Tyre Sampson's family awarded $310M in son's deadly fall from Orlando FreeFall ride

A Florida jury has awarded $310 million to the family of Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who died in 2022 after falling from the FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando.

Thanksgiving Day standoff: Suspect fired over 700 rounds, Volusia County sheriff says

A deadly Thanksgiving Day standoff at Kingston Shores Condos in Ormond Beach was more violent than investigators initially believed, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood revealed Thursday.

Avoiding drama at family holiday gatherings
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As we get into the holiday season, there will be many gatherings of friends and families. Following the historic and contentious presidential election, conversations could get heated. Psychotherapist Dr. Janie Lacy discusses some of the "do's and don'ts" of navigating a conversation that may revolve around politics while respecting differing opinions.

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect, unmasked in new photos, believed to have left message on bullet casings

The suspected gunman wanted in the broad daylight slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is seen smiling in new surveillance images released by the New York City Police Department on Thursday. 

2 restaurants share venue to bounce back after storms
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A pair of restaurants devastated by back-to-back hurricanes are now teaming up, to stay open for business, in a show of solidarity on St. Pete Beach.

Student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent on Early Signing Day

High school athletes across the nation celebrated a major milestone Wednesday as National Signing Day marked the beginning of the NCAA’s early signing period.

Debate over fluoride in drinking water reignites in Central Florida communities

The contentious issue of fluoride in drinking water resurfaced Tuesday as city officials discussed whether to remove the chemical from the water supply, following a recommendation by Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo.

Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Florida woman accused of drowning teen daughter in bathtub indicted on murder charge

An Osceola County grand jury on Wednesday indicted Kelsey Glover, 35, on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the death of her daughter and an attack on another woman.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed outside NYC hotel: Timeline of what happened

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who lives in Minnesota, was fatally shot in New York City on Wednesday morning and police broke down the timeline of events leading up to and immediately following the "brazen, targeted attack."

Orlando theme park holiday events: Disney, Universal and Seaworld

Orlando’s theme parks are transforming for the holiday season. Here’s what to expect at Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, and Legoland Florida.