Dogs and their owners took to the waves Sunday during the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza, a beachside event that combined surfing, community engagement and fundraising for local animal welfare organizations.

With summer heat arriving in Central Florida, local agencies are reminding the community just how dangerous a parked vehicle can become for pets, even in a matter of minutes.

Kayla Burress of Ave Maria, Florida, thought someone was breaking into her home. She found something even scarier. Two alligators fighting on her back porch.

At Harbor House of Central Florida, family members have a safe place to go, right alongside their pets.

This weekend’s Trooper Steve on Patrol took us to the heart of historic downtown Sanford, where the 14th annual Pints and Paws craft beer festival brought together thousands of people and plenty of four-legged friends—for a cause that continues to grow in a big way.

On today’s Trooper Steve on Patrol, I had the chance to roll through Sanford with Paul Williams, the founder of one of Central Florida’s most unique and impactful events: the 14th Annual Sanford Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival.

The cult-favorite convenience chain Buc-ee’s is set to open several new locations in the Sunshine State — but one location in particular may be a good fit for the company, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Downtown DeLand is sounding the alarm. Several high-profile shops and restaurants have closed in recent weeks, and business owners say they are struggling to keep their doors open.

Pizza Hut's parent company is selling the 68-year-old chain for $2.7 billion.

Florida’s fan-favorite native grocer Publix already boasts nearly 900 stores in the Sunshine State — and another four are soon set to open.

Florida’s native grocer Publix has rolled out a lineup of lemon-inspired treats for customers to enjoy — but only for a limited time.

During the final week of May, another seven eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

A former probation officer faces over 560 years in prison after she helped warn members of a drug trafficking group that investigators were closing in, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

You won't believe what people have been saying about this Florida sculpture.

Two Central Florida troopers have been taken into custody as part of an overtime fraud investigation, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

Lake County deputies arrested two men last week, accused of going more than 100 mph as they raced each other along U.S. 27 in the Leesburg area. Deputies arrested William Bosworth, 85, who was driving a gray Nissan sports car, and Philip Signorino, 57, who was driving a red Corvette, on Friday night.

This year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers have passed a law designating a new “Trump Highway” in the Sunshine State.

A custody agreement has been reached between the Florida couple who gave birth to a baby girl at the center of an IVF mix-up and the girl's biological parents.

SpaceX has two launches happening Friday morning — one from the Space Coast and one on Wall Street. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit Friday morning from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Meanwhile, SpaceX went public on the Nasdaq Exchange on Friday.

Artemis III will launch four astronauts from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System, or SLS, rocket.

Liftoff occurred at 6:13 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The mission launched 29 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit and marked the 12th flight of the first-stage booster supporting the launch.

So far, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp says the big support tower at Launch Complex 36 is damaged after a New Glenn Rocket exploded last week, and will need repairs. The propellant farm, oxygen, liquid hydrogen and liquefied natural gas tanks are all in good shape, and the water tower is also in good shape.

An explosion lit up the sky over Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the night and shaking residents as far as 10 miles from the launch pads. Dozens of people who live near the site say they didn’t just hear the blast but felt it.

Phở Bar in Orlando’s Mills 50 District is a must-try Vietnamese restaurant for phở lovers, serving a rich 24-hour beef broth, handmade noodles, and fan favorites like bánh bèo, Mama’s egg rolls, and crispy fish sauce wings—plus lomo saltado and orange honey iced tea.

Orlando Science Center’s all-new Dome opens June 1 with immersive 8K laser projection, 30,000 watts of sound and planetarium shows under a seamless screen.

Florida state law allows for residents to keep a variety of strange animals as pets, though there are more than a few hoops to jump through, depending on what type of critter you want to take home.

A Florida Foodie trip to Wild Fork Foods in Winter Park, where blast-frozen meats make it easy to shop for everyday dinners or Memorial Day grilling—plus the sides, samples and the simple air-fryer move that saved my Wagyu short ribs.

The latest study reveals the top-ranked places to live across the U.S. — including right here in the Sunshine State.

After 25 years at News 6 in Orlando, Louis Bolden is leaving for Fox 13 in Memphis, where he will be the main evening anchor. He reflects on career turning points and investigative wins.

Blaze Pizza is teaming up with Volpi Foods for a limited-time Italian Escape menu featuring prosciutto-forward pizzas, a strawberry prosciutto salad and tiramisu — all designed to deliver premium flavors at budget-friendly prices through June 23.

After unveiling a “Tomato Ketchup Smoothie” last year, Smoothie King is now unveiling its first-ever “Pickle Smoothie” at locations nationwide — including right here in Florida.

Joey Manna travels to a Gainesville-area state park to photograph Florida’s gopher tortoise and meets Katherine Saylor of Defenders of Wildlife, who explains why this keystone species—and the fire-dependent, high-and-dry habitat it relies on—is disappearing fast. The search reveals a surprising truth: gopher tortoises (and the conservation choices that protect them) aren’t just “out there” in the wilderness—they’re often right in our own neighborhoods

A recent report has now revealed that one Florida beach was rated the best in the nation.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that distracted driving is a dangerous habit. But what about when you come to a standstill?

Step into Disney animation, then watch it take flight. Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life at Disney Springs mixes big feelings, big stunts and big magic.