Student, 6, dies after large video display fell at Riviera Elementary, district says

A six-year-old student died Wednesday after a large video display board fell on the child at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay, according to Brevard Public Schools.

Exotic animals found abandoned in box truck; driver arrested, police say

The owner of a small, traveling circus-style sideshow in Florida has been arrested after several animals were found locked in cages and left alone inside a disabled box truck, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.

Mall of America terror plot stopped, ISIS sympathizer arrested: charges

The U.S. Attorney's Office filed criminal charges Wednesday against an 18-year-old man who was allegedly plotting an attack at the Mall of America.

White House responds to backlash over Trump's ‘take out’ LA, San Diego remarks

The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."

Chicago named the 'Best Big City' in the US for 10th straight year

Chicago has been named the “Best Big City" in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler in their annual Readers' Choice Awards for the 10th straight year.

Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL legend Terrell Owens for defamation

Three friends of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died after a boat outing with friends in Mississippi, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation.

Orlando weather: More showers, storms on the way for Central Florida

Multiple rounds of showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected across Central Florida on Wednesday, with rain chances around 80 to 90%.

Man arrested after woman reports armed sexual assault in Orlando

A man was arrested Tuesday after police said he threatened a woman with a weapon, sexually assaulted and robbed her in downtown Orlando.

Man arrested after woman reports armed sexual assault in Orlando
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 A man was arrested Tuesday after a woman told police she was threatened with a weapon and sexually assaulted in Orlando, authorities said.

Children living among rats, trash, human waste, deputies say
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Two parents were arrested after Volusia County deputies said they found their young children living in a home filled with rats, trash, urine, and feces. Braydon Hyatt and Kyleigh Munroe, both 22, were taken into custody after deputies responded to the home on Vassar Road on Oct. 2. Newly released body-camera video shows the arrests.

Best friends rescue drivers stranded in flooded Sanford intersection
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When heavy rains inundated parts of Seminole County on Sunday, a half-mile stretch along North Oregon Street and State Road 46 turned into a dangerous waterway.

Brevard County Brightline station fully funded with $57 million federal grant

Brevard County's first Brightline station is now fully funded after the project received a $57 million federal grant, officials announced Tuesday.

Orlando weather: Rainy Wednesday ahead for Central Florida before hotter, drier weekend

Central Florida is in for another round of wet weather Wednesday, with widespread rain expected before conditions begin to dry out and temperatures climb later this weekend.