ICE raid in Tallahassee: 100 arrested at Florida construction site, officials say

More than 100 suspected undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday in a targeted ICE raid on a construction site in Tallahasse, Florida, according to U.S. Homeland Security Investigations.

Florida rainy season: When does it start and end? Why does it rain in the afternoon?

As summer approaches – along with the start of hurricane season — it may seem that it suddenly rains every afternoon in Central Florida, almost like it's scheduled. Welcome to Florida's rainy season.

DeLand man arrested in shooting that injured 16-year-old
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A 25-year-old DeLand man has been arrested in connection with a weekend shooting that injured a 16-year-old boy riding home from a graduation party, authorities said. Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood shared the latest updates in the investigation during a press conference on Thursday morning.

FULL: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Fort Myers
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with health care leaders on Thursday morning in Fort Myers. At the event, DeSantis announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death. DeSantis also shared positive opinions on the announcement U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made earlier this week that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.

DeLand man arrested in shooting that injured 16-year-old

A 25-year-old DeLand man has been arrested in connection with a weekend shooting that injured a 16-year-old boy riding home from a graduation party, authorities said.

Florida Gov. DeSantis to veto 'free kill' bill
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death. The bill being vetoed is HB 6017, which seeks to repeal a 1990 Florida law that restricts who can sue for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, in medical malpractice cases when the victim is 25 years or older. Critics of the law refer to it as the "free kill" law.

Gov. DeSantis speaks on RFK Jr. COVID vaccine recommendation
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and leaders in health care spoke Thursday morning in Fort Myers. At the event, DeSantis started his comments by sharing shared positive opinions on the announcement U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made earlier this week that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. The controversial announcement was made weeks before a CDC advisory panel was set to weigh in.

Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, stepping away from DOGE
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Elon Musk is officially stepping away from his advisory role in President Donald Trump?s administration, posting Wednesday that his time as a Special Government Employee has ended. The billionaire entrepreneur was tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency ? or DOGE ? a Trump-created initiative aimed at reducing federal waste. The announcement came just one day after Musk criticized Trump?s legislative centerpiece ? a sweeping bill combining tax cuts with immigration enforcement ? calling it "a massive spending bill" that "undermines the work" of DOGE.

Disney places Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave amid Supreme Court's protected-status ruling

The Walt Disney Company has put dozens of Florida-based Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave as they face the possibility of losing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as soon as next month, according to reports.

Undocumented immigrant arrested after attacking woman repossessing his car: Officials

A man living in the U.S. illegally has been arrested and placed on an ICE detainer following what authorities describe as a violent attack on a couple attempting to repossess his vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

FBI honors Florida officers who captured one of '10 Most Wanted' fugitives

Lady Lake police officers and Lake County deputies were honored by the FBI after capturing a top-ten most wanted fugitive. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns attended the event.

Elon Musk leaves Trump administration after slamming ‘big beautiful bill’

Elon Musk is leaving his role as a government adviser after criticizing President Trump’s signature legislation as a spending increase that undermines his own cost-cutting mission.

Todd and Julie Chrisley released from prison after Trump pardon

Todd and Julie Chrisley received full presidential pardons from Donald Trump, ending their prison sentences for tax and bank fraud convictions.

Is lightning damage covered by insurance? Strike sparks fire that destroys Seminole County home

A home in Seminole County was destroyed after it was struck by lightning late Monday night, sparking a massive fire that left the structure with its roof collapsed and neighbors shaken.