AI scammers target Michigan family searching for missing Yorkie in Florida

What began as a routine rest stop during a family’s drive from Michigan to southwest Florida has turned into a multistate search for a missing 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier.

Florida man denied bond after Marion County toddler’s death

A Florida man accused in the death of a toddler was denied bond, authorities said. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 following the death of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, his girlfriend's daughter.

US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say

The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say. 

Ford recalls over 4.3 million vehicles over software issue

Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.

Volusia County boosts beach safety education with indoor rip current simulator

Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents.

Laura Flores: New video shows alleged daycare worker hitting, slapping children

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance video from inside a daycare center where a woman allegedly slapped, hit, or kicked several children who were under her care. MCSO released nearly 20 minutes of video from inside the kids' classroom, where the alleged abuse occurred.

Florida mom claims her toddler was abused at Marion County daycare

A mother says her 1-year-old son was abused at a daycare in Marion County and that she was not notified until days after the alleged incident.

Florida mom petitioning for e-bike regulations after 5-year-old son hit at beach

A child was struck by two teenagers riding an electric bike while walking toward the ocean at a beach in Volusia County, authorities and family members said. Now the mother of that chid is pushing for stricter e-bike regulations.

Hurricane Melissa ties record for strongest storm in Atlantic history

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has concluded that Hurricane Melissa was stronger than initially recorded, tying it for the most intense hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic basin by wind speed.

Who is Christopher Alexander Delgado? Goliath Venture CEO arrested in alleged federal Ponzi scheme

Federal agents arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, the president and CEO of Goliath Ventures, an Orlando-based cryptocurrency investment firm, this week on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering.

Cuban Coast Guard kills 4, injures 6 in gunfire with Florida-based boat

A violent confrontation in Cuban territorial waters on Wednesday morning left four people dead and several others injured after a Florida-registered speedboat reportedly opened fire on Cuban authorities.

NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke shares 'medical event' that prompted early return from ISS

Over one month after SpaceX's Crew-11 returned to Earth earlier than expected due to a medical situation, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke decided to share his experience. 

Artemis II rollback: NASA moves rocket off launch pad to fix helium flow issue

NASA is preparing to roll its Artemis II rocket off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to fix a helium flow issue.

Trump delivers record-breaking State of the Union, declares ‘Golden Age'

President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, speaking for more than 100 minutes as he declared a new “Golden Age of America."