Halloween Horror Nights houses 2026: Sinners joins Universal Orlando

Sinners is headed to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights! It is the second house announcement ahead of HHN's 35th Anniversary.

Hurricane season: NOAA predicts below-normal season, cites El Niño

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.

Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 schedule released: Full calendar

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be featured prominently during the 2026 season with five nationally televised games, including two London matchups and three prime-time appearances.

Heriberto Medina Marquez: Suspect accused of ambushing deputy attacked law enforcement before

Newly released video shows a Marion County sheriff's deputy being stabbed multiple times in the chest during what investigators describe as an ambush attack, with authorities saying the deputy survived because he was wearing a protective vest.

Pulse Memorial design 60% completed, Orlando officials say

The City of Orlando says the final design for the Pulse memorial is now about 60% complete as the community approaches 10 years since the 2016 nightclub massacre that killed 49 people.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers release 2026 NFL schedule

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially released their 2026 regular-season schedule, revealing a challenging slate as the team looks to regain control of the NFC South and return to playoff contention.

Baby seahorse rescue signals new hope for Indian River Lagoon

A local shrimper on the Space Coast received an unexpected surprise in his trap recently: a tiny, squirming baby seahorse.

Who is Spc. Mariyah Collington? High school principal, U.S. Army commanders remember her 'dedication'

Spc. Mariyah Collington, 19, is remembered for her dedication, positive spirit and unwavering enthusiasm after her remains were found in Morocco where she was attending a training exercise.

'Thank You, Jesus': Survivor recounts moments after plane crashed off Florida coast into ocean

When Olympia Outten heard the sounds of the U.S. Space Force plane and a rescue helicopter, she said she jumped for joy in the middle of her life raft, while waiving an emergency flag.

Trump in China: President Xi warns Taiwan is key to US-China relations

Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People. 

Seagrass rebounds in Indian River Lagoon, signaling environmental recovery

Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.

Florida man blows fentanyl into air at deputy to eliminate evidence, sheriff's office says

A Florida man, who deputies said had multiple signs of drug usage in his car, allegedly blew fentanyl into the air at a deputy, to eliminate evidence, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.

Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.

U.S. airmen conduct water rescue of 11 people stranded in Florida plane crash

The 920th Rescue Wing with Air Force Reserve Command was alerted to a plane crash including several victims on Tuesday afternoon, about 80 miles from Melbourne. The crew located all the 11 crash victims were on a single raft and worked to extract them to safety.