National Hurricane Center issues first tropical outlook for 2026 season

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued its first daily tropical outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season – and good news, no tropical cyclone activity is expected over the next seven days.

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida for 2nd time this month, records show

Rapper Kodak Black has been arrested in Florida for a second time this month, just a week after he was booked into the Orange County Jail on a drug trafficking charge.

20% of homebuyers are Gen Z — here’s where they’re buying

Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.

Claudine Longet, singer and actress who shot Olympic skier Spider Sabich, dies

French singer and actor Claudine Longet has died at age 84. She became infamous after being charged with the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, Olympic skier Vladimir “Spider" Sabich, in 1976.

Iran latest: Trump says China wants Strait of Hormuz reopened, opposes tolls

During his two-day summit in China, President Trump met with Chinese President Xi who relayed to him his opposition to Iran's tolls at the Strait of Hormuz. China also agreed the waterway should be reopened "as soon as possible."

Sinkhole shuts down section of Wymore Road in Maitland, officials say

A section of Wymore Road in Maitland is closed after a 20-foot-wide sinkhole formed underneath both lanes of the road, according to city officials.

New video shows suspect fleeing after Sanford temple fire
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Newly released video shows the moments after a man allegedly set fire inside a Buddhist temple in Sanford before leading police on a multi-county chase, authorities said.

Pulse Memorial design 60% completed, officials say
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Orlando officials say the Pulse memorial design is now about 60% complete ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 nightclub shooting.

Who is Heriberto Medina Marquez? Suspect accused of stabbing deputy had history of attacking law enforcement

Newly released video shows a Marion County sheriff's deputy being stabbed multiple times in the chest during what investigators describe as an ambush attack, with authorities saying the deputy survived because he was wearing a protective vest.

Pulse Memorial design 60% completed, Orlando officials say

The City of Orlando says the final design for the Pulse memorial is now about 60% complete as the community approaches 10 years since the 2016 nightclub massacre that killed 49 people.

2 Seminole County students arrested after guns found at schools
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Two Seminole County students were arrested after authorities said guns were found at two high schools, prompting lockdowns and frightening parents.

Man accused of stabbing deputy has history of violence
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Newly released video shows a deputy being stabbed multiple times in the chest during what investigators describe as an ambush attack, with authorities saying the deputy survived because of a bulletproof vest. Court records show Medina-Marquez has previously been accused of punching a deputy in the face and charging at officers before being subdued with a Taser.

Melbourne road project faces more delays after faulty work discovered

A nearly $900,000 road improvement project in Melbourne is facing new problems after county officials confirmed portions of the work already completed must be redone because they were not built correctly.

Baby seahorse rescue signals new hope for Indian River Lagoon

A local shrimper on the Space Coast received an unexpected surprise in his trap recently: a tiny, squirming baby seahorse.

Surprise seahorse: Local shrimper makes rare find!
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A baby seahorse was found by a local shrimper on the Space Coast. Longtime fishermen say these delicate creatures haven't been see in the Indian River Lagoon for decades. This could be a sign the lagoon restoration is working. 

More problems for Pineda and Wickham road project: How much will it cost?
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Construction issues at Pineda and Wickham Road in Melbourne persist after Brevard County is now redoing the work laid down. County officials said there's major problems when it comes to curb and drainage. Residents are happy with the timeline and costs. 

'Thank You, Jesus': Survivor recounts moments after plane crashed off Florida coast into ocean

When Olympia Outten heard the sounds of the U.S. Space Force plane and a rescue helicopter, she said she jumped for joy in the middle of her life raft, while waiving an emergency flag.