UP WITH ALL OF THE PEOPLE AND THE CARS. WESH TWO LUANA MUNOZ SHOWS US WHAT’S IN THE WORKS TO EASE THE GRIDLOCK. DRIVERS IN OSCEOLA COUNTY KNOW...

Truckers Caught Smuggling People, Drugs Face Lifetime CDL Bans

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] A partnership between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the state of Texas has resulted in more than 1,000 truckers having their commercial driver licenses permanently revoked...

After lightning impacts 2 Florida drivers this week, another victim speaks about recovery

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — A man continues to recover in the hospital after a lightning strike sent a tree onto his truck with him inside Thursday. That happened in Altamonte Springs. This was the second driver affected by lightning the central...

Low-Flying Navy Plane Causes Carnival Passengers to Panic

It’s a bird, it’s a plane — no, really, it was a plane flying so close to a cruise ship that passengers freaked out! In June of 2025, a P-8 Poseidon aircraft was cruising at a low altitude over the ocean when it flew past the 71,909-gross-ton...

Traffic Alert: Citrus County Commuters Brace For Dual Road Closures This Week

Drivers on US 19 and SR 44 Advised to Expect Significant Delays and Plan for Alternate Routes CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – Travelers in Citrus County are facing a week of notable traffic disruptions as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)...

‘It’s about legacy’: Veteran raising funds to restore fallen Marine’s truck, give it to his son for his 15th birthday

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A Marine Corps veteran launched an online fundraiser to restore the truck of a fellow Marine who was killed while serving the country 15 years ago. Preston Davenport said he wants to restore the truck that his late best...

Traffic Alert: Pasco County Commuters Face Week Of Road Disruptions, Long-Term Closure

US 98 Dade City Bypass Southbound Closure Continues Through October 2025; Drivers Urged to Plan Alternate Routes PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco County residents and commuters are advised to prepare for a series of significant lane closures and ongoing...

Alarming video reveals new twist in blame game over girl's horror plunge from Disney cruise ship

As they frolic around Disney's massive Dream cruise ship, the last thing 2,500 passengers are worried about is falling overboard. Sturdy railings stand 42.5 inches (3.5ft) off the floor, protecting a gust of wind or rough seas from throwing anyone...

Sikeston Department of Public Safety holds push-in ceremony for new fire truck

SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The Sikeston Department of Public Safety held a “push-in” ceremony for its newest fire truck at Fire Station 1. Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers pushed the truck into the station, a symbol that the engine is now...

Traffic Alert: Pinellas County Prepares For Week Of Extensive Lane Closures

Drivers Urged to Plan Ahead for Disruptions on US 19, I-175, and Other Major Roadways PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County motorists are advised to brace for a week of widespread lane closures across key arteries, starting this Sunday, July...

Traffic enforcement initiative and Bear Cut bridge cyclist accident among recent KB police activity

Here is a summary of incidents and actions taken by the Key Biscayne Police Department during the period of June 23 to June 29. These incidents were taken from the department’s logs. June 23, 2025 KBPD assisted Code Compliance with an unsafe...

Florida to see busy July 4th traffic, private school students can play public school sports and Python Challenge coming soon

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to receive first group of immigrants following Trump visit

Florida’s controversial new immigration detention facility, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is set to begin holding its first group of detainees, just two days after US President Donald Trump visited the site. The centre, located deep in the Florida...

Nearly 200 Marines deploy to Florida to support ICE operations

The Marine Corps is sending almost 200 Marines to Florida to aid Customs and Immigration Enforcement in the state. The deployment is the latest use of active-duty troops in support of the Department of Homeland Security’s actions inside the United...

Teen hospitalized after lightning strikes family sheltering under umbrella on Florida beach

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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...