More than 1,100 chinchillas rescued from neglected Ohio breeding facility

More than 1,100 chinchillas were rescued from an Ohio breeding facility after federal investigators documented alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including filthy cages.

Watch: Deputy wrangles gator with bare hands
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Osceola Deputy Nicholas Pippin responded to a call about a gator roaming around the parking lot of Celebration Hardware Company on Halloween. Pippin catches the gator and gives it a ride in his patrol car before releasing it to Lake Cecile.

2026 Election: DeSantis warns of ‘deep hole’ for Republicans nationally, says Florida held the line

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Republicans face a difficult road nationally after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections, while praising Florida for holding the line against what Republicans described as a nationwide "blue wave."

Iowa elections: Democrats flip seats, see who won key races

The results end nearly a decade of unified Republican control in Iowa and establish a divided state government.

Florida man shot girlfriend in the head during argument, police say

Officers arrested a Florida man for allegedly shooting his girlfriend in the head during an argument, according to the Oviedo Police Department.

3 hurt after pickup truck rear-ends school bus in Orange County, FHP says

Three people were hurt Wednesday when a pickup truck rear-ended an Orange County school bus, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Brevard schools remain closed after historic flooding

Brevard County schools will remain closed for a third day after historic flooding in parts of the county.

Hurricane Center monitoring system in the Atlantic for possible development

A system located off Florida's east coast has a medium chance of development over the next seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Orlando weather: Drier, warmer conditions for Central Florida

High pressure building north of Florida will gradually bring drier conditions, although a lingering easterly breeze could still push a few Atlantic showers inland.

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Senate seat, beating Mike Rogers

Abdul El-Sayed won a bitter contest for U.S. Senate to become the country's first Muslim to win the seat ever, according to FOX News. The Democrat's victory over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan comes following a brutal campaign to fill a seat left vacant by outgoing Senator Gary Peters.

Who is James Talarico? What to know about the lawmaker who turned Texas blue

On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas.

Jocelyn Benson wins election for Michigan governor, beating John James

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will be Michigan’s next governor after winning the race for Lansing in the 2026 Midterm Election, according FOX News.

Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate race ending her bid for a sixth term

Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after replacing original nominee Graham Platner, who withdrew following a sexual assault allegation.

What happens to Amy Klobuchar's US Senate seat once she is elected governor?

This is what Minnesota law outlines will happen to Sen. Amy Klobuchar's U.S. Senate seat now that she has been elected governor of Minnesota.

Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted in Ohio Senate race

Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s special Senate election, returning to Washington after losing his seat in 2024.