Orange Sheriff: Deputies fatally shoot woman coming at them with knife
Orange County sheriff's deputies fatally shot a woman Wednesday after she ignored commands and advanced towards them with a knife, according to Sheriff John Mina.
Sole finalist for UF presidency visits Gainesville campus
University of Florida students, faculty and staff met Wednesday with Stuart Bell, the sole finalist to be the next leader of the state’s flagship university.
Just what does Florida’s homestead property tax amendment do? Your questions answered
Gov. DeSantis' sweeping property tax reforms will have huge impacts on local governments while saving homeowners thousands of dollars each. It also could have unintended consequences.
Space Florida to fund ocean-based space launch company, other secretive projects
Space Florida continues to hold things close to the vest with several ongoing projects as it tries to attract aerospace business to the state — but did reveal the company…
Orlando’s Uncle Lou to ‘self-deport’ after immigration judge orders removal
Cleon Williams, the owner of Uncle Lou's Entertainment Hall, will voluntarily leave the U.S. after an immigration judge ordered his removal on Monday. The Orlando music stalwart's decision to "self-deport"…
2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
Two scientists at a US government lab are charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the US from Africa without permits.
Scott Pelley fired from ‘60 Minutes,’ deepening turmoil at CBS News
CBS News fired “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley a day after he reportedly said Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was “murdering the show.”
Cold front moving southward brings isolated morning showers and storms
A cold front moving southward from the state peninsula is bringing isolated showers and storms to Central Florida.
A Kissimmee student earned a top mark on Florida’s history exam. The district made him retake it
The School District of Osceola County said the top results for Araniel Gonzalez Garcia were a “statistical anomaly.” He failed his second attempt.
US sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others
Treasury says Nobitex processed over 50% of Iran's digital asset income last year and supports sanctions evasion.