U.S. Sen. Rick Scott says his home was targeted Thanksgiving morning in an attempted swatting incident.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country, including a look at the Sunshine State.

Jeeno Thitikul has capped off her best year with the biggest prize in women's golf.

Somi Lee is leading the CME Group Tour Championship in a race for the LPGA's season-ending $4 million payoff.

This week, U.S. News & World Report has revealed the best places to retire in 2026.

A recent report has revealed the fastest-growing cities in the United States — and it turns out the top pick is right here in Central Florida.

For the seventh year in a row, Forbes has released its list of the best employers in the country — and Florida in particular.

Some of the safest cities in the nation can be found in Florida, according to the latest study released by U.S. News & World Report.

A Palestinian toddler is recovering after being evacuated from Gaza to a hospital in Italy for treatment of severe malnutrition worsened by a genetic metabolic disease.

The Sunshine State has plenty of interesting things to do and see. However, some parts of Florida make for a better vacation spot than others.

Collier County, Florida, uses one of the most advanced 911 systems in the U.S., allowing callers to send texts and videos.

Pest-control company Terminix has revealed its latest list of the “buggiest” cities and businesses in the country.

To figure out which places were considered the “most educated,” researchers looked at factors like degree holders, local school quality, and nearby learning opportunities.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country, including a look at the Sunshine State.

A recent report has revealed the fastest-growing cities in the United States — and it turns out the top pick is right here in Central Florida.

Stage show featuring energizing beats to be at Dr. Phillips Center for the performing arts June 6-7.

“Dr. Beach” has released his list of the best beaches in the country — and it turns out that one beach in particular reigns supreme in the Sunshine State.

American Magic has put its participation in the next America’s Cup in serious doubt after it cited what it considered “transparency” concerns related to Team New Zealand’s decision to hold the 2027 regatta in Naples, Italy.

The study examines several factors — including quality of life and job markets — to determine how these different cities ranked.

The Caribbean-inspired chain Bahama Breeze has announced abrupt closures of over a dozen restaurants — including some in Florida, according to USA Today.

Some of the safest cities in the nation can be found in Florida, according to the latest study released by U.S. News & World Report.

Just in time for summer family trip planning, Great Wolf Lodge is teaming up with *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone and Lance Bass to launch its annual Summer Camp-In celebration.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples.

The Sunshine State has plenty of interesting things to do and see. However, some parts of Florida make for a better vacation spot than others.

Officials in southern Italy say that a cable car carrying tourists south of Naples has crashed after the cable snapped, killing at least four people and critically injuring one.

With Spring Break underway for many parts of Central Florida, it’s natural for people to hit up the state’s many beaches.

If you're planning out your next big trip in the Sunshine State, then these might just be for you.

Franky Venegas, a member of the “Island Boys” rap group, is arrested in southwest Florida on gun and drug charges.

Heading into 2025, many workers may be looking for a new place to advance their careers and get more of what they want from their jobs.

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Italy violated the right to life of those living in a toxic-waste polluted area around Naples.

Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes.

Researchers looked at factors like affordability, desirability, job markets and quality of life to determine which cities came out on top.

OpenTable has released its picks for the top 100 restaurants of 2024 — and a few of those selections can be found right here in the Sunshine State.

Narin An is the surprise first-round leader at the richest-paying event on the LPGA Tour.

The Great Wolf Lodge had its grand opening on Thursday and a special guest was on hand, someone who has experience with grand celebrations.

The list considers which cities had residents using rodent control services most often last year, using data from over 300 Terminix branches.

In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops keeps you up-to-date on the latest Central Florida theme park news.

Florida residents looking to stay at a luxurious indoor water park won’t have to wait much longer.

Researchers looked at factors like affordability, desirability, job markets and quality of life to determine which cities came out on top.

The World Atlas released a listing of eight of the best downtown areas in Florida, with several Central Florida cities making the cut.

A family in Florida has filed a lawsuit against NASA after a piece of space junk from the the International Space Station crashed through their home’s roof in March.

A recent surge in violence around soccer games is contributing to concerns over security when Germany hosts the European Championship.

The list is made up of 150 cities from across the nation, ranked on factors like affordability, weather, crime rates and commuter friendliness.

A maintenance man was led away from a Naples-area pickleball court in handcuffs after deputies say he threatened players while wielding a machete.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spent Tuesday promoting Florida parks and venues for summer activities.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in Naples Tuesday afternoon at a wetlands research center, a day after announcing funding for environmental upgrades.

Two top climate monitoring organizations are reporting that Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average.

NASA says it determined that an object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station.

NASA says it determined that an object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station.

Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii have uncovered a sumptuous banquet hall decorated with intricately frescoed mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Sanford.

NASA says it’s investigating whether an object that crashed into the roof of a home in southwest Florida last month came from the international space station.

A Florida man has a story that is out of this world!

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at The Freedom Institute of Collier County.

A Florida woman received a very "bear-y" surprise on Valentine's Day.

Dramatic new video shows the moments before a jet crashed on an interstate in Southwest Florida, erupting in flames and killing two people.

Federal authorities have launched an investigation to determine why a private jet tried to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate, colliding with a vehicle and sparking a fiery crash that left two people dead.

Two people have died after a small plane attempted to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate Friday afternoon, colliding with a vehicle and bringing traffic to a halt as a massive plume of black smoke rose into the air.

Interstate 75 was shut down Friday afternoon in Collier County after an airplane collided with two vehicles, sparking a fire and killing two people, according to officials in Southwest Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be joined by Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., claimed that his Naples home was “swatted” while he and his wife were out having dinner.

Diaz-Martinez reportedly asked to see one of the firearms “because he wanted to have a firearm of his own and he thought they were cool,” the affidavit states.

Six years ago, Sean Dennin started his own fitness journey – little did he know that this would lead to him opening up a smoothie shop.

Nasa Hataoka and Amy Yang are on a record scoring pace at the CME Group Tour Championship.

Alison Lee shouldn't have any doubts about her game now.

Ruoning Yin wasn't feel very good about her game before she teed off in the CME Group Tour Championship.

Bears are a common sight in Florida, but it's not often you see them hanging out on a boat.

Hundreds of small tremors have shaken a densely populated volcanic area west of the Italian city of Naples in recent weeks, pushing the government to quickly redraft mass evacuation plans, even though experts don’t see an imminent risk of eruption.

A man in southwest Florida has been charged with flooding a hospital’s emergency rooms after attacking a nurse and stripping off his clothes.

Whether it’s the culture or the climate, there are plenty of reasons that people across the U.S. are moving to Florida.

Deanna Deppen, executive director of Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center in Naples, recently talked to Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida’s Fourth Estate about the challenges she faces when people are not able to care for the wolves they adopt.

It's Brenda, coming to your inboxes with all the Central Florida Happenings!

Napoli has won its first Italian soccer league title since the days when Diego Maradona played for the club.

Napoli fans are celebrating wildly in the streets of the southern city following the team’s first Serie A title in more than three decades.

At least one Napoli player is looking forward to the club’s possible title celebrations on Thursday in a town far from home.

Napoli fans are experiencing a full range of emotions.

Armed law enforcement officers could be at every school in the U.S. with new legislation.

Dribbling wizard Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and scoring wonder Victor Osimhen have been garnering most of the headlines for Napoli this season.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning in Collier County to sign SB 102, the “Live Local Act.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference at a state college in Naples.

Crash occurred in area of Northwest 97th Place.

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping property insurance bill.

A Ukrainian official says Ukrainian embassies and consulates in six European countries have received packages containing animals’ eyes in recent days.

Heavy rainfall has triggered a massive landslide on the southern Italian resort island of Ischia.

Lydia Ko never won more in one day than on Sunday in the CME Group Tour Championship.

Lydia Ko's road to a $2 million payoff is a little rougher.

Lydia Ko is in total control at the halfway mark of the CME Group Tour Championship.

More than $100 million will be awarded to LPGA players for the first time in 2023.

Lydia Ko has shot 65 for a one-shot lead in the CME Group Tour Championship.

As Hurricane Ian flooded Naples, Florida, one man went to rescue his 86-year-old mom from her home after she had refused to evacuate.

During the height of Hurricane Ian, an 87-year-old man was trapped in his condo.

Desperate to locate and rescue their loved ones, social media users are sharing phone numbers, addresses and photos of their family members and friends online for anyone who can check on them after Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida.

A video out of Naples, Fla. Wednesday perfectly encapsulates the old adage “turn around, don’t drown.”

As Hurricane Ian was pounding Florida’s southwest coast, firefighters were having a tough time getting to their equipment.

As Hurricane Ian nears landfall on Florida’s west coast, streets in downtown Naples are being flooded.

A semitrailer crashes into a toll plaza, causing a traffic mess.

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp says he expects the team’s fans to show “the right respect” when a period of silence is held before the Champions League match against Ajax at Anfield on Tuesday in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.

A missing child alert was issued Friday for a 17-year-old girl last seen in Collier County on Tuesday.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida discovered and captured the largest python yet found in the state, measuring 18 feet long and weighing 215 pounds, according to a Wednesday news release.