Polk Sheriff Grady Judd's picture stolen from substation; Florida man arrested: 'He stole my picture'
Nowhere is safe from being burglarized—not even a Polk County Sheriff's substation. However, it's what was taken from inside that's really raising Polk Sheriff Grady Judd's eyebrows.
Man accused of following teen into bedroom throws dog protecting her from Pinellas home balcony: Deputies
A 3-year-old pit bull is recovering from serious injuries after a suspect threw him from a second-floor balcony in Pinellas County on Monday. Deputies said this happened while the dog was trying to protect a teen girl from the suspect, who was trying to get her alone in a bedroom.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Florida man cites barber appointment after getting clocked going more than 100 mph
A Florida man who was clocked going more than 100 miles per hour on a highway told the deputy who pulled him over that he was late for the barber.
Former Florida cardiologist tased and Baker Acted after arrest at hospital, officials say
A former Florida cardiologist was arrested following an incident at a Lakeland hospital that ended with him being tased and Baker Acted after a physical altercation with law enforcement, officials say.
Government shutdown update: Democrats share remarks
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government. Democratic leaders provided remarks on the shutdown Wednesday morning.
Government shutdown 2025 update: GOP leadership remarks
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government. Congressional GOP leaders provided remarks on the shutdown Wednesday morning.
U.S. Rep. Haridopolos on government shutdown
The U.S. is under its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill to keep funding the government. Government funding legislation was not passed by Congress on Tuesday night, which means many government offices across the nation will be temporarily shuttered, and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed, adding to the strain on workers and the nation’s economy. U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos joins Good Day Orlando to share his thoughts.
National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Imelda impacts felt on East Coast as storm strengthens on path to Bermuda
Although Hurricane Imelda will not make landfall in the U.S., the effects of the storm are being felt up and down the East Coast from the Southeast through the mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast and New England.
Government shuts down after failure to pass funding bill
The U.S. is under its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill to keep funding the government. Government funding legislation was not passed by Congress on Tuesday night, which means many government offices across the nation will be temporarily shuttered, and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed, adding to the strain on workers and the nation’s economy. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader brings us the latest updates.
Government shutdown takes effect: Impacts to Americans
The U.S. is under its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill to keep funding the government. Government funding legislation was not passed by Congress on Tuesday night, which means many government offices across the nation will be temporarily shuttered, and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed, adding to the strain on workers and the nation’s economy. Here's the latest on the effort to avoid a government shutdown.
7 arrested in $800K Home Depot organized theft ring spanning across 17 Florida counties, AG says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference on Tuesday morning to announce the arrests of seven people for their alleged involvement in a multilevel criminal enterprise centered on stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot.
Florida's minimum wage increases Tuesday: Here's by how much
On Tuesday, Florida's minimum wage increased to $14 an hour after a voter-approved constitutional amendment passed in 2020. This increase is part of a gradual plan to reach a $15 per hour minimum wage by September 2026.
President Trump announces drug deal with Pfizer
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Pfizer to voluntarily sell its medications at lower prices. Pfizer has agreed to take measures to lower U.S. drug prices, including selling its existing drugs to Medicaid patients at the lowest price offered in other developed nations.
DeSantis warns Florida is ‘not Portland’ as state secures major federal immigration funding
Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.
Epic Universe Stardust Racers death was not an 'isolated incident' and ‘entirely preventable,' Ben Crump says
It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.
Florida trooper injured in I-4 crash involving stolen vehicle in Polk County, officials say
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was injured after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
Orlando weather: Tropics bring scattered downpours, gusty winds, dangerous surf, strong rip currents
As Hurricane Imelda pulls away from the U.S., we'll continue to see local impacts on Tuesday evening across the Central Florida area, including a few scattered downpours and showers, gusty winds, dangerous surf, and strong rip currents.
National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Imelda, Hurricane Humberto bring threats to Florida coast
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) still has its eyes peeled on both Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto, which were expected to bring life-threatening impacts to Florida's East Coast beaches through Thursday.
Florida teen faked abduction, shot himself to keep hoax alive, sheriff says: 'Completely made up'
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.