Beads 4 Beats
Beads 4 beats is a Florida organization that helps to raise funds to support children and families who are battling terminal and/or chronic illnesses. The organization started in 2010 and began fundraising by selling beats to support kids and families dealing with difficult and challenging health journeys.
Beads 4 beats is a Florida organization that helps to raise funds to support children and families who are battling terminal and/or chronic illnesses. The organization started in 2010 and began fundraising by selling beats to support kids and families dealing with difficult and challenging health journeys.
Melbourne officials investigate arson after fires damage bridge
Officials in Melbourne say an arsonist is responsible for a series of fires set beneath a Melbourne bridge, leaving taxpayers to shoulder what could be a significant repair bill.
Officials in Melbourne say an arsonist is responsible for a series of fires set beneath a Melbourne bridge, leaving taxpayers to shoulder what could be a significant repair bill.
Mims residents face repeated flooding as spending priorities debated
After months of flooding in northern Brevard County, one county commissioner says funding for long-awaited fixes has dried up — and that the county is prioritizing the wrong projects as residents continue to deal with severe drainage failures.
After months of flooding in northern Brevard County, one county commissioner says funding for long-awaited fixes has dried up — and that the county is prioritizing the wrong projects as residents continue to deal with severe drainage failures.
Florida AG sues Starbucks over alleged discriminatory DEI practices
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeirer filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing Starbucks of violating state civil rights laws by using its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to make employment decisions based on race.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeirer filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing Starbucks of violating state civil rights laws by using its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to make employment decisions based on race.
Florida police clarify new law on covered or altered license plates
Florida law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers that a new state law makes it illegal to cover, hide, or alter a license plate — a rule that has sparked widespread confusion on social media.
Florida law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers that a new state law makes it illegal to cover, hide, or alter a license plate — a rule that has sparked widespread confusion on social media.
Former paramedic found guilty of sexually assaulting unconscious patient
A former paramedic was found guilty Wednesday of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in the back of an ambulance, following a jury deliberation that lasted about five hours.
A former paramedic was found guilty Wednesday of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in the back of an ambulance, following a jury deliberation that lasted about five hours.
Prosecutor under investigation after suspect released on probation
A prosecutor is under investigation after a man accused of attacking a jogger was released on probation through a plea deal that did not result in a conviction — a decision the State Attorney’s Office now calls an oversight.
A prosecutor is under investigation after a man accused of attacking a jogger was released on probation through a plea deal that did not result in a conviction — a decision the State Attorney’s Office now calls an oversight.
Teen to be tried as adult in Orlando Halloween mass shooting
A teenager charged in a deadly mass shooting in Orlando will be tried as an adult, with his murder trial set to begin Jan. 12. Jaylen Edgar is accused of shooting nine people and killing two men, prosecutors said. He faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder. If convicted, Edgar could be sentenced to life in prison.
A teenager charged in a deadly mass shooting in Orlando will be tried as an adult, with his murder trial set to begin Jan. 12. Jaylen Edgar is accused of shooting nine people and killing two men, prosecutors said. He faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder. If convicted, Edgar could be sentenced to life in prison.
Florida AG sues Starbucks over alleged discriminatory hiring, promotion practices against nonminorities
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is suing Starbucks for conducting practices that he says are excluding nonminorities.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is suing Starbucks for conducting practices that he says are excluding nonminorities.
New Florida fiscal budget will increase teacher salaries: What we know about the 2026-27 budget proposal
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's committed to supporting the state's education system by allocating over $1.5 billion in this upcoming fiscal budget to increase teachers' salaries.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's committed to supporting the state's education system by allocating over $1.5 billion in this upcoming fiscal budget to increase teachers' salaries.
Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor
Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.
Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.
Watch live: Gov. Ron DeSantis to speak at news conference in Orlando
The governor is scheduled to speak at a news conference at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
The governor is scheduled to speak at a news conference at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Orange County to consider closing 7 schools amid ‘significant’ enrollment decline
The school district says it has experienced a "significant" decline in student enrollment in recent years.
The school district says it has experienced a "significant" decline in student enrollment in recent years.
Orange County Public Schools to consider closing 7 schools
Orange County Public Schools is considering closing seven schools because of a dip in student enrollment. The district is working with a recruitment company to get students back.
Orange County Public Schools is considering closing seven schools because of a dip in student enrollment. The district is working with a recruitment company to get students back.
Ocoee police seize alleged counterfeit designer goods in raid
Ocoee police raided two stores and a kiosk at West Oaks Mall on Tuesday, seizing allegedly counterfeit designer merchandise, including Chanel and Louis Vuitton bags.
Ocoee police raided two stores and a kiosk at West Oaks Mall on Tuesday, seizing allegedly counterfeit designer merchandise, including Chanel and Louis Vuitton bags.
Father, son escape plane crash by seconds while driving down I-95
New video captures the heart-stopping moment a small plane dropped out of the sky and struck a car traveling on a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Brevard County.
New video captures the heart-stopping moment a small plane dropped out of the sky and struck a car traveling on a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Brevard County.
Father, son escape plane crash by seconds while driving down I-95
New video captures the heart-stopping moment a small plane dropped out of the sky and struck a car traveling on a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Brevard County. Authorities said the woman driving the car and the two people aboard the plane escaped with only minor injuries. A father and son who recorded the crash on their dashboard camera were in the car directly behind the vehicle that was hit.
New video captures the heart-stopping moment a small plane dropped out of the sky and struck a car traveling on a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Brevard County. Authorities said the woman driving the car and the two people aboard the plane escaped with only minor injuries. A father and son who recorded the crash on their dashboard camera were in the car directly behind the vehicle that was hit.
Royal Caribbean passenger who died was served 33 drinks, according to lawsuit
In a case that could have significant implications for the cruise industry, the family of Michael Virgil, a 35-year-old man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, has filed a lawsuit against the company.
In a case that could have significant implications for the cruise industry, the family of Michael Virgil, a 35-year-old man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, has filed a lawsuit against the company.
Man claimed he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before 130 mph crash, deputies say
A Florida man accused of stealing a BMW convertible and crashing it at high speed told Volusia County deputies he had “teleported" into the car, according to body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office.
A Florida man accused of stealing a BMW convertible and crashing it at high speed told Volusia County deputies he had “teleported" into the car, according to body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office.