Public Safety

Six Florida counties rank among the nation's most hurricane-vulnerable areas according to a recent report using FEMA data. Lee County leads the rankings due to its history with major storms like Ian.

A Marion County resident dies from Vibrio vulnificus, marking Florida's second fatality this year as researchers develop an AI early-warning system for coastal bacteria risks.

Stephen Matheny, 64, of West Bloomfield Township, died after becoming unresponsive while scuba diving near Marathon. Authorities confirm rescue efforts failed and rule out criminal activity.

New Orleans is using artificial intelligence to assist 911 dispatchers with call triage during high-volume periods, addressing critical staffing shortages while maintaining human oversight.

Florida woman loses right arm in Silver River alligator attack; hero boater John Gamache intervenes, stopping the gator and applying a tourniquet to save her life.

State officials report another fatality linked to Vibrio vulnificus, urging caution with shellfish and open wounds near water.

A Hillsborough County paramedic fired for medical marijuana plans to appeal to the Florida Supreme Court, challenging local employment rules amid shifting federal drug classifications.

A Florida resident has died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, prompting state health warnings about risks from warm coastal waters and raw shellfish consumption.

Complete Health agrees to pay $14M settlement after allegations it inflated patient diagnoses to overcharge Medicare programs across Florida.

Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán is identified as the third fatality linked to ICE operations in Florida this week, following a high-speed chase that ended with his death after being struck by a vehicle.

A nonprofit in Orlando has confirmed that an immigrant who died while fleeing ICE agents was a tourist and father of two visiting the United States from abroad.

A Blue Angels aircraft flew dangerously close to spectators at a Pensacola Beach air show, sending camping gear airborne according to witness accounts captured in viral video footage from the Florida Gulf Coast.