Florida executes man convicted in 1991 killing of Fort Pierce police officer

Billy Leon Kearse was executed Tuesday evening for the 1991 killing of a Fort Pierce police officer, closing a case that has moved through Florida’s courts for more than three decades.

Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff

The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.

U.S. troops killed in Iran war: Army Reserve captain from Florida among victims of Kuwait drone strike

The Pentagon has released the names of four of the six U.S. service members killed in what officials described as an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, including one man from Central Florida.

Goliath Ventures CEO Chris Delgado: Luxury vehicles, watches, necklaces

A new court filing shows Goliath Ventures CEO Chris Delgado to surrender luxury vehicles, watches, necklaces, jewelry amid federal case into an alleged $300M Ponzi scheme.

Volusia County deputy shot twice in Deltona, body camera also shot: Sheriff

A Volusia County deputy was shot twice on Monday afternoon while investigating a call in Deltona, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. That deputy was treated at the hospital and is expected to be OK, the sheriff said.

Class action lawsuit filed after railroad tie fire in Marion County

Residents have filed a class action lawsuit following a massive fire involving railroad ties in Marion County that prompted concerns about toxic exposure in nearby Dunnellon.

Records: Alleged unlicensed driver in I-4 motorcycle crash cited twice before

A man in Florida is suspected of being unlicensed, drunk, and speeding when he slammed into the back of a motorcyclist on Interstate 4. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and was critically hurt, Florida Highway Patrol said. 

New blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer, study suggests

A new blood test that combines four protein biomarkers can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer with nearly 88% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis of one of the deadliest cancers.

Iran death toll rises to 6 US service members killed

The after effects of the massive weekend attack on Iran are continuing as the Islamic Republic’s leadership is still in limbo and Trump says the operation could go on for weeks.

These states stand out as the best for women in 2026, study finds

A new WalletHub report examines how women are faring across the United States in 2026, highlighting ongoing gaps in pay, political representation and opportunity.

Florida couple talks US operation in Iran: We prayed, waited for 4 decades for something to happen

The United States and Israel launched coordinated weekend strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, triggering an expanding regional conflict.

Florida man accused of trying to drive off in ambulance while medics treated patient

A Brevard County man was arrested after deputies say he tried to drive away in an ambulance that was blocking his driveway while paramedics treated a patient inside.

Florida Supreme Court rejects bid to block DeSantis redistricting push

The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a legal challenge seeking to block Gov. Ron DeSantis from pursuing a redraw of the state’s congressional districts.

Florida measles cases surge, ranking third nationwide

Florida is reporting a sharp rise in measles cases, placing it among the states with the highest totals so far this year.

Nearly 1,000 brush fires reported statewide as Florida drought worsens

Nearly 1,000 brush fires have ignited across Florida since the start of the year as drought conditions intensify and firefighters brace for what officials warn could be a severe wildfire season.

Arbitrator rules Brevard Public Schools need not rehire teacher in preferred student name dispute

An arbitrator has ruled that Brevard Public Schools does not have to rehire a veteran teacher, concluding a closely watched dispute over Florida’s law governing student names and pronouns.