'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A spicy, surprising double whammy

Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps for another other two-course culinary gauntlet (or another pair of back-to-back episodes, whichever you prefer). First, the top 10 chefs must make haute cuisine out of convenience-store food in “Gas Station Gourmet,” then they take a peppery page from a previous champion’s book in “Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt.”

Florida mom accused of duct taping children to a chair over stolen Moon Pie

A DCF report stated that the children's hands were taped behind their back and that the mother had wrapped one of the kids whole body in tape "because she was mad."

Crist blasts DeSantis during first campaign event in Florida governor's race

Let the campaigning begin! U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, putting him in a position to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall.

Child dies in Brevard County house fire

A child died in a house fire in Brevard County on Friday night and officials are working to find out what sparked the blaze. 

Hurricane Andrew timeline: On this day, August 24, 1992

Thirty years ago this morning, at 8 a.m. Monday, August 24, 1992, the center of Hurricane Andrew was just moving into the Gulf of Mexico. Winds at the Miami airport were still gusting to about 80 mph, but the worst was over. The incredible, unimaginable hurricane was finally letting up on Dade County.

Women accused of 'distraction-style' theft at Ross, other Central Florida stores

Police are asking the community for help identifying three women they said are linked to a ‘distraction-style’ theft at a Ross and similar thefts at another Central Florida retail store. 

Man accused of murder after argument leads to deadly shooting in Mims

A man has been arrested on a First Degree Murder charge after deputies said he shot and killed a man during a drug deal in Mims on Monday evening. 

NASA's moon rocket 'go' for Artemis I launch after final review

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson said the launch "call to stations" happens Saturday. SLS could launch within a 2-hour window that opens at 8:33 a.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 29.

Florida Primary Election Voters' Guide 2022: Where and when to vote on Election Day in Central Florida

The 2022 Florida Primary is upon us. On Tuesday, Aug. 23, voters will decide on a number of federal, state, county, and municipal races. While most races will determine which candidates will advance to the Nov. 8 General Election, in some cases, those seats will be decided and finalized in the primary.

Boat ignites and explodes at Daytona Beach marina; woman flown to nearby hospital

In a matter of seconds, the back half of a speed boat exploded Sunday at a marina in Florida on Sunday, sending flames and debris into the air, and a woman to the hospital to be treated for burns.

Florida gas prices drop for 10th week in a row: How much you'll pay today

Good news at the pump: gasoline prices continue to fall for the 10th week in a row due to stable oil prices and less drivers fueling up.