Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk posthumously

President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a White House ceremony.

Judge grants restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills after ex-girlfriend’s accusations

A Florida judge has issued a restraining order against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, a Central Florida Republican, following allegations from his former girlfriend that he threatened her after their breakup.

Florida teen, 17, charged in alleged hoax abduction, shooting: Officials

A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.

These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows

Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.

Florida mother accused of forcing 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video could face death penalty

A Pinellas County woman has been arrested on child pornography and capital sexual battery charges after investigators say she forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video.

3 co-defendants in gambling ring case tied to suspended Osceola sheriff adjudicated guilty

One of the co-defendants in the racketeering investigation involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has pleaded no contest to charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring.

Volusia County seawall holds firm as storms pound coast

Big storms are churning offshore, and with them, more of Volusia County’s shoreline is slipping away.

SpaceX launches Amazon’s third Project Kuiper mission from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Monday evening carrying Amazon's third Kuiper Falcon launch (KF-03) as part of the larger Project Kuiper mission.

Hamas releases final group of Israeli hostages as Trump visits the region

Israel and Hamas took a significant step Monday in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners. Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released some 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed the territory.

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President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli Parliament early Monday morning after all Israeli living hostages were released from Gaza, part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Jerry expected to strengthen, Karen weakens

Tropical Storm Jerry is expected to remain a tropical storm as it moves northward from the islands toward Bermuda, turning east before reaching the island early next week.

Florida veteran says he was denied Uber ride because of service dog: 'Slapped in the face'

A Central Florida veteran says an Uber driver refused to take him to the airport, claiming his service dog needed a muzzle and that pets weren’t allowed — a move the company says violates both federal law and its own policy.

'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.