Flagler Beach Fire chief terminated: What's next? | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | City Manager Dale Martin fired Chief Stephen Cox at 9:00 a.m. on May 11, 2026, citing a complete loss of confidence in his leadership. Now, Martin said he needed to take action at the risk of losing the remainder of the firefighters employed for the city. 

Brevard Zoo Masai giraffe, Floyd, dies after suffering foot fracture

The Brevard Zoo humanely euthanized Floyd, a beloved 9-year-old Masai giraffe, after an extensive medical exam under anesthesia revealed a significant foot fracture.

'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernández signs professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC

El Paso Locomotive FC has signed forward Cristo Fernández, the club announced Tuesday, completing a professional soccer comeback for the athlete and actor best known for his role in the television series "Ted Lasso."

Photos and videos: Strong storms moving through Central Florida

A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for parts of Central Florida as multiple counties experienced heavy rain and up to quarter-sized hail.

Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon over film ‘The Rip’

Two South Florida police officers claim the Ben Affleck and Matt Damon film "The Rip" used too many real-life details in a fictional story, harming their reputations. 

1 person hurt in shooting near Kissimmee hotel, deputies say

A person was injured in a shooting near a hotel in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Flagler Beach fire chief fired following 'no confidence' vote
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The City of Flagler Beach has officially terminated Fire Chief Stephen Cox, effective immediately. The decision follows a period of intense internal turmoil and a formal declaration of "no confidence" from his own department.

Woman accused of draining bank account through phishing text
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Authorities say a DeLand woman is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a man’s bank account through a fraudulent text message posing as his financial institution.

Woman arrested in Bike Week hit-and-run that injured 2 pedestrians

DeLand police have arrested a woman accused of fleeing a crash during Daytona Beach Bike Week that seriously injured two pedestrians in March.

Titusville finds ‘missing’ tax dollars months after city-wide audit digs into alleged mismanagement

The City of Titusville says it has solved the mystery of nearly $1 million worth of "missing" machinery following an internal audit that originally suggested widespread financial mismanagement.

Titusville audit digs into alleged mismanagement
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The City of Titusville says it has solved the mystery of nearly $1 million worth of "missing" machinery following an internal audit that originally suggested widespread financial mismanagement. 

Deltona woman arrested in credit union text-message phishing scheme

DeLand police have arrested a Deltona woman accused of using stolen banking credentials to fraudulently transfer more than $7,700 from a Florida credit union customer.

DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent

The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office. 

Chase Matthew's bassist charged with child sex crimes following music festival

A member of Chase Matthew’s band, Carsen Richards, was arrested in Kentucky following a music festival performance. He is facing child sex crime charges.