2 Seminole County teens arrested for shooting Orbeez beads at strangers: Officials
Two Florida teenagers – aged 16 and 18 – allegedly drove through Seminole County and fired gel beads at random people, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and the Winter Springs Police Department. Both teens have been arrested and are now facing potential criminal charges.
Two Florida teenagers – aged 16 and 18 – allegedly drove through Seminole County and fired gel beads at random people, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and the Winter Springs Police Department. Both teens have been arrested and are now facing potential criminal charges.
Orlando unveils preserved Pulse artifacts ahead of anniversary
As Orlando approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre, city officials are offering the public a first look at artifacts preserved from the historic site and the global response that followed the tragedy.
As Orlando approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre, city officials are offering the public a first look at artifacts preserved from the historic site and the global response that followed the tragedy.
New rescue tubes in Cocoa Beach raise safety concerns
New ocean rescue tubes installed along Cocoa Beach are raising concerns among some beachgoers, who say the devices could confuse emergencies.
New ocean rescue tubes installed along Cocoa Beach are raising concerns among some beachgoers, who say the devices could confuse emergencies.
When is Florida's primary election? Deadlines and dates
Voters will be heading to the polls this year for several key races taking place in Florida. There are several important dates residents should know so they can make sure they are ready to vote.
Voters will be heading to the polls this year for several key races taking place in Florida. There are several important dates residents should know so they can make sure they are ready to vote.
Florida teen, 14, arrested over 'joke' bomb threat at school, officials say
A 14-year-old student at Santa Fe High School in Alachua County has been arrested for allegedly making a false bomb threat, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
A 14-year-old student at Santa Fe High School in Alachua County has been arrested for allegedly making a false bomb threat, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
Florida voters to decide property tax proposal on November ballot
Florida voters will decide in November whether to approve a sweeping property tax relief proposal that supporters say would lower costs for homeowners while reducing local government revenue by billions of dollars annually.
Florida voters will decide in November whether to approve a sweeping property tax relief proposal that supporters say would lower costs for homeowners while reducing local government revenue by billions of dollars annually.
The states where residents earn the highest incomes
A new ranking reveals where Americans are earning the most overall and highlights the wide income gaps that persist across the country.
A new ranking reveals where Americans are earning the most overall and highlights the wide income gaps that persist across the country.
Space Force details response to Blue Origin rocket explosion
Officials at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station provided new details Tuesday about the response to last week's explosion involving Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, saying the incident sparked wildfires and caused damage beyond the launch complex but spared critical launch infrastructure.
Officials at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station provided new details Tuesday about the response to last week's explosion involving Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, saying the incident sparked wildfires and caused damage beyond the launch complex but spared critical launch infrastructure.
Authorities seek vehicular homicide charges in toll booth crash
Investigators say a driver had been drinking before crashing into a beach toll booth and killing a 63-year-old attendant in Daytona Beach Shores, as authorities continue pursuing potential vehicular homicide charges.
Investigators say a driver had been drinking before crashing into a beach toll booth and killing a 63-year-old attendant in Daytona Beach Shores, as authorities continue pursuing potential vehicular homicide charges.
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2 kids, 2 adults pulled from ocean at Flagler Beach, officials say
Flagler Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguards successfully pulled four swimmers, including two children, from the surf directly across from the Break Awayz restaurant on Tuesday afternoon.
Flagler Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguards successfully pulled four swimmers, including two children, from the surf directly across from the Break Awayz restaurant on Tuesday afternoon.
I-4 eastbound crash: 3 lanes blocked in Orange County near Beachline Expressway, FHP reports
A three-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 4 in Orange County has blocked the three left lanes just before mile marker 72 and State Road 528.
A three-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 4 in Orange County has blocked the three left lanes just before mile marker 72 and State Road 528.
Florida property tax exemption amendment heads to November election ballot: What to know
The Florida Legislature on Tuesday passed a proposed state constitutional amendment intended to reduce property taxes for thousands of homestead properties across the state. That proposal will be on the November ballot, where 60% of voters will need to approve it in order to add it to the Florida Constitution.
The Florida Legislature on Tuesday passed a proposed state constitutional amendment intended to reduce property taxes for thousands of homestead properties across the state. That proposal will be on the November ballot, where 60% of voters will need to approve it in order to add it to the Florida Constitution.
2025 Lake County murder suspect extradited for charge in sister-in-law's death: Deputies
A 2025 Lake County murder suspect has been extradited to the Lake County Jail to face a first-degree murder charge following a year in federal immigration custody after his sister-in-law was killed.
A 2025 Lake County murder suspect has been extradited to the Lake County Jail to face a first-degree murder charge following a year in federal immigration custody after his sister-in-law was killed.
White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24 with enhanced security measures
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, cut short on April 25 after authorities say a man stormed the Washington Hilton armed with guns and knives and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 24.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, cut short on April 25 after authorities say a man stormed the Washington Hilton armed with guns and knives and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 24.
Hiker discovers body of missing New Mexico nuclear lab worker, police say
One of the bodies of the 11 mysteriously missing persons that had potential ties to U.S. nuclear secrets or rocket technology has been discovered by a hiker in a New Mexico national forest.
One of the bodies of the 11 mysteriously missing persons that had potential ties to U.S. nuclear secrets or rocket technology has been discovered by a hiker in a New Mexico national forest.
Deputies search for armed suspect after shooting in Sumter County
Sumter County deputies are searching for a teen accused of firing a weapon at multiple people in a residential area.
Sumter County deputies are searching for a teen accused of firing a weapon at multiple people in a residential area.
2025 Lake County murder suspect in custody after federal immigration warrant
Shahidul Islam was released from federal custody to Lake County, as a suspect in the May 2025 murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Monica's body was found on May 2, 2025. Inside Shahidul's car, the passenger side window of his car was shattered, a bullet was found in the passenger door and blood stains were found, the sheriff's office said. Investigators said the stains resulted in a presumptive match to Monica’s DNA.
Shahidul Islam was released from federal custody to Lake County, as a suspect in the May 2025 murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Monica's body was found on May 2, 2025. Inside Shahidul's car, the passenger side window of his car was shattered, a bullet was found in the passenger door and blood stains were found, the sheriff's office said. Investigators said the stains resulted in a presumptive match to Monica’s DNA.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Irate Disney World guest shattered glasses, ripped cast member's name tag in restaurant fight: Affidavit
A woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort after she allegedly dumped water on a restaurant manager, shattered multiple glasses, and took a cast member's name tag because she was upset her family was unable to all sit at the same table, according to the arrest affidavit.
A woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort after she allegedly dumped water on a restaurant manager, shattered multiple glasses, and took a cast member's name tag because she was upset her family was unable to all sit at the same table, according to the arrest affidavit.