Trump says National Guard will head to Chicago
National Guard troops are expected to arrive in Chicago within days, as former President Donald Trump vowed to send federal help to fight crime in the city “whether its leaders want it or not.” Over the Labor Day weekend, eight people were killed and nearly 60 others were shot, according to police. Trump called Chicago “a hellhole right now” and said the federal government would intervene.
World's largest cruise ship sets sail on its maiden voyage
The world’s largest ship set sail on Sunday, making its debut out of Port Canaveral, Florida.
Boy grazed by stray bullet from gun fired by off-duty deputy, sheriff's office says
A Flagler County boy was injured when a stray bullet pierced his bedroom wall while he was playing video games, according to the sheriff’s office.
Senior dog abandoned on desolate Florida road, owner arrested
A West Palm Beach man is behind bars, accused of doing something pretty horrible to a dog.
'Alligator Alcatraz': Federal court allows detention center to stay open during appeal
A federal appeals court has paused a judge’s order that would have shut down Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center facility in the Florida Everglades.
These are the best cities for retirees in 2025, according to data
Transitioning to retirement after years of work requires a lot of planning, particularly finding a new place to call home, and these locales offer nice options for retirees.
'I want to kill you:' Florida woman accused of online threats against police
A Sebring woman is locked up in the Highlands County Jail, accused of making online threats against police.
President Trump wants to change U.S. voting policy
President Donald Trump has said he will issue an executive order to mandate identification for all United States elections, a move likely to be challenged in court as unconstitutional. Trump also claimed he wants to ban all voting by mail except for those who are very ill or in military service.
Lake County deputies obtain arrest warrant in Eustis woman’s homicide
Detectives in Lake County have secured an arrest warrant in the killing of a woman found dead along a roadside in Mount Dora earlier this year.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program may be cut by feds: What is it?
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
Ethan Pritchard: FSU football player shot while visiting family
Florida State University football player and Seminole High School graduate, Ethan Pritchard, was shot near a Gadsden County apartment complex on Sunday, authorities said.
Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World is getting repainted
For more than 50 years, Cinderella Castle has stood as the symbol of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, greeting guests at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. Now, Disney Imagineers say the iconic castle is set to receive a fresh new look inspired by its original design.
Man arrested at Pulse site by FHP troopers during rainbow crosswalk protest released from jail
The 28-year-old man who was arrested on Friday night at the Pulse nightclub crosswalk has now been released from jail. He returned to the crosswalk site on Saturday afternoon, where he was greeted with cheers of appreciation and gratitude.
Orlando weather: Scattered storms and showers soak Florida for Labor Day Weekend
Scattered storms and showers are expected throughout the Labor Day weekend across Centra Florida, and some of these storms could pack quite the punch.
National Hurricane Center: Area to watch for possible tropical development bubbles up in Atlantic Ocean
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring an area to watch for possible tropical development in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa over the next week.
Florida man accused of slamming dog to the ground, headbutting patrol car during arrest
A Florida man was arrested on Thursday in Brevard County after he allegedly slammed a small dog onto the ground, headbutted a patrol car and threatened deputies.
Miami Dolphins linebackers coach placed on leave after domestic battery arrest: Court records
Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow has been placed on leave after he was arrested and charged with domestic battery on Friday morning, according to Broward County Jail records.
Undocumented immigrant arrested in Florida by ICE following murder conviction
An undocumented immigrant convicted of murder has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers following his release earlier this month from the Florida Department of Corrections.
Florida beaches claim 9 of top 10 spots for most shark attacks in America, new study shows
Florida beaches dominated a list of the top 10 U.S. beaches with shark attacks dating back several hundred years, according to a new report.
Florida extends record executions with date set for man who fatally stabbed couple during robbery
A Florida man who fatally stabbed a married couple during a robbery is scheduled to be executed next month, which could extend the state's record number of inmates put to death in a single year.