Florida Spectrum Alert: New missing child system for kids with autism launches July 1

Florida will debut the "Florida Spectrum Alert" on July 1, a new emergency alert tool to quickly mobilize the community in locating and rescuing missing children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Former Goliath Ventures CEO agrees to plead guilty in $250 million crypto Ponzi scheme: Court filings

The former CEO of a Central Florida cryptocurrency investment company has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges and repay hundreds of millions of dollars after prosecutors accused him of operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 1,000 investors.

Thieves targeting Florida boats, stealing expensive navigation systems

A crime spree is targeting boat owners in Brevard County, Florida. Thieves are stealing high-end Garmin navigation systems straight out of boat dashboards, leaving victims with thousands of dollars in damages. Multiple local law enforcement agencies, are actively investigating the serial thefts across the Space Coast. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is urged to contact authorities or Central Florida Crimeline.

Florida launches investigation into CVS Caremark over pharmacy competition concerns

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an investigation into CVS Health and its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), Caremark, amid concerns that the company may be using its market power to disadvantage independent pharmacies and limit consumer choice.

Florida man repeatedly caught driving with suspended license arrested again: FCSO

A Florida man convicted of repeatedly driving while his license is suspended was recently arrested for allegedly failing to stop at a stop sign and for providing a fake name, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Hernando County detectives, FBI search for bodies linked to serial killer Billy Mansfield

Hernando County deputies and federal agents launched a fresh search on Monday for more bodies linked to imprisoned serial killer Billy Mansfield, scouring wooded properties near local ranches.

July 4 fireworks: What you need to know

America will celebrate a major milestone on July 4, 2026 – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Teen charged with murder ruled incompetent to stand trial in Cocoa shooting

A legal case has come to a sudden halt after a Brevard County judge ruled that a 13-year-old boy indicted as an adult for first-degree felony murder is currently not competent to stand trial.

Sloth imports to Florida now require a new wildlife permit after Sloth World deaths

Animal facilities in Florida that want to house and care for sloths will now have to file a special permit with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to import sloths into the state.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.

Florida expands emergency ban on ‘gas station morphine’

Florida officials are expanding an emergency ban to target new chemical compounds that bypass previous restrictions on a high-potency kratom extract linked to hundreds of deaths across the state.

Florida man sentenced to 60 years for death of girlfriend's 3-year-old son

A Florida man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the 2021 death of a 3-year-old boy after agreeing to a plea agreement, according to the State Attorney's Office.

Team Florida departs for Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota

More than 100 Special Olympics Florida athletes received a celebratory sendoff at Orlando International Airport before departing for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis.