Florida turtles stuffed in socks recovered in illegal animal trafficking case

Federal authorities intercepted hundreds of box turtles smuggled out of the United States after discovering the animals hidden inside socks and falsely labeled as plastic toys in New York, officials said.

Florida man back home, walking after near-fatal crash lands him in ICU

It was a milestone of a walk for Christian Allen as he marched out of the hospital after months of recovery following a crash earlier this year.

Greg Biffle’s wife, kids among those killed in plane crash: ‘We are devastated’

A business jet crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. Here’s what we know.

Who was Greg Biffle? NASCAR champion among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash

NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife and two children were among six people killed in a private jet crash while landing at a North Carolina airport.

Missing Kentucky girl, who was abducted 40 years ago, found alive; Mom arrested in Florida, deputies say

A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

Gov. Ron Desantis suggests eliminating tolls for Florida residents

During a cabinet meeting Wednesday, DeSantis floated the idea of ending tolls for Florida residents to give them a "break."

AI security company opens monitoring hub in downtown Orlando

An artificial intelligence–based security company has expanded its operations into Central Florida, opening a new monitoring hub in downtown Orlando.

Anna Kepner: Custody hearing sheds light on family tensions after teen’s cruise ship death

Family members of Anna Kepner, a teenager found dead aboard a cruise ship, returned to court Wednesday for a custody hearing that offered new insight into tensions within the blended family, as investigators continue to examine her death.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to resign after turbulent tenure

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he will resign next month, ending a brief and contentious tenure marked by clashes with the Justice Department.

Who is Debra Newton? Florida mom arrested for kidnapping daughter 40 years later

A 40-year missing child case came to an end after the mother of a missing girl was arrested in The Villages on Monday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested the mom, who had been living in a new state, with a different husband and a new name. 

Trump promises economic boom, touts immigration policies during prime-time address

President Donald Trump touted his administration's immigration policies and blamed his predecessors for making life "unaffordable," to commence his address.

Disney World brings back seasonal water park pass

The pass can be used to visit Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach multiple times.

Driver rescues pilot, passenger after small plane crash in DeLand

New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft.

Alex Lopez trial: Testimony underway in Leesburg store clerk's murder

New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.