Secretive robot spaceplane breaks own record: 781 days in space
The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.
July's full Buck Moon will be brightest Supermoon of the year
The moon will appear full from July 12 to July 15.
2 killed after Tesla crashes into parked tractor-trailer at Florida rest stop
A driver and passenger traveling in a Tesla died after they crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer that was parked at a rest stop along Interstate 75 in Florida, according to authorities.
Must-see video: First responders, witnesses help flip submerged SUV in Florida to rescue trapped woman
Good Samaritans helped Volusia County firefighters and deputies rescue a driver whose SUV went off a Central Florida road and partially submerged in a ditch – and their heroic actions were caught on camera.
Back online: Communications restored with NASA moon spacecraft
Engineers have restored communications with NASA's CAPSTONE spacecraft en route to the moon Wednesday after teams worked tirelessly for 24 hours to get to the bottom of the problem with the tiny spacecraft nearly 200,000 miles from Earth.
Daytona Beach Pier reopens for fishing
A staple in Daytona Beach is back. The fishing section of the Daytona Beach Pier has reopened following repairs to pilings and cross bracings.
Fee sharing, telehealth in Florida raise medical marijuana questions
As the number of patients approved to use medical marijuana in Florida continues to climb, some providers are growing increasingly frustrated by what they allege are bad actors in the state’s highly competitive cannabis industry.
Ocala reducing hours at city's Aquatic Fun Centers due to lifeguard shortage
The City of Ocala has announced it is reducing hours of operation at its two “Aquatic Fun Centers” beginning Tuesday, July 12.
Why Chevrolet is offering partial refunds to Bolt owners
Chevy is lowering the price of its Bolt electric vehicles for the 2023 model year by thousands of dollars. So the automaker wants to do right by customers who bought a Bolt this year by offering a price adjustment. Find out if you qualify.
New video shows crowds running during Orlando Fourth of July fireworks show at Lake Eola
Orlando police released new security video on Tuesday that shows the moment crowds began to run during the Fourth of July fireworks show Monday night at Lake Eola Park in downtown. Police believe some sort of noise caused the initial panic, and not gunfire or a shooting.
Gas prices continue to drop in Florida
The average price of a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Florida was $4.54 on Tuesday, down a dime from a week earlier and down 22 cents from a month earlier, according to the AAA auto club.
NASA moon spacecraft experiencing communication issue, here's what we know
A tiny spacecraft recently launched to the moon for NASA is not communicating with Earth after the first part of its journey went well, according to the space agency.
Florida judge backs state on ending unemployment payments
A Leon County circuit judge has backed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration in a dispute about a decision last year to shut off federal unemployment money for jobless Floridians.
TSA screened over 11 million travelers during 2022 Fourth of July weekend
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened over 11 million travelers during the Fourth of July weekend and continued to stop 17 firearms per day only halfway into the year.
‘Gnarly pain:’ Longtime Florida surfer speaks about being bitten by shark
Stitches now cover part of Pat Clark’s right foot after a shark bit him in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on Sunday.
Lightning striking moving truck in St. Pete caught on camera
A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort.
Children can get free ice cream cone for saying the Pledge of Allegiance
Many ice cream shops around the country are taking part in the "I Pledge Project," which offers free ice cream to kids who recite the pledge.
US reports sharp drop in boating fatalities
The Fourth of July is often the deadliest time of the year on waterways
Lifeguards watch rip currents, lightning as people flock to beaches
Volusia County lifeguards kept an eye on the heat, lightning and rip currents as massive crowds packed the beaches for Fourth of July weekend.
From one July Fourth to the next, a look at how the year has changed
From “celebrating independence” of COVID-19 to being thrust into the tightening grip of inflation, many things look different from the last Fourth of July.