Mother accused of drowning daughter once worked for child protective services
A Florida mother accused of drowning her 14-year-old daughter previously worked as a Child Protective Investigator Trainee for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, officials confirmed.
A Florida mother accused of drowning her 14-year-old daughter previously worked as a Child Protective Investigator Trainee for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, officials confirmed.
Woman flying to Orlando sees one of two crashes at Boston airport
Caroline Agid was flying to Orlando to be with family over the holiday weekend, when her Jet Blue Airbus being towed across the tarmac hit the back of a Cape Air Tecnam aircraft.
Caroline Agid was flying to Orlando to be with family over the holiday weekend, when her Jet Blue Airbus being towed across the tarmac hit the back of a Cape Air Tecnam aircraft.
Special election dates set for Waltz seat, which could become contentious race for GOP contenders
Secretary of State Cord Byrd on Monday set special election dates to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, a Florida Republican tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as national security advisory.
Secretary of State Cord Byrd on Monday set special election dates to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, a Florida Republican tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as national security advisory.
Missing roadside memorial signs distressing for families in grief: 'My heart just got broken again'
Traffic accident memorials are missing in Palm Bay, creating new pain for grieving families.
Traffic accident memorials are missing in Palm Bay, creating new pain for grieving families.
Missing Florida boy with autism found dead in lake; 3rd drowning in 2 weeks
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he did not have the answers nor the right words to convey his sadness after a missing 7-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a lake. It is the second child with autism in Volusia County who has wandered away and been found dead in a body of water – and the third in less than two weeks in Central Florida.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he did not have the answers nor the right words to convey his sadness after a missing 7-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a lake. It is the second child with autism in Volusia County who has wandered away and been found dead in a body of water – and the third in less than two weeks in Central Florida.
$1M of stolen coins from treasure ships that sank off Florida during 1715 hurricane recovered by FWC
A member of a family who uncovered a ‘treasure trove’ of 101 coins from wrecks off Florida’s Treasure Coast is accused of selling multiple stolen coins between 2023 and 2024.
A member of a family who uncovered a ‘treasure trove’ of 101 coins from wrecks off Florida’s Treasure Coast is accused of selling multiple stolen coins between 2023 and 2024.
Trump's proposed tariffs could drive up food prices, experts say
A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices.
A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices.
No-fault divorce laws: Some want to make divorce harder, but don't expect big, swift changes
Through the years, some lawmakers have pushed for changes to no-fault divorce laws, but only states can determine their own divorce laws, and national leaders can't change the policy.
Through the years, some lawmakers have pushed for changes to no-fault divorce laws, but only states can determine their own divorce laws, and national leaders can't change the policy.
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving.
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving.
Randy Fine earns Trump's endorsement to replace outgoing congressman
President-Elect Donald Trump endorsed Randy Fine for Florida’s 6th Congressional District race.
President-Elect Donald Trump endorsed Randy Fine for Florida’s 6th Congressional District race.
Family of Marion County teen shot, killed by friend speaks out: 'I loved him'
The family of the Marion County teen who deputies say was shot and killed by his 15-year-old friend is speaking out.
The family of the Marion County teen who deputies say was shot and killed by his 15-year-old friend is speaking out.
Rosen Hotels & Resorts founder and Orlando philanthropist passes away at 85-years-old
Harris Rosen, a beloved philanthropist and hospitality industry leader in Central Florida and beyond, died Monday morning at the age of 85, his family announced.
Harris Rosen, a beloved philanthropist and hospitality industry leader in Central Florida and beyond, died Monday morning at the age of 85, his family announced.
Search for missing 7-year-old with autism
Deputies in Volusia County are searching for a missing 7-year-old boy with autism who ran away from his Deltona home.
Deputies in Volusia County are searching for a missing 7-year-old boy with autism who ran away from his Deltona home.
Susan Lorincz sentenced to 25 years in deadly 2023 shooting of neighbor 'AJ' Owens
A judge has sentenced Susan Lorincz to 25 years in prison in the fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike "AJ" Owens, in 2023.
A judge has sentenced Susan Lorincz to 25 years in prison in the fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike "AJ" Owens, in 2023.
Randomly exploding car windows raise safety concerns: What to do if it happens to you
Randomly exploding car windows are shattering safety for drivers.
Randomly exploding car windows are shattering safety for drivers.
FAA partners with Embry-Riddle to address air traffic controller shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is slowing air traffic in response to staffing shortages, with the Northeast expected to be hit the hardest.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is slowing air traffic in response to staffing shortages, with the Northeast expected to be hit the hardest.
Former Space Coast Congressman Dave Weldon tapped by Trump to head CDC
Former Congressman Dave Weldon is the latest Floridian named to President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
Former Congressman Dave Weldon is the latest Floridian named to President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis seeks to replace Matt Gaetz
Receiving President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement and setting off political dominoes, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced Monday he will run for a Northwest Florida congressional seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Receiving President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement and setting off political dominoes, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced Monday he will run for a Northwest Florida congressional seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on 1st day in office
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Astronomers take the first close-up picture of a dying star outside of Milky Way
Known as WOH G64, the star is 2,000 times larger than the Sun and classified as a red supergiant, scientists said.
Known as WOH G64, the star is 2,000 times larger than the Sun and classified as a red supergiant, scientists said.