Fed holds rates at 4.3% despite pressure from Trump
A massive tariff deadline is just one day away, and the White House is appearing to be fast-tracking some new trade deals. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader has all the latest political headlines.
A massive tariff deadline is just one day away, and the White House is appearing to be fast-tracking some new trade deals. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader has all the latest political headlines.
Florida man arrested for animal cruelty after setting traps to kill cats: deputies
A Florida man was arrested after deputies found a bloodied dead cat in his trash can and animal traps outside his home.
A Florida man was arrested after deputies found a bloodied dead cat in his trash can and animal traps outside his home.
Florida executes man in 1994 killing of wife, 2 kids; sets new death sentence state record
Florida has executed Edward Zakrzewski for the 1994 murders of his wife and two children.
Florida has executed Edward Zakrzewski for the 1994 murders of his wife and two children.
Manhattan gunman bought rifle and car from Las Vegas boss, NYPD says
The man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought his AR-15-style rifle and getaway car from his Las Vegas boss, NYPD officials said, as funerals for victims begin across New York.
The man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought his AR-15-style rifle and getaway car from his Las Vegas boss, NYPD officials said, as funerals for victims begin across New York.
Florida teacher fired over student nickname dispute to keep license in agreement with state
A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student’s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom.
A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student’s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom.
Tropical outlook eyes Florida for possibility in mid-August: Climate Prediction Center
While the tropics are calm at the moment, August is typically when tropical activity starts to increase.
While the tropics are calm at the moment, August is typically when tropical activity starts to increase.
Florida 'Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out': 48 arrested in child sex predator sting, officials say
Forty-eight men were recently arrested in a Florida undercover child sex predator sting called “Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out," officials say.
Forty-eight men were recently arrested in a Florida undercover child sex predator sting called “Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out," officials say.
Florida AG speaks on Orange County ICE agreement
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier answered reporters' questions following a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. One of the questions touched upon his threat to remove Orange County?s mayor and commissioners from office, accusing them of defying state law by refusing to assist with the transport of immigration detainees to a controversial detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier answered reporters' questions following a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. One of the questions touched upon his threat to remove Orange County?s mayor and commissioners from office, accusing them of defying state law by refusing to assist with the transport of immigration detainees to a controversial detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
New audio, video from DCA plane crash released during NTSB hearing
The NTSB released new audio and surveillance video on Wednesday at the start of three days of investigative hearings into the midair collision at Reagan National Airport.
The NTSB released new audio and surveillance video on Wednesday at the start of three days of investigative hearings into the midair collision at Reagan National Airport.
40 men arrested in Florida child sex predator sting, officials say
Multiple law enforcement officials gathered to host a press conference to announce the results of an undercover operation on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. Forty people were arrested in the child sex predator sting called "Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out."
Multiple law enforcement officials gathered to host a press conference to announce the results of an undercover operation on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. Forty people were arrested in the child sex predator sting called "Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out."
Lawrence Dority guilty in shooting death of ex-Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne
A Florida jury has found Lawrence Dority guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of former Orlando Magic basketball player Adreian Payne.
A Florida jury has found Lawrence Dority guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of former Orlando Magic basketball player Adreian Payne.
Plane makes emergency landing on Florida road: officials
A small Cessna plane was forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday in Osceola County.
A small Cessna plane was forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday in Osceola County.
Nearly 5 tons of seized cocaine worth $73.3 million offloaded in Florida, officials say
A large haul of more than $73 million worth of cocaine that was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard was offloaded on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A large haul of more than $73 million worth of cocaine that was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard was offloaded on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Tampa police give updates after shooting near Busch Gardens
A Tampa police officer was shot on Wednesday morning. The shooting happened in the area of 30th St. and Annie St. near the employee entrance to Busch Gardens. Officials say the officer is stable at the hospital. The suspect is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A Tampa police officer was shot on Wednesday morning. The shooting happened in the area of 30th St. and Annie St. near the employee entrance to Busch Gardens. Officials say the officer is stable at the hospital. The suspect is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
FULL | Gov. DeSantis holds education roundtable in Tampa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.
Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks on teacher vacancies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.
Man shot and killed in Marion County, deputies investigating
Authorities are investigating after a man was shot and killed on Wednesday morning in Marion County, deputies say.
Authorities are investigating after a man was shot and killed on Wednesday morning in Marion County, deputies say.
Florida woman hides more than $90 million from IRS, sentenced to 30 months in prison: Court records
A Florida woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after she and two family members allegedly conspired to hide more than $90 million that was held in undeclared bank accounts in several countries.
A Florida woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after she and two family members allegedly conspired to hide more than $90 million that was held in undeclared bank accounts in several countries.
Jacksonville street takeover: Nearly 700 juveniles attend 'illegal and extremely dangerous’ gathering
Officials said the “problematic behavior" included drug use, fighting and pepper-spraying each other. While attempting to disperse the event, officers also recovered a juvenile with a firearm.
Officials said the “problematic behavior" included drug use, fighting and pepper-spraying each other. While attempting to disperse the event, officers also recovered a juvenile with a firearm.
Florida officers arrest 6 friends, clear 11 cases after great dane dog killed in drive-by shooting
Six friends have been arrested, and 11 cases have been closed, following a 2024 drive-by shooting where a great dane dog was killed on a front porch in Florida, according to officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
Six friends have been arrested, and 11 cases have been closed, following a 2024 drive-by shooting where a great dane dog was killed on a front porch in Florida, according to officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).



















