Pregnant hiker, partner, 3 dogs rescued after heat exhaustion on Florida trail

A pregnant woman, a man and three dogs were rescued in a remote area of the Juniper Prairie Wilderness after suffering signs of heat exhaustion, authorities said.

Spirit Airlines travelers struggling to recover luggage, refunds

Travelers affected by recent disruptions involving Spirit Airlines say they are struggling to recover lost luggage and obtain refunds, with some facing long waits and limited communication.

Trump's Golden Dome would cost over $1 trillion, CBO projects

A proposed high-tech missile defense system designed to protect the United States from attack would likely cost well over one trillion dollars, according to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate. 

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.

Iran latest: Pentagon new estimates put Iran war cost at $29 billion

The ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran may have survived through Monday, but President Donald Trump indicated the current break in hostilities is on "life support."

ChatGPT lawsuit: FSU shooting victim's family suing OpenAI, alleging chatbot aided gunman

Attorneys for the family of a man killed in last year’s mass shooting at Florida State University have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the gunman acted with assistance from an artificial intelligence chatbot.

Cruise ship with more than 100 sick passengers docks at Port Canaveral

A cruise ship carrying more than 100 people sick with norovirus docked at Port Canaveral early Monday, prompting a federal health investigation.

Ocala police looking for persons of interest after gun displayed at Paddock Mall

Ocala police are looking for multiple people who may have information about an incident that led to the temporary shutdown of the Paddock Mall over the weekend.

Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.

Sanford community raises funds to care for rescued sloths

Residents and local organizations in Sanford are rallying to support 10 sloths rescued from Sloth World, as the animals continue receiving intensive care at the Central Florida Zoo.

Severe storms disrupt Welcome To Rockville festival, damage reported across Central Florida

Severe thunderstorms swept across Central Florida on Friday evening, bringing hail, strong winds, lightning and heavy rain that temporarily halted the Welcome To Rockville music festival in Daytona Beach.

Florida man faked blindness to collect nearly $245,000 in VA benefits, feds say

Federal prosecutors say a Florida man fraudulently collected hundreds of thousands of dollars in veterans disability benefits by falsely claiming he was legally blind, federal prosecutors said.

New poll shows broad support for age caps, term limits in Congress

A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.