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Artificial intelligence is transforming 911 dispatch in metro Atlanta, helping operators locate callers faster and bridge language gaps to save lives before first responders arrive.

Central Florida is under a heat advisory from Friday through Sunday as temperatures climb to near-record levels in the upper 90s before storms return.

FWC launches probe after viral footage showed kayaker touching wild gator at Silver Springs, highlighting safety risks for park visitors and wildlife interactions.

Tragedy strikes Deerfield Beach as a worker dies early July 10 when stuck in a conveyor belt at an industrial food production facility, prompting an active investigation by local authorities.

Hundreds of professional and amateur snake hunters entered the annual Florida Python Challenge on July 10. The event runs until July 19 with $25,000 in total prizes available.

Scissortail Park has been named a finalist for four distinct categories in the upcoming Oklahoma Gazette Best of OKC awards, highlighting its status as a top community destination.

Central Florida faces a dangerous heat wave Friday with temperatures near records and humidity pushing feels-like values to 110 degrees before storms return later in the week.

Authorities confirm 31-year-old Brittany Clark died after a fatal alligator attack on the Econlockhatchee River while swimming with friends. It is the third such incident in Central Florida this week.

MetroPlan Orlando continues its rollout of e-bike safety courses for students, aiming to enhance road awareness and reduce accidents among young riders across the region's school districts.

The Orlando metro area drops from No. 1 to No. 25 nationally for pedestrian deaths. While local officials celebrate improved crosswalks, Brevard and Volusia counties see rising fatalities.

A Seminole County woman died and a Marion County child was injured following separate alligator attacks this weekend, prompting renewed safety warnings from state officials.

Invasive cane toads secrete lethal toxins that can kill dogs within 15 minutes. Learn how to identify these large amphibians and protect your pets during the rainy season in Florida.