Central Florida farmers protect crops as prolonged freeze threatens region

As Central Florida braces for another blast of cold air this weekend, farmers are taking steps to protect crops from freezing temperatures that could last more than a week.

Source: Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino demoted amid fallout from Minnesota shootings

Gregory Bovino has been demoted from his role as the Border Patrol Commander-at-Large following two deadly shootings of American citizens at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota, FOX 2 has confirmed.

Southwest ends open seating era with final flight, moves to assigned seats

Southwest Airlines has officially ended its longtime open-seating policy, marking a major shift for the carrier as its final open-seating flight will depart from Honolulu to Los Angeles this week.

Is your child using AI responsibly? Seminole County parent workshop set after TikTok video 'slanders' teachers

After multiple AI-generated TikTok videos, encouraging students to “slander" teachers and administrators, circulated online, a Seminole County middle school is asking parents to teach their kids about responsible online behavior.

Florida testing finds arsenic traces in dozens of popular candy brands, Gov. DeSantis says

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Monday announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, releasing results from state testing of candy products marketed to children.

Palm Bay man charged after child reports days of alleged confinement and abuse, police say

A Palm Bay man has been charged with aggravated child abuse after police say a child was beaten, locked in a room for days and forced to use a bucket as a bathroom, allegations that came to light after the child attempted suicide at school.

SUV crashes into DeLand nursing home, no residents injured

A driver crashed an SUV into a DeLand nursing home Thursday afternoon, leaving a large hole in the building but causing no injuries to residents, authorities said.

State attorney says triple-murder suspect’s conditional release violation went unreported: Who’s responsible?

State Attorney Monique Worrell is raising questions about whether failures in mental health supervision allowed a man accused of killing three people last weekend to remain free despite a violent history.

Trump distances himself from 401(k) down payment plan for homebuyers

President Donald Trump says he's "not a huge fan" of a proposal that would allow prospective homebuyers to withdraw from their 401(k) retirement accounts for a down payment.

Search underway for dog that fled after owner struck by car in Daytona Beach Shores

A search is underway for a missing dog that ran away after he and his owner were struck by a car earlier this week in Daytona Beach Shores, family members said.

Florida man accused of throwing ketchup packet at man at St. Pete bus station: Police

A Florida man was arrested Monday after police say he threw an opened ketchup packet at a man while at a bus station, according to a St. Petersburg Police Department arrest affidavit.

2 Lake Brantley students arrested for student threat; knife found in backpack, police say

Two students were arrested Friday at Lake Brantley High School for allegedly threatening another student – and could face charges of premeditated attempted murder, police said.

Winter storm: More than 240 million in path of dangerous ice, snow, and bitter cold air

More than 240 million people across more than 40 states, from Arizona to Maine, are in the path of a potentially historic winter storm that's expected to extend over 2,300 miles and deliver crippling snow and ice, beginning Friday night.

New Research shows seaweed on Florida shores costs billions in economic losses

Seaweed stuck on Florida's shores is causing a billion-dollar impact. Now, a published study by researchers in Rhode Island, shows that seaweed is creating losses that ripple across tourism, fishing, restaurants, and local jobs.