DeSantis signs $117B Florida budget after vetoing spending projects
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a nearly $117 billion state budget on Monday, capping months of negotiations with lawmakers and using his veto authority to eliminate about $800 million in spending projects.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a nearly $117 billion state budget on Monday, capping months of negotiations with lawmakers and using his veto authority to eliminate about $800 million in spending projects.
Abuse investigation expands at unlicensed assisted living home
Two people accused of operating a network of unlicensed assisted living facilities in Central Florida remained jailed after bond hearings were delayed because of conflicts in appointing legal counsel.
Two people accused of operating a network of unlicensed assisted living facilities in Central Florida remained jailed after bond hearings were delayed because of conflicts in appointing legal counsel.
Virgin Atlantic passengers report hours-long baggage delay in Orlando
Hundreds of passengers arriving on three Virgin Atlantic flights from the United Kingdom waited more than four hours for their luggage at Orlando International Airport after weather-related disruptions delayed baggage handling, airport and airline officials said.
Hundreds of passengers arriving on three Virgin Atlantic flights from the United Kingdom waited more than four hours for their luggage at Orlando International Airport after weather-related disruptions delayed baggage handling, airport and airline officials said.
NASA attempts mission to extend life of aging Swift satellite
NASA is preparing a first-of-its-kind mission to extend the life of its aging Swift space telescope by sending a second spacecraft to dock with it and raise its orbit.
NASA is preparing a first-of-its-kind mission to extend the life of its aging Swift space telescope by sending a second spacecraft to dock with it and raise its orbit.
Florida stepfather held without bond after alleged assault on teen
A Volusia County man was ordered held without bond after authorities accused him of threatening a teenage boy with a knife while his wife allegedly pointed a gun at the teen after he brought their daughter home from a party.
A Volusia County man was ordered held without bond after authorities accused him of threatening a teenage boy with a knife while his wife allegedly pointed a gun at the teen after he brought their daughter home from a party.
Woman dies after alligator attack in Central Florida river
A 31-year-old Orlando woman died after an alligator attacked her while she was in a Central Florida river, prompting wildlife officials to capture two large alligators as they investigate the fatal encounter.
A 31-year-old Orlando woman died after an alligator attacked her while she was in a Central Florida river, prompting wildlife officials to capture two large alligators as they investigate the fatal encounter.
AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
Gov. DeSantis signs $117.6B Florida budget with tax relief, debt reduction and record reserves
Gov. DeSantis highlighted a fourth consecutive year of reduced state spending while also discussing tax relief, debt reduction, education funding and infrastructure investments.
Gov. DeSantis highlighted a fourth consecutive year of reduced state spending while also discussing tax relief, debt reduction, education funding and infrastructure investments.
American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
2 huge alligators killed after Florida woman dies in alligator attack, FWC says
Florida authorities are investigating a tragic alligator attack at the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, which resulted in the death of a 31-year-old woman on Sunday.
Florida authorities are investigating a tragic alligator attack at the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, which resulted in the death of a 31-year-old woman on Sunday.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Update: Florida swimmer attacked, killed by alligator | Full
The Florida Fish & wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) provides an update after a woman was attacked and killed by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in the Little Big Econ State Forest. Officials said the woman died while en route to the hospital.
The Florida Fish & wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) provides an update after a woman was attacked and killed by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in the Little Big Econ State Forest. Officials said the woman died while en route to the hospital.
JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA
A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning.
A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning.
AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
Body of missing diver found on Florida coast near Fort Pierce Inlet, deputies report
A missing diver was found dead Friday afternoon after a group of friends located the body 55 feet underwater near Avalon State Park, the sheriff's office said.
A missing diver was found dead Friday afternoon after a group of friends located the body 55 feet underwater near Avalon State Park, the sheriff's office said.
Who killed Bryson Leverette? Police seek answers 3 years later: 'Someone knows what happened'
Police are still seeking answers in the unsolved June 30, 2023, ambush shooting on Caroline Avenue in Lady Lake that killed 20-year-old musician Bryson "Swift" Leverette.
Police are still seeking answers in the unsolved June 30, 2023, ambush shooting on Caroline Avenue in Lady Lake that killed 20-year-old musician Bryson "Swift" Leverette.
Level99 opens at Disney Springs: What to know before you go
Level99, a large interactive gaming venue, has arrived at Disney Springs with 60-plus mini-games that will challenge players in new ways.
Level99, a large interactive gaming venue, has arrived at Disney Springs with 60-plus mini-games that will challenge players in new ways.
Execution window set for Pasco County killer who murdered ex-girlfriend’s parents 4 decades ago
An 80-year-old man faces execution next month after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for a double murder committed four decades ago.
An 80-year-old man faces execution next month after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for a double murder committed four decades ago.