Palm Coast mayor sues city amid council infighting over appointment
Political tensions in Palm Coast have escalated after Mayor Mike Norris filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging a council member is unlawfully holding office and accusing the City Council of violating the city charter.
Political tensions in Palm Coast have escalated after Mayor Mike Norris filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging a council member is unlawfully holding office and accusing the City Council of violating the city charter.
Florida budget talks stall as House Speaker warns of extended session
Florida lawmakers may be headed for overtime as budget negotiations between the House and Senate hit a roadblock, with House Speaker Paul Renner warning Thursday that an extension of the legislative session may itself be extended.
Florida lawmakers may be headed for overtime as budget negotiations between the House and Senate hit a roadblock, with House Speaker Paul Renner warning Thursday that an extension of the legislative session may itself be extended.
Boy, 4, with autism drowns after wandering from home
A 4-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a pond near a Rockledge apartment complex Thursday morning, less than an hour after his mother called 911 to report him missing, authorities said.
A 4-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a pond near a Rockledge apartment complex Thursday morning, less than an hour after his mother called 911 to report him missing, authorities said.
Florida bank robbery ends in shooting
A recently released felon was shot by Ocala police after robbing a TD Bank and leading a high-speed chase. Randall Williford allegedly kidnapped a bank teller before fleeing with $7,000. The truck crashed and police opened fire when Williford exited with a gun; he was struck in the wrist. Williford had recently completed a 10-year prison sentence for a previous bank robbery, authorities said.
A recently released felon was shot by Ocala police after robbing a TD Bank and leading a high-speed chase. Randall Williford allegedly kidnapped a bank teller before fleeing with $7,000. The truck crashed and police opened fire when Williford exited with a gun; he was struck in the wrist. Williford had recently completed a 10-year prison sentence for a previous bank robbery, authorities said.
What is ‘habeas corpus’ and why might the Trump administration suspend it?
Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller says the administration is exploring suspending habeas corpus amid immigration crackdowns—but what is this centuries-old legal protection, and can a president really suspend it?
Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller says the administration is exploring suspending habeas corpus amid immigration crackdowns—but what is this centuries-old legal protection, and can a president really suspend it?
Deadly Florida bear attack: Investigators find partial remains of elderly man inside animal
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says the remains of one of the three black bears killed earlier this week have been found to contain the partial remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says the remains of one of the three black bears killed earlier this week have been found to contain the partial remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel.
4 Florida teens arrested for brutal beating of man, deputies say
Four Florida teens were recently arrested after deputies say they brutally beat a man who suffered serious injuries to his face, including a broken nose, broken jaw, multiple lacerations and swelling.
Four Florida teens were recently arrested after deputies say they brutally beat a man who suffered serious injuries to his face, including a broken nose, broken jaw, multiple lacerations and swelling.
4 Polk County teens arrested after brutal beating
Four Florida teens were recently arrested after deputies say they brutally beat a man who suffered serious injuries to his face, including a broken nose, broken jaw, multiple lacerations and swelling. The teens told investigators the man was "bothering" a friend who has autism moments before the beating. Deputies said the victim is currently recovering in intensive care at the hospital.
Four Florida teens were recently arrested after deputies say they brutally beat a man who suffered serious injuries to his face, including a broken nose, broken jaw, multiple lacerations and swelling. The teens told investigators the man was "bothering" a friend who has autism moments before the beating. Deputies said the victim is currently recovering in intensive care at the hospital.
Chicago mass of Thanksgiving for election of Pope Leo XIV
Chicago's cathedral held a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV on Friday morning.
Chicago's cathedral held a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV on Friday morning.
DeSantis, officials speak on Florida property tax relief
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Friday morning at Gators BBQ in Jacksonville, Florida. The roundtable discussion covered the need for property tax relief in the state. DeSantis had other officials join him and speak during the event.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Friday morning at Gators BBQ in Jacksonville, Florida. The roundtable discussion covered the need for property tax relief in the state. DeSantis had other officials join him and speak during the event.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on Florida property tax relief
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Friday morning at Gators BBQ in Jacksonville, Florida. The roundtable discussion covered the need for property tax relief in the state. DeSantis had other officials join him and speak during the event.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Friday morning at Gators BBQ in Jacksonville, Florida. The roundtable discussion covered the need for property tax relief in the state. DeSantis had other officials join him and speak during the event.
Pope Leo XIV's first mass in the Sistine Chapel
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, celebrated his first mass in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, celebrated his first mass in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning.
Marion County substitute teacher accused of sexual relationship with middle school student
A substitute teacher is behind bars in Marion County, accused of having a sexual relationship with a middle school student.
A substitute teacher is behind bars in Marion County, accused of having a sexual relationship with a middle school student.
Orlando Dreamers say new MLB stadium could cost $2 billion
The projected cost to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando could climb by hundreds of millions of dollars, with the co-founder of the Orlando Dreamers warning that construction expenses are on the rise.
The projected cost to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando could climb by hundreds of millions of dollars, with the co-founder of the Orlando Dreamers warning that construction expenses are on the rise.
Substitute teacher accused of sexual relationship with student
A substitute teacher is behind bars in Marion County, accused of having a sexual relationship with a middle school student.
A substitute teacher is behind bars in Marion County, accused of having a sexual relationship with a middle school student.
Sisters bring comfort to hurricane victims with handmade dolls
Inspired by the devastation of Hurricane Helene last September, a St. Cloud family has turned their living room into a makeshift doll workshop, launching a heartfelt initiative to bring comfort to children who lost everything in the storm.
Inspired by the devastation of Hurricane Helene last September, a St. Cloud family has turned their living room into a makeshift doll workshop, launching a heartfelt initiative to bring comfort to children who lost everything in the storm.
Florida nurse accused of assaulting disabled woman
A home health nurse from St. Cloud has been arrested after being accused of abusing a young disabled woman.
A home health nurse from St. Cloud has been arrested after being accused of abusing a young disabled woman.
Lightning strikes tree just feet from Ormond Beach home: 'It was just an instantaneous smash'
A dramatic lightning strike in Volusia County sent shockwaves through a neighborhood Wednesday, splitting a tree just feet from a home and sending residents rushing to check on loved ones.
A dramatic lightning strike in Volusia County sent shockwaves through a neighborhood Wednesday, splitting a tree just feet from a home and sending residents rushing to check on loved ones.
Reaction to election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope
History was made at the Vatican on Thursday as Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first American to hold the papacy. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
History was made at the Vatican on Thursday as Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first American to hold the papacy. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
Lightning strikes tree just feet from Florida home
A dramatic lightning strike in Volusia County sent shockwaves through a neighborhood Wednesday, splitting a tree just feet from a home and sending residents rushing to check on loved ones.
A dramatic lightning strike in Volusia County sent shockwaves through a neighborhood Wednesday, splitting a tree just feet from a home and sending residents rushing to check on loved ones.