Apple sues OpenAI, alleges theft of trade secrets tied to ChatGPT hardware development

Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of encouraging former Apple employees to steal confidential trade secrets to help develop ChatGPT-related hardware.

US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland

The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024. 

US Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered as an 'American patriot'

Fellow elected officials and world leaders are remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham as a dedicated public servant and fighter for world peace.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again as US launches new strikes, tensions threaten ceasefire

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again after a vessel traveling what it called an "unauthorized route" was met with a warning shot, escalating tensions and further undermining the fragile ceasefire with the United States.

4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

Lightning strike sparks house fire; off-duty sergeant rescues woman, 2 dogs

An off-duty Leesburg police sergeant rescued a homeowner and her two dogs after spotting flames coming from the roof of a Yalaha home that had been struck by lightning, authorities said.

Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 3 in Fort Myers Beach, officials say

Update (July 9): The Lee County Sheriff's Office identified the man killed as 51-year-old Viktar Kiryk. The sheriff's office said Kiryk and three family members were in the water at the beach when lightning struck Kiryk. Three others were taken to the hospital. At last check, all three were expected to be OK. Click here for our updated story.

FIFA makes final ruling on US soccer star Folarin Balogun's controversial red card suspension

The United States Men's National Team is coming off of a massive victory on Wednesday night over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but there is a big cloud hanging over them for the next match against Belgium.

Dispute over youthful offender sentencing intensifies between Florida AG, state attorney

A dispute between Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell intensified this week over the use of youthful offender sentencing in serious criminal cases, drawing criticism from victims' families and prompting accusations from both sides.

Partial roof collapse at Orlando VA construction site causes no injuries, officials say

A portion of a roof under construction at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona collapsed early June 29, but no one was injured and patient care was not affected, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Florida mom safely escapes van fire with 4 children after mechanical failure

A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.

2 men charged after dozens of neglected dogs abandoned in St. Augustine, authorities say

Two men have been arrested in connection with the abandonment of dozens of dogs found along a roadside in St. Augustine, while animal rescue groups continue working to rehabilitate the surviving animals.

Assistant principal accused of DUI after riding electric bicycle from Wekiwa Springs bar

A 50-year-old man was arrested early June 30 after deputies said he rode an electric bicycle while intoxicated shortly after being asked to leave a Wekiwa Springs bar.