2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history

The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

2025 election for NYC mayor, NJ governor: Live updates

Follow FOX 5 NY for live updates on the 2025 New York City mayoral race and the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race.

2025 election results: Democrats score wins for governor, mayor

Today’s election results could signal the nation’s political direction – from governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia to New York City’s high-profile mayoral contest. Here are the results.

Florida driver accused of slamming into mom walking 2 kids to school, killing 6-year-old: ‘Terrible tragedy'

A 6-year-old girl is dead and her mother and 10-year-old brother are in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Tampa on Tuesday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Louisville UPS plane crash: At least 7 dead, 11 injured in incident near airport

A UPS cargo plane crashed Tuesday afternoon near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, prompting a massive emergency response from local authorities.

Tom Brady used Texas-based company to help clone his dog

Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady revealed his dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his former pet thanks to a Texas-based biotech company.

1 rescued, 5 people 3 cats displaced from Orlando duplex fire

An Orlando home was engulfed in heavy smoke as firefighters worked to rescue a person trapped in the back of a home who couldn't get out by himself, fire officials said.

Charges against Winter Park doctor accused of allowing underage drinking dropped

A Central Florida doctor – who was accused of allowing underage teens to have alcohol at a party – won't face charges, the office of Monique Worrell confirmed Monday. 

Bad Bunny faces backlash as petition tops 100K to replace him at 2026 Super Bowl

A Change.org petition calling for country legend George Strait to replace Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer has gained over 100,000 signatures.

Dick Cheney, influential vice president under George W. Bush, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, who served as the 46th vice president of the United States and played a key role in shaping post-9/11 foreign policy, has died 84. He was known as one of the most influential and controversial figures in modern American politics.

Fireworks debris hit man in the eye at Magic Kingdom, lawsuit says

A North Carolina man is suing Disney after he says debris from Magic Kingdom’s fireworks show hit him in the eye, according to a complaint filed in Orange County last month.