Florida mom arrested for leaving 4 kids home alone during 6-day Las Vegas work trip, deputies say
A Florida mom has been arrested on charges of child neglect after she allegedly left her four children home alone for nearly a week while she flew to Las Vegas for work, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida mom has been arrested on charges of child neglect after she allegedly left her four children home alone for nearly a week while she flew to Las Vegas for work, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
America's best cities for Halloween, ranked
A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.
A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Michelle Parker case: Judge to unseal arrest affidavit against Dale Smith Jr.
An Orange County judge will unseal court records in the Michelle Parker case following the arrest of Parker's ex-fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., in her disappearance.
An Orange County judge will unseal court records in the Michelle Parker case following the arrest of Parker's ex-fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., in her disappearance.
US measles cases surpass 4,500, more than double last year's total
The United States is grappling with a surge in measles cases in 2026, with cases substantially higher in certain areas compared to others.
The United States is grappling with a surge in measles cases in 2026, with cases substantially higher in certain areas compared to others.
Grady Judd, public safety leaders raise emergency service concerns about Amendment 3: 'We're here warning you'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, police chiefs, fire chiefs and firefighters gathered in Tampa on Monday to warn that Amendment 3, a proposed property tax amendment, could strain local government budgets and make it harder to maintain emergency services as communities grow.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, police chiefs, fire chiefs and firefighters gathered in Tampa on Monday to warn that Amendment 3, a proposed property tax amendment, could strain local government budgets and make it harder to maintain emergency services as communities grow.
Watch: Deputies in Oklahoma capture escaped caiman after months on the loose
After searching for several months, deputies in Cleveland County, Oklahoma have finally apprehended a pet caiman that had been on the loose in a neighborhood.
After searching for several months, deputies in Cleveland County, Oklahoma have finally apprehended a pet caiman that had been on the loose in a neighborhood.
Missing Florida teen's pickup truck found in Georgia, officials say
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing Florida teen whose vehicle was found unoccupied in Georgia.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing Florida teen whose vehicle was found unoccupied in Georgia.
Man admits beating dad to death in picturesque town decades ago after bragging to cops about 'first body'
A New Hampshire man faces up to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his father more than 20 years ago.
A New Hampshire man faces up to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his father more than 20 years ago.
Florida man accused of having over 1 kilo of ‘Dark Web’ meth shipped to home
A Florida man faces trafficking charges after postal inspectors and deputies say they intercepted more than a kilogram of Dark Web methamphetamine shipped to a Bay County neighborhood, authorities said.
A Florida man faces trafficking charges after postal inspectors and deputies say they intercepted more than a kilogram of Dark Web methamphetamine shipped to a Bay County neighborhood, authorities said.
America's most famous real-life haunted places — 10 frightening locations
Every October, crowds pack pumpkin patches and costume aisles to seek out a good low-stakes fright for the seasonal theme. However, for many places around the country it is not all fun and games.
Every October, crowds pack pumpkin patches and costume aisles to seek out a good low-stakes fright for the seasonal theme. However, for many places around the country it is not all fun and games.
Orange County deputy arrested on soliciting prostitution charge, officials say
An Orange County deputy has been arrested on charges of soliciting prostitution, according to the sheriff's office.
An Orange County deputy has been arrested on charges of soliciting prostitution, according to the sheriff's office.
Explosion rocks Quaker Oats factory in Iowa, all employees safely accounted for
An apparent explosion and fire at the world's largest oat mill in Iowa sent thick black smoke billowing over downtown Cedar Rapids Saturday.
An apparent explosion and fire at the world's largest oat mill in Iowa sent thick black smoke billowing over downtown Cedar Rapids Saturday.
15-year-old arrested in Florida shooting that injured 12 near FAMU stadium: Police
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Tallahassee that injured 12 people, including six minors, near Florida A&M University's football stadium, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Tallahassee that injured 12 people, including six minors, near Florida A&M University's football stadium, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.
Man dies after homemade vehicle crashes in Lake County, FHP says
A 67-year-old man died Sunday after a homemade vehicle crashed into two fences and a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 67-year-old man died Sunday after a homemade vehicle crashed into two fences and a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando weather: Strong winds, some showers continue for Central Florida
It will be another windy day for Central Florida, with some fast-moving showers sweeping across the area.
It will be another windy day for Central Florida, with some fast-moving showers sweeping across the area.
Trump administration launches new seafood labels, website in 'America First' strategy
The Trump Administration launched a new website and is introducing new food labels to spotlight the president’s America First Seafood Strategy designed to bolster the nation’s fishing industry.
The Trump Administration launched a new website and is introducing new food labels to spotlight the president’s America First Seafood Strategy designed to bolster the nation’s fishing industry.
Bodycam video shows police rescuing man from burning Jeep after crash; driver facing multiple charges
A Massachusetts driver who officers pulled from a burning Jeep after an early-morning crash Sunday is expected to face multiple charges, police say.
A Massachusetts driver who officers pulled from a burning Jeep after an early-morning crash Sunday is expected to face multiple charges, police say.
Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US
President Donald Trump announced a massive $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi during a campaign rally in Georgia on Saturday, touting plans for a new manufacturing plant that he said would produce 200,000 vehicles annually.
President Donald Trump announced a massive $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi during a campaign rally in Georgia on Saturday, touting plans for a new manufacturing plant that he said would produce 200,000 vehicles annually.
Woman in banana costume springs into action to help driver
An SUV crashed through the patio of Moderne, an upscale bar and grill on East Colonial Drive in Orlando, early Saturday morning, causing significant damage to the business.
An SUV crashed through the patio of Moderne, an upscale bar and grill on East Colonial Drive in Orlando, early Saturday morning, causing significant damage to the business.