New Florida 'super speeder' law makes extreme speeding arrestable, top prosecutor warns drivers
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday to discuss Florida’s new "super speeder" law, which imposes stricter penalties on drivers caught going more than 50 mph over the speed limit.
Orlando weather: Strong storms to bring heavy rain, frequent lightning to Central Florida
Central Florida will be hot and humid Wednesday, with scattered afternoon and evening storms bringing the potential for heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds.
Florida renews push to enforce 'Drag Show Law' amid ongoing court battle
Florida is renewing efforts to enforce a 2023 law aimed at restricting children from attending drag shows, even as the measure continues to face legal challenges in federal court.
Florida teacher disciplined over student nickname barred from Brevard schools
A former Brevard County high school teacher disciplined by the state for violating Florida’s parental rights law says she’s ready to return to the classroom, but district officials are not allowing her back just yet.
Florida man charged after allegedly striking sheriff's helicopter with laser
A Marion County man faces a felony charge after authorities say he repeatedly pointed a laser at a sheriff’s office helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot and prompting a swift arrest early Saturday morning.
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
National Hurricane Center updates: Tropical Storm Dexter, 2 disturbances in the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three systems in the Atlantic: Tropical Storm Dexter, and two potential disturbances in the far east Atlantic and near the southeastern United States.
Orange County ratifies ICE addendum 5-2
Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday on a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport detainees to "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration detention facility in the Everglades. After several hours of discussion and public comment, commissioners voted 5-2 to ratify the agreement. The dissenting votes came from District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson and District 5 Commissioner Kelly Semrad.
Florida raw milk outbreak sickens 21, including 6 children, prompts health warning: officials
Health department issues bulletin citing sanitation concerns at unnamed farm
Orange County DOGE audit starting today: What we know, what leaders are saying
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia hosted a news conference on Tuesday morning in Orlando to discuss the Florida Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) audit into Orange County’s spending and operations.
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia speaks in Orlando
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia hosted a press gaggle regarding local government audits on Tuesday morning in Orlando. During the event, the CFO discussed the Florida Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) audit into Orange County’s spending and operations.
Texas governor orders arrest of Democrats who fled state
Texas House Republicans on Monday voted 85-6 to authorize the House sergeant-at-arms and related officers to track down and civilly arrest Democrats who fled the state in protest of GOP redistricting efforts. Meanwhile, Democrats in other states are talking about retaliation.
Florida launches program to streamline ICE detainee transports in North Florida
Florida officials launched a pilot program on Monday that could help streamline U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainee transports in the northern part of the state.
Flagler Beach Pier construction delayed over sea turtle nests
Construction on the Flagler Beach Pier has been temporarily halted after sea turtle nests were discovered just feet from the work site, prompting officials to pause the project until at least mid-September.
Autumn McClure cold case: Twin brother reflects on decades-long search for sister, sister's killer
Adam McClure was just 16 years old when his twin sister Autumn left their Ormond Beach home, never to be seen again.
Bondi directs DOJ to launch probe into Trump-Russia investigation
Attorney General Pam Bondi is moving forward with a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation.
Judge demands legal custody records for controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing which government agency or private contractor has legal authority to hold people at the immigration detention facility in the Everglades that has become known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
Giovonni Pelletier: 18-year-old North Carolina man missing in Florida
Authorities are searching for 18-year-old Giovonni Pelletier, who went missing while traveling to visit family in Florida.
Tropical Storm Dexter forms over Atlantic; NHC watching 2 other disturbances for potential development
Tropical Storm Dexter, the fourth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed late Sunday night over the western Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Suspect who allegedly pistol-whipped teen at Volusia County park in custody, deputies say
A 39-year-old man accused of pistol-whipping a teenager and threatening another at a park in Volusia County on Sunday night has turned himself in to authorities, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.