Nearly 20,000 children's handwriting practice kits recalled for injury risk from lead exposure
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
Video shows arrest of man accused of multi-county Florida shooting spree
Authorities have released body camera video of the take-down of a South Florida man accused of a string of shootings spanning from Miami-Dade County to Brevard County.
Authorities have released body camera video of the take-down of a South Florida man accused of a string of shootings spanning from Miami-Dade County to Brevard County.
Volusia deputies seize $50K in stolen goods from home 'hardware store'
Volusia County deputies said they arrested two men after discovering a hardware store’s worth of stolen items hidden inside a home in Palm Bay.
Volusia County deputies said they arrested two men after discovering a hardware store’s worth of stolen items hidden inside a home in Palm Bay.
Video shows arrest of man accused of multi-county shooting spree
Authorities have released body camera video of the take-down of a South Florida man accused of a string of shootings spanning from Miami-Dade County to Brevard County. Dennard Barnes, 36, was arrested last week in Brevard County.
Authorities have released body camera video of the take-down of a South Florida man accused of a string of shootings spanning from Miami-Dade County to Brevard County. Dennard Barnes, 36, was arrested last week in Brevard County.
Mother of 2 girls found buried in suitcases charged with murder
The mother of two young girls who were found inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves was charged with aggravated murder on Thursday, police said.
The mother of two young girls who were found inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves was charged with aggravated murder on Thursday, police said.
Orange County tourism tax hits record $35 million in January
Orange County shattered its record for tourism tax revenue in January, collecting $35 million, a 6% increase from the same month in 2025.
Orange County shattered its record for tourism tax revenue in January, collecting $35 million, a 6% increase from the same month in 2025.
Lawmakers still negotiating budget as deadline approaches
With just over a week remaining in Florida’s scheduled legislative session, House and Senate leaders have not yet begun formal negotiations on a final state budget.
With just over a week remaining in Florida’s scheduled legislative session, House and Senate leaders have not yet begun formal negotiations on a final state budget.
Melbourne manhunt: Video shows convicted felon slips handcuffs, sparking 24-hour search
Newly released body camera video shows the moment a convicted felon slipped out of his handcuffs and triggered a 24-hour manhunt in Brevard County.
Newly released body camera video shows the moment a convicted felon slipped out of his handcuffs and triggered a 24-hour manhunt in Brevard County.
Pulse Memorial: Design plans advance for permanent site in Orlando, marking 'major milestone'
Plans for a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando have reached a new milestone as the project moves through its design phase.
Plans for a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando have reached a new milestone as the project moves through its design phase.
Rat infestation exploding at abandoned Indialantic house as neighbors plead for help
Residents in a beachside neighborhood in Brevard County say a condemned hoarder home has turned into a growing health concern as a rat infestation spreads to nearby properties.
Residents in a beachside neighborhood in Brevard County say a condemned hoarder home has turned into a growing health concern as a rat infestation spreads to nearby properties.
Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
Rat infestation exploding at abandoned Indialantic house
Residents in a beachside neighborhood in Brevard County say a condemned hoarder home has turned into a growing health concern as a rat infestation spreads to nearby properties.
Residents in a beachside neighborhood in Brevard County say a condemned hoarder home has turned into a growing health concern as a rat infestation spreads to nearby properties.
Permanent Pulse Memorial plans reach 'major milestone'
Plans for a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando have reached a new milestone as the project moves through its design phase.
Plans for a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando have reached a new milestone as the project moves through its design phase.
Mom jailed, boyfriend charged in death of 3-year-old Florida girl
A Florida man accused of killing a 3-year-old girl is now facing additional child abuse allegations, while the child’s mother has been arrested on child neglect charges.
A Florida man accused of killing a 3-year-old girl is now facing additional child abuse allegations, while the child’s mother has been arrested on child neglect charges.
Video shows convicted felon slip handcuffs, sparks manhunt
Newly released body camera video shows the moment a convicted felon slipped out of his handcuffs and triggered a 24-hour manhunt in Brevard County.
Newly released body camera video shows the moment a convicted felon slipped out of his handcuffs and triggered a 24-hour manhunt in Brevard County.
House rejects Iran war powers resolution
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
Atlanta woman arrested for impersonating law enforcement in $79,000 fraud scheme
A Georgia woman is accused of impersonating a captain with the Volusia County Sheriff's office and conducting a fraud scheme by threatening to send people to jail. Officials said this scene was run by inmates with the Georgia prison system.
A Georgia woman is accused of impersonating a captain with the Volusia County Sheriff's office and conducting a fraud scheme by threatening to send people to jail. Officials said this scene was run by inmates with the Georgia prison system.
RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Over $9M awarded to 2 North Florida counties
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $6.25 million to Nassau County for road construction and $3 million to the Bradford County School District for Commercial Driver's License training.
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $6.25 million to Nassau County for road construction and $3 million to the Bradford County School District for Commercial Driver's License training.
Trump removes Kristi Noem from Homeland Security post
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.