Parts of gun found in Ocoee High School student's backpack, police say
Parts of a handgun were found in a student's backpack at Ocoee High School on Thursday morning, according to police.
Video shows where Trump assassination suspect lay in wait outside golf course
Video shows the area where Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh allegedly pointed a rifle through a fence as the former president was playing golf over the weekend.
Florida man snorts cocaine to hide evidence after fleeing traffic stop, troopers say
A Florida man was arrested earlier this week in Pasco County after fleeing a traffic stop and attempting to conceal illegal drugs by ingesting them, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
2 Volusia County students, 16 and 17, arrested for alleged school threats: Sheriff Chitwood
Two high school students – a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old – were arrested on Wednesday after posting a school shooting threat on social media, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Tropics update: New disturbance threat puts Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean on alert
A potential disturbance in the Caribbean Sea is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center to see if it develops into a tropical system on its way toward the Gulf of Mexico.
UF, FAMU interim presidents approved by Board of Governors
The state university system’s Board of Governors on Wednesday approved the appointments of interim presidents at the University of Florida and Florida A&M University.
College campus to battleground blitz: 48 Days
With just 48 days until voters cast their ballots, we explore the fierce competition for undecided voters. We dive into who these coveted voters are, what issues matter most to them, and how the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns are fighting to win them over. Plus, a controversial digital ID battle in North Carolina, and the latest polling data that could reshape the electoral map. Don't miss this essential breakdown of the razor-thin margins that could determine America's future.
Missing Plant City teen found in South Florida with ‘predator’ she met online: Investigators
A man is behind bars and a missing Plant City teen has been safely located after law enforcement officers say the pair met on social media and he convinced her to leave home in the middle of the night.
Election 2024: Latest polling shows Harris extending lead over Trump
We’re less than 50 days out from the 2024 presidential election and for weeks, the polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris with a lead — albeit a slim one — over former President Donald Trump.
Poll: Trump's favorability improves, but both still below 50 percent
Both presidential candidates continue to be viewed unfavorably by the majority of Americans in recent Gallup polling, similar to patterns in the 2016 and 2020 elections.
Suspected drunk driver hospitalized after high-speed, multi-county I-4 chase ends in Orange County: police
A suspected drunk driver is in the hospital after leading Polk County deputies on a high-speed, multi-county chase on Interstate 4 early Wednesday, police said.
Florida woman attacks, throws steak knives at man after leaving her at a bar: deputies
A Florida woman was taken to jail after she attacked a man with steak knives and a bottle opener at a Palm Coast home last week, deputies said
Florida dad chases after man with bat for allegedly snooping near daughter's window: 'Where you going, boy?'
A Flagler County father took matters into his own hands when he confronted an alleged peeping tom peering into his daughter’s bedroom window.
Rare spider monkey hugs spark new research at Florida Tech, Brevard Zoo
An uncommon embrace has Florida Tech professors studying new social behaviors in spider monkeys at the Brevard Zoo.
SpaceX launches European navigation satellite Galileo L13 from Florida
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday carrying the European Commission’s Galileo L13 mission.
Donald Trump meets with Florida deputies who detained alleged assassination suspect: 'I'm still here'
Former President Donald Trump met with the Florida deputies who helped detain Ryan Wesley Routh, the man suspected in a foiled assassination attempt of Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course.
The nuanced fight for swing states
With fewer than 50 days until voters head to the polls, we examine the battle for the influential Latino vote in key swing states, the potential impact of third party candidates in a tight race, and how Democrats are making a play for disaffected Republican voters. Plus, expert analysis of the first presidential debate and what it will take to win the crucial state of Pennsylvania. Join host S.E. Cupp as she dissects these pivotal issues with expert guests, offering insights into the strategies that will
DeSantis signs executive order for Florida to investigate Trump assassination attempt
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Tuesday to assign the Office of Statewide Prosecutor in Florida to investigate the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
Florida school bus driver charged with child abuse after allegedly assaulting student, police say
A Brevard County school bus driver was arrested on Monday, accused of assaulting a 12-year-old student.
How juvenile arrests for school threats can haunt kids for the rest of their lives
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says more than 200 school threats have already been made this year alone. Volusia County isn’t the only one seeing this trend.