William Silvia: Florida man scheduled for execution on Tuesday

The state of Florida is scheduled to carry out its 13th execution of the year on Tuesday, barring any last-minute holds.

Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high

Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.  

Kissimmee commissioners to consider impeachment of Mayor Jackie Espinosa

Kissimmee city commissioners will decide Tuesday whether to move forward with articles of impeachment against Mayor Jackie Espinosa.

Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso arrested in child sex abuse case, Florida AG says

Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Mike Caruso was arrested Tuesday on child sex abuse-related charges, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters

Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.

Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times

Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.

'Reckless' Riverview mom let 11-year-old drive SUV before crashing at 7-Eleven: HCSO

A Riverview mother was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies said she allowed her 11-year-old child with autism to drive an SUV to a gas station, where the child crashed into a concrete barrier.

Police presence increased at West Melbourne youth football games after fight

Police officers will now attend youth football games at Max K. Rodes Park in West Melbourne following a weekend fight involving adults associated with a visiting team.

Police presence increased at youth football games after fight
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Police officers will now attend youth football games at Max K. Rodes Park in West Melbourne following a weekend fight involving adults associated with a visiting team.

Florida’s 7th Congressional District Republican candidates outline priorities

Four Republican candidates seeking their party’s nomination in Florida’s 7th Congressional District are emphasizing economic concerns, government spending and conservative policy priorities as they make their case to voters.

Hero pups save family from overnight house fire in Palm Bay: 'Just very thankful'

A local couple dedicated to saving rescue dogs on the Space Coast had the tables turned on them when their four-legged friends woke them up to escape a dangerous house fire.

Florida 2026 primary: Where governor candidates stand on property taxes, immigration, housing

From property tax elimination and insurance relief to expanded Medicaid and higher minimum wages, candidates are offering starkly different visions for Florida's economy. Here is a look at the 2026 candidates running for governor.

String of hit-and-run crashes target cars parked in driveways of a Palm Bay neighborhood: 'Insanely crazy'

A stolen car turned hit-and-run investigation is underway in Palm Bay after a chaotic weekend crash left multiple parked vehicles heavily damaged on a quiet residential street—and the driver remains on the run.

New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality

Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.

Search for Palm Bay neighborhood multiple hit-and-run suspect
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A string of hit and runs damaged multiple cars parked in people’s driveways over the weekend.  Palm Bay police are investigating the case as a stolen car, turned hit-and-runs in a neighborhood.  Victims are demanding accountability and have been left dealing with thousands of dollars in damages.