Florida voters to decide property tax proposal on November ballot
Florida voters will decide in November whether to approve a sweeping property tax relief proposal that supporters say would lower costs for homeowners while reducing local government revenue by billions of dollars annually.
Florida voters will decide in November whether to approve a sweeping property tax relief proposal that supporters say would lower costs for homeowners while reducing local government revenue by billions of dollars annually.
Space Force details response to Blue Origin rocket explosion
Officials at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station provided new details Tuesday about the response to last week's explosion involving Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, saying the incident sparked wildfires and caused damage beyond the launch complex but spared critical launch infrastructure.
Officials at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station provided new details Tuesday about the response to last week's explosion involving Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, saying the incident sparked wildfires and caused damage beyond the launch complex but spared critical launch infrastructure.
Authorities seek vehicular homicide charges in toll booth crash
Investigators say a driver had been drinking before crashing into a beach toll booth and killing a 63-year-old attendant in Daytona Beach Shores, as authorities continue pursuing potential vehicular homicide charges.
Investigators say a driver had been drinking before crashing into a beach toll booth and killing a 63-year-old attendant in Daytona Beach Shores, as authorities continue pursuing potential vehicular homicide charges.
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2 kids, 2 adults pulled from ocean at Flagler Beach, officials say
Flagler Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguards successfully pulled four swimmers, including two children, from the surf directly across from the Break Awayz restaurant on Tuesday afternoon.
Flagler Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguards successfully pulled four swimmers, including two children, from the surf directly across from the Break Awayz restaurant on Tuesday afternoon.
I-4 eastbound crash: 3 lanes blocked in Orange County near Beachline Expressway, FHP reports
A three-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 4 in Orange County has blocked the three left lanes just before mile marker 72 and State Road 528.
A three-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 4 in Orange County has blocked the three left lanes just before mile marker 72 and State Road 528.
Florida property tax exemption amendment heads to November election ballot: What to know
The Florida Legislature on Tuesday passed a proposed state constitutional amendment intended to reduce property taxes for thousands of homestead properties across the state. That proposal will be on the November ballot, where 60% of voters will need to approve it in order to add it to the Florida Constitution.
The Florida Legislature on Tuesday passed a proposed state constitutional amendment intended to reduce property taxes for thousands of homestead properties across the state. That proposal will be on the November ballot, where 60% of voters will need to approve it in order to add it to the Florida Constitution.
2025 Lake County murder suspect extradited for charge in sister-in-law's death: Deputies
A 2025 Lake County murder suspect has been extradited to the Lake County Jail to face a first-degree murder charge following a year in federal immigration custody after his sister-in-law was killed.
A 2025 Lake County murder suspect has been extradited to the Lake County Jail to face a first-degree murder charge following a year in federal immigration custody after his sister-in-law was killed.
Deputies search for armed suspect after shooting in Sumter County
Sumter County deputies are searching for a teen accused of firing a weapon at multiple people in a residential area.
Sumter County deputies are searching for a teen accused of firing a weapon at multiple people in a residential area.
2025 Lake County murder suspect in custody after federal immigration warrant
Shahidul Islam was released from federal custody to Lake County, as a suspect in the May 2025 murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Monica's body was found on May 2, 2025. Inside Shahidul's car, the passenger side window of his car was shattered, a bullet was found in the passenger door and blood stains were found, the sheriff's office said. Investigators said the stains resulted in a presumptive match to Monica’s DNA.
Shahidul Islam was released from federal custody to Lake County, as a suspect in the May 2025 murder of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam. Monica's body was found on May 2, 2025. Inside Shahidul's car, the passenger side window of his car was shattered, a bullet was found in the passenger door and blood stains were found, the sheriff's office said. Investigators said the stains resulted in a presumptive match to Monica’s DNA.
Irate Disney World guest shattered glasses, ripped cast member's name tag in restaurant fight: Affidavit
A woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort after she allegedly dumped water on a restaurant manager, shattered multiple glasses, and took a cast member's name tag because she was upset her family was unable to all sit at the same table, according to the arrest affidavit.
A woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort after she allegedly dumped water on a restaurant manager, shattered multiple glasses, and took a cast member's name tag because she was upset her family was unable to all sit at the same table, according to the arrest affidavit.
Uber's initiatives against human trafficking as 2026 World Cup comes to Miami
Uber is increasing awareness around human trafficking as Florida's summer and 2026 World Cup games in Miami draw nearer. Uber is providing educational resources to the community and training drivers what signs to look for.
Uber is increasing awareness around human trafficking as Florida's summer and 2026 World Cup games in Miami draw nearer. Uber is providing educational resources to the community and training drivers what signs to look for.
Vehicle fire slows traffic on SR-528 in Orange County
The vehicle fire happened on SR-528 eastbound just past State Road 417 in Orange County.
The vehicle fire happened on SR-528 eastbound just past State Road 417 in Orange County.
Maitland Mayor John Lowndes enters race for Florida Senate District 10 to unseat Jason Brodeur
A longtime Central Florida mayor is entering the race for a state Senate seat representing parts of Orange and Seminole counties.
A longtime Central Florida mayor is entering the race for a state Senate seat representing parts of Orange and Seminole counties.
Project aims to curb dengue by releasing millions of mosquitoes
Google-backed researchers are taking an unusual approach to fighting mosquito-borne diseases: releasing more mosquitoes. The effort, known as Debug, is designed to reduce populations of mosquitoes that spread illnesses such as dengue fever by using specially bred male mosquitoes that cannot produce viable offspring.
Google-backed researchers are taking an unusual approach to fighting mosquito-borne diseases: releasing more mosquitoes. The effort, known as Debug, is designed to reduce populations of mosquitoes that spread illnesses such as dengue fever by using specially bred male mosquitoes that cannot produce viable offspring.
Good Samaritans recount rescuing toddler found in hot car
A 3-year-old girl is expected to recover after Good Samaritans rushed to save her when she was found unresponsive inside a hot car outside a DeLand plasma donation center. The bystanders who helped rescue the child say the frightening scene is something they will never forget.
A 3-year-old girl is expected to recover after Good Samaritans rushed to save her when she was found unresponsive inside a hot car outside a DeLand plasma donation center. The bystanders who helped rescue the child say the frightening scene is something they will never forget.
Defense: FBI doesn't have DNA evidence linking stepbrother to Anna Kepner's murder, asphyxiation
Federal prosecutors may be facing a significant evidentiary challenge in the murder case against Timothy Hudson, the teenager accused of raping and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise ship.
Federal prosecutors may be facing a significant evidentiary challenge in the murder case against Timothy Hudson, the teenager accused of raping and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise ship.
Boaters pulled to safety by Good Samaritan when boat sinks in Indian River Lagoon: 'Grateful...we all made it'
What began as a Memorial Day boating trip on the Indian River turned into a frightening rescue after seven young men were left stranded in the water when their boat sank.
What began as a Memorial Day boating trip on the Indian River turned into a frightening rescue after seven young men were left stranded in the water when their boat sank.
Florida couple finds stranger making coffee inside their home, deputies say
A Lake County couple’s quiet afternoon by the pool turned frightening when they discovered a stranger inside their home, making coffee and moving items around, authorities said. The incident is prompting renewed reminders from law enforcement to keep doors locked, even when residents are home.
A Lake County couple’s quiet afternoon by the pool turned frightening when they discovered a stranger inside their home, making coffee and moving items around, authorities said. The incident is prompting renewed reminders from law enforcement to keep doors locked, even when residents are home.
Hurricane season revives painful memories for some residents
The start of hurricane season is bringing renewed anxiety for some Central Florida residents still recovering emotionally and financially from past storms. Families hit hard by Hurricane Ian say recent mitigation work offers some reassurance, but memories of flooded homes and emergency rescues remain difficult to shake.
The start of hurricane season is bringing renewed anxiety for some Central Florida residents still recovering emotionally and financially from past storms. Families hit hard by Hurricane Ian say recent mitigation work offers some reassurance, but memories of flooded homes and emergency rescues remain difficult to shake.