Lake County Schools adds bus cameras to find stop-arm violators: How it works, potential fines

Lake County Public Schools is adding several cameras to the outside of its school buses in an effort to catch drivers who ignore those red stop sign warnings, which could lead to hefty fines

Helmet credited with saving teen bicyclist struck by car
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 A 14-year-old bicyclist is recovering after he was struck by a vehicle in Orange County, and he says the helmet he was wearing likely saved his life.

Marion County students dropped off at wrong bus stop
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Two Marion County elementary school students were safely reunited with their family after they were mistakenly dropped off at the wrong bus stop on the first day of school, prompting a frantic search by their parents and help from a Good Samaritan.

Florida AG launches investigation after Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Wednesday he is launching an investigation into former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci after Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a U.S. Senate hearing on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Judge clears use of police interview in trial for man accused of murdering Tupac Shakur

A judge ruled that a 2008 interview with Duane “Keffe D" Davis can be used in his upcoming trial in August. Davis is charged with murder in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing.

US Postal Service unveils new series of 10 Barbie Doll stamps

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is honoring Barbie with a new series of 10 forever stamps in different careers — a registered nurse, surgeon, astronaut, firefighter, paleontologist, sign language teacher, robotics engineer, judge, soccer player, and musical artist.  

Frightened orange cat stranded on Florida freeway saved by cleanup crew

One of FDOT's roadside cleanup crews recently added a new member to its team: an adorable – and now, much safer – orange cat that was found stranded on the Florida Turnpike.

Medicare Part D subsidy program will end in 2027: Here’s what to know

A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.

University says gunman's terrorism-related history was unknown before campus attack

A report released this week found that law enforcement officials did not inform Old Dominion University of a student’s terrorism-related criminal history before he began shooting at the Virginia campus. 

Florida man accused of sexually abusing 2 girls during 'cuddling sessions': FCSO

A Florida man was arrested after a 17-month investigation into allegations that he sexually abused two young girls on multiple occasions, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says

A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whataburger sets opening date for Orlando location

Whataburger, the Texas-based fast food chain, has set an opening date for its new Orlando location.

Governor to Mitch McConnell: 'Address the people of Kentucky ... or resign'

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.

Central Florida Zoo: Kids can get in free in August

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is offering a way for kids to visit for free this summer.