Missing Sudiksha Konanki’s parents ask Dominican Republic authorities for death declaration: report

Nearly two weeks after their daughter vanished from a resort in the beach town of Punta Cana, the parents of a missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki have formally requested a declaration of death from Dominican authorities, according to a FOX News report.

Lightning sparks 2 wildfires near Kennedy Space Center; nearly 700 acres burned

Two fires were burning in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Monday night near the Kennedy Space Center. As of Tuesday afternoon, officials said both of the wildfires have only been 50% contained.

70-year-old tourist seriously injured in suspected e-bike hit-and-run, husband says

A husband is sharing his 70-year-old wife's long road to recovery. Deputies say the woman was run over by a man riding an e-bike on the beach. The couple was in town visiting from Alabama for a few days

Man arrested on I-4 in alleged road rage gun threat faces multiple charges

Authorities arrested a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a driver during a reported road rage incident along Interstate 4 over the weekend.

Florida man accused of threatening President Trump on social media: Deputies

A Florida man has been arrested after deputies say he posted about wanting to cause bodily harm to President Donald Trump on social media. 

JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday, Pres. Trump says

Thousands of files about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are expected to be released on Tuesday, according to President Trump.

Florida parents sentenced for starvation death of 11-month-old daughter

A Florida couple was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for the neglect and starvation death of their 11-month-old daughter in 2021.

1st day of sex crime trial for former FCI Dublin guard 'Dirty Dick' Smith

Darrell "Dirty Dick" Smith is accused asking women at FCI Dublin to flash him parts of their breasts, pinning them against the wall and bribing them with cellphones in exchange for sex.

Florida man accused of killing 2 dogs by hanging them from trees: Deputies

A Florida man has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty after deputies say he hung two dogs from trees by their necks, killing them on Sunday evening. 

What is Tren de Aragua?

The U.S. deported hundreds of immigrants after Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II. He used the law to crack down on alleged members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

Video shows rescue of CT man held captive, stepmom's 911 call

Dramatic video shows the moment firefighters rescued a 32-year-old man who was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for decades and set fire to their home to escape.

Florida jewelry business owner, family held at gunpoint: officials

A Florida jewelry business owner and his family were held at gunpoint at their South Florida home last week, and deputies are still searching for the three armed suspects responsible for the crime.

Florida deadly shooting, 'stand your ground' laws spotlighted in new Netflix documentary

A documentary coming to Netflix later this year focuses on the “stand your ground" laws through the lens of an Ocala shooting. The documentary, titled “The Perfect Neighbor," tells the story of Ajike “A.J." Owens, who was shot and killed in 2023 by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz, who has since been sentenced to prison.

Deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 59, sparks corruption probe

A massive fire at an overcrowded nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, killed at least 59 people and injured 155 during a chaotic escape from a live concert.

Suspect leads troopers on miles-long chase after stealing ambulance: FHP

A Tampa Fire Rescue ambulance was stolen from HCA South Tampa Hospital on Saturday night and troopers arrested the suspect after a pursuit lasting several miles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Sudiksha Konanki missing: Dominican AG grills key witness Joshua Riibe

The top prosecutor in the Dominican Republic personally questioned Joshua Riibe Saturday, the last known person seen with missing Virginia college student Sudiksha Konanki, as authorities intensify their investigation into her disappearance.

Florida pedestrian dies after being hit by 6 cars on the highway: troopers

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says a woman died Saturday night after she attempted to cross the highway and was hit by six separate vehicles.