Rays open season at Steinbrenner Field as future in Tampa Bay area remains unclear
The Tampa Bay Rays will take the field at Steinbrenner Field on Friday, marking the start of a new chapter for the franchise as it navigates an uncertain future.
Top MS-13 gang leader arrested in Woodbridge, Virginia
U.S. authorities have arrested one of the top leaders of the MS-13 gang in the country, the FBI announced Thursday.
Maddie Soto case: Judge rejects Stephan Sterns' motion to keep hearings secret
The court hearings for the man accused of killing 13-year-old Maddie Soto will be public. A judge denied Stephen Sterns' motion to make his hearing's private, despite his lawyers wanting the pre-trial hearings closed to the public and media. Sterns is accused of sexually abusing and then killing his stepdaughter last year.
List: The most and least American-made cars
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported automobiles will hit some carmakers harder than others. Here’s a look at foreign brands that build their cars in the U.S. – and who doesn't.
South Florida shooting: 4 dead, including 3 children; 2 others injured, deputies say
Four people, including three children, have died following a shooting Wednesday night in South Florida, deputies say.
Video: Florida man dressed as clown taken down by officers for allegedly trespassing
A man dressed in a clown suit was arrested earlier this week in Palm Bay after refusing to leave a shopping plaza, despite a previous blanket trespass, according to police.
Florida man accused of firing rifle for target practice at his apartment after watching military movie
A Lake County man is accused of firing a rifle outside an apartment complex in Clermont while children were nearby.
Florida angler attempts to save great blue heron ensnared in fishing line
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.
Florida’s orange juice industry faces decline amid consumer shifts, climate challenges
Orange juice consumption has plummeted over 50% since 2000, with Florida’s orange crop facing a 30% decline for the 2024-2025 season, new data shows.
Florida House committee approves bill tightening rules for ballot initiatives
A Florida House committee on Wednesday approved a controversial ballot-initiative measure that would impose new requirements on gathering, submitting and validating petition signatures and increase penalties for wrongdoing.
Florida House Speaker proposes sales tax cut, sparking budget debate
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Wednesday he wants to lower the state’s sales-tax rate, trimming revenue by almost $5 billion a year.
Trump imposes 25% tariff on imported cars: 'This is permanent'
President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported cars, aiming to boost U.S. manufacturing but risking higher auto prices and lower sales.
Survey reveals each state's most coveted employer: See the list
A new survey from Careerminds reveals the most sought-after employers in each U.S. state — and the results go far beyond just big tech and flashy brands.
Undocumented immigrant uses U.S. citizen’s identity fraudulently to get a job in Winter Haven: PCSO
A man, who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud.
'The Atlantic' publishes Signal group chat that shared attack plans
The Atlantic has released excerpts of the Signal group chat that top U.S. security officials used to discuss plans for the military to attack the Houthis in Yemen. A journalist was included in the chat.
Florida 11-year-old boy points gun at 2, attempts to steal cars: deputies
An 11-year-old Florida boy has been arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun at two people in an attempt to steal their cars, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office said.
New upgrades at Disney's Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Here's what we know
New updates are coming to Walt Disney World's Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom.
Disney World in Florida unveils summer deals, including half-price tickets, new shows, parade
Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled its latest summer offerings, featuring 50% off 3-day or longer kids' tickets, two exciting new shows, and the return of a nighttime parade—the first in nearly 10 years at the park.
Man shoots, kills his wife at Orange County home: deputies
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of shooting and killing his wife at a home on Livingston Street.
Teen arrested in deadly Orlando shooting linked to drug deal: police
A 17-year-old boy is facing a first-degree murder charge following a shooting during an alleged drug transaction that resulted in the death of a 26-year-old man in Orlando earlier this month.