'I wish we had done more': Ocala police chief apologizes after crash that killed mother, son
The family of a mother and son killed in an apparent drunken driving crash in Ocala is speaking publicly for the first time, saying they are grieving an unimaginable loss while calling for accountability.
The family of a mother and son killed in an apparent drunken driving crash in Ocala is speaking publicly for the first time, saying they are grieving an unimaginable loss while calling for accountability.
Family of Ocala crash victims seeks accountability
The family of a mother and son killed in an apparent drunken driving crash in Ocala is speaking publicly for the first time, saying they are grieving an unimaginable loss while calling for accountability.
The family of a mother and son killed in an apparent drunken driving crash in Ocala is speaking publicly for the first time, saying they are grieving an unimaginable loss while calling for accountability.
Air traffic controller failed to warn pilots of strong winds before fatal Amazon plane crash, NTSB says
An air traffic controller failed to tell the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds as they landed in Miami, careening off the runway and killing five people last month.
An air traffic controller failed to tell the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds as they landed in Miami, careening off the runway and killing five people last month.
Lindsay Clancy murder case: Judge denies motion to find Massachusetts mother not guilty
The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s murder case on Thursday denied the defense’s motion to declare her not guilty.
The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s murder case on Thursday denied the defense’s motion to declare her not guilty.
30-year US mortgage rate reaches highest level in nearly 3 years
Mortgage rates are surging again, hitting their highest level in nearly three years. Here's what to know.
Mortgage rates are surging again, hitting their highest level in nearly three years. Here's what to know.
Christa Pike in critical condition after failed execution attempt in Tennessee
Christa Pike's attorneys said Thursday that she's still alive after surviving Tennessee's effort to execute her by means of lethal injection late Wednesday.
Christa Pike's attorneys said Thursday that she's still alive after surviving Tennessee's effort to execute her by means of lethal injection late Wednesday.
Rick Ross arrested on battery charge in Miami
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday morning in Miami Beach in connection to an alleged domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend, according to police.
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday morning in Miami Beach in connection to an alleged domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend, according to police.
Watch Hawaii’s Kilauea, one of world’s most active volcanoes, spew streams of hot lava in latest eruption
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on the state’s big island provided a spectacular display early Thursday.
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on the state’s big island provided a spectacular display early Thursday.
Most parents support their grown kids financially, survey reveals: Here's how much
New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.
New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.
Groveland lifts boil water advisory for northern service area
Groveland has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for its northern water service area after water main repairs.
Groveland has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for its northern water service area after water main repairs.
NASA, SpaceX set for Crew-13 launch to International Space Station
NASA and SpaceX are targeting 11:10 a.m. Thursday for the launch of the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
NASA and SpaceX are targeting 11:10 a.m. Thursday for the launch of the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Police clarify kratom warning after Ole Miss student deaths: What they're saying
Police investigating the deaths of two Ole Miss students are calling on state lawmakers to ban synthetic opioid compounds, and to distinguish them from “traditional botanical kratom.”
Police investigating the deaths of two Ole Miss students are calling on state lawmakers to ban synthetic opioid compounds, and to distinguish them from “traditional botanical kratom.”
Most Americans now blame Trump for high prices, poll finds
Public frustration with President Donald Trump is mounting as a new poll shows disapproval of his economic policies and handling of rising prices.
Public frustration with President Donald Trump is mounting as a new poll shows disapproval of his economic policies and handling of rising prices.
NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-13 to International Space Station
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carrying the four members of Crew-13 on the Dragon capsule lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carrying the four members of Crew-13 on the Dragon capsule lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday.
Catholic priests abused nearly 1,000 children at 3 dioceses in Massachusetts: report
A new report from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office found that 275 Catholic priests sexually abused at least 944 children across three dioceses in Massachusetts.
A new report from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office found that 275 Catholic priests sexually abused at least 944 children across three dioceses in Massachusetts.
Nor'easter uncovers possible 19th-century shipwreck along Massachusetts coast
The powerful nor’easter that swept up the East Coast this week may have uncovered a piece of what maritime experts believe may be the remains of a 19th-century shipwreck.
The powerful nor’easter that swept up the East Coast this week may have uncovered a piece of what maritime experts believe may be the remains of a 19th-century shipwreck.
Former Florida animal control worker arrested after alleged animal torture
Former Bay County Animal Control employee Cameron Howard was arrested after an investigation revealed he allegedly abused and tortured animals in his care.
Former Bay County Animal Control employee Cameron Howard was arrested after an investigation revealed he allegedly abused and tortured animals in his care.
Toys 'R' Us to open new store at Oviedo Mall
Toys 'R' Us, the well-known toy store chain, is planning to open a new location at Oviedo Mall amid a major expansion across the U.S.
Toys 'R' Us, the well-known toy store chain, is planning to open a new location at Oviedo Mall amid a major expansion across the U.S.
New Florida laws begin Oct 1: Here's what to keep in mind
From stricter rules for renters and drivers to tougher criminal penalties for street violence and drug trafficking, a dozen new laws are taking effect on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Here are the main statutes that will impact most Floridians.
From stricter rules for renters and drivers to tougher criminal penalties for street violence and drug trafficking, a dozen new laws are taking effect on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Here are the main statutes that will impact most Floridians.
Orlando weather: Scattered showers and storms return to Central Florida
October begins looking and feeling much more like summer. Numerous showers and storms are possible Thursday, especially by the coast, followed by hotter and humid weather Friday into the weekend.
October begins looking and feeling much more like summer. Numerous showers and storms are possible Thursday, especially by the coast, followed by hotter and humid weather Friday into the weekend.



















