Bystander helps stop carjacking at Florida gas station, police say

A man visiting Florida from North Carolina prevented a tragic situation by stepping in to help a man fend off an alleged carjacker.

Deputies arrest girlfriends of 2 men charged with murdering Polk County missing man

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for help locating not only Ethan Fussell but also finding a Lexus believed to be related to the 21-year-old’s disappearance as two men and their girlfriends face charges in connection with the case.

Navy helicopter emergency lands in Volusia County: officials

A U.S. Navy helicopter reportedly underwent an emergency landing in Volusia County on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Boeing Starliner experiencing helium leaks after 2 astronauts launched to space station from Florida

Nearly 12 hours after Boeing successfully launched two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida aboard its Starliner spacecraft, NASA said its teams had identified three helium leaks on the spacecraft.

Housing affordability is Gen Z's top voting issue, survey finds

Rising housing costs are making it difficult for first-time buyers to secure a home, an issue concerning young voters ahead of November’s election. 

The News Fuse: Game Gloom
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David Martin talks about game gloom, when your upset after your favorite sports team loses, on Wednesday night's segment of The News Fuse.

State of real estate: A seller's market
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Local Real Estate Agent Janay Thomas stops by The Late News to update us on the current state of central Florida?s real estate. She breaks down the seller?s market, where most people are moving, and what you can do to prepare yourself to purchase a home.

Threatened shorebirds return to nest on Brevard County beach after decade-long absence

It’s not just sea turtles nesting on Brevard County beaches right now. A threatened shorebird, known as the least tern, is also trying to re-populate by laying eggs on the beach.

Grieving mom speaks after 15-year-old son killed at Sumter County sleepover

Diana Wagner is still processing the loss of her son, Connor Gill. It’s been a few days now since deputies said he was fatally stabbed by another teenager in an attack, but the family says they’ll be feeling the pain of it for a lifetime.

4 sea turtles released at Ponce Inlet after rehabilitation

It was a celebration today on the shores of Ponce Inlet as four juvenile green sea turtles got a fresh start to their lives.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying 20 Starlink satellites

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday evening, carrying 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities, into low-Earth orbit.

Kids get to explore garbage truck
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Excitement filled the air at Give Kids The World Village as young residents experienced a special treat from the local fire department.

June skygazing highlights: Strawberry Moon, summertime planet parade

June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.

NASA has a new game plan for Hubble Space Telescope to resume science observations

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope stopped collecting science at the end of May after part of its directional system returned faulty data. Teams will begin transitioning to use only one out of three gyroscopes, reducing the telescope's efficiency.

Video shows arrest of suspect in deadly Sumter County sleepover stabbing

A teenager was killed, and his father remains hospitalized after another teen allegedly stabbed them during a sleepover over the weekend.