Trump to be sentenced in hush money case next week

The sentencing would come just 10 days before his Jan. 20 inauguration, but the judge promised no jail time.

Florida lawmakers consider replacing state bird

Florida lawmakers could again consider replacing the mockingbird as the state bird. Bills backing the flamingo and the scrub jay have been proposed in recent years.

Top science breakthroughs of 2024: From Nobel winners to brain mapping

A look at the groundbreaking scientific discoveries in 2024 that could shape future innovations in medicine, technology and space exploration.

VIDEO: Florida man attacked by bear while trying to save his dog

A man was bitten by a black bear cub while attempting to break up a fight between the animal and his dog in Florida, authorities said.

LA police chase: 3 taken into custody following pursuit of assault, robbery suspects

Three suspects who were allegedly part of an assault, robbery and carjacking in the Pacific Palisades were taken into custody following a pursuit on Friday morning.

DOT issues first-ever fine for chronically delayed flights

The federal government has fined one of the nation's largest airlines $2 million for chronic flight delays. It's the first-ever fine issued to an airline for chronic delays.

How much ice does it take to knock out power, damage trees?

While it only takes a thin coating of ice to cause travel nightmares for motorists, it takes a heavier accretion of ice to damage trees and power lines, and the severity of the damage depends on how much weight is added by the ice.

US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.

Florida family finds bullet holes, shattered windows in Kissimmee home

ily in Kissimmee made a disturbing discovery on New Year's Day when they found shattered windows and bullet holes inside their home.

Kenneth 'Buddy' MacKay, who briefly served as Florida's governor, dies at 91

Former Florida Gov. Kenneth “Buddy” MacKay, 91, died peacefully during an afternoon nap at his home in Ocala surrounded by his wife and sons on New Year’s Eve, a family spokesman said Thursday.

New Orleans terror suspect's brother says attack is sign of 'radicalization': report

Abdur Jabbar spoke to The New York Times in Beaumont, Texas, where he and Shamsud-Din Jabbar grew up, saying they were raised Christian, but the now-deceased suspect had converted to Islam.

2 Florida teens arrested, accused of raping girl inside camper, deputies say

A 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man have been arrested, accused of raping a girl inside a camper, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

How to watch NFL football: Week 18

The regular season concludes with playoff spots already guaranteed for several teams, while some clinging to postseason hope know they have to win to get in. Here’s the full schedule and how to stream games.