Social Security COLA 2027 estimate predicts a benefits increase: What to know
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
DOJ: Man serving life sentence for murder of his wife pleads guilty to stealing over $350K in VA benefits
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a man who was sentenced to life in prison in 2024 for murdering his wife, has pleaded guilty to stealing $354,813.98 in benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) over an eight-year period.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a man who was sentenced to life in prison in 2024 for murdering his wife, has pleaded guilty to stealing $354,813.98 in benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) over an eight-year period.
Man hurt after being hit by Casselberry Police cruiser, FHP says
An Altamonte Springs man was hurt Friday after he was hit by a Casselberry police patrol vehicle while crossing the street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Altamonte Springs man was hurt Friday after he was hit by a Casselberry police patrol vehicle while crossing the street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
States collect billions in cannabis taxes as legal markets expand, Census Bureau says
States and the District of Columbia collected an estimated $3.55 billion in cannabis excise taxes between July 2025 and June 2026, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
States and the District of Columbia collected an estimated $3.55 billion in cannabis excise taxes between July 2025 and June 2026, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Pentagon; flag unfurled at sunrise
President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country.
President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country.
Gov. DeSantis calls meeting on terrorism designations
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.
The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
Orange County Public Schools issues hiring freeze amid enrollment decline
Orange County Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in Florida, has issued a hiring freeze amid declining enrollment.
Orange County Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in Florida, has issued a hiring freeze amid declining enrollment.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer seeks acquittal to block retrial for killing her kids
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to acquit her of killing her three kids in order to prevent a second murder trial.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to acquit her of killing her three kids in order to prevent a second murder trial.
Terrorism fears in US have eased since 9/11, but so has confidence in government protection: poll
Most Americans still say the tragic events on September 11 altered how they live their lives even 25 years later, according to a recent Gallup poll.
Most Americans still say the tragic events on September 11 altered how they live their lives even 25 years later, according to a recent Gallup poll.
Remembering the names of 9/11 – where are they now?
Every September, the anniversary of the September 11 attacks brings renewed attention to the nearly 3,000 people killed that day and the countless lives permanently altered in the aftermath.
Every September, the anniversary of the September 11 attacks brings renewed attention to the nearly 3,000 people killed that day and the countless lives permanently altered in the aftermath.
University of Florida brings back banned gator bait tradition
The University of Florida brought back its "gator bait" cheer Saturday night during its season-opening football game against Florida Atlantic University.
The University of Florida brought back its "gator bait" cheer Saturday night during its season-opening football game against Florida Atlantic University.
TSA weighs major change to frustrating airport security rule for some travelers
Travelers could soon be allowed to bring full water bottles through some airport security checkpoints — a major shift from longstanding airport security restrictions.
Travelers could soon be allowed to bring full water bottles through some airport security checkpoints — a major shift from longstanding airport security restrictions.
Teen facing attempted murder charge in Colonial Drive shooting: OPD
Orlando police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded last week on East Colonial Drive.
Orlando police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded last week on East Colonial Drive.
Teen facing attempted murder charge in Colonial Drive shooting: OPD
Orlando police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded last week on East Colonial Drive. The teenager was arrested in the Sept. 5 shooting at 2742 E. Colonial Drive, the Orlando Police Department said.
Orlando police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded last week on East Colonial Drive. The teenager was arrested in the Sept. 5 shooting at 2742 E. Colonial Drive, the Orlando Police Department said.
Disney CFO defends ticket prices, says guests are paying for added value
Disney's chief financial officer is defending the cost of visiting the company's theme parks, saying guests are choosing to spend more on optional add-ons while investments in new attractions are driving attendance and delivering greater value.
Disney's chief financial officer is defending the cost of visiting the company's theme parks, saying guests are choosing to spend more on optional add-ons while investments in new attractions are driving attendance and delivering greater value.
Proposed luxury condos could transform vacant Daytona Beach waterfront
A proposed luxury condominium development inspired by the Greek islands could transform a vacant waterfront property in Daytona Beach, though the project is drawing both support and concern from nearby residents.
A proposed luxury condominium development inspired by the Greek islands could transform a vacant waterfront property in Daytona Beach, though the project is drawing both support and concern from nearby residents.
Good Samaritans recount attempt to save man struck by lightning
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
Patrol sergeant accused of murdering sheriff’s captain in yearslong romantic dispute over woman they dated
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities.
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities.