'Reckless' Riverview mom let 11-year-old drive SUV before crashing at 7-Eleven: HCSO

A Riverview mother was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies said she allowed her 11-year-old child with autism to drive an SUV to a gas station, where the child crashed into a concrete barrier.

Police presence increased at West Melbourne youth football games after fight

Police officers will now attend youth football games at Max K. Rodes Park in West Melbourne following a weekend fight involving adults associated with a visiting team.

Police presence increased at youth football games after fight
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Police officers will now attend youth football games at Max K. Rodes Park in West Melbourne following a weekend fight involving adults associated with a visiting team.

Florida’s 7th Congressional District Republican candidates outline priorities

Four Republican candidates seeking their party’s nomination in Florida’s 7th Congressional District are emphasizing economic concerns, government spending and conservative policy priorities as they make their case to voters.

Hero pups save family from overnight house fire in Palm Bay: 'Just very thankful'

A local couple dedicated to saving rescue dogs on the Space Coast had the tables turned on them when their four-legged friends woke them up to escape a dangerous house fire.

Florida 2026 primary: Where governor candidates stand on property taxes, immigration, housing

From property tax elimination and insurance relief to expanded Medicaid and higher minimum wages, candidates are offering starkly different visions for Florida's economy. Here is a look at the 2026 candidates running for governor.

String of hit-and-run crashes target cars parked in driveways of a Palm Bay neighborhood: 'Insanely crazy'

A stolen car turned hit-and-run investigation is underway in Palm Bay after a chaotic weekend crash left multiple parked vehicles heavily damaged on a quiet residential street—and the driver remains on the run.

New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality

Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.

Search for Palm Bay neighborhood multiple hit-and-run suspect
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A string of hit and runs damaged multiple cars parked in people’s driveways over the weekend.  Palm Bay police are investigating the case as a stolen car, turned hit-and-runs in a neighborhood.  Victims are demanding accountability and have been left dealing with thousands of dollars in damages.

Oviedo to discuss taking Flock cameras offline
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The city of Oviedo, in Seminole County, will meet to discuss whether the police department's cameras, which read license plates, known as Flock cameras, are an invasion of privacy. This comes after Flock Safety's strict new safeguards were implemented. 

Jury selection begins for Jalen Edgar after 2024 Halloween Night Orlando shooting
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Jalen Edgar is charged in connection with the shooting that left two people dead during a crowded Halloween celebration. Edgar, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, is being charged as an adult.  Jury selection is anticipated to continue for the next three days after 100 jurors were called on Aug. 18. This comes after Edgar petitioned the judge for an insanity defense. 

Hero pups save family from overnight house fire in Palm Bay
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family’s dogs saved them from a housefire in Palm Bay.  The dogs woke them up before smoke started filling the home and the fire spread.  The save is special because the family runs the Space Coast Frenchie and saves dogs every day. The dogs paid back the favor when it mattered most.

911 calls released after small plane crashes, burns in Groveland
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A passenger on board a small plane is recovering from numerous burns after crashing in a rural area in Lake County on Aug. 14. Officials said the pilot didn't have severe injuries. 

2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list

A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains. 

Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea

Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents. 

Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed

A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.