Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86
Dreesen also acted in TV shows and films, wrote books, and was active in charitable work.
Today in History: June 18, Napoleon Bonaparte defeated in the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo as British and Prussian troops defeated the French Imperial Army in Belgium.
ICE announces removal of detainees from Alligator Alcatraz
Detainees at the South Florida immigration detention facility dubbed Alligator Alcatraz have been removed amid reports of an impending shut-down, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Florida CFO Ingoglia blasts Osceola spending, county pushes back
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took aim at Osceola County Wednesday, accusing it of reckless spending in the tens of millions of dollars.
Appeals court strikes down Florida law blocking concealed carry for 18- to 20-year-olds
An appeals court has struck down a Florida law forbidding law-abiding adults from carrying a concealed gun until they turn 21, a prohibition that's been on the books since 1987.
Tropical Storm Arthur forms in Gulf, hurricane center says
The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday said Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the Texas coast making it the Atlantic season's first named storm.
More afternoon storms and hot weather as temps climb to nearly 100 degrees
More scattered showers and storms are expected in the afternoon.
After loss on Blue Origin flight, SpaceX sends company’s satellites to orbit
A Texas-based satellite company had a much better day with SpaceX early Wednesday than it did the last time it tried to get a payload to space with Blue Origin.
Tropical Storm Arthur could form today in Gulf, hurricane center says
The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday forecast a system moving up the Texas coast could become the season's first tropical storm.
Public schools must excuse students for religious instruction, Florida AG says
Florida already had policies in place for parents who want their children to be excused for things like religious holidays and religious instruction, but they weren’t mandatory for school districts.