NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic

Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.

Former Florida youth basketball coach accused of molesting children, holding teen captive

A former Boys and Girls Club basketball coach in Marion County is accused of child molestation, human trafficking, and the production and possession of child pornography, among other criminal acts, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

SeaWorld Orlando announces new Artic flying theater attraction coming in 2025

SeaWorld Orlando announced a brand-new attraction coming to the park in the spring of 2025; “The world's first-of-its-kind Arctic flying theater".

Tipping points: Charlotte, unions, and ballot battles
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We zero in on the pivotal swing state of North Carolina, where the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is now a virtual dead heat. We examine why Mecklenburg County, home to Charlotte, could ultimately decide who wins the Tar Heel State. Plus, the powerful Teamsters union declines to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in nearly three decades - how will this impact union voters in battleground states like Michigan and Pennsylvania? And we preview the heated controversy surrounding

Video shows where Trump assassination suspect lay in wait outside golf course

Video shows the area where Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh allegedly pointed a rifle through a fence as the former president was playing golf over the weekend.

Florida man snorts cocaine to hide evidence after fleeing traffic stop, troopers say

A Florida man was arrested earlier this week in Pasco County after fleeing a traffic stop and attempting to conceal illegal drugs by ingesting them, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

2 Volusia County students, 16 and 17, arrested for alleged school threats: Sheriff Chitwood

Two high school students – a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old – were arrested on Wednesday after posting a school shooting threat on social media, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

Tropics update: New disturbance threat puts Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean on alert

A potential disturbance in the Caribbean Sea is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center to see if it develops into a tropical system on its way toward the Gulf of Mexico.

UF, FAMU interim presidents approved by Board of Governors

The state university system’s Board of Governors on Wednesday approved the appointments of interim presidents at the University of Florida and Florida A&M University.

College campus to battleground blitz: 48 Days
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With just 48 days until voters cast their ballots, we explore the fierce competition for undecided voters. We dive into who these coveted voters are, what issues matter most to them, and how the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns are fighting to win them over. Plus, a controversial digital ID battle in North Carolina, and the latest polling data that could reshape the electoral map. Don't miss this essential breakdown of the razor-thin margins that could determine America's future.

Missing Plant City teen found in South Florida with ‘predator’ she met online: Investigators

A man is behind bars and a missing Plant City teen has been safely located after law enforcement officers say the pair met on social media and he convinced her to leave home in the middle of the night. 

Election 2024: Latest polling shows Harris extending lead over Trump

We’re less than 50 days out from the 2024 presidential election and for weeks, the polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris with a lead — albeit a slim one — over former President Donald Trump. 

Poll: Trump's favorability improves, but both still below 50 percent

Both presidential candidates continue to be viewed unfavorably by the majority of Americans in recent Gallup polling, similar to patterns in the 2016 and 2020 elections.