Florida convicted felon, 25, arrested after series of violent crimes: Deputies
A 25-year-old convicted Florida felon has been arrested after a series of violent crimes, the Marion County Sheriff's Office says.
Ruth Buzzi, 'Laugh-In' comedian, dies at 88
Ruth Buzzi, a comedian who made more than 200 television appearances during a 45-year career, has died at age 88. Here's what we know.
Florida man with 5 prior incarcerations, 74 felony charges, 30 convictions arrested: Deputies
A Florida man with five prior incarcerations, 74 prior felony charges and 30 convictions has been arrested by deputies in Volusia County.
Florida one step closer to naming road after Trump
A bill aimed at naming a stretch of a Florida road after President Donald Trump is one step closer. It is set to go before Gov. Ron DeSantis for a signature.
3 Florida cities rank among the safest places to live in the US, per study
In Florida, U.S. News & World Report analysts found that Pensacola was the safest in the state, securing No. 4 on the list. Other safe cities in Florida include Port St. Lucie (No. 5) and Melbourne (No. 9).
Walmart employee shot inside Florida store in front of wife and kids, police say
Gunfire rang out inside a Gainesville Walmart on Wednesday night when police said punches were thrown during an argument.
Coast Guard veteran critically injured on I-4 while fixing flat tire
A 20-year Coast Guard veteran was hit by a distracted driver while fixing a flat tire on I-4 in Deltona, authorities say.
Missing tot with mental disabilities rescued from retention pond in Kissimmee after hours-long search
A 3-year-old boy with mental disabilities went missing in Kissimmee and was found in a nearby retention pond after hours of searching.
May Day protests: Trump's policies targeting immigrants, federal workers and diversity spark movement
Thousands of protesters gathered nationwide on Thursday, including in Central Florida, to rally for workers’ and immigrants’ rights in the latest round of demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his administration.
Central Florida company developing sustainable, U.S.-sourced batteries
As reports of lithium-ion batteries overheating and catching fire continue to make headlines, a Central Florida company says it may have found a sustainable solution.
Report: Army drafts plan for parade with 6,600 troops on Trump’s birthday
The Army is drafting plans for a massive parade on June 14 — its 250th birthday and Donald Trump’s 79th — involving more than 6,600 troops, heavy equipment, and fireworks. The event is still under review.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into space from Florida
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday night from Florida carrying 28 new Starlink satellites.
Mike Waltz removed as NSA by President Donald Trump
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor on Thursday. His exit comes weeks after he mistakenly invited a journalist into a chat between top national security officials discussing plans for Yemen airstrikes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as the acting national security advisor.
Marco Rubio to serve as acting NSA; Mike Waltz removed by President Trump
Former Florida Senator and current Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as the acting national security adviser, according to a post made by President Donald Trump on True Social.
Mike Waltz, Trump's ex-national security advisor, named UN ambassador
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.
Operation Tidal Wave: DeSantis, ICE tout 1,000 undocumented immigrants arrested in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced on Thursday the arrest of more than 1,100 in the largest immigration operation in state history.
Kamala Harris delivers keynote address at Emerge's Gala
Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered keynote remarks at Emerge's 20th anniversary gala on Wednesday night in San Francisco. This was Harris' first major speech since losing last fall's presidential election to Donald Trump. During her remarks, Harris sharply criticized Trump over tariffs, government cuts and the direction his administration is taking the country.
'Why me?': Tourist randomly attacked by man armed with knife, officials say
A young woman is recovering from a brutal, random knife attack that took place outside a gas station on John Young Parkway in Orange County.
FULL | Officials announce historic state immigration operation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Thursday. At the event, DeSantis announced the results of the largest immigration operation in Florida history. Authorities said more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants, including several violent gang members, were arrested in the first-of-its-kind "Operation Tidal Wave." ICE officials said the operation will go down in history as the most single arrests made by a state in a single week that ICE has ever had. Authorities said the arrests were made possible through the activation of more than 250 local and state enforcement officials to assist ICE's federal partners.
Largest Florida immigration operation in state history
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Thursday. At the event, DeSantis announced the results of the largest immigration operation in Florida history. Authorities said more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants, including several violent gang members, were arrested in the first-of-its-kind "Operation Tidal Wave."