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.
Artemis II launch delayed to March after issues during wet dress rehearsal
The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.
The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.
Brush fire shuts down part of I-95 in Brevard County
In Brevard County, crews battled a brush fire that shut down all lanes of Interstate 95 for a seven-mile stretch through Palm Bay. Firefighters worked to contain the flames and smoke, and all lanes were reopened later in the evening.
In Brevard County, crews battled a brush fire that shut down all lanes of Interstate 95 for a seven-mile stretch through Palm Bay. Firefighters worked to contain the flames and smoke, and all lanes were reopened later in the evening.
Massive hole swallows section of road in Lake County
A large sinkhole swallowed part of a road in Lake County, prompting officials to close the stretch and warn residents that the collapse could continue to grow. The hole has raised concerns for nearby homes and drivers in the area.
A large sinkhole swallowed part of a road in Lake County, prompting officials to close the stretch and warn residents that the collapse could continue to grow. The hole has raised concerns for nearby homes and drivers in the area.
DeLand man honored for stopping alleged attack on teen at bus stop
A DeLand man who intervened to stop an attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.
A DeLand man who intervened to stop an attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.
Florida recreational marijuana, campaign to expand Medicaid fail to make 2026 ballot
Florida officials announced that every proposed constitutional amendment submitted by petitioners failed to qualify for the 2026 ballot, a decision that could reshape the state’s initiative process and has prompted legal and political fallout.
Florida officials announced that every proposed constitutional amendment submitted by petitioners failed to qualify for the 2026 ballot, a decision that could reshape the state’s initiative process and has prompted legal and political fallout.
DeLand man honored for stopping alleged attack on teen at bus stop
A DeLand man who intervened to stop an alleged attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.
A DeLand man who intervened to stop an alleged attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.
NASA pauses Artemis II countdown during launch rehearsal
NASA conducted a critical test of its Artemis II moon rocket Monday night at Kennedy Space Center, briefly pausing the countdown after a minor equipment issue during the wet dress rehearsal, a key milestone ahead of the mission’s first crewed flight.
NASA conducted a critical test of its Artemis II moon rocket Monday night at Kennedy Space Center, briefly pausing the countdown after a minor equipment issue during the wet dress rehearsal, a key milestone ahead of the mission’s first crewed flight.
Nancy Guthrie: Tips wanted in case of missing mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie
Pima County Sheriff's Department homicide detectives are investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, after her wallet and vehicle were found at her home Feb. 1. She is the mother of NBC "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Pima County Sheriff's Department homicide detectives are investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, after her wallet and vehicle were found at her home Feb. 1. She is the mother of NBC "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Epstein files latest: Victims complain of death threats as government says it's fixing redactions
The Justice Department says it has taken down several thousand documents that may have included victim-identifying information. Here's what we know.
The Justice Department says it has taken down several thousand documents that may have included victim-identifying information. Here's what we know.
Florida freeze causes flooding at UCF, water outages at public schools
A prolonged cold snap in Florida caused flooding and water outages across multiple Central Florida school campuses, disrupting classes and forcing some students to relocate, officials said Monday.
A prolonged cold snap in Florida caused flooding and water outages across multiple Central Florida school campuses, disrupting classes and forcing some students to relocate, officials said Monday.
NASA Artemis II rocket launch test: Watch live feed
All eyes are on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft are staged on the launch pad ahead of the Artemis II mission.
All eyes are on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft are staged on the launch pad ahead of the Artemis II mission.
Former principal avoids jail time, won't be re-hired by BPS for role in alleged underage house party
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.
Is it a sinkhole? Lake County closes Empire Church Road near S.R. 33 for 'significant roadway depression'
The Groveland Police Department announced around noon, Feb. 2, that Empire Church Road between Edgehill Drive and Bear Lake Road is closed due to a significant depression, measuring 90 feet wide, 200 feet long, and about 50 feet deep, in the road.
The Groveland Police Department announced around noon, Feb. 2, that Empire Church Road between Edgehill Drive and Bear Lake Road is closed due to a significant depression, measuring 90 feet wide, 200 feet long, and about 50 feet deep, in the road.
NASA Artemis II: Wet dress rehearsal, live coverage, launch date
NASA is preparing to conduct a critical prelaunch test known as a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission.
NASA is preparing to conduct a critical prelaunch test known as a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission.
ICE in Minnesota: DHS deploying body cameras to all federal agents
Immigration operations continue in Minnesota on Monday. Here are the latest updates.
Immigration operations continue in Minnesota on Monday. Here are the latest updates.
NASA works through issues during Artemis II dress rehearsal
NASA teams worked through technical issues Monday as they conducted a high-stakes dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission at Kennedy Space Center, a critical test ahead of the planned crewed flight around the moon.
NASA teams worked through technical issues Monday as they conducted a high-stakes dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission at Kennedy Space Center, a critical test ahead of the planned crewed flight around the moon.
Freeze damages crops at Central Florida farms
Back-to-back nights of hard freezes are taking a heavy toll on Central Florida farms, damaging crops and raising concerns about long-term losses for growers across the region.
Back-to-back nights of hard freezes are taking a heavy toll on Central Florida farms, damaging crops and raising concerns about long-term losses for growers across the region.
Former Florida principal gets probation in underage house party case
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.
Florida freeze causes flooding, water outages at schools
A prolonged cold snap in Florida caused flooding and water outages across multiple Central Florida school campuses, disrupting classes and forcing some students to relocate, officials said Monday.
A prolonged cold snap in Florida caused flooding and water outages across multiple Central Florida school campuses, disrupting classes and forcing some students to relocate, officials said Monday.