Tropical Storm Erin to become hurricane this week; dangerous beach conditions likely in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Erin is continuing to gain strength, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) expect the system to become the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Orlando Dreamers secure additional $2 billion in financing to pursue MLB franchise
The Orlando Dreamers announced Tuesday they have secured the final round of financing to support their bid to bring a Major League Baseball team to the city.
Florida family of Giovanni Pelletier seeks answers in teen's disappearance, death
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, whose body was found Friday in a pond near State Road 70, a week after he disappeared while on vacation.
Husband of Winter Springs woman kidnapped, killed by alleged drug cartel sentenced to 7 years
Miguel Aguasvivas, whose wife, Katherine, was kidnapped and murdered by an alleged drug cartel in 2024, was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to money laundering charges. He was not charged in connection with her death.
New vaccine designed to help fight colorectal, pancreatic cancer shows promising results: Study
The vaccine, which has completed its phase 1 trial, is called ELI-002 2P.
White House press briefing: Aug. 12, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Leavitt gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration and answered questions on a multitude of topics, President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, the economy, immigration and Trump's move to take ahold of the Washington, D.C. police and activate the National Guard.
8 Florida men arrested in violent lakeside brawl in Polk County, sheriff says
Eight people have been arrested in connection with a violent brawl earlier this month at Lake Winterset that left two participants temporarily unconscious and was captured on cellphone video, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
Gov. DeSantis appoints Florida's new lieutenant governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor. The governor's announcement and Collins' swearing-in ceremony took place at a news conference in Tampa on Tuesday morning. Collins succeeds Jeanette Nunez, who stepped down earlier this year after being named president of Florida International University.
ULA's new Vulcan rocket launches 'national security' mission from Florida
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched its first U.S. national security launch aboard its new Vulcan rocket on Tuesday night.
Daughter tries to save dad from Florida's death row after he was convicted in her mom's murder
Florida has broken the state’s previous execution record, since the death penalty was reinstated. The prior record was eight executions in 2014. Two more prisoners are scheduled to be executed this month.
Naked man found in backyard as woman breastfed infant, police say
A Seminole County woman says she is too frightened to return home after finding a naked man in her backyard while she was breastfeeding her baby.
Apple iPhone 17 series: What to know about the release date, cost and features
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.
Sugar cookies sold at Target recalled over potential wood contamination
Hundreds of cases of sugar cookies sold at Target have been recalled across 20 states. Here’s what we know.
Small plane crashes in Volusia County near Ponce Inlet; pilot uninjured
A small plane crashed Monday afternoon near Disappearing Island in Ponce Inlet, leaving the pilot — the only person on board — uninjured, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2025: When and where to watch this week
The Perseids meteor shower, considered the best of the year by NASA, is set to peak soon.
DeSantis touts completion of water-improvement project that reversed damage done by man-made canal
Governor Ron DeSantis says since he’s taken office, he’s worked hard to improve the state’s water quality and announced the completion of the Crane Creek M1 Canal Flow Restoration project during a press conference on Monday.
Florida man arrested after allegedly shooting neighbor’s dog after he claims it beheaded his goat
A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly shot his neighbor's dog after he claimed it attacked and beheaded his goat.
Body of Giovanni Pelletier, teen missing in Florida, found after more than a week: Officials
After more than a week-long search, the body of Giovanni Pelletier, the 18-year-old who went missing in Florida on Aug. 1, has been found, according to family members and officials.
World’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s 'Star of the Seas,' arrives at Port Canaveral for first time
The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s “Star of the Seas," arrived at Port Canaveral, Florida, for the very first time on Saturday morning.
Florida, Gulf Coast face weekend washout amid waves of tropical downpours
A round of storms is bringing soaking tropical moisture to the Gulf Coast and Florida this weekend.