Ocala church condemned after structure fire, officials say

Fire crews were dispatched out to St. Paul A.M.E. Church in the 700 block of NW 7th Street just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday where smoke was coming from the back of the structure, according to officials.

Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP

Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.

New collection forces Swatch store shutdown
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Swatch, AP watch collaboration attracts massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores including Mall at Millenia in Orlando.

Nearly 2,000 turtles poached from Florida wildlife, trafficked overseas, officials say

The investigation, dubbed Operation Souther Hot Herps, spanned from early 2022 to late 2023 where officials said 1,700 loggerhead musk turtles, 100 striped-neck musk turtles and 15 striped mud turtles were taken from their habitat and sold overseas.

USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.

Swatch, AP watch collab gets massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores

A limited watch launch between Swatch and AP prompted crowds in the hundreds at stores and malls across the country Saturday, with some getting so rowdy that arrests were made.

Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty

Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.

Community honors Florida teen Colton Remsburg, 13, at youth sports game

The Lake Nona community is pushing for change after Colton Remsburg, 13, died after being hit by a pickup truck while on his e-scooter last weekend.

Colton Remsburg remembered by Lake Nona community: 'He's with us here'
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The Lake Nona community gathered to remember a life gone too soon.  Colton Remsburg, 13, died after being hit by a pickup truck while he was on an e-scooter. Colton was in critical condition for days before dying from his injuries. Now, his team took the field on May 16 in remembrance of Colton.

Oviedo Youth Baseball All-Stars Blocked From Post-Season
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It was supposed to be the highlight of their season representing Oviedo on the All-Star diamond. Instead, three local youth baseball divisions are completely banned from the post-season, leaving young players heartbroken and parents arguing the call. Following a multi-week investigation launched after numerous complaints, the Babe Ruth Assistant State Baseball Commissioner handed down a devastating punishment. The teams were hit with a two-year probation for Oviedo Babe Ruth, and an immediate post-season ban for the T-Ball, Rookie Coach Pitch, and 10U All-Star teams. A chance to be All-Star champions was within arm's reach, but for the youngest All-Stars in Oviedo, the game was over before it even started. They were defeated not by a loss on the field, but by the adults running the league.

Bicyclist, on wrong side of road, killed after hit by teen driver: FHP

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Orlando after an oncoming vehicle with three teenagers hit a bicyclist on Shader Road.

Melbourne to update city code to crack down on 'horror houses' in town: 'Step in the right direction'

The Melbourne City Council gave staff the green light to update city codes and give officials more tools to deal with chronic, nuisance properties in town. The goal is to move beyond simply piling up daily fines that go unpaid.