Florida landscaper dies after tree falls during storms
A Florida landscaper working for Grandview Landscaping Services was killed Thursday afternoon when a large oak tree fell during severe storms in Marion County. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Hunter Parks. It's unclear exactly what caused the tree to fall – whether it was due to wind, rot, lightning, or another storm-related factor.
Florida child found dead inside home after two-week absence from school, deputies say
Authorities in St. Lucie County are investigating the death of a 6-year-old child who was found deceased inside a home Friday morning after being absent from school for more than two weeks.
Elon Musk leaves role at White House: What's next for DOGE?
Elon Musk is officially stepping away from his advisory role in President Donald Trump’s administration, posting Wednesday that his time as a Special Government Employee has ended. The billionaire entrepreneur was tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency — or DOGE — a Trump-created initiative aimed at reducing federal waste.The announcement came just one day after Musk criticized Trump’s legislative centerpiece — a sweeping bill combining tax cuts with immigration enforcement — calling it "a massive spending bill" that "undermines the work" of DOGE. So with Musk out, what comes next for DOGE? FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader weighs in.
Teen shot and killed after altercation at Marion County gas station, deputies say
Deputies are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot and killed during an altercation at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County.
Florida football coach accused of stealing more than $57,000 of team's funds, deputies say
A long-time Florida football coach has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $57,000 of the team’s money for personal use, deputies say.
President Trump, Elon Musk answer questions in Oval Office
President Donald Trump held a press conference with Elon Musk on Friday afternoon in the Oval Office. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda. After honoring Musk's accomplishments and contributions, Trump and Musk both answered reporter's questions in the Oval Office. Topics touched on included DOGE, immigration, business, economy and the Ukraine.
Elon Musk gets White House send-off from President Trump
President Donald Trump hosted a press conference Friday with Elon Musk to mark Musk’s departure from the White House. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda.
President Trump, Elon Musk hold press conference
President Donald Trump hosted a press conference with Elon Musk on Friday afternoon in the Oval Office. On Wednesday, Musk announced he was officially stepping away from his advisory role in Trump’s administration. The billionaire entrepreneur was tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency — or DOGE — a Trump-created initiative aimed at reducing federal waste. The announcement came just one day after Musk criticized Trump’s legislative centerpiece — a sweeping bill combining tax cuts with immigration enforcement — calling it "a massive spending bill" that "undermines the work" of DOGE.
Florida duck that terrorized neighborhood moved to new home
A Muscovy duck that gained internet fame for terrorizing a Cape Coral neighborhood has found a new home in Central Florida.
Hurricane season begins this weekend without Florida’s usual tax holiday as budget talks stall
Around this time each year, Florida typically launches a Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, allowing residents to purchase essential supplies tax-free. But this year, the tax break is on hold amid ongoing budget disputes in Tallahassee.
Tornado spins by Florida traffic camera
A tornado touched down near a busy highway in northeast Florida on Thursday.
Man suing Diocese of Orlando for $25 million after allegations of sexual abuse by pastor 'for years'
A man is suing the Diocese of Orlando for $25 million and demanding a trial by jury after allegations of a pastor sexually abusing him and potentially others “for years."
Florida landscaper dies after tree falls during storms, police say
A Florida landscaper has died after a large oak tree fell on him during Thursday's storms in Ocala.
Todd Chrisley talks Trump pardon, prison release | FULL
Members of the Chrisley family hosted a press conference, joined by attorneys Alex Little and Zack Lawson, on Friday afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee. Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were granted full presidential pardons on Wednesday by President Donald Trump, ending their multi-year prison sentences for federal tax and bank fraud convictions.
John Thrasher, former FSU president and Florida House speaker, dies at 81
John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University and former Speaker of the Florida House, has died.
Rare bacterial infection strikes Florida man after Lake Dora Jet Ski injury
A Tavares, Florida man is warning others after what began as a simple day on the water ended with a rare bacterial infection that nearly cost him his leg.
Freight train slams into semi-truck stalled on tracks in Florida
A cargo train collided with a semi-truck stuck on the tracks early Wednesday morning in Brevard County, pushing the truck approximately 50 yards down the rails, authorities said. Remarkably, no one was injured in the crash.
Disabled veteran sued by HOA over flagpole for which he has permit
A Florida HOA is using a resident, a disabled veteran, over a flagpole he put up in his front yard to fly the American flag.
Man used life vest to fend off alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park
New details have been released about a violent alligator attack that left a woman seriously injured while kayaking in Lake Kissimmee State Park earlier this year.
ICE raid in Tallahassee: 100 arrested at Florida construction site, officials say
More than 100 suspected undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday in a targeted ICE raid on a construction site in Tallahasse, Florida, according to U.S. Homeland Security Investigations.