Florida father charged after toddler found alone outside, police say

A DeLand man is facing child neglect and DUI charges after his 2-year-old son was found alone, crying and wearing only a shirt and diaper, outside a relative’s home, authorities said.

Judge reinstates Florida councilwoman after suspension over social media posts

A Groveland city councilwoman suspended earlier this month over controversial social media posts has been reinstated by a judge and returned to office.

Daytona Beach child abduction suspect jailed in Volusia County following Jacksonville arrest

A registered sex offender accused of attempted child abduction and indecent exposure on July 11 in Daytona Beach has been transported and booked into the Volusia County Jail following his arrest in Jacksonville.

Jeffrey Epstein prison video had nearly 3 minutes cut from it: report

New analysis shows the DOJ’s “raw” surveillance video of Epstein’s cell was edited, with nearly three minutes missing and metadata pointing to file manipulation.

Florida's 'Queen of Versailles' appears with President Trump for 'Halt Fentanyl Act' bill signing

President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act into law Wednesday during a ceremony at the White House, where he was joined by families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl-related overdoses., including Jackie Siegel.

President Trump signs 'HALT Fentanyl Act'
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President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Trump was joined by several families who had lost family members and friends from fentanyl overdose at the event, and several people shared their stories.

'Queen of Versailles' appears with President Trump
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President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Florida's own Jackie Siegel, the Queen of Versailles, was one of the family members who spoke of their loved ones at the bill signing.

Trump denies that he plans to fire Jerome Powell
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President Donald Trump met with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday and asked them if they thought he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. However, when reporters asked Trump about the possibility during a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, he denied it.

FULL | Trump meets with Crown Prince of Bahrain
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President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. The United States and Bahrain have signed an agreement that will pave the way for the two countries to enter into a formal civilian-nuclear cooperation deal.

Trial date set for FSU shooting suspect
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The Florida State University (FSU) student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April is set to go to trial this November. Phoenix Ikner, 20, faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder.

Gov. DeSantis appoints Florida's new CFO
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday in Tampa, where he announced the appointment of the Sunshine State's new Chief Financial Officer. Republican Blaise Ingoglia, 54, will fill the vacancy. Ingoglia previously served in the House and as Chair of the Republican Party of Florida.

FSU shooting suspect has hearing
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Phoenix Ikner, the student accused of a mass shooting at Florida State University (FSU), had a case management hearing on Wednesday morning. Ikner did not appear in court for the hearing. The case is set to go to trial on Nov. 3 and will begin with jury selection.

Spending cuts divide lawmakers in U.S.
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Lawmakers are currently facing a divide as they debate proposed spending cuts, most notably in areas such as education and foreign aid. The disagreements center around the extent and impact of the cuts, with some lawmakers arguing for austerity measures while others advocate for maintaining or even increasing funding levels in certain areas.

FSU accused shooter case management hearing
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Phoenix Ikner, the student accused of a mass shooting at Florida State University (FSU), had a case management hearing on Wednesday morning. Ikner did not appear in court for the hearing. The case is set to go to trial on Nov. 3 and will begin with jury selection.

Who is Sen. Blaise Ingoglia? Florida's new Chief Financial Officer

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday in Tampa, where he announced the appointment of the Sunshine State's new Chief Financial Officer.

Invest 93L: Tropical depression could form by end of week, bringing heavy rainfall across Gulf Coast

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the FOX 35 Storm Team are tracking an area of low pressure sitting near the panhandle of Florida: Invest 93L. With plenty of fuel to feed the disturbance, Invest 93L has the potential to become a tropical depression by the end of this week.

Florida man arrested after alleged road rage incident ends at police station

A Volusia County man was arrested after allegedly waving a gun at another driver in a road rage incident that ended just steps from law enforcement.

MLB legend Hank Aaron honored by Braves during All-Star Game in Atlanta

The tribute to Hank Aaron during the 2025 All-Star Game at Truist Park featured holographic projection, original broadcast audio, and fireworks.

Florida’s school voucher surge draws fire from public education advocates

As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.