Alligator Alcatraz federal report details overcrowding, health concerns at former Florida detention facility
A federal watchdog says inspectors found "significant risks to detainee health and safety" during an unannounced visit to the former Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility, citing severe overcrowding, poor sanitation and conditions that investigators said fell short of humane treatment standards.
A federal watchdog says inspectors found "significant risks to detainee health and safety" during an unannounced visit to the former Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility, citing severe overcrowding, poor sanitation and conditions that investigators said fell short of humane treatment standards.
Why millions of leaping fish are jumping into Florida boats
A massive mullet migration along Florida's Atlantic coast is creating high-stakes drama on the water as millions of small fish stream south, drawing hungry predators and eager anglers.
A massive mullet migration along Florida's Atlantic coast is creating high-stakes drama on the water as millions of small fish stream south, drawing hungry predators and eager anglers.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions for now
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now.
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now.
NASA turns to AI to speed lunar research and future moon missions
NASA is turning to artificial intelligence to help scientists analyze decades of lunar data more quickly as it works toward returning astronauts to the moon through the Artemis program.
NASA is turning to artificial intelligence to help scientists analyze decades of lunar data more quickly as it works toward returning astronauts to the moon through the Artemis program.
Opening statements begin in Mount Dora double-murder trial of Vickie Williams
Opening statements began Monday in the Lake County double-murder trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple inside their home on New Year's Eve 2022.
Opening statements began Monday in the Lake County double-murder trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple inside their home on New Year's Eve 2022.
Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to Senate for 1st time since June hospitalization
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14.
Reports: 4 hurt after crane collapses in Miami neighborhood
An 85-foot (26-meter) crane collapsed onto a street in Miami's Brickell neighborhood Monday morning, crushing vehicles, igniting a fire and injuring four people, according to FOX affiliate WSVN-TV.
An 85-foot (26-meter) crane collapsed onto a street in Miami's Brickell neighborhood Monday morning, crushing vehicles, igniting a fire and injuring four people, according to FOX affiliate WSVN-TV.
Ocala police investigate deadly shooting that killed 1, injured 2
A 23-year-old man was killed, and two others were seriously injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Ocala, police said, as investigators continue working to determine what led to the violence.
A 23-year-old man was killed, and two others were seriously injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Ocala, police said, as investigators continue working to determine what led to the violence.
Wrongful death lawsuit alleges negligence led to deadly Eustis building explosion
A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges the December 2025 explosion that killed a Eustis business owner could have been prevented and claims a series of failures by utility and construction companies led to the deadly blast.
A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges the December 2025 explosion that killed a Eustis business owner could have been prevented and claims a series of failures by utility and construction companies led to the deadly blast.
FHSAA awards Mainland football win after Miami Carol City forced to forfeit
The Florida High School Athletic Association has changed the outcome of a Central Florida high school football game.
The Florida High School Athletic Association has changed the outcome of a Central Florida high school football game.
Alabama woman extradited to Florida to face child exploitation charges
A 33-year-old Alabama woman was extradited to Florida on Friday after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material.
A 33-year-old Alabama woman was extradited to Florida on Friday after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material.
Chinese tourist charged after allegedly flying drone in restricted airspace near Kennedy Space Center
Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.
Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.
EPCOT welcomes new fish species to The Seas with Nemo & Friends
The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT have been caring for hundreds of species of fish for over 40 years, and now a new species of fish is calling the pavilion home.
The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT have been caring for hundreds of species of fish for over 40 years, and now a new species of fish is calling the pavilion home.
Turning Point USA unveils Charlie Kirk statue outside Phoenix headquarters
One year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Turning Point USA unveiled a statue of him outside their headquarters in Phoenix.
One year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Turning Point USA unveiled a statue of him outside their headquarters in Phoenix.
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
Kissimmee family honors 9/11 victims with 2,977 American flags on 25th anniversary
As we remember those lost on September 11, 2001, there are memorials set up across the country and in Central Florida, marking 25 years since the national tragedy.
As we remember those lost on September 11, 2001, there are memorials set up across the country and in Central Florida, marking 25 years since the national tragedy.
Central Florida groom survives head-on crash, marries bride hours later from hospital bed
What was supposed to be a traditional wedding day turned into an unexpected rally at the hospital after a head-on collision nearly stopped a central Florida groom from marrying the love of his life.
What was supposed to be a traditional wedding day turned into an unexpected rally at the hospital after a head-on collision nearly stopped a central Florida groom from marrying the love of his life.
Judge rules Kissimmee triple-murder suspect competent to stand trial
A judge has ruled that the man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year is competent to stand trial after hearing testimony that he intentionally performed poorly on psychiatric testing.
A judge has ruled that the man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year is competent to stand trial after hearing testimony that he intentionally performed poorly on psychiatric testing.
Disney College Program participant killed in lightning strike; Good Samaritans recount rescue attempt
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Florida man convicted in ‘Hog Trail Murders’ becomes state’s 15th execution
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.