Trump signs order affecting job protections for 8,000 federal employees

As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers. 

Man bitten on the face by alligator at Florida airboat attraction, lawsuit says

A Florida man is suing a Central Florida attraction after claiming he was bitten by an alligator, according to a complaint filed in Orange County last month.

USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines

Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.

SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida
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SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Space Coast on Thursday, sending another batch of Starlink satellites to space. 

Chain-reaction crash shuts down I-95 southbound in Brevard County, FHP says

Three people were injured Thursday in a chain-reaction crash that shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Brevard County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites from Florida coast

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Space Coast on Thursday for another Starlink satellite mission.

Road collapse isolates senior community in Palm Bay after heavy rains

A road collapse in a Palm Bay senior community left about 120 residents temporarily isolated Wednesday after heavy rain caused a failing underground pipe to give way, officials and residents said.

Man accused of carjacking woman at nail salon arrested after chase in Volusia County

A 44-year-old man accused of stealing a woman's vehicle from a Port Orange nail salon was arrested Wednesday after a pursuit that ended with deputies taking him into custody in the middle of a roadway, authorities said.

Port Canaveral plans new basin for growing space operations

Port Canaveral is working on plans for a new basin dedicated to space operations as companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin and smaller startups compete for limited space along Florida’s Space Coast.

Army specialist who died in Morocco during training exercises returns to Central Florida

The remains of U.S. Army Specialist Mariah Collington, a 19-year-old Central Florida soldier who died during a training deployment in Morocco, returned home Wednesday.

Teen on e-scooter crashes into deputy's vehicle, sheriff says
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A 15-year-old riding an electric scooter escaped serious injury after colliding with a Flagler County sheriff's vehicle when he allegedly ran a stop sign, authorities said.

Man accused of stealing 2 cars arrested after chase in Volusia County
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A 44-year-old man was arrested after authorities said he stole two vehicles, led deputies on a chase, and carjacked a woman outside a Port Orange nail salon before being taken into custody.

Road washout traps seniors in Palm Bay neighborhood
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A road washout in a Palm Bay senior community temporarily left about 120 residents without vehicle access on Wednesday after a pipe failure caused part of the roadway to collapse.

Gallery: Latest fountain of lava breaks record at Hawaiian volcano

When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.

Leesburg man killed in three-vehicle crash on Marion County road: FHP

A 30-year-old Leesburg man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on County Road 42 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Uber's latest lost and found list includes ankle monitor, grillz and human hair

From smartphones and wallets to viral Labubu plushies, Uber’s latest Lost & Found Index reveals the most surprising items riders left behind this year.

Teen takeovers: Florida leaders threatening fines, arrests
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Some of Florida's top law enforcement leaders are threatening arrests and fines to curb so-called teen takeovers being reported across the state. Some have even threatened to go after the parents of teens arrested.