DeSantis pushes plan to sharply cut Florida property taxes

Florida homeowners could soon see major reductions in their property tax bills under a proposal unveiled Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Tracy Ocasio search: 17 years later, high-tech teams hit Lake Apopka waters to look for missing Ocoee woman

It has been 17 years since Tracy Ocasio walked out of a MetroWest bar and vanished into the night. For her family, it has been nearly two decades of silence, courtroom battles, and a search that never truly ends.

Deadly Cocoa dog attack: Arrest made in neighbor's mauling death

A Florida woman has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after authorities said her dogs escaped repeatedly from her yard before fatally mauling a neighbor earlier this month.

Anna Kepner update: Timeline, witness statements the night of teen girl's death

An unsealed federal court transcript details a minute-by-minute timeline from closed-circuit television footage linking Anna Kepner's stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, 16, to the being in the cabin the last time she was seen alive.

Toyota recalls 43,500 trucks over engine defect that could cause sudden stall

Toyota is recalling more than 43,000 of its 2024 Tundra pickup trucks because debris left behind during the manufacturing process could contaminate the engine and increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

John Travolta teams up with University of Tampa professor for directorial debut

A University of Tampa assistant film professor is celebrating a massive career milestone after serving as the cinematographer for actor John Travolta’s first directed feature film.

Several sea turtle nests disturbed on the Space Coast over holiday weekend

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.

Judge upholds Florida congressional map amid gerrymandering challenge

A Florida judge on Tuesday upheld the state’s current congressional map, rejecting arguments from voting rights groups that the districts were drawn to unfairly favor Republicans.

Dusty Ray Spencer: Death warrant signed, execution date set

A death warrant has been signed, and an execution date set, for a Florida man convicted of brutally beating, stabbing, and cutting his wife outside their home in Orange County in January 1992.

Life on the moon? NASA unveils its 3-phase plan timeline to build a permanent moon base

NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.

World Cup 2026: Former Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman named to USMNT roster

Former Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman was named to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first player in club history to progress from the academy through MLS NEXT Pro and MLS before reaching the World Cup stage.

Is 'Alligator Alcatraz' closing? Florida congressman speaks at ICE detention center

State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.

Michael Millett: Judge urges speed in case where dog mauled child to death

A judge on Tuesday set an October trial date in the case involving the deadly dog mauling of 8-year-old Michael Millett, while criticizing prosecutors over delays in the proceedings.

Lightning strike kills cattle on Marion County farm, NWS says

A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.