Grandparents of Lakeland toddler shot to death among 64 arrested in fentanyl trafficking bust: Grady Judd
Sixty-four people have been arrested and two Polk County businesses are closed after a multi-agency fentanyl investigation, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Sixty-four people have been arrested and two Polk County businesses are closed after a multi-agency fentanyl investigation, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Biden, Trump face off in 1st 2024 presidential debate
The much-anticipated first presidential debate of 2024 took place as America watched President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump discuss the issues at the top of constituents’ minds.
The much-anticipated first presidential debate of 2024 took place as America watched President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump discuss the issues at the top of constituents’ minds.
2024 presidential debate: Central Florida reacts
A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden repeatedly sought to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republican rival countered Biden's criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden repeatedly sought to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republican rival countered Biden's criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
2024 presidential debate: Who won?
The first general election debate of the 2024 season has concluded, with U.S. President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, clashing on immigration and climate change and launching deeply personal attacks on each other Thursday evening in Atlanta.
The first general election debate of the 2024 season has concluded, with U.S. President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, clashing on immigration and climate change and launching deeply personal attacks on each other Thursday evening in Atlanta.
Florida man arrested after shooting, destroying Walmart delivery drone, deputies say
A Florida man is behind bars after he allegedly shot a Walmart delivery drone, rendering it inoperable in Lake County, deputies said.
A Florida man is behind bars after he allegedly shot a Walmart delivery drone, rendering it inoperable in Lake County, deputies said.
Florida man arrested after robbing, killing Leesburg store owner: Officials
A man accused of robbing and killing a Leesburg store owner has been arrested nearly a month after the murder, officials said.
A man accused of robbing and killing a Leesburg store owner has been arrested nearly a month after the murder, officials said.
NASA has chose SpaceX to build space station deorbit vehicle
The International Space Station can't stay up there forever. NASA has just announced that SpaceX will build a de-orbiting vehicle to get the ISS to burn up in the atmosphere safely. That controlled re-entry is set for 2030.
The International Space Station can't stay up there forever. NASA has just announced that SpaceX will build a de-orbiting vehicle to get the ISS to burn up in the atmosphere safely. That controlled re-entry is set for 2030.
Central Florida to see repeat of summer weather pattern for Friday
A hot, humid Friday is in store for Central Florida.
A hot, humid Friday is in store for Central Florida.
Couple accused of stealing pub subs from Florida Publix
Deputies need the community's help in identifying a couple accused of stealing Pub Sub sandwiches from a Florida Publix store over the weekend.
Deputies need the community's help in identifying a couple accused of stealing Pub Sub sandwiches from a Florida Publix store over the weekend.
Ocala violated First Amendment with prayer vigil, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that the City of Ocala violated the First Amendment of the United States Constitution when it hosted a prayer vigil in 2014.
A federal judge ruled that the City of Ocala violated the First Amendment of the United States Constitution when it hosted a prayer vigil in 2014.
Melbourne 'active shooter' suspect shot, killed by police after calling 911 himself: officials
The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded in Melbourne on Wednesday morning was killed after he was shot by police, officials said.
The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded in Melbourne on Wednesday morning was killed after he was shot by police, officials said.
Florida man who mutilated, sexually assaulted woman in Pine Hills found guilty
Bruce Whitehead was found guilty on Wednesday of nearly the same crimes he was convicted of almost 40 years ago.
Bruce Whitehead was found guilty on Wednesday of nearly the same crimes he was convicted of almost 40 years ago.
Melbourne 'active shooter' suspect identified by police
The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded at a Melbourne apartment complex on Wednesday morning has been identified.
The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded at a Melbourne apartment complex on Wednesday morning has been identified.
2 injured after small plane crashes in DeLand, officials say
Two people were injured after a small plane crashed in DeLand Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Two people were injured after a small plane crashed in DeLand Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Flying umbrellas can pose beach safety risks: 'Not worth somebody’s life'
While water safety is a primary concern at the shore, beachgoers and workers alike must also be vigilant about other risks. A recent incident at Cocoa Beach highlighted the danger posed by beach umbrellas. An 80-year-old woman experienced this firsthand while enjoying a day on the sand. The wind picked up a beach umbrella, and its stake impaled her leg.
While water safety is a primary concern at the shore, beachgoers and workers alike must also be vigilant about other risks. A recent incident at Cocoa Beach highlighted the danger posed by beach umbrellas. An 80-year-old woman experienced this firsthand while enjoying a day on the sand. The wind picked up a beach umbrella, and its stake impaled her leg.
Mount Dora's ‘Starry Night’ house to be featured in documentary
The "Starry Night" house in Mount Dora, inspired by Vincent van Gogh's masterpiece, is again capturing attention as the subject of a new documentary.
The "Starry Night" house in Mount Dora, inspired by Vincent van Gogh's masterpiece, is again capturing attention as the subject of a new documentary.
Man with hearing, speech impairments brutally murdered remembered by family: 'Heart of gold'
The family of a man with hearing and speech impairments who was attacked, robbed, and murdered in his driveway wants people to remember him for the kind and selfless way he lived his life and not the brutal way he lost it.
The family of a man with hearing and speech impairments who was attacked, robbed, and murdered in his driveway wants people to remember him for the kind and selfless way he lived his life and not the brutal way he lost it.
Florida couple shares details of attack by pit bull rescue they adopted
A Florida couple has shared their harrowing experience after being attacked by their rescue dog, leading to the dog’s death at the hands of deputies.
A Florida couple has shared their harrowing experience after being attacked by their rescue dog, leading to the dog’s death at the hands of deputies.
National Hurricane Center tracking 2 tropical waves that could become better organized
A new disturbance located over the southern Caribbean Sea is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center.
A new disturbance located over the southern Caribbean Sea is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center.
Wednesday will bring another round of afternoon storms as day heats up
Storms will linger into the early evening hours. They will continue to work eastward through the evening and gradually become more widespread along the Atlantic Coast.
Storms will linger into the early evening hours. They will continue to work eastward through the evening and gradually become more widespread along the Atlantic Coast.