Best and worst states for military retirees, data suggests
WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators to determine the best states for military retirees.
WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators to determine the best states for military retirees.
Police rescue dog left in hot car in 92-degree weather
A Florida woman was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving her dog in a hot car while shopping in a store.
A Florida woman was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving her dog in a hot car while shopping in a store.
Close Maduro ally deported to US, will face criminal charges
Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was deported to the U.S. a few years after being pardoned as part of a prisoner swap.
Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was deported to the U.S. a few years after being pardoned as part of a prisoner swap.
New homes may cost more upfront but save buyers money over time, report reveals
Think new homes cost more? A new report says buyers could actually save more than $25K over 10 years. Here's why.
Think new homes cost more? A new report says buyers could actually save more than $25K over 10 years. Here's why.
3 victims killed, 2 teen suspects dead in San Diego Islamic center shooting
Two teenage suspects are dead, and three adults were killed following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said.
Two teenage suspects are dead, and three adults were killed following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said.
Edgewater cop killer avoids death penalty in plea deal
Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, pleaded no contest to first-degree murder, part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. In exchange, prosecutors dropped the death penalty.
Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, pleaded no contest to first-degree murder, part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. In exchange, prosecutors dropped the death penalty.
Iran latest: US plans to attack Iran on Tuesday called off, Trump says
The United States intended to attack Iran on Tuesday but opted to hold off on the strike because of ongoing negotiations between the two countries, President Donald Trump revealed on the eve of the planned assault.
The United States intended to attack Iran on Tuesday but opted to hold off on the strike because of ongoing negotiations between the two countries, President Donald Trump revealed on the eve of the planned assault.
Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell's widow: 'A once-in-a-lifetime love'
Elizabeth Jewell, the widow of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, who was shot and killed in September 2025 inside a Circle K gas station, remembered her husband as her best friend, partner, and security. "We had a once-in-a-lifetime love," she said. Her husband's killer, Eduardo Machado, pleaded no contest to first-degree murder, part of a plea deal to remove the death penalty. A judge sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Elizabeth Jewell, the widow of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, who was shot and killed in September 2025 inside a Circle K gas station, remembered her husband as her best friend, partner, and security. "We had a once-in-a-lifetime love," she said. Her husband's killer, Eduardo Machado, pleaded no contest to first-degree murder, part of a plea deal to remove the death penalty. A judge sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
How Mount St. Helens eruption transformed volcanic monitoring in WA
The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.
The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.
Trump drops $10B IRS lawsuit in deal to compensate prosecuted allies
President Donald Trump has moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns in a deal to create a fund to compensate prosecuted allies.
President Donald Trump has moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns in a deal to create a fund to compensate prosecuted allies.
2 rescued Sloth World sloths out of ICU, zoo says
The Central Florida Zoo recently announced that 2 of the Sloth World sloths under its care have been cleared from ICU are are considered to be in stable condition. The zoo described Dolce and Chewie as "fighters." It follows a challenging and emotional three weeks, where 4 of the 13 sloths brought to the zoo died. "While their situation can still chance at any moment, they are doing better and continuing to fight every day," the zoo said.
The Central Florida Zoo recently announced that 2 of the Sloth World sloths under its care have been cleared from ICU are are considered to be in stable condition. The zoo described Dolce and Chewie as "fighters." It follows a challenging and emotional three weeks, where 4 of the 13 sloths brought to the zoo died. "While their situation can still chance at any moment, they are doing better and continuing to fight every day," the zoo said.
BB gun found on Ocala high school campus; four people detained, police say
Four people were detained after a BB gun was found on the campus of a Ocala school, according to law enforcement.
Four people were detained after a BB gun was found on the campus of a Ocala school, according to law enforcement.
Truck driver accused of hitting parked car, leaving scene
A truck driver is accused of hitting a parked car while driving through Orlando's Parramore neighborhood and then leaving the scene.
A truck driver is accused of hitting a parked car while driving through Orlando's Parramore neighborhood and then leaving the scene.
Swatch store swarmed at Mall at Millenia over watch collaboration
Swatch at the Mall at Millenia closed Saturday and Sunday after swarms of people crowded outside the store, hoping to be among the first to get a new watch collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Similar incidents were reported at Swatch locations across the country. On Sunday night, The Mall of Millenia posted on its Facebook page that the Orlando Swatch store would not carry the AP watch. In its own post, Swatch said the AP collaboration was not a limited release.
Swatch at the Mall at Millenia closed Saturday and Sunday after swarms of people crowded outside the store, hoping to be among the first to get a new watch collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Similar incidents were reported at Swatch locations across the country. On Sunday night, The Mall of Millenia posted on its Facebook page that the Orlando Swatch store would not carry the AP watch. In its own post, Swatch said the AP collaboration was not a limited release.
Eduardo Machado: Killer of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell sentenced to life in prison
Eduardo Felipe Labrada Machado pleaded "no contest" to first-degree murder in the shooting death of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell on Monday, part of a negotiated plea deal with state prosecutors to avoid the death penalty.
Eduardo Felipe Labrada Machado pleaded "no contest" to first-degree murder in the shooting death of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell on Monday, part of a negotiated plea deal with state prosecutors to avoid the death penalty.
Deadly crash shut downs John Parkway for hours, police say
One person was killed in a crash early Monday morning on John Young Parkway, according to Orlando Police.
One person was killed in a crash early Monday morning on John Young Parkway, according to Orlando Police.
Orlando weather: Highs near 90s; rain possible for Memorial Day weekend
Tonight will feature hot and increasingly humid conditions across Central Florida. Aside from a very isolated evening thundershower, most neighborhoods will stay completely dry. Expect partly cloudy skies overnight as low temperatures drop into the sticky low 70s.
Tonight will feature hot and increasingly humid conditions across Central Florida. Aside from a very isolated evening thundershower, most neighborhoods will stay completely dry. Expect partly cloudy skies overnight as low temperatures drop into the sticky low 70s.
Suspect to change plea in Officer David Jewell’s killing
Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing off-duty Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell in September 2025, will be in court on Monday, where he is expected to change his plea. He was charged with first-degree murder in Officer Jewell's death and had previously pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to online court records, Machado will be in court Monday for a plea hearing and a sentencing hearing. Details on the plea agreement were not revealed in those court documents. The shooting happened inside a Circle K convenience store in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Sept. 15, 2025.
Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing off-duty Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell in September 2025, will be in court on Monday, where he is expected to change his plea. He was charged with first-degree murder in Officer Jewell's death and had previously pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to online court records, Machado will be in court Monday for a plea hearing and a sentencing hearing. Details on the plea agreement were not revealed in those court documents. The shooting happened inside a Circle K convenience store in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Sept. 15, 2025.
Carnival ship rescues 9 from disabled boat near Sebastian Inlet, cruise line says
The rescue happened off the coast of Sebastian Inlet when the ship's crew noticed the boat displaying a distress flag.
The rescue happened off the coast of Sebastian Inlet when the ship's crew noticed the boat displaying a distress flag.
Two Navy jets crash during Idaho air show; All 4 crew members survive
Four crew members safely ejected after two Navy jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday.
Four crew members safely ejected after two Navy jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday.