Mercedes-Benz faces potential US ban under new Senate bill

A new bill targeting Chinese automakers could result in Mercedes-Benz being barred from selling vehicles in the U.S.

Remains found in Cape Coral canal identified as woman missing since 1985

Human remains discovered by kayakers in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been identified through DNA as 23-year-old Rose Marie Gayhart, who vanished in 1985.

Florida set to execute 2 death row inmates within hours of each other on Tuesday

Two men on Florida's death row are scheduled to be executed on Tuesday – within six hours of each other – at the Florida State Prison in Bradford County.

Student standing behind Trump at Georgia speech speaks out after going viral

A Wheeler High School graduate went viral global after doing an impression of Donald Trump behind the president during a speech in Marietta.

Death investigation underway after body found in Lee County structure fire

A death investigation is underway in Lee County after a person was found dead during a structure fire investigation, the sheriff's office reported. 

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan suffers significant injuries in offseason car wreck

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will have limited participation at the start of training camp after suffering a concussion, a broken nose, broken ribs, and hand injuries in a recent car crash.

SpaceX Starship clears major hurdles in latest test flight, pushing closer to orbital missions

SpaceX achieved a significant leap forward in its rocket development program following its latest Starship test flight from Starbase in Texas, overcoming obstacles that previously triggered in-flight breakups.

Sumter County suspends license plate reader program after detective accused of misuse

Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.

Florida Supreme Court clears way for Duckett, Occhicone executions

The Florida Supreme Court on Friday cleared another legal hurdle for the executions of two death row inmates scheduled to die Tuesday, denying requests to halt the lethal injections while both men continue to seek relief from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Florida deputy allegedly hit a dog in his patrol car; Brevard County sheriff launches investigation

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy accused of hitting a dog and driving away without stopping in Port St. John. The sheriff's office has covered the dog's recovery costs.

Florida man, 20, arrested for making threat against South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach: Officials

A 20-year-old man from Edgewater is accused of making a terroristic threat against the South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach, which crosses the Indian River North, connecting New Smyrna Beach and the inlet.

Man stole nearly 300 gallons of diesel from Central Florida Circle K stations: Deputies

A 40-year-old Deltona man was arrested after allegedly using a magnet to bypass fuel pump controls and steal over $1,500 worth of diesel fuel from local Circle K stations, an arrest affidavit said.

Journey's End: Volusia County animal sanctuary in desperate need of new home

Unlike traditional animal shelters, Journey's End does not focus on adoptions. Instead, the sanctuary takes in animals that are often considered unadoptable: the old, the sick, the injured, and the abandoned. Journey’s End Animal Sanctuary in DeLand gives them a comfortable place to live out the rest of their lives.

Sumter County sheriff's detective fired, arrested over alleged database misuse

A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been fired and arrested after investigators accused her of improperly accessing multiple law enforcement databases to gather information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons, Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Breeden announced.

Civil rights groups sue HHS for cutting child care, family assistance

The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.

Groveland police sergeant suspended after alleged high-speed driving of up to 124 mph

A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty.

Strong Pacific El Niño could influence Atlantic conditions

Although events in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans can develop independently, scientists say the two basins can influence one another through changes in the atmosphere.