Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
Van crushed after hitting parked semi-truck; no one seriously hurt, FHP says
A sprinter van was seriously crushed – and nearly split in half – after it crashed into a semi-truck that was parked on the side of Interstate 4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A sprinter van was seriously crushed – and nearly split in half – after it crashed into a semi-truck that was parked on the side of Interstate 4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP: Florida man drove 90 mph in 30 mph zone before deadly crash
An 18-year-old man is facing vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving charges after a crash that killed a woman in Ocala, Florida. FHP said the driver was speeding at 90 mph in a 30 mph zone.
An 18-year-old man is facing vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving charges after a crash that killed a woman in Ocala, Florida. FHP said the driver was speeding at 90 mph in a 30 mph zone.
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
Halloween Horror Nights: Universal reveals more original haunted houses
Universal Orlando has revealed two more houses for this year's Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal Orlando has revealed two more houses for this year's Halloween Horror Nights.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
Fire at Walt Disney World Dolphin hotel prompts evacuation, restaurant closure
A fire broke out in a restaurant at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort on Thursday, prompting guests and staff to briefly evacuate the hotel.
A fire broke out in a restaurant at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort on Thursday, prompting guests and staff to briefly evacuate the hotel.
More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
Florida woman charged in deadly deputy ambush faces competency hearing
The woman charged in an ambush that killed a Lake County Sheriff's deputy and injured two others is expected in court on Friday for a competency review hearing.
The woman charged in an ambush that killed a Lake County Sheriff's deputy and injured two others is expected in court on Friday for a competency review hearing.
Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela: Orlando families desperately await news of missing loved ones
An Orlando mother is living every parent's worst nightmare tonight as she desperately awaits news of her 19-year-old daughter following two massive earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela.
An Orlando mother is living every parent's worst nightmare tonight as she desperately awaits news of her 19-year-old daughter following two massive earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela.
Florida family reunites with missing dog found months later in New York
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
Florida family reunites with missing dog found in New York
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
Orlando families await news as earthquakes devastate Venezuela
An Orlando mother is living every parent's worst nightmare tonight as she desperately awaits news of her 19-year-old daughter following two massive earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela.
An Orlando mother is living every parent's worst nightmare tonight as she desperately awaits news of her 19-year-old daughter following two massive earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela.
Body camera video shows vodka bottle after police chief's crash
Newly released body camera video shows officers finding what they described as a partially empty bottle of vodka and a cup smelling of alcohol inside the city-issued vehicle driven by former Titusville Police Chief John Lau after his rollover crash.
Newly released body camera video shows officers finding what they described as a partially empty bottle of vodka and a cup smelling of alcohol inside the city-issued vehicle driven by former Titusville Police Chief John Lau after his rollover crash.
Families, neighbors, former employees speak out alleged unlicensed assisted living facilities following arrest
Locks on the doors, windows, and refrigerators; patients with medication withheld; sexual abuse; insect infestations; dehydration and malnutrition; stolen EBT cards.
Locks on the doors, windows, and refrigerators; patients with medication withheld; sexual abuse; insect infestations; dehydration and malnutrition; stolen EBT cards.
Cape Canaveral seniors push for flooding fix as hurricane season begins
Senior residents at a Cape Canaveral mobile home park say they are worried about repeated flooding as hurricane season gets underway.
Senior residents at a Cape Canaveral mobile home park say they are worried about repeated flooding as hurricane season gets underway.