Former principal accused of hosting underage party may avoid jail time

A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.

Florida triple-murder suspect avoided trial in prior case, received outpatient mental health treatment instead

Authorities on Monday identified three men who were fatally shot in what police described as a random attack in Kissimmee, as questions grow about why the suspect was free despite a prior attempted murder case.

Florida announces additional funding to support nursing education programs

Governor Ron DeSantis announced additional funding for state colleges, universities, and private nursing schools to help address Florida’s growing nursing shortage.

Man released from jail days earlier accused of choking, attacking child with knife at DeLand bus stop

A man who had been released from jail just days earlier is back in custody after police say he attacked a child with a knife at a DeLand bus stop. Witnesses intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived, authorities said.

Florida horse trainer accused of animal abuse after alleged Facebook confession, deputies say

A horse trainer is accused of abusing an animal he was hired to train. The Marion County Sheriff's office said the horse's owner gave them video evidence of the alleged incident.

Fans gather for College Football Championship game in Miami

The stage was set Monday at Hard Rock Stadium as fans gathered ahead of the college football championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.

Friends grieve 10-year-old boy, grandmother who died in Palm Bay house fire: 'A blessing to know him'

The tragic fire happened on Jan. 12 around 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 calls came in about a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.

AG Uthmeier blames 2022 release of current triple-murder suspect on 'lack of fight' by prosecutors

The Florida Attorney General claims the 2022 release of a man currently accused of premeditated murder for a triple homicide was the result of a state attorney not putting up a fight regarding an insanity defense. 

Artemis II moon rocket scheduled for rollout ahead of anticipated launch

NASA is preparing for it's first crewed Artemis mission with a NASA a rocket rollout – which involves moving an 11-millon point stack four miles

Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters

A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.