Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users

Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.

Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida DUI crash case; driver's license suspended for 5 years

A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island.

DeSantis bans license plate readers on state roads after approving millions in funding for them: Report

Gov. Ron DeSantis has halted the use of automated license plate readers on Florida state roads, arguing the technology could enable government overreach and threaten personal privacy.

Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds

Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.

Couple arrested in Florida, accused of keeping 4 children captive, abused in tractor-trailer cab: Officials

A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.

Man accused of stealing firefighters' credit cards from Brevard County fire station

A man is facing fraud and theft charges after deputies said he stole credit cards from two Brevard County firefighters while they were away from their station responding to emergency calls.

Blue Origin breaks ground on $80 million payload facility at Cape Canaveral

Blue Origin broke ground Monday on a new $80 million payload processing facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, an investment officials say will help support a growing number of national security, commercial and NASA missions.

Antisemitic symbols, gestures displayed during boxing event at Orlando's Kia Center

Antisemitic symbols and gestures were displayed during a boxing event at Orlando's Kia Center over the weekend, drawing condemnation from members of Central Florida's Jewish community and people who attended the event.

NHC: Tropical Storm Edouard forms in Gulf, expected to strengthen before hitting Texas on Tuesday

Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf on Monday evening and is expected to strengthen before reaching the Texas coast Tuesday, bringing heavy rain, flooding and dangerous coastal conditions.

Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders

Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.

Former NFL player arrested in Daytona Beach home invasion, vehicle theft: Officials

A former NFL wide receiver was arrested in Daytona Beach after police said he was found driving a stolen vehicle connected to an armed burglary in Orlando.

At least 2 dead, 15 feared missing and dozens airlifted from Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding

Dozens of people are being airlifted to safety after sudden flash flooding surged through the Grand Canyon. Officials are now asking the public to give information for individuals who may be missing or unaccounted for.

Brevard County mother killed by wrong-way driver after dropping daughter off at FAMU

A Brevard County family is mourning a mother killed in a head-on crash with a wrong-way driver on Interstate 10 shortly after she dropped her daughter off for her freshman year at Florida A&M University.

FSU linebacker Ethan Pritchard walking, training one year after being shot in the head

FSU linebacker and former Seminole High football player Ethan Pritchard is walking, talking, and training less than a year after surviving a gunshot wound to the head.

Suspended Palm Beach County clerk granted bond in child sex case; Florida AG seeks review of 'appalling order'

A judge Friday granted $160,000 bond to suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Michael Allen Caruso, who is accused of sexually abusing a young boy multiple times since 2024.

Nashville International Airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton

It’s official: Nashville International Airport will be named after Tennessee native daughter and country legend Dolly Parton.