New technology helps monitor flooding in Brevard County
Real-time flood tracking is coming to Brevard County, giving both local officials and community members a powerful new tool to stay ahead of severe weather. The City of Cape Canaveral has partnered with WeatherSTEM to install new flood sensors and weather monitoring equipment to track storm conditions second by second.
Real-time flood tracking is coming to Brevard County, giving both local officials and community members a powerful new tool to stay ahead of severe weather. The City of Cape Canaveral has partnered with WeatherSTEM to install new flood sensors and weather monitoring equipment to track storm conditions second by second.
Father sentences in 18-month-old son's hot car death
A Volusia County judge sentenced an Ormond Beach father to 42 years in prison Thursday after he pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours.
A Volusia County judge sentenced an Ormond Beach father to 42 years in prison Thursday after he pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours.
Speed cited as factor in deadly 7-vehicle Ocoee crash
Police say speed was a factor in a seven-vehicle crash in Ocoee that killed one woman and injured six others, as investigators continue working to determine how the collision happened and who was at fault.
Police say speed was a factor in a seven-vehicle crash in Ocoee that killed one woman and injured six others, as investigators continue working to determine how the collision happened and who was at fault.
Groveland police sergeant suspended after alleged high-speed driving
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty and activated the vehicle's emergency lights without a legitimate emergency, according to the Groveland Police Department.
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty and activated the vehicle's emergency lights without a legitimate emergency, according to the Groveland Police Department.
Orange County installing speed cameras at 12 schools: Here's where, when, what to know
Orange County plans to install a dozen speed enforcement cameras in school zones throughout the county. It's the latest tool that is part of a multi-year safety initiative aimed at protecting students and staff, and reducing speeding in school zones.
Orange County plans to install a dozen speed enforcement cameras in school zones throughout the county. It's the latest tool that is part of a multi-year safety initiative aimed at protecting students and staff, and reducing speeding in school zones.
Strong Pacific El Niño could influence Atlantic conditions
Although events in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans can develop independently, scientists say the two basins can influence one another through changes in the atmosphere.
Although events in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans can develop independently, scientists say the two basins can influence one another through changes in the atmosphere.
Former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery charged for allegedly leaving scene of Houston crash
Jennifer Lowery, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Houston.
Jennifer Lowery, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Houston.
Social Security launches new online tools for disability claims
The Social Security Administration has expanded its my Social Security online services with new tools designed to simplify the disability claims process.
The Social Security Administration has expanded its my Social Security online services with new tools designed to simplify the disability claims process.
Florida Attorney General: 49 arrested, charged in undercover drug trafficking takedown
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced the arrests of nearly 50 people on various drug-related charges, part of a year-long investigation into drug trafficking organizations running in several Central Florida counties.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced the arrests of nearly 50 people on various drug-related charges, part of a year-long investigation into drug trafficking organizations running in several Central Florida counties.
Florida man accused of stealing more than $15K through payroll fraud
A Palm Coast man who worked as a financial controller for a construction company is accused of stealing more than $15,000 by diverting payroll deposits and altering his own employee benefits, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.
A Palm Coast man who worked as a financial controller for a construction company is accused of stealing more than $15,000 by diverting payroll deposits and altering his own employee benefits, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.
New diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has now sickened 72 people
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.
Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
Blackwater River death: Wanted Florida man found dead in river
A search for a wanted suspect ended Wednesday morning when dive teams recovered the body of 41-year-old Jeffery Royce Day Jr. from the Blackwater River in Santa Rosa County.
A search for a wanted suspect ended Wednesday morning when dive teams recovered the body of 41-year-old Jeffery Royce Day Jr. from the Blackwater River in Santa Rosa County.
Arkansas cop tragically dies saving fiancée's life just hours after proposing
Officer Fred Marsh jumped into the Elk River to rescue his fiancée but was pulled away by the current.
Officer Fred Marsh jumped into the Elk River to rescue his fiancée but was pulled away by the current.
Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico
A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.
A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.
Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase
Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.
Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.
Human remains found in freezer believed to be missing family member, police say
Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.
Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.
Tropical Storm Bertha enters Texas as rains spread along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha entered Texas on Thursday afternoon as rain spread across the Gulf Coast.
Tropical Storm Bertha entered Texas on Thursday afternoon as rain spread across the Gulf Coast.
US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.
Universal reports 'softened' attendance at Orlando theme parks
Comcast executives said Thursday that performance at Universal Orlando was below expectations as attendance slowed at its theme parks this summer.
Comcast executives said Thursday that performance at Universal Orlando was below expectations as attendance slowed at its theme parks this summer.