FAA head says billions more needed to modernize air traffic control

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.

Federal Reserve hikes interest rates - What it means for your wallet and the economy

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to a range of 3.75% to 4%, aiming to curb persistent inflation amid solid economic activity.

Florida 'predator' charged with child sexual exploitation across multiple counties, attorney general says

A 34-year-old man faces multiple charges across Florida after being accused of child sexual abuse against his girlfriend's 8-year-old daughter, according to Attorney General James Uthemier in a press conference in Lakeland on Wednesday. 

Lindsay Clancy hires Karen Read attorney for high-stakes double jeopardy fight after murder mistrial

The Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children to death is bringing in the attorney who fought Karen Read’s retrial as she makes a bid to have her own case thrown out.

Florida man accused of beating puppy to death: CCSO

A Florida man was arrested after Charlotte County detectives say a video showed him repeatedly abusing a 6-week-old puppy until the animal died.

Florida sheriff’s deputy lands UFC contract after impressive victory

A Florida sheriff’s deputy has gone from fighting crime to… well, just fighting, and earning a contract to compete on one of mixed martial arts’ biggest stages.

Video: Florida man asks repo driver 'Do you want to die?' before firing gun

Deputies arrested a Lehigh Acres man early Tuesday morning after he allegedly pointed a gun at a repossession driver, threatened to kill him and fired a shot.

Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the House floor Tuesday.

Police: Mom, 5-year-old shot during drive-by shooting in Ocala

A woman and her 5-year-old child were hurt in Ocala on Monday night after someone in a nearby vehicle started shooting, according to police.

Kennedy Center board votes to close venue after judge blocks plan to honor Trump: report

The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.

DeSantis announces $5K bonuses for 1,500 new Florida law enforcement officers

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state is awarding $5,000 bonuses to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of an effort to recruit more officers and encourage them to relocate to Florida.

Video: Lightning strike halts Disney World monorail, temporarily strands passengers

A group of people spending the day at Walt Disney World in Florida had an extended ride aboard the theme park's iconic monorail after the track was reportedly hit by lightning during a round of thunderstorms, according to Storyful.

US Space Force increasing ranks, offers service members from other branches transfer opportunity

The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps the opportunity to transfer to the USSF through the Interservice Transfer (IST) program.

Florida woman tosses bucket of feces on neighbor in love triangle: court records

A Florida woman was arrested after authorities say a lover’s triangle led to her tossing a bucket of feces on a woman she accused of sleeping with her husband. 

Florida shark-tooth hunt ends with 5 arrests

Five fossil hunters face felony charges after police caught them searching for shark teeth at a private North Port construction site.