Fred brings damage, flooding to north Georgia

Fred brings damage, flooding to north Georgia

Tropical Depression Fred continued to leave damage, power outages and heavy rains in Georgia as it moved across the southeast Tuesday.

Tropical Depression Fred continued to leave damage, power outages and heavy rains in Georgia as it moved across the southeast Tuesday.

20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county

20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county

Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.

Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.

5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday

5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday

The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.

The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.

Wild Florida welcomes 2 baby albino gators to the world

Wild Florida welcomes 2 baby albino gators to the world

The baby albinos are said to be in the back right now receiving care but they will soon be out in exhibit two for Wild Florida guests to enjoy.

The baby albinos are said to be in the back right now receiving care but they will soon be out in exhibit two for Wild Florida guests to enjoy.

27-year-old Fort Lauderdale police officer dies of COVID-19

27-year-old Fort Lauderdale police officer dies of COVID-19

27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.

27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.

Georgia wins fresh ruling in water war with Florida, Alabama

Georgia wins fresh ruling in water war with Florida, Alabama

A judge has ruled that a federal agency doesn’t have to revise its plans for how it operates dams along the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers, another win for Georgia in its struggles with Florida and Alabama over the water that flows into the Apalachicola River.

A judge has ruled that a federal agency doesn’t have to revise its plans for how it operates dams along the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers, another win for Georgia in its struggles with Florida and Alabama over the water that flows into the Apalachicola River.

Police say woman on Zoom call fatally shot by toddler

Police say woman on Zoom call fatally shot by toddler

A woman on a Zoom call is believed to have been fatally shot by a toddler who found a loaded handgun, which was left unsecured, police say.

A woman on a Zoom call is believed to have been fatally shot by a toddler who found a loaded handgun, which was left unsecured, police say.

Brevard residents warned to only call for ambulance or go to ER for true emergency

Brevard residents warned to only call for ambulance or go to ER for true emergency

Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.

Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.

Polk sheriff: Murder suspect, wife illegally towed vehicles belonging to 'poor, hardworking' residents

Polk sheriff: Murder suspect, wife illegally towed vehicles belonging to 'poor, hardworking' residents

The owners of a Mulberry towing company – a husband and wife – are facing charges after illegally towing vehicles from a mobile home park, according to Polk County detectives. One of those owners was previously charged with murder.

The owners of a Mulberry towing company – a husband and wife – are facing charges after illegally towing vehicles from a mobile home park, according to Polk County detectives. One of those owners was previously charged with murder.

10-week-old puppy found in hot car 'screaming in pain' now recovering

10-week-old puppy found in hot car 'screaming in pain' now recovering

According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the original owners of the puppy, Brandon Mclaren and Mecaila Johnson, arrived back at the car 30 minutes after the puppy had been rescued.

According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the original owners of the puppy, Brandon Mclaren and Mecaila Johnson, arrived back at the car 30 minutes after the puppy had been rescued.

Some ambulances forced to wait outside as Florida hospitals deal with rising number of patients

Some ambulances forced to wait outside as Florida hospitals deal with rising number of patients

Pinellas County officials say some hospitals have so many COVID-19 cases that patients in ambulances may have to wait for up to an hour before the hospital can admit them. Although the most serious cases, like heart attacks and strokes, still take priority, the situation is putting a strain on fire departments and hospitals alike.

Pinellas County officials say some hospitals have so many COVID-19 cases that patients in ambulances may have to wait for up to an hour before the hospital can admit them. Although the most serious cases, like heart attacks and strokes, still take priority, the situation is putting a strain on fire departments and hospitals alike.

Surfside first responders among first to receive $1,000 bonuses in Florida

Surfside first responders among first to receive $1,000 bonuses in Florida

Back in March, discussions began to include $1,000 bonuses to Florida’s first responders in the state budget. This week, some of those checks were hand-delivered to them.

Back in March, discussions began to include $1,000 bonuses to Florida’s first responders in the state budget. This week, some of those checks were hand-delivered to them.

Tampa boy had nightmare in middle of the night, but wasn't scared when real gator arrived at home

Tampa boy had nightmare in middle of the night, but wasn't scared when real gator arrived at home

A Tampa mom was already wide-awake Sunday morning after her son woke up from a nightmare. Then, they heard scratching noises at the front door, but her son didn't seem to be frightened by the surprise visitor.

A Tampa mom was already wide-awake Sunday morning after her son woke up from a nightmare. Then, they heard scratching noises at the front door, but her son didn't seem to be frightened by the surprise visitor.