Arbitrator rules Brevard Public Schools need not rehire teacher in preferred student name dispute
An arbitrator has ruled that Brevard Public Schools does not have to rehire a veteran teacher, concluding a closely watched dispute over Florida’s law governing student names and pronouns.
An arbitrator has ruled that Brevard Public Schools does not have to rehire a veteran teacher, concluding a closely watched dispute over Florida’s law governing student names and pronouns.
Arbitrator rules Brevard Public Schools need not rehire teacher
An arbitrator has ruled that Brevard Public Schools does not have to rehire veteran teacher Melissa Calhoun, concluding a closely watched dispute over Florida’s law governing student names and pronouns.
An arbitrator has ruled that Brevard Public Schools does not have to rehire veteran teacher Melissa Calhoun, concluding a closely watched dispute over Florida’s law governing student names and pronouns.
Bodycam video shows arrest of man accused of slashing teen's throat
Newly released video shows Jermaine Long being detained by the Daytona Beach Police Department while holding a sledgehammer hours before authorities say he allegedly attacked a 13-year-old. Officers said he hit a man in the face with the sledgehammer.
Newly released video shows Jermaine Long being detained by the Daytona Beach Police Department while holding a sledgehammer hours before authorities say he allegedly attacked a 13-year-old. Officers said he hit a man in the face with the sledgehammer.
Teens accused of car break-ins crash golf cart during Port Orange chase
Police say four teenagers accused of trying to break into vehicles led officers on an unusual early-morning chase in a golf cart before crashing and attempting to flee on foot.
Police say four teenagers accused of trying to break into vehicles led officers on an unusual early-morning chase in a golf cart before crashing and attempting to flee on foot.
Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
Family claims casino staff mistook veteran’s illness for intoxication, delaying care before his death
Gary Perrin's family is seeking $15K in the wrongful death lawsuit against Caesars Palace after the November 2024 incident.
Gary Perrin's family is seeking $15K in the wrongful death lawsuit against Caesars Palace after the November 2024 incident.
Texas heat wave may have set record for nation’s hottest winter temp ever recorded
A heat wave that has had South Texas sizzling this week may have broken yet another record.
A heat wave that has had South Texas sizzling this week may have broken yet another record.
Sanford 7-Eleven shooting: 1 hurt as gas station
Police responded to a shooting at a Sanford 7-Eleven on West 25th Street around 1:30 p.m on Feb. 27. One victim was transported to a local hospital following the incident, though their current condition has not been released. The Sanford Police Department is currently investigating the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the gunfire.
Police responded to a shooting at a Sanford 7-Eleven on West 25th Street around 1:30 p.m on Feb. 27. One victim was transported to a local hospital following the incident, though their current condition has not been released. The Sanford Police Department is currently investigating the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the gunfire.
Panda Fest in Orlando: What to expect at the city’s newest Asian food festival
For the first time, one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals is coming to Orlando.
For the first time, one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals is coming to Orlando.
Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
How a groundhog, a lion, and a lamb shape spring weather folklore
As we approach March and the first day of spring on March 20, will it come "In like a lion out like a lamb", and will we have six more weeks of winter like Punxsutawney Phil predicted on Groundhog Day?
As we approach March and the first day of spring on March 20, will it come "In like a lion out like a lamb", and will we have six more weeks of winter like Punxsutawney Phil predicted on Groundhog Day?
VA OIG: Man who founded Veteran organization and scammed VA out of $20 million sentenced to 4 years in prison
An Ohio man will spend the next four years in prison after prosecutors say he scammed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $20 million in fraudulent benefits.
An Ohio man will spend the next four years in prison after prosecutors say he scammed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $20 million in fraudulent benefits.
Nancy Guthrie latest: Savannah Guthrie says $1M reward 'can be paid in cash'
In a new social media post, NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says the $1 million reward her family is offering for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, her missing 84-year-old mother, "can be paid in cash."
In a new social media post, NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says the $1 million reward her family is offering for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, her missing 84-year-old mother, "can be paid in cash."
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
Deputies arrest driver accused of crashing into patrol cars, fleeing on I-4 in Osceola County
Osceola County deputies have arrested a man accused of crashing into patrol cars, fleeing the scene and then abandoning his car on I-4 in Kissimmee.
Osceola County deputies have arrested a man accused of crashing into patrol cars, fleeing the scene and then abandoning his car on I-4 in Kissimmee.
Delicious eats and treats at Orlando's 2026 Panda Fest
One of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S. is getting started this weekend. Visitors can enjoy food, art and Asian cultural traditions during Panda Fest from Feb. 27 to March 1 at Festival Park.
One of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S. is getting started this weekend. Visitors can enjoy food, art and Asian cultural traditions during Panda Fest from Feb. 27 to March 1 at Festival Park.
Americans hit with soaring electricity bills as price hikes outpace inflation nationwide
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Nine US Navy sailors in San Diego, another suspect arrested for vicious assault at house party last year
Following a months-long investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), nine U.S. Navy sailors and another suspect have been arrested in connection with a violent assault last year.
Following a months-long investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), nine U.S. Navy sailors and another suspect have been arrested in connection with a violent assault last year.
Deputies: 4 teens in custody after using golf cart as getaway vehicle in Port Orange car break-ins
Four teens were taken into custody after police said they attempted to break into multiple cars in Port Orange.
Four teens were taken into custody after police said they attempted to break into multiple cars in Port Orange.
Florida toddler hospitalized after drinking from sippy cup with bag of meth inside: NCSO
A Florida toddler is recovering after ingesting meth that was inside a sippy cup, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
A Florida toddler is recovering after ingesting meth that was inside a sippy cup, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.