'Rest easy, sweet girl': Osceola County Sheriff's Office mourns death of K-9 Athena

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of K-9 Athena, a bloodhound credited with helping locate missing children, vulnerable adults and others in need during her years of service.

Father of Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to prison

Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School mass shooter Colt Gray, appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Thursday where he was sentenced to prison for his role in the 2024 mass murder.

LA influencer accused of robbing wealthy people she met on dating apps arrested again

Social media influencer and OnlyFans model Mia Ventura was re-arrested in Beverly Hills on new Riverside County theft allegations while awaiting trial for dating app burglaries.

NASA Mars rover finds ‘honeycomb’ patterns on red planet

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.

Megan Moroney cancels show mid-performance, leaves stage in tears

Country star Megan Moroney cut her Denver concert short Tuesday night after becoming too sick to continue performing, later telling fans it was "the hardest decision" she has ever had to make.

Early morning SpaceX launch brings sonic boom to Central Florida

An early morning SpaceX launch on the Space Coast generated a sonic boom that was heard across parts of Central Florida.

US Postal Service unveils new series of 10 Barbie Doll stamps

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is honoring Barbie with a new series of 10 forever stamps in different careers — a registered nurse, surgeon, astronaut, firefighter, paleontologist, sign language teacher, robotics engineer, judge, soccer player, and musical artist.  

More than $72 million already spent in midterm elections by sports betting industry

Online sports betting companies are starting to become a major player in the 2026 midterm elections. Recent estimates have bettors pouring in more than $72 million into races across the country as the emerging trend from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are bringing in fresh competition and scrutiny to online betting. 

People are willing to go into debt for beauty products, report shows

From premium skincare to high-end hair products, a growing number of consumers report going into debt to maintain their personal care routines.

Medicare Part D subsidy program will end in 2027: Here’s what to know

A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.

Fed holds key interest rate steady. Here's what It means for your wallet

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave the key interest rate unchanged this week despite persistent inflation and growing concerns about rising energy costs and global instability.

Whataburger sets opening date for Orlando location

Whataburger, the Texas-based fast food chain, has set an opening date for its new Orlando location.

Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."

eBay to pay $50 million in bizarre harassment case involving live cockroach deliveries

eBay will pay nearly $50 million to settle a bizarre harassment case involving former employees who targeted a couple with live cockroaches, a bloody pig Halloween mask and other disturbing deliveries.