Girl found unresponsive in Citra; homicide investigation underway
A young girl has died in what authorities are investigating as a homicide in Marion County, deputies said. The child was found unresponsive at a home on 44th Avenue in Citra.
A young girl has died in what authorities are investigating as a homicide in Marion County, deputies said. The child was found unresponsive at a home on 44th Avenue in Citra.
Man released twice before teen’s throat was cut, officers say
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.
Florida House advances homestead tax cut amendment as Senate hesitates
Florida House Republicans are advancing a proposal that could ask voters to significantly scale back homestead property taxes, but the measure faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
Florida House Republicans are advancing a proposal that could ask voters to significantly scale back homestead property taxes, but the measure faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
Artemis II: Second wet dress rehearsal completed at Kennedy Space Center
NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.
NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.
Kissimmee Walmart shooting: Deputy shoot, kills armed shoplifting suspect inside store, sheriff says
A shooting involving an off-duty law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A shooting involving an off-duty law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Shooting involving officer inside Kissimmee Walmart: Sheriff
A shooting involving a law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, three men were allegedly shoplifting when a deputy attempted to stop them.
A shooting involving a law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, three men were allegedly shoplifting when a deputy attempted to stop them.
Westbound lanes of I-4 closed for hours due to depression
The westbound lanes of Interstate 4 were shut down for several hours due to a depression in the roadway, transportation officials said.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 4 were shut down for several hours due to a depression in the roadway, transportation officials said.
Chlorine leak at The Villages prompts shelter-in-place warning for over 3 hours
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in The Villages to stay indoors after a reported chlorine leak.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in The Villages to stay indoors after a reported chlorine leak.
NASA conducts Artemis II wet dress rehearsal
NASA held a high-stakes wet dress rehearsal Thursday night for the Artemis II mission, a critical step before four astronauts orbit the moon next month. The practice launch began at 8:30 p.m., though a booster system issue briefly paused the countdown.
NASA held a high-stakes wet dress rehearsal Thursday night for the Artemis II mission, a critical step before four astronauts orbit the moon next month. The practice launch began at 8:30 p.m., though a booster system issue briefly paused the countdown.
Shooting reported inside Walmart in Kissimmee; deputies on scene
Deputies responded to a reported shooting inside a Walmart on Cypress Parkway in Kissimmee on Thursday. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said it was alerted just before 8 p.m. Thursday, and the investigation is ongoing.
Deputies responded to a reported shooting inside a Walmart on Cypress Parkway in Kissimmee on Thursday. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said it was alerted just before 8 p.m. Thursday, and the investigation is ongoing.
Chlorine leak in The Villages prompts shelter-in-place warning
Residents in The Villages were advised to shelter in place Thursday evening after a chlorine leak was reported at the Turtle Mound Golf Course. Authorities said the leak originated from a maintenance shed around 7 p.m., prompting Fire and EMS and the Villages Public Safety Department to respond.
Residents in The Villages were advised to shelter in place Thursday evening after a chlorine leak was reported at the Turtle Mound Golf Course. Authorities said the leak originated from a maintenance shed around 7 p.m., prompting Fire and EMS and the Villages Public Safety Department to respond.
WB I-4 lanes shut near Haines City due to roadway depression
A depression in the roadway forced the closure of westbound lanes on Interstate 4 between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, causing significant backups Thursday evening.
A depression in the roadway forced the closure of westbound lanes on Interstate 4 between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, causing significant backups Thursday evening.
Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors
Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.
Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.
Sheriff defends Nancy Guthrie investigation amid mounting criticism
The sheriff leading a team of hundreds of investigators in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is responding to mounting criticism over the handling of the case on Thursday.
The sheriff leading a team of hundreds of investigators in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is responding to mounting criticism over the handling of the case on Thursday.
Police: Man committed throat slashing, sledgehammer battery in the same day
A man who is accused of slashing a teen's throat in Daytona Beach encountered officers twice that day before the incident. Daytona Beach Police were also called to a reported trespass and sledgehammer attack involving Jermaine Lynn Long. He is currently being held without bond.
A man who is accused of slashing a teen's throat in Daytona Beach encountered officers twice that day before the incident. Daytona Beach Police were also called to a reported trespass and sledgehammer attack involving Jermaine Lynn Long. He is currently being held without bond.
Daytona Beach slashing: Police released man twice before teen’s throat was cut, officers say
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.
America 250: National America’s Startup competition seeks collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs
When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.
When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.
2 in custody after man, 18, died at Leesburg park in 2025
Two suspects in connection with an investigation regarding an 18-year-old who died at a Leesburg park have been taken into custody.
Two suspects in connection with an investigation regarding an 18-year-old who died at a Leesburg park have been taken into custody.
Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.