Youth football team vows accountability after fight breaks out at West Melbourne game

Police responded to a fight following a Saturday youth football game in West Melbourne, after which the visiting team, the Melbourne Chargers, vowed to hold those who "compromise the positive environment" accountable while prioritizing players' safety.

Florida’s upcoming executions: Three long-standing capital cases

Florida set a modern record for executions in 2025, when Gov. Ron DeSantis issued death warrants that ultimately led to 19 executions—the most in a single year in the state's modern death-penalty era. The previous record was eight executions, set in 2018.

Woman dies after Orange County crash, troopers say

Officials said the crash happened between a Toyota Camry and a Mitsubishi Lancer around 2:30 p.m. in the area of State Road 520 and Maxim Parkway.

Indiana storms, flooding leave at least 7 dead as waters peak in Indianapolis

Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.

D23 announcements: Villains Land, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis

The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.

2 arrested after 10-year-old found unresponsive from possible fentanyl overdose in Florida hotel room: LCSO

Two people were arrested after a 10-year-old child was found unresponsive from a possible drug overdose at a Fort Myers hotel, where Lee County deputies say they discovered fentanyl and drug paraphernalia inside the room.

Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest: report

The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson.

Paddleboarder dies on Colorado reservoir, second death in 9 days

A paddleboarder drowned in a Colorado reservoir Friday. marking the second paddleboarding death there in nine days.

Tropical Storm Lala batters Hawaii with flooding, powerful winds; 1 dead

Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii on Sunday with powerful winds, torrential rain and dangerous flooding after weakening from a hurricane without making landfall.

California traffic stop leads to $817K cocaine seizure, CHP says

California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.

Orlando weather: Storm Team alert for high heat; rain chances increase

A dominant ridge of high pressure remains in control across Central Florida as the workweek begins, keeping dangerously hot conditions in place.

1 hospitalized after Orange County boat, jet ski crash, fire officials say
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One person was taken to the hospital after a boat and jet ski collided Saturday night, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. The crash happened right after 8 p.m. in the area of the 5600 block of Randolph Avenue, which is near Little Lake Conway.

Heartfelt tributes to Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón ahead of public funeral

Tributes pour in after the death of former Puerto Rican professional boxer Prichard Colón, who suffered a career-ending blow in the ring in 2015. His family invites the public and all who loved him to services in Winter Park, Florida starting Aug. 18.

Florida man accused of exposing himself, throwing TV at deputies: ‘Imma kill y'all’

A Florida man was arrested after Bay County deputies say he exposed his genitals, threw a television from an apartment balcony onto vehicles and threatened to kill law enforcement officers.