Who is Jon Sumrall? Florida Gators new football head coach

The Florida Gators have hired Tulane's Jon Sumrall to be its next football head coach, the university announced on Sunday.

Florida police seize 30+ illegally used disabled parking tags in 2-day operation

More than 30 illegally used disabled parking placards were seized during a two-day enforcement operation – and ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.

Man hid underneath mobile home for more than 12 hours, Osceola County deputies say

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies have been on the scene at a mobile home park since early this morning after spotting a man who crawled underneath one of the units while they were investigating another call, a spokesperson says.

Woman dies after stabbing in Orange County, deputies say

A woman died late Friday after a stabbing, according to information from the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Lake Mary tops DeLand in high-scoring regional championship
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Lake Mary outlasted DeLand 40–31 on Friday night in a back-and-forth regional championship that lived up to expectations as an offensive shootout.

Palm Bay family awaits return of teen released from Israeli prison
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A Palm Bay family says they are relieved that 16-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim has been released from an Israeli prison after nine months in custody, but they say he is not healthy enough to return home yet.

Suspect in National Guard DC attack to face murder charge
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Mourners in West Virginia bowed their heads in prayer Friday as they honored Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old National Guard member who died after an ambush shooting in Washington, D.C. Beckstrom was one of two Guard members attacked Wednesday; Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition. Federal prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against the suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan immigrant who previously worked with the CIA in Kandahar.

Brevard Zoo debuts holiday nighttime art experience ‘Lights On’

Brevard Zoo has launched a new nighttime art event, “Lights On,” running Thursdays through Sundays—and select additional nights—now through Jan. 18, 2026.

Former Melbourne councilwoman censured for alleged death threat against current Vice Mayor

The Melbourne City Council recently voted to censure a former City Council member for allegedly making a death threat against the Vice Mayor several months ago during a heated meeting.

Former Melbourne councilwoman censured for alleged death threat
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The Melbourne City Council recently voted to censure a former City Council member for allegedly making a death threat against the Vice Mayor several months ago during a heated meeting.

Florida teen returns home after months in Israeli custody
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A Palm Bay teenager is back in Florida after spending nearly nine months in an Israeli jail, where advocates say he was physically and psychologically abused.

Georgia teen killed in Thanksgiving crash; Florida man charged with DUI manslaughter: FHP

A 44-year-old Florida man is facing a charge of DUI manslaughter connected to a Thursday night crash that killed an 18-year-old Georgia woman – and seriously hurt five others, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Marion County firefighter 'hazing' arrests: 3 released from jail

Three of the four Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters – accused of beating, robbing and kidnapping a fellow employee – were released from jail on bond.