Judge rejects plea deal for former Florida deputy in deadly shooting of his friend
Former Brevard County sheriff's deputy Andrew Lawson left court Monday without a sentence after a judge rejected a plea deal in the fatal shooting of his best friend.
Former Brevard County sheriff's deputy Andrew Lawson left court Monday without a sentence after a judge rejected a plea deal in the fatal shooting of his best friend.
Florida family recovering after drive-by shooting floods home: 'Absolutely insane'
A Titusville family is speaking out after a drive-by shooting tore through their apartment, puncturing a water line and flooding their home.
A Titusville family is speaking out after a drive-by shooting tore through their apartment, puncturing a water line and flooding their home.
Florida pushing for informed consent, exemptions when it comes to vaccines for schoolchildren
Florida’s Senate Health Policy Committee narrowly advanced a bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for schoolchildren, sparking a heated debate over parental rights and public health. Champions of the measure, such as Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, says the measure empowers families.
Florida’s Senate Health Policy Committee narrowly advanced a bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for schoolchildren, sparking a heated debate over parental rights and public health. Champions of the measure, such as Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, says the measure empowers families.
Marion County deputy plans lawsuit after arrest by fellow deputies, charges dropped
A Marion County sheriff’s deputy plans to file a civil lawsuit after he was arrested by fellow deputies, an incident his attorney says violated his constitutional rights.
A Marion County sheriff’s deputy plans to file a civil lawsuit after he was arrested by fellow deputies, an incident his attorney says violated his constitutional rights.
Image of Hitler appears during morning announcements at Florida high school, officials say
An investigation is underway after an inappropriate image appeared during morning announcements at Osceola High School on Friday.
An investigation is underway after an inappropriate image appeared during morning announcements at Osceola High School on Friday.
Florida to end multi-language driver’s license exams, changing to English only
Starting Friday, February 6, all driver's license exams in Florida will be offered exclusively in English.
Starting Friday, February 6, all driver's license exams in Florida will be offered exclusively in English.
NASA pushes back Artemis II 'wet dress rehearsal' due to Florida cold weather
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
Protests, ethics questions dominate Rep. Cory Mills town hall
Protesters gathered both inside and outside a town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Cory Mills on Thursday night, as a tense, chaotic meeting unfolded amid ongoing controversies surrounding the Florida congressman.
Protesters gathered both inside and outside a town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Cory Mills on Thursday night, as a tense, chaotic meeting unfolded amid ongoing controversies surrounding the Florida congressman.
NASA moves up Artemis II 'wet dress rehearsal' to beat cold weather
NASA is moving up a key test of its Artemis II rocket as unusually cold weather grips Central Florida, forcing officials to adjust schedules at Kennedy Space Center.
NASA is moving up a key test of its Artemis II rocket as unusually cold weather grips Central Florida, forcing officials to adjust schedules at Kennedy Space Center.
Man shot, killed in Orange County by neighbor in dispute over loud music, deputies say
A man is dead and another has been arrested following a fatal shooting that investigators say stemmed from a dispute over loud music in Orange County.
A man is dead and another has been arrested following a fatal shooting that investigators say stemmed from a dispute over loud music in Orange County.
Pooch rescued from dogfighting operation as 'bait dog' ready for new home on the Space Coast
When rescuers first found Teddy, his injuries told a story before anyone said a word. Large patches of fur were missing, replaced by wounds, bites and cuts covering much of his body.
When rescuers first found Teddy, his injuries told a story before anyone said a word. Large patches of fur were missing, replaced by wounds, bites and cuts covering much of his body.
Florida freeze: Remember the 5 Ps to help you prepare for extreme cold
An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for all of Central Florida this weekend as some of the coldest air in years moves into the area. Temperatures will be below freezing, so remember the 5 Ps!
An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for all of Central Florida this weekend as some of the coldest air in years moves into the area. Temperatures will be below freezing, so remember the 5 Ps!
Man with pitch fork, hatchet arrested after attempted nighttime break-ins: Deputies
A frightening confrontation unfolded in Merritt Island after a homeowner reported that a man tried to break into a house, authorities said.
A frightening confrontation unfolded in Merritt Island after a homeowner reported that a man tried to break into a house, authorities said.
How Florida farmers, landscapers are preparing for the cold
Florida is preparing for at least a three-day stretch of dangerously cold weather, where overnight temperatures will dip into the 20s and 30s. Add in the wind chill – and those temperatures will feel even colder, potentially as frigid as the single digits, forecasters say.
Florida is preparing for at least a three-day stretch of dangerously cold weather, where overnight temperatures will dip into the 20s and 30s. Add in the wind chill – and those temperatures will feel even colder, potentially as frigid as the single digits, forecasters say.
Senate strikes deal to avoid partial government shutdown
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson arrested in Orange County for excessive speeding
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Florida parents searching for daughter's biological parents after IVF error: 'We love our little girl’
After giving birth to a child not genetically hers due to an IVF error, a Florida couple is looking for their daughter's biological parents.
After giving birth to a child not genetically hers due to an IVF error, a Florida couple is looking for their daughter's biological parents.
Florida cold snap raises concern for icy roads as FDOT, mechanics urge drivers to prepare
This weekend’s cold snap could bring slippery roads for Florida drivers on Sunday. Both mechanics and the state departments have tips on how to ensure you and your cars are safe on the roads during these frigid temperatures.
This weekend’s cold snap could bring slippery roads for Florida drivers on Sunday. Both mechanics and the state departments have tips on how to ensure you and your cars are safe on the roads during these frigid temperatures.
Florida teen held without charges highlights ICE detention concerns in Orange County
Javier Gimenez Rivero is a high school student from Venezuela, living in Orange County with a pending asylum claim and a valid U.S. Employment Authorization.
Javier Gimenez Rivero is a high school student from Venezuela, living in Orange County with a pending asylum claim and a valid U.S. Employment Authorization.
Challenger disaster remembered 40 years later as NASA prepares for new lunar mission
The Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the moon, is currently on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. Like Challenger four decades ago, the rocket is facing freezing temperatures, though officials say modern safeguards are in place to help prevent another tragedy.
The Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the moon, is currently on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. Like Challenger four decades ago, the rocket is facing freezing temperatures, though officials say modern safeguards are in place to help prevent another tragedy.