Florida shark attack on teen inspires start of national alert system
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand, part of her right leg and almost her life.
After Amazon launch, all of ULA’s Atlas V rockets reserved for Starliner
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V launched early Thursday on the final mission in its most powerful configuration.
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’
Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” again ratcheting up tensions…
Florida’s reading, math scores look promising. Experts say wait and see
Florida students' scores on reading, math tests showed gains in 2026, but experts want to see corresponding improvements on national tests that will be released early next year.
DeSantis designates groups as terrorist organizations
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared two Islamic groups, foreign cartels, and an anti-fascism movement as terrorist organizations on the first day a new law allows the state to impose such designations.
Singh sues to get Cordero removed from Orange Clerk of Courts ballot
A quirk in the state's resign-to-run law could force a candidate for Orange County Clerk of Courts off the ballot if a new lawsuit is successful.
Walmart parking space argument ends in deadly shooting
A Lauderhill man died on Tuesday after a woman shot him in what she said was self-defense during an argument about a parking space at a Walmart.
Harrowing 911 call details Orlando woman’s fatal alligator attack
A harrowing 911 call depicts the aftermath of Orlando resident Brittany Clark's fatal attack by an alligator at a Seminole County state park Sunday, as her boyfriend and friend try…
Kissimmee’s Gateway Airport looks to go international
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency recently granted the municipal airport preliminary approval to be designated as a “User Fee Facility,” paving the way for the airfield to allow…
Florida’s GOP candidates for governor hate taxes. These 2 didn’t pay them
But tax avoidance is no mere campaign promise for two of the candidates. Fishback and Collins fell behind on their own personal tax bills, according to property records.