‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown dies in barn fire: report
Bobby J. Brown, known for playing Officer Bobby Brown on HBO’s “The Wire," died Wednesday after being caught in a barn fire, according to TMZ.
Bobby J. Brown, known for playing Officer Bobby Brown on HBO’s “The Wire," died Wednesday after being caught in a barn fire, according to TMZ.
NASA announces changes to Artemis program amid Artemis II delays
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
Over 500 illegal gambling machines seized in Florida 4-county raid at nail salons, restaurants, arcades
Florida authorities are cracking down on illegal gambling in the state, seizing over 500 machines from various restaurants, nail salons and arcades.
Florida authorities are cracking down on illegal gambling in the state, seizing over 500 machines from various restaurants, nail salons and arcades.
SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites from Florida
A Falcon 9 rocket sent 29 satellites into space on Friday.
A Falcon 9 rocket sent 29 satellites into space on Friday.
Brevard County brush fires burn in Melbourne, Mims; prompt evacuations
Brush fires sparked in Brevard County on Thursday.
Brush fires sparked in Brevard County on Thursday.
Melbourne residents get relief as city plans noise barriers at water plant
After months of complaints about constant noise from a Melbourne water plant, city officials are planning temporary sound blankets and additional shrubs to reduce the disturbance. The measures could cut noise by 10 to 20 decibels while a more permanent solution is developed. Officials are still gathering quotes from vendors, and no installation timeline has been set.
After months of complaints about constant noise from a Melbourne water plant, city officials are planning temporary sound blankets and additional shrubs to reduce the disturbance. The measures could cut noise by 10 to 20 decibels while a more permanent solution is developed. Officials are still gathering quotes from vendors, and no installation timeline has been set.
AI scammers target Michigan family searching for missing Yorkie in Florida
What began as a routine rest stop during a family’s drive from Michigan to southwest Florida has turned into a multistate search for a missing 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier.
What began as a routine rest stop during a family’s drive from Michigan to southwest Florida has turned into a multistate search for a missing 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier.
Winter Garden residents protest loss of downtown businesses
Winter Garden residents packed a city commission meeting this week, voicing frustration over the closure of two longtime downtown businesses after their building was sold to a new owner.
Winter Garden residents packed a city commission meeting this week, voicing frustration over the closure of two longtime downtown businesses after their building was sold to a new owner.
Florida man denied bond after Marion County toddler’s death
A Florida man accused in the death of a toddler was denied bond, authorities said. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 following the death of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, his girlfriend's daughter.
A Florida man accused in the death of a toddler was denied bond, authorities said. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 following the death of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, his girlfriend's daughter.
AI scammers target Michigan family searching for missing Yorkie
What began as a routine rest stop during a family’s drive from Michigan to southwest Florida has turned into a multistate search for a missing 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier.
What began as a routine rest stop during a family’s drive from Michigan to southwest Florida has turned into a multistate search for a missing 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier.
Seminole County deputy charged with organized fraud over alleged overtime scheme
A Seminole County sheriff’s deputy is facing a felony charge after authorities say he falsified overtime records and collected pay for hours he did not work.
A Seminole County sheriff’s deputy is facing a felony charge after authorities say he falsified overtime records and collected pay for hours he did not work.
Florida man denied bond after Marion County toddler’s death
A Florida man accused in the death of a toddler was denied bond, authorities said. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 following the death of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, his girlfriend's daughter.
A Florida man accused in the death of a toddler was denied bond, authorities said. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 following the death of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, his girlfriend's daughter.
Winter Garden residents protest loss of downtown businesses
Winter Garden residents packed a city commission meeting this week, voicing frustration over the closure of two longtime downtown businesses after their building was sold to a new owner.
Winter Garden residents packed a city commission meeting this week, voicing frustration over the closure of two longtime downtown businesses after their building was sold to a new owner.
Florida Strawberry Festival draws big crowds with rides, food and music in Plant City
The Florida Strawberry Festival is underway, bringing rides, headline entertainers and plenty of strawberry-themed treats to Hillsborough County.
The Florida Strawberry Festival is underway, bringing rides, headline entertainers and plenty of strawberry-themed treats to Hillsborough County.
Brush fires in Brevard County prompt evacuations, burn 70 acres
Two brush fires broke out Tuesday in Brevard County, prompting evacuations and drawing a large emergency response. One fire ignited near Wickham Road in Melbourne, while another sparked near Blounts Ridge Road and Rose Marie Place in Mims, officials said. The Mims fire threatened nearby homes and burned about 70 acres.
Two brush fires broke out Tuesday in Brevard County, prompting evacuations and drawing a large emergency response. One fire ignited near Wickham Road in Melbourne, while another sparked near Blounts Ridge Road and Rose Marie Place in Mims, officials said. The Mims fire threatened nearby homes and burned about 70 acres.
Video shows alleged abuse of toddlers at Marion County daycare
A daycare worker is facing child abuse charges after surveillance video allegedly showed her slapping, dragging and roughly handling toddlers at a Marion County child care center, authorities said.
A daycare worker is facing child abuse charges after surveillance video allegedly showed her slapping, dragging and roughly handling toddlers at a Marion County child care center, authorities said.
US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
Volusia County boosts beach safety education with indoor rip current simulator
Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents.
Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents.
College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard
A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.
A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.
Grand jury indicts man in deaths of 3 tourists
A grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old man on three counts of first-degree murder in the fatal shootings of three tourists, clearing the way for prosecutors to consider seeking the death penalty.
A grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old man on three counts of first-degree murder in the fatal shootings of three tourists, clearing the way for prosecutors to consider seeking the death penalty.