Florida AG threatens legal action against U.S. Masters Swimming
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday morning in Orlando to address U.S. Masters Swimming. The AG said the organization needs to keep men out of female competitions and locker rooms. Otherwise, he said they will face a lawsuit.
Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days. Two rounds of ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine took place earlier this year, but no other meetings have so far been scheduled.
Florida man convicted of killing 2 people outside a bar set to be put to death
A Florida man who was convicted in the 1993 shooting deaths of a man and woman outside a bar as part of an attempted revenge killing is set to be executed on Tuesday.
Rumors swirl of Elon Musk’s Boring Co. eyeing Orlando tunnel along I-Drive
Buzz is building along Orlando’s International Drive over speculation that billionaire Elon Musk’s Boring Company could bring a Las Vegas-style underground transportation system to the heart of the city’s tourist district.
Cocoa Beach Air Show returns this weekend with high-flying military power
Prepare for some high-speed thrills along Florida’s Space Coast as the Cocoa Beach Air Show returns this weekend, bringing elite military jets and local pride back to the skies.
Man accused of stealing car on Daytona Beach claimed to be federal agent, deputies say
A man who allegedly stole a car parked on Daytona Beach told deputies he was a federal agent on a secret mission — but investigators didn’t buy the story.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescues 4 rare rough-toothed dolphins
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) has welcomed four rare female rough-toothed dolphins into its care.
Melania Trump given bracelet to honor Camp Mystic victims
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Texas on Friday to tour the damage left behind by devastating flooding over the July 4th weekend. At least 120 people were killed in the flooding. Across the state, more than 170 people are considered missing. The first lady spoke at a roundtable discussion with local leaders shortly after meeting with families. She shared that she received a special bracelet to honor the girls who lost their lives at Camp Mystic.
President Trump, First Lady meet with officials in Texas
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Texas on Friday to tour the damage left behind by devastating flooding over the July 4th weekend. While they were there, the leaders participated in a roundtable discussion with first responders and local officials. At least 120 people were killed in the flooding. Across the state, more than 170 people are considered missing.
Daytona Beach puppy left in trash compactor: $2,500 reward offered for tip leading to arrest
A $2,500 reward is now being offered for the conviction of the person(s) allegedly responsible for leaving a puppy in a Daytona Beach trash compactor last week.
Sen. Ashley Moody speaks on Florida's Space Coast
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody hosted a press conference on Friday afternoon in Brevard County, Florida, to unveil a "major legislative victory" aimed at expanding the country's leadership in the space industry. She says the law will have significant implications for innovation, national security and economic growth in Florida and beyond.
WATCH: Florida kitten with head stuck in pipe rescued by deputies, named 'Piper'
Florida deputies recently came to the rescue of a kitten who had its head stuck in a pipe, and the entire rescue mission was caught on bodycam. The kitten was given the name “Piper" to commemorate her rescue.
Northbound I-75 blocked in Marion County
Interstate 75 northbound is currently closed in Marion County after a large truck hit the overpass at Southwest 66th Street, officials say. Traffic is being diverted at Highway 484.
Florida preschool teacher arrested after video shows her pulling 3-year-old's arm, hair: police
A Volusia County preschool employee, Zayda Bayala, was arrested for allegedly abusing a 3-year-old girl.
Protestors clash with ICE during cannabis farm raid
Protesters and federal officials cashed on Thursday during an immigration raid on a Southern California farm. Authorities were seen throwing canisters that sprayed what looked like smoke into the air to disperse the crowd. It's legal to grow and sell cannabis in California with proper licensing. State records show the company has multiple active licenses to cultivate cannabis.
Florida couple gets surprise roof repair from community ahead of hurricane season
When Sam Scribner and Katarina Mandiola discovered their roof was badly leaking ahead of hurricane season, the $30,000 price tag to repair it felt insurmountable. Scribner, a well-known photographer in Volusia County, is paralyzed following a 2016 accident.
'Alligator Alcatraz': Florida lawmakers sue DeSantis over access to controversial detention site
A group of Democratic Florida lawmakers is petitioning the state Supreme Court to compel Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow them unannounced access to a newly established immigrant detention facility in the Everglades.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Lulu’s Law: Proposed national shark attack alert system aims to boost beach safety
A new federal bill aimed at preventing shark attacks by sending real-time alerts to beachgoers’ phones is making waves in Congress. The legislation, known as Lulu’s Law, passed the U.S. Senate this week and is now headed to the House for a vote.
NASA, SpaceX prepare for Crew-11 mission to International Space Station
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch a new crew to the International Space Station later this month as part of their ongoing partnership under the Commercial Crew Program.