Hot, humid temperatures and afternoon lightning storms expected
Temperatures are in the mid-90s across the region, with heat index values at 100 to 105 degrees, according to NWS Melbourne.
Vendors told to start dismantling ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
Crews began dismantling a state-run immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades on Monday, signaling its closure even as state and federal officials continued to say little about the shutdown…
After failing to make ballot, St. Cloud lawmaker files lawsuit
State Rep. Paul Stark, R-St. Cloud, is suing the state after she failed to earn a place on the 2026 ballot when candidate qualifying ended.
Today in History: June 24, American wins longest pro tennis match in history
American John Isner won the longest professional tennis match in history, defeating Nicolas Mahut of France 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68.
Seminole sheriff seeks help finding one shooter at weekend block party
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma on Tuesday identified the armed man killed by deputies at a Midway block party over the weekend and asked for the public's help finding the…
No fireworks ban planned in Florida, but officials recommend ‘responsible’ use
Florida officials won't ban fireworks for Independence Day, but because of lingering drought conditions residents are advised to be “responsible” when lighting devices that fly and explode.
Pediatric Associates sues Florida’s health agency over ‘deeply flawed’ Medicaid rates
Pediatric Associates has sued Florida's Agency for Healthcare Administration, saying an error in Medicaid reimbursement threatens the healthcare of more than 2 million children.
Orange County bus stop shooting suspect arrested in New York by U.S. marshals
A man accused of shooting an elderly woman several times in the back earlier this month was arrested in New York City and is awaiting extradition, according to the U.S.…
Florida clamps down on sloth import permits after Sloth World deaths
Florida is tightening permit requirements for sloth imports after deaths of at least 55 animals tied to the Sloth World attraction in Orlando.
Family of victim in Kissimmee Airbnb triple homicide sues HOA
The family of a tourist killed in a triple homicide in January outside a Kissimmee Airbnb is suing the community's homeowner's association for wrongful death.