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Brightline honors America's 250th with decorative train

Brightline is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a decorative train. The company's "Freedom Express" features a wrap that depicts different moments from U.S. history.

How young is too young for a kid to have a credit card?

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Crew-12 mission launches from Florida to International Space Station

A fast-moving brush fire in Osceola County on Sunday spread to a nearby manufacturing facility that produces plastics for commercial nurseries, sending huge plumes of black columns high into the air. Here's the good news: Less than 24 hours later, that fire is contained and under control, according to Osceola County Fire Rescue.

February 16, 2026 11:05am EST

4 kids shot near downtown Orlando, police say

February 16, 2026 10:44am EST

Tractor-trailer crash shuts down part of SR-528 in Brevard

February 16, 2026 9:14am EST

Volusia County deputy saves woman from DeLand house fire, officials say

February 16, 2026 7:46am EST

2 brothers shot at Kissimmee home, deputies say; man arrested on attempted murder charges

February 16, 2026 6:36am EST

Orlando weather: Showers linger into overnight with cooler temperatures arriving on President's Day

February 15, 2026 7:30pm EST

Mission Control - Space News

SpaceX Crew-12: Successful launch to the International Space Station

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SpaceX Crew-12: Successful launch to the International Space Station

The four-person Crew-12 is now headed to the International Space Station, replacing the Crew-11 astronauts who had to return to Earth early last month because of a medical evacuation. The mission was the first crewed flight from the Space Coast this year. The crew lifted off in the Dragon Freedom capsule atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The rocket's first-stage booster returned to Earth for a planned landing on SpaceX's new landing pad at Cape Canaveral.

February 15, 2026 1:26pm EST

4 new astronauts reach ISS after NASA's first medical evacuation

February 14, 2026 5:40pm EST

Blood Moon March 2026: Total lunar eclipse times and viewing guide

February 13, 2026 9:45am EST

NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-12 mission to International Space Station

February 13, 2026 12:18am EST

Crew-12 launch delayed again amid weather concerns

February 10, 2026 8:09am EST

Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push

February 9, 2026 1:21pm EST

Florida's Theme Parks

From Star Tours to Imagineering, Diego Parras marks 35 years at Walt Disney World

Diego Parras began working at Walt Disney World 35 years ago at Star Tours shortly after high school.

Is underground loop coming to Universal Resort? Elon Musk's company wins development bid

Both Disney World water parks will be open this summer

Universal Orlando brings more flavors, music to Mardi Gras celebration

Disney World upgrades EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After with new tech, faces

Meet Aunt Elaine: The heart of Disney World's 50’s Prime Time Café at Hollywood Studios

Consumer, Finances, and Money

How Americans are prioritizing money goals in 2026: survey

Money goals: What Americans say they’re prioritizing in 2026

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows

Inflation measure dips to nearly five-year low as gas prices drop, housing costs ease

Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case puts spotlight on cryptocurrency tracking

Politics

DHS shutdown: Border czar Tom Homan signals no compromising on masks

Border czar signals no compromising on ICE masks amid shutdown

DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact

ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers

DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal

Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds

Health News

Florida lawmakers want to expand smoking ban to most public places, including outdoor areas

Florida lawmakers are moving to expand bans on smoking or vaping in public places, including streets, sidewalks, highways, public parks, beaches, and a number of common areas.

Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn

Florida dad's plea goes TikTok-viral in search of stem cell donor for son

CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination

Colorectal cancer: Symptoms and what causes it

Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day prescription delivery to 4,500 US cities

U.S. National News

Lego unveils new Star Wars sets, Peanuts Snoopy, and more at Toy Fair 2026

Lego is once again going to a galaxy far, far away with several new Star Wars sets being released, all with the Lego Smart Play technology. Lego unveiled its new collections at Toy Fair 2026.

Attention artists: The 2026 National Veterans Day poster contest is now open

Border czar signals no compromising on ICE masks amid shutdown

Watch: Smiling toddler gets stuck inside claw machine while parents aren't looking

ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers

Movies, TV, and Hollywood

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose acclaimed career spanned more than 60 years, has died at 95, his wife said Monday.

Lego unveils new Star Wars sets, Peanuts Snoopy, and more at Toy Fair 2026

American country music star Miranda Lambert performs at 68th annual Daytona 500 pre-race show

'The Simpsons' will air its 800th episode Sunday: How to watch

Comedian Nate Bargatze kicked off 2026 Daytona 500 as Grand Marshal

James Van Der Beek's family raises over $2M as Hollywood stars donate big after actor's death

Unusual

Obama explains alien comments after claiming ‘they’re real’ on podcast interview

After former President Barack Obama's remarks on aliens during a recent podcast interview went viral, he later clarified what he meant in an Instagram post over the weekend.