Trump vetoes bill to expand Miccosukee tribal lands in Florida
President Donald Trump has vetoed legislation that would have expanded Miccosukee tribal lands in southwest Florida, including areas within Everglades National Park.
President Donald Trump has vetoed legislation that would have expanded Miccosukee tribal lands in southwest Florida, including areas within Everglades National Park.
Busy launch year ahead for Space Coast as Artemis II mission looms
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
SeaWorld updates policy banning walkers with seats
SeaWorld Orlando and related parks are under federal scrutiny following a policy change that bans wheeled walkers and walkers with seats, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
SeaWorld Orlando and related parks are under federal scrutiny following a policy change that bans wheeled walkers and walkers with seats, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
New Year’s gunfire sends bullets into Florida home
A family in Volusia County was jolted awake just after midnight by gunfire that sent bullets through the walls of their home, narrowly missing where they were sleeping, investigators said. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said multiple rounds struck the house during what deputies believe was reckless celebratory gunfire tied to New Year’s festivities.
A family in Volusia County was jolted awake just after midnight by gunfire that sent bullets through the walls of their home, narrowly missing where they were sleeping, investigators said. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said multiple rounds struck the house during what deputies believe was reckless celebratory gunfire tied to New Year’s festivities.
DeLeon Springs hosts New Year’s Day cold-water plunge
Outdoor enthusiasts kicked off the new year at DeLeon Springs State Park in Volusia County with a mix of brisk hikes and a chilly tradition as the park hosted National First Day Hikes and the annual DeLeon Dunk.
Outdoor enthusiasts kicked off the new year at DeLeon Springs State Park in Volusia County with a mix of brisk hikes and a chilly tradition as the park hosted National First Day Hikes and the annual DeLeon Dunk.
Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
More Brightline crashes happening in South Florida, Brevard
Brightline collisions happen more often in Brevard and South Florida than on the Orlando corridor.
Brightline collisions happen more often in Brevard and South Florida than on the Orlando corridor.
Saving for a down payment still a barrier for people looking to buy a home, Realtor.com says
An analysis by Realtor.com is forecasting homeownership in 2026 to be more affordable as mortgage rates decline. But saving for a down payment is still a barrier for many people looking to buy a home.
An analysis by Realtor.com is forecasting homeownership in 2026 to be more affordable as mortgage rates decline. But saving for a down payment is still a barrier for many people looking to buy a home.
Oviedo police use trading cards to connect with kids
Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.
Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.
Florida couple accused of stealing tools, fleeing police
Police in Port Orange say a man and woman were arrested after allegedly stealing tools from an apartment complex and attempting to flee when confronted by officers, an encounter captured on police body camera video.
Police in Port Orange say a man and woman were arrested after allegedly stealing tools from an apartment complex and attempting to flee when confronted by officers, an encounter captured on police body camera video.
Florida man attacked with axe in targeted robbery: ‘Absolutely terrifying’
Police say an Orlando couple used Instagram and lingerie to lure a man into a violent ambush involving an axe and a firearm. Nicholas Lavallee and Anne Aksell now face multiple felony charges.
Police say an Orlando couple used Instagram and lingerie to lure a man into a violent ambush involving an axe and a firearm. Nicholas Lavallee and Anne Aksell now face multiple felony charges.
Deputies say man lured to armed robbery, attacked with axe
Florida authorities say a married couple is accused of luring a man to an apartment complex through Instagram messages and ambushing him in a hallway, leaving him seriously injured and stealing his phone, wallet and car.
Florida authorities say a married couple is accused of luring a man to an apartment complex through Instagram messages and ambushing him in a hallway, leaving him seriously injured and stealing his phone, wallet and car.
Recreational marijuana could return to Florida ballot in 2026
In 2024, 56% of Florida voters supported legalizing recreational marijuana, but the measure fell short of the 60% needed to pass a constitutional amendment.
In 2024, 56% of Florida voters supported legalizing recreational marijuana, but the measure fell short of the 60% needed to pass a constitutional amendment.
TSA’s 2026 Canine Calendar spotlights the canine heroes keeping US airports safe - See the featured dogs
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
Purina Foundation awards $1.165 million in grants to nonprofits across US to support animal welfare efforts
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Swimmers brave cold at Lake Cane
More than a dozen swimmers brave the cold Thursday morning at Lake Cane in Orlando. Orlando saw near freezing temperatures over the new year holiday. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer started the tradition years ago allowing active swimmers to start their day by getting a workout no matter the temps.
More than a dozen swimmers brave the cold Thursday morning at Lake Cane in Orlando. Orlando saw near freezing temperatures over the new year holiday. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer started the tradition years ago allowing active swimmers to start their day by getting a workout no matter the temps.
Clermont Police investigate death of man found in vehicle on New Year's Day
The Clermont Police Department launched an investigation after a man was found in his vehicle and was later declared dead by officials.
The Clermont Police Department launched an investigation after a man was found in his vehicle and was later declared dead by officials.
SeaWorld Orlando clarifies walker policy on website amid DOJ disability discrimination inquiry
It has been more than a month since the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would open an investigation into potential disability discrimination at SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Aquatica Orlando after a recent policy change to ban wheeled walkers and rollator walkers with seats (walkers, rollators without seats are still OK).
It has been more than a month since the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would open an investigation into potential disability discrimination at SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Aquatica Orlando after a recent policy change to ban wheeled walkers and rollator walkers with seats (walkers, rollators without seats are still OK).
Florida deputy arrested after alleged drunk argument during New Year's celebration
A Flagler County deputy was arrested for a domestic battery offense after celebrating the New Year, the sheriff's office says.
A Flagler County deputy was arrested for a domestic battery offense after celebrating the New Year, the sheriff's office says.
These Florida license plates were rejected in 2025
Florida drivers attempted – cleverly for a few, poorly for some, and shockingly direct for others – to conceal some hidden (and maybe not so hidden) messages within their license plates. However, before they could hit the road, they were rejected by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Florida drivers attempted – cleverly for a few, poorly for some, and shockingly direct for others – to conceal some hidden (and maybe not so hidden) messages within their license plates. However, before they could hit the road, they were rejected by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.