Florida lawmakers back bill to exempt trainees from minimum wage
A Florida Senate committee Monday backed a proposal that would give employers a way to sidestep the state’s minimum wage if they can classify positions as job training.
A Florida Senate committee Monday backed a proposal that would give employers a way to sidestep the state’s minimum wage if they can classify positions as job training.
Jessie Kirk murder: Florida man charged in Titusville woman's death
Police have charged a man in the murder of a 72-year-old Titusville woman who was reported missing last week. Jessie Kirk's body and burned SUV were discovered hours after her disappearance. David Barber, 35, now faces multiple charges related to her death.
Police have charged a man in the murder of a 72-year-old Titusville woman who was reported missing last week. Jessie Kirk's body and burned SUV were discovered hours after her disappearance. David Barber, 35, now faces multiple charges related to her death.
Orlando weather: Cloudy skies and mild temperatures, cold front on the way
Tonight's weather will feature partly-cloudy to mostly-cloudy skies, with temperatures remaining in the upper 50s and 60s. In some areas, a shower or two could be possible.
Tonight's weather will feature partly-cloudy to mostly-cloudy skies, with temperatures remaining in the upper 50s and 60s. In some areas, a shower or two could be possible.
WATCH: Florida high-speed chase leads to felon arrest, deputies say
New body camera footage shows a high-speed Florida chase which led to the eventual arrest of a convicted felon.
New body camera footage shows a high-speed Florida chase which led to the eventual arrest of a convicted felon.
Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to debut new attraction, officials say
Disney has revealed additional details for its new attraction "Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run" featuring Mando and Grogu, which will debut later this year in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Disney has revealed additional details for its new attraction "Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run" featuring Mando and Grogu, which will debut later this year in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Florida man found guilty after scuba diver killed after being sucked into boat propeller
A federal jury this week found a Florida man guilty of seaman’s manslaughter, lying to the Coast Guard, and committing COVID-19 relief fraud, authorities said.
A federal jury this week found a Florida man guilty of seaman’s manslaughter, lying to the Coast Guard, and committing COVID-19 relief fraud, authorities said.
Bond of $100K granted for woman accused of deadly road rage shooting in Orlando
A judge granted bond for an Orlando woman charged with second-degree murder in a December road rage shooting.
A judge granted bond for an Orlando woman charged with second-degree murder in a December road rage shooting.
Florida teen involved in Orange County 'mob' street takeover arrested, troopers say
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a teenager on Thursday for his alleged involvement in multiple street takeover events, including one in Orange County last year where a "mob" set a fire, performed burnouts, and damaged vehicles, including one with a mother and baby inside.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a teenager on Thursday for his alleged involvement in multiple street takeover events, including one in Orange County last year where a "mob" set a fire, performed burnouts, and damaged vehicles, including one with a mother and baby inside.
Passengers escape moments before commuter train crashes into 3-wheeler in Miami
A commuter train struck a three-wheeler in Miami, but two passengers escaped just moments before impact.
A commuter train struck a three-wheeler in Miami, but two passengers escaped just moments before impact.
Florida lawmakers advance bill to restrict ballot initiatives
Florida lawmakers a pushing legislation to tighten restrictions on the ballot-initiative process, citing concerns over out-of-state influence and fraud.
Florida lawmakers a pushing legislation to tighten restrictions on the ballot-initiative process, citing concerns over out-of-state influence and fraud.
Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa cause of death revealed
Authorities have revealed the causes of death for Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.
Authorities have revealed the causes of death for Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.
Florida homeowner reports break-in and is shot, killed by deputies who believed he had knife: officials
New body camera footage reveals the moments leading up to a deadly deputy-involved shooting that happened in February in Orange County. Deputies responded to a 911 call after someone broke into a man’s home, and deputies shot and killed the homeowner, believing he was holding a knife, officials said.
New body camera footage reveals the moments leading up to a deadly deputy-involved shooting that happened in February in Orange County. Deputies responded to a 911 call after someone broke into a man’s home, and deputies shot and killed the homeowner, believing he was holding a knife, officials said.
Timeline of SpaceX Starship flight tests—and what happened
SpaceX’s Starship is undergoing a series of test flights to prepare for deep-space missions. With eight flights now completed, find out how each test has unfolded.
SpaceX’s Starship is undergoing a series of test flights to prepare for deep-space missions. With eight flights now completed, find out how each test has unfolded.
Watch: SpaceX Starship explodes, scattering debris over Atlantic Ocean
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded less than 10 minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday night, scattering debris over the Caribbean and Atlantic, creating a dramatic spectacle for millions of onlookers across Florida and the region.
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded less than 10 minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday night, scattering debris over the Caribbean and Atlantic, creating a dramatic spectacle for millions of onlookers across Florida and the region.
Pope Francis shares first audio message since hospitalization: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart'
Pope Francis, 88, delivered an emotional audio message from his hospital room, thanking the faithful for their prayers as he continues treatment for double pneumonia.
Pope Francis, 88, delivered an emotional audio message from his hospital room, thanking the faithful for their prayers as he continues treatment for double pneumonia.
SpaceX Starship test ends in explosion off Florida's coast: What we know
SpaceX's eighth Starship test flight ended in failure after the rocket lost engines and control before exploding off Florida’s coast. The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to order ground stops for multiple airports, which were lifted after about an hour and a half.
SpaceX's eighth Starship test flight ended in failure after the rocket lost engines and control before exploding off Florida’s coast. The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to order ground stops for multiple airports, which were lifted after about an hour and a half.
Trump cuts to US medical research could slow breakthroughs, scientists warn of risks to patients
Scientists warn that Trump’s cuts to US medical research could slow life-saving treatments, delaying breakthroughs in cancer, neurological disorders, and other critical care.
Scientists warn that Trump’s cuts to US medical research could slow life-saving treatments, delaying breakthroughs in cancer, neurological disorders, and other critical care.
Jessie Kirk: Human remains identified as missing Titusville woman
Authorities in Brevard County said human remains discovered near Haulover Canal are those of missing Titusville woman Jessie Kirk.
Authorities in Brevard County said human remains discovered near Haulover Canal are those of missing Titusville woman Jessie Kirk.
What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
Kissimmee mayor addresses search for police chief
Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa gave updates to the media on Thursday morning about the continued search for the city's next police chief. The search is down to two individuals ? retired Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon and current Clermont Police Chief Charles "Chuck" Broadway. Kissimmee City Manager Mike Steigerwald said he will make the final decision on the new chief in the coming weeks. Robert Anzueto, from the Orange County Sheriff's Office, was named interim police chief in October, but will return to his previous department this month. Wilson Mu?oz will serve as the acting police chief during the final transition period. The search for the new chief comes after the former police chief and the deputy chief resigned following an investigation into a 2023 use-of-force case, as well as allegations of "systemic issues" within the department.
Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa gave updates to the media on Thursday morning about the continued search for the city's next police chief. The search is down to two individuals ? retired Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon and current Clermont Police Chief Charles "Chuck" Broadway. Kissimmee City Manager Mike Steigerwald said he will make the final decision on the new chief in the coming weeks. Robert Anzueto, from the Orange County Sheriff's Office, was named interim police chief in October, but will return to his previous department this month. Wilson Mu?oz will serve as the acting police chief during the final transition period. The search for the new chief comes after the former police chief and the deputy chief resigned following an investigation into a 2023 use-of-force case, as well as allegations of "systemic issues" within the department.