Florida judge could face reprimand after angry outburst directed at man in courtroom

A judge in Seminole County continues to be seated on the bench, as the Florida Supreme Court decides if they will reprimand him for two different outbursts.

Dozens arrested in largest seizure of fentanyl in Lake County history, authorities say

Deputies uncover a nearly $300,000 drug trafficking operation and booked 27 people on drug-related charges, making this the largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history, reports say.

Roe v. Wade: What to know about the now-overturned abortion ruling, and what's next for Arizona

More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.

Police: Woman critically hurt after being shot in Oviedo road rage incident, suspect arrested

A woman is critically hurt after police said she was shot during a suspected road rage incident in Oviedo Monday evening, according to police. Authorities said they arrested the alleged gunman, 22-year-old Keegan Johnson early Tuesday morning, a police report stated.

Florida man shoots boss in face after trying to hit him with hatchet, deputies say

A 47-year-old Florida man is facing an attempted murder charge after deputies said he swung a hatchet at his 77-year-old landlord – who is also his boss – and shot him in the face Tuesday night.

Florida Supreme Court approves DeSantis request for grand jury to investigate trafficking, sanctuary cities

The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously approved Gov. DeSantis' request for a statewide grand jury to investigate immigration-related issues such as the smuggling of undocumented children, human trafficking, and sanctuary cities.

Police: 19-year-old Daytona Beach man shot, killed 'openly gay' man out of fear of being 'outed'

A 19-year-old Daytona Beach man accused of shooting and killing an “openly gay” man that he met online in February, allegedly feared that the victim would have outed his sexual preference to others, Police Chief Jakari Young announced Wednesday during a news conference. 

Florida law to allow counties to restrict smoking on the beach

On July 1, the State of Florida’s new Clean Air Act will go into effect. The regulation gives counties and municipalities more ability to restrict where someone can smoke in public.

Kickoff times announced for 2022 Florida Cup Series Matches

The Florida Cup Series has announced kickoff times for all four of its 2022 matches in the Clash of Nations tournament.

Family of Tampa officer killed in 2021 crash sues FDOT over wrong-way vehicle detection system

In early March 2021, a Tampa police officer intentionally drove into the path of a wrong-way driver to stop him. Now, his family is suing the state's transportation department, claiming they failed to maintain an early detection system for wrong-way drivers.

Brightline to no longer open train station at Disney Springs, company says

Plans for guests to catch a train ride to and from Disney Springs have been canceled as Brightline said it will no longer open a train station there.

Pregnancy centers concerned over vandalism following Roe v. Wade ruling

As some pregnancy centers have been vandalized in parts of the county, and even in Central Florida, following the Roe v. Wade ruling, it is causing concern for clinics that help pregnant women.

What you can save during Florida's tax-free week

"Freedom Week" is a tax-free holiday that begins on July 1 through July 7. Heres what is exempt during the holiday.