Photo shows Cole Allen in hotel room before attack as DOJ moves to keep him jailed: investigators

Investigators say the man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempting to kill President Donald Trump took a photo of himself in his hotel room just minutes before the attack. 

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.

ICON Park adds chaperone policy after teen takeover chaos, arrests

ICON Park has implemented a new chaperone policy – requiring adult supervision for minors – after more than 1,000 kids swarmed the Orlando amusement park last weekend, ending in numerous fights and arrests.

Military recruiting surge: Hegseth says recruits being turned away

Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.

BP profit doubles as US gas prices hit highest levels since Iran war began

Petroleum giant BP has earned more than double its profit since the conflict with Iran began two months ago, far exceeding last year’s total. 

SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket with communications satellite
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After unfavorable weather caused a delay, SpaceX on Wednesday launched its Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida's Space Coast. The rocket was carrying a ViaSat-3 communications satellite into orbit. 

Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana

The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

Meet Marshmallow: Orphaned bear cub found in Ocala National Forest

A young injured black bear cub was found wandering alone in the Ocala National Forest last Saturday, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

He-Man creator Roger Sweet dies at 91: Report

Roger Sweet, the creator of the He-Man action figure, which spawned the popular cartoon series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” has died.

Disney World sets dates for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

Mark your calendars. Disney World has revealed the dates and a few details for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

Growing concerns over potential future teen takeovers in Orange County
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Though nine teens were arrested and two deputies were hurt following a teen takeover involving over 1,000 teens, Orange County officials are calling on parents to step in, rather than creating a youth curfew. In a similar situation in Daytona Beach, involving social media takeovers, a curfew helped the situation. 

Woman scammed out of $34K for fake Kenny Chesney tour
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A group contacted a Florida woman who commented on a song post, offering her to be an investor for Kenny Chesney concerts, an arrest report said. Now, Volusia County deputies mailed checks, but was soon out over $34,000.

Palm Bay's The Compound fire reaches 100% containment
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Following an hours long attempt to put out nine brush fires at The Compound in Palm Bay, fire crews reached 100% containment just before 11 p.m. on April 28. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

Health First’s medical choppers see 30% spike in calls as e-bike concerns grow

New data from Health First reveals e-bike-related trauma calls have nearly doubled in just one year, prompting medical flight crews to ramp up their emergency responses. Traumatic E-bike accidents in 2024 were 55. In 2025, they hit 90.

Nine brush fires raging at Palm Bay's The Compound
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Nine separate fires burned in West Palm Bay, at The Compound on April 28, in what officials are calling "suspicious." While the cause of the fire is under investigation, police say they believe the fires were intentionally set.