New video: Deputies rescue missing 11-year-old boy after chase involving registered sex offender

Authorities say an 11-year-old boy reported missing days earlier was rescued after deputies stopped a pickup truck driven by a registered sex offender, setting off a dramatic series of events that included a foot pursuit and a second vehicle chase.

Police stop driver in Altamonte Springs for using remote-controlled license plate cover

Police in Altamonte Springs stopped a driver after discovering a remote-controlled device designed to obscure the vehicle’s license plate, a violation of a Florida law that took effect late last year.

Brevard Zoo releases nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears after record year

Brevard Zoo is preparing to return nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears to the wild following a record-breaking year that brought more orphaned cubs to the facility than ever before.

Rep. Randy Fine introduces bill to make Greenland 51st state

A House Republican is pushing for Greenland to become the country's 51st state as President Donald Trump publicly pushes for the Danish territory to come under U.S. rule.

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins enters governor’s race, setting up crowded GOP primary

Florida’s 2026 race for governor took a sharper turn Monday as Lt. Gov. Jay Collins formally entered the contest. His decision sets up a crowded and potentially contentious Republican primary just as lawmakers convene for the annual legislative session.

Anonymous threat prompts hours-long lockdown at Lake Minneola High School

An anonymous caller made a bomb threat against Lake Minneola High School on Monday morning, prompting the high school and nearby schools to be placed on lockdown, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Schools.

'Leader' of Florida 'Sex Money Murder' gang arrested after multi-year investigation

In a wiretap operation – a joint effort by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, state attorney’s office and the Polk County Sheriff’s office – authorities aimed to take down the Sex Money Murder hierarchy in Florida. 

Florida grandson, grandma killed in Palm Bay house fire, officials say

A Florida grandmother, 75, and her 10-year-old grandson were killed early Monday morning in a devastating house fire in Palm Bay, according to Palm Bay Assistant Fire Chief John Ringleb. 

Large crowds gather as ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando
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ICE protests break out in Downtown Orlando, as well as across the nation Sunday-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.

Orlando officials react: ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando
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Minister Sheena Rolle, one of the organizers of Sunday's protest, speaks on the turnout of nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.

Local Florida Professor weighs in on context of ICE protests
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UCF Associate Professor Dr. Larry Walker weighs in on the nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.

Conservative Political Analyst: Minneapolis ICE shooting was justified
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Conservative Political Analyst Carl Jackson weighs in on the nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.

Orlando ICE protests: Analyst backs agent in Minneapolis shooting
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Law Enforcement expert James Copenhaver weighs in on the nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.

NASA, SpaceX set date for Crew-11’s return to Earth: What we know

NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather conditions.

Florida launches baby formula safety push after state testing finds elevated toxins

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis on Friday announced a new initiative aimed at improving the safety of baby formula, citing test results that found elevated levels of toxins in many popular products sold in the state.