The Latest Breaking News from Matt Devitt

Florida news station sues its former meteorologist for 100K

WINK News has also accused Matt Devitt of mischaracterizing the abrupt nature of his firing and of gambling during work hours

The Independent UK · Apr 3

Man on honeymoon dies after being struck by lightning on Florida beach

Death of 29-year-old considered unusual because the lightning ‘came from a storm several miles away’

The Guardian - US · Jun 25, 2025

Florida panther sneaks up on opossum, but outcome is a surprise

Footage reveals that top predators such as endangered Florida panthers aren't always savage beasts.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2025

Giant gator saunters across Florida golf course in ‘Jurassic’ moment

Footage shows the colossal reptile in a purposeful stride, causing meteorologist Matt Devitt to remark, "I'd let him play through."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2024

Watch Florida Golfers' Terrifying Encounter With Angry Alligator

A pair of amateur golfers almost experienced the wrath of a wandering reptile as it made its way back towards the water on a Florida golf course

Golf Monthly · Feb 25, 2024

‘Massive’ gator caught near Christmas shoppers at Florida mall

Authorities relocated the 12-foot, 600-pound gator to an area where it posed less of a threat to human safety.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2023

Watch: Stealthy bobcat scores actual birdie on golf course

A recent image showing a bobcat on a Florida golf course is reminiscent of a wild scene involving a bobcat shown hunting ducks at an Arizona course.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 13, 2023

Footage shows large Florida gator trying ‘to climb up a house’

A home security camera has captured nighttime footage showing an alligator attempting to climb the outside wall of a Florida residence.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2023

Why is this city in the Keys the hottest spot in Florida? Weather service has answers

In the daily heat records race. it’s a marathon. And Marathon is in for the win.

Miami Herald · Jul 13, 2023

Watch: Giant alligator disrupts play at Florida golf course

A Florida news station has shared video footage showing a massive alligator disrupting practice on a golf course and hissing at players riding in a cart.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2023