Driver dies after floodwaters sweep car away in North Georgia, officials say

A driver died after floodwaters swept their vehicle away along a Murray County road as severe mountain flooding prompted at least 100 emergency rescues across North Georgia, state emergency officials said Friday.

VA hiring over 2,000 employees across the country to process claims  - See where and how to apply

As the volume of veteran benefit claims continues to increase, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to hire over 2,000 employees across the country to process claims in the coming years.

Veterans Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed

As the nation honors Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, some services and store operations and hours may be affected by the holdiay in your area.

3 accused of using AI to impersonate CEOs in $129M fraud scheme

Three individuals were indicted on charges for allegedly utilizing artificial intelligence deepfakes and voice cloning to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys in a $129 million global fraud scheme.

Mom surprised with 100th birthday party at Lowe’s after daily walks

For years, Gretchen Sollo has started her mornings walking the aisles of her local Lowe’s, logging an estimated 1,500 miles. To celebrate her 100th birthday, store employees surprised her with a celebration.

Dad remembers daughter, copilot killed in Florida plane crash: 'She made me so proud'

Nearly a week after a Learjet crash in Palm Beach County that killed nine people, the father of the 20-year-old copilot spoke out at a news conference Friday morning, remembering his daughter as a gifted hero and his "soulmate."

Former Mississippi district attorney sentenced to more than 3 years in bribery scheme

Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was sentenced to more than three years in prison and fined $100,000 for soliciting $250,000 in bribes to rig Jackson city contract bids.

Friday: President Donald Trump to visit Kennedy Space Center

President Donald Trump is expected to be in Central Florida on Friday, where he will reportedly deliver remarks during the Up Summit at Kennedy Space Center.

Disturbance in Atlantic could develop into subtropical system, NHC says

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure in the Atlantic that could develop into a subtropical system.

Palm Bay community distributes meals to Brevard flood victims
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As families in Brevard County continue recovering from devastating flooding, local agencies and volunteers are working to ensure residents have access to food and other essential resources.

Unpaid credit card bill lawsuit preceded Citibank shooting, investigators say
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An Orlando man drove more than an hour to a Citibank campus in Hillsborough County on Wednesday and opened fire, killing a bank employee and injuring four others before an armed security guard fatally shot him, authorities said.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy facing $3M in debt

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy as he deals with the financial fallout from a 2024 crash in Dallas.

Foster mother charged after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl’s body found in trunk of car in New Jersey

The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday. 

Central Florida deputy rescues emotional support dog, stranded family

Among the countless rescue missions carried out across flooded neighborhoods, one particular moment has captured hearts across Central Florida: a photograph circulating on social media showing an Orange County deputy carrying a 4-year-old Labrador to safety through murky floodwaters.

CAIR ends Florida operations under domestic terrorist label

A federal judge Thursday denied a request from the Council on American-Islamic Relations and its Florida chapter not to be labeled a “domestic terrorist" organization under a new state law.

8 arrested in connection with south Georgia deadly mass shooting; 2 wanted

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said that a total of eight people are in custody in connection with the deadly Oct. 4 homecoming block party mass shooting in Vienna.

2027 income tax brackets announced: What to know

The IRS has released federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2027.