Deadlocked jury in Palisades Fire trial of Central Florida man leaves attorneys weighing next steps
Jurors said Thursday they couldn’t reach a unanimous decision in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, of Melbourne on three federal charges, a surprise development after they said they had…
Fun Spot to close Atlanta location in August
Its locations in Orlando near International Drive and in Kissimmee will remain in operation, CEO says
Board considers rule to block undocumented students from Florida universities
State University System Board of Governors considered a new rule that would make students who are not lawfully present in the U.S. ineligible for enrollment at the 12 state universities.
74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history
Dusty Ray Spencer, 74, is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke for the 1992 stabbing death of his wife Karen.…
Osceola sheriff’s deputy arrested for kicking, shoving girlfriend, report says
Osceola County sheriff's deputy Elias Ramirez III allegedly kicked and shoved his girlfriend to the floor after taking her cell phones, forcing her to drive to a nearby gas station…
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
A top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month,…
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert says she will miss Wimbledon after recurrence of ovarian cancer
By The Associated Press Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert said Thursday her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year. Evert, 71, was…
Debris cleared, reconstruction begins after Blue Origin launch pad explosion
Debris has been cleared from the massive explosion at Blue Origin's launch site in Cape Canaveral and the company is now in reconstruction mode.
Alligator Alcatraz closes as DeSantis declares victory, critics slam cost
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday confirmed the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" is closing and is no longer housing detainees, saying the migrant detention center proved effective in helping to bolster President…
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked northern Venezuela, killing at least 188…