WATCH: 3 steal thousands of dollars in merchandise from Florida smoke shop

OCALA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Marion County Sheriff's office said it needs help identifying three people that broke into an Ocala smoke shop on Feb. 9 after they stole $2,000 worth of merchandise. These unidentified people broke into Smoke and Toke Tobacco and Vape Store on Highway 200 around 1:40 a.m., according to the sheriff's [...]

17th, February 2026, 07:10pm

Florida bill on workplace pronoun use ignites fierce debate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — A bill moving quickly through the Florida House is sparking heated debate over free speech, religion, and workplace protections. This year's pronoun use and gender identity in the workplace bill, or as Republicans call it, the "Freedom of Conscience in the Workplace Act," is quickly moving through the House and Senate. [...]

17th, February 2026, 06:53pm

Family searching for missing 72-year-old Jacksonville Navy veteran, son fears possible scam

A Jacksonville family is seeking answers after their 72-year-old mother disappeared, suspecting a scam. Her car has been traced across Florida and Georgia.

17th, February 2026, 06:49pm

‘Beyond grateful’: South Florida man reunites with medical team that saved his life after heart health scare

A South Florida man beat the odds and survived a heart attack. Months later, he had the chance to reunite with the medical team that...

17th, February 2026, 06:49pm

Family searching for missing 72-year-old Jacksonville Navy veteran, son fears possible scam - firstcoastnews.com

Family searching for missing 72-year-old Jacksonville Navy veteran, son fears possible scam  firstcoastnews.com

17th, February 2026, 06:49pm

'It can affect anybody': Duval County sees 6th recorded case of measles in 2026

Experts say the highly contagious disease can lead to other serious illnesses and can also be fatal.

17th, February 2026, 06:44pm

Bitcoin scheme uses intimidation, fear to drain millions from Florida victims

Crooks are sweeping the nation with a Bitcoin scheme and they are going particularly hard after senior citizens in Florida.

17th, February 2026, 06:42pm

Concerns rise ahead of Lakeland Planned Parenthood closure: 'Healthcare resources are shrinking'

The Planned Parenthood location in Lakeland will close this March.

17th, February 2026, 06:40pm

Church explosion in upstate New York injures 5 people, including firefighters

BOONVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A fiery explosion that ripped through a church in upstate New York on Tuesday injured five people, including the pastor and...

17th, February 2026, 06:37pm

Miami-Dade State Attorney announces arrest of Miami Beach condo manager, 1 other in fraud scheme

Two men who are accused of committing crimes against a South Florida condo community where they worked are now under arrest. During a Tuesday press...

17th, February 2026, 06:25pm