System in Gulf could develop into tropical depression this week, NHC says
A broad area of low pressure could form in a few days over the southwestern Gulf, according to the NHC.
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Norway seeks temporary ban on smart glasses as privacy concerns rise
Norway's government is proposing a temporary ban on AI glasses in certain public spaces.
Tampa man, 64, killed after crashing into cable box in Marion County, FHP says
Troopers say a man was killed in a Marion County crash after crashing into a cable box on NW 100th Street.
Person found shot inside Maitland apartment complex, police say
A person was shot early Monday at an apartment complex in Maitland, according to police.
Oviedo commissioners to vote on e-bike, e-scooter restrictions
Oviedo commissioners are set to take a final vote Monday on an ordinance that would regulate the use of e-bikes and e-scooters throughout the city.
Florida is among the most dangerous states, new study claims. Here’s why
A new report has exposed the safest states in the U.S. — along with the most dangerous.
1 dead in shooting at Maitland apartment complex, police say
Officers responded Monday at the Bell Trelago apartments, located off Maitland Boulevard.
WATCH: Tampa man caught on video breaking into car before Hillsborough deputies arrest him
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, deputies found the man's shoes and phone inside the car he broke into.
US military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean kills 4
The U.S. military said it attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, killing four people, as the Trump administration continues its yearlong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.
US military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean kills 4
The U.S. military said it attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, killing four people, as the Trump administration continues its yearlong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.
Home affordability gap for first-time buyers widens as costs rise
Most young buyers can't afford a typical starter home, and about 80% of metro areas fall below affordability for first-time buyers.
Home affordability gap for first-time buyers widens as costs rise
Most young buyers can't afford a typical starter home, and about 80% of metro areas fall below affordability for first-time buyers.
Investigation underway after person shot at Maitland apartment complex
Police are investigating after a person was shot at a Maitland apartment complex on Monday.
AI voice-cloning scam targets Orlando woman with fake jailhouse emergency
An Orlando woman says scammers manipulated her emotions in a scheme that escalated from a phone call to her front door.
Rainy week ahead: Flooding threat increases Tuesday and Wednesday in Central Florida
A wet week is ahead for Central Florida, with rain chances rising sharply Tuesday and Wednesday. Repeated rounds of heavy rain could bring localized flooding concerns.
Drug case dropped against ex-housing director accused in $1.2M Homeless Trust fraud
The former housing director of a South Florida non-profit arrested after authorities said he stole over $1.2 million from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust is no longer facing charges in a separate drug case.
Replica Oval Office near the White House gets a new Trump makeover. Gold is everywhere
The People’s House museum exhibit has overhauled its replica Oval Office for visitors to experience President Donald Trump's second-term design choices.
A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights
Climate change, weapon bans and religious rights are all on the docket this term as the Supreme Court begins hearing arguments.
Trump’s immigration crackdown divides rural voters as midterms approach, AP-KFF poll finds
An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed their communities.
Trump’s immigration crackdown divides rural voters as midterms approach, AP-KFF poll finds
An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed their communities.
Orlando weather: Rainy week ahead for Central Florida
Scattered to numerous showers and storms will develop Monday afternoon and evening, with the highest rain chances generally from around 2 p.m. through midnight.
Scientists win Nobel medicine prize for research into brain activity
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity
Ukraine said that its long-range strikes have neutralized more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity, hampering Moscow's ability to supply its forces during its 4 1/2-year-old invasion.
Wet weather pattern across Central Florida this week
Wet weather is settling over Central Florida this week as a low-pressure system brings more rain and cloudy skies.
Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity
Ukraine said that its long-range strikes have neutralized more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity, hampering Moscow's ability to supply its forces during its 4 1/2-year-old invasion.
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran.
Frontal system increasing workweek rain chances
A cold front arriving Monday into Tuesday will amplify rain and storm chances for the start of the week. Expect a partly cloudy sky Monday with a 50% chance of spotty showers and storms throughout the afternoon. Highs will stay below average in the mid to upper 80s, near 87° in downtown Tampa. As the
Former Prince Andrew takes legal action against UK police over Epstein arrest
King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against police in England over his arrest earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations from the Epstein files in the United States.
Former Prince Andrew takes legal action against UK police over Epstein arrest
King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against police in England over his arrest earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations from the Epstein files in the United States.
Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity
Ukraine says its long-range strikes have neutralized over half of Russia's oil refining capacity.
Tracking the Tropics: What’s that in the Gulf?
A surface trough of low pressure has developed near the coast of Mexico.
Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity
Ukraine says its long-range strikes have neutralized over half of Russia's oil refining capacity.
Your child may have been automatically enrolled for a Trump account: What to know
More than 60 million children have now been auto-enrolled in Trump accounts, according to the administration.
A rainy week ahead, pack the umbrella!
A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening.
Woman arrested in California for allegedly spying on Taiwanese officials for China
Per the affidavit, Wanying Zhang allegedly traveled to Seattle last year and conducted surveillance on a close relative of a Taiwanese government official.
Florida teachers raise concerns about growing classroom demands at roundtable
Big Bend educators say several challenges are making it harder to stay in the classroom, including growing student needs, state requirements, and concerns about veteran teacher pay.
Tropical depression could form in Gulf this week: NHC
A tropical depression could form by the end of this week in the Gulf, the National Hurricane Center announced.
Trump admin's proposal could make it easier to suspend, expel Head Start students
Advocates and experts fear Head Start students and families in these places could experience a more punitive reality if the proposed changes take effect.
Trump admin's proposal could make it easier to suspend, expel Head Start students
Advocates and experts fear Head Start students and families in these places could experience a more punitive reality if the proposed changes take effect.
Seasonable with PM Storms for SFL
Storms will materialize in the late afternoon.
FBI arrests woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China
The FBI arrested a woman at Los Angeles International Airport as she was leaving the country, and accused her of spying on the Taiwan president's family for China.
Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residence
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s former Prince Andrew has filed a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residences.
‘Never doubt yourself’: St. Marys student competes at national speech competition in Dallas
Speeches have sparked movements, impacted lives and changed the world throughout history. For 11-year-old Landon Bell, that legacy is something he strives to pursue.
Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residence
Britain’s former Prince Andrew has filed a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residences.
Spain's prime minister calls early elections as pressure mounts over housing crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early elections after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week on emergency measures related to the country’s housing crisis.
Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for research into brain activity
The Nobel Prize in medicine has been awarded to three scientists for their work on how the brain switches nerve cell activity on and off.
Cornell student who gave police leads in alleged rape says she feels ‘betrayed' over its handling
A Cornell University student gave campus police leads in the alleged rape of Jane Doe in 2024 but expressed dismay over how the authorities handled the case.
Fort Pierce man faces aggravated assault charge after incident involving U-Haul
Woman jumps from window, 3 officers hurt after rescuing toddler from New Orleans fire
According to New Orleans police, the officers were helping firefighters with rescue efforts at an apartment building.
One person taken to hospital after trailer fire in Palm Beach County
Texas firefighters band together to support captain's son battling Stage 4 cancer
Conway Frost is the son of Corpus Christi Fire Department Captain Patrick Frost, a firefighter and paramedic who has dedicated years to serving the community.
Mikael Granlund scores in OT, Cutter Gauthier gets 2 goals in Ducks’ 3-2 win over Panthers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cutter Gauthier scored two power-play goals and captain Mikael Granlund had a power-play goal 4:14 into overtime, sending the Anaheim Ducks...
Mikael Granlund scores in OT, Cutter Gauthier gets 2 goals in Ducks’ 3-2 win over Panthers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cutter Gauthier scored two power-play goals and captain Mikael Granlund had a power-play goal 4:14 into overtime, sending the Anaheim Ducks...
Police officer injured after Opa-locka Boulevard crash
A Miami Police officer has been injured in a crash in Opa-locka. The incident occurred at the intersection of Opa-locka Boulevard and Northwest 17th Avenue....
Police officer injured after Opa-locka Boulevard crash
A Miami Police officer has been injured in a crash in Opa-locka. The incident occurred at the intersection of Opa-locka Boulevard and Northwest 17th Avenue....
Clearwater woman arrested after hitting boyfriend with laptop during argument, police say
A Clearwater woman faces charges, including aggravated battery, after allegedly hitting her boyfriend with a laptop during a dispute.
Teaching kindness: Local children learn how to stand up to bullying
The fourth annual Sweets & Kindness Social kicked off Bullying Prevention Month, bringing local kids and families together to learn how to recognize bullying, speak up and spread kindness.
Great egret catches dragonfly snack in The Village of Charlotte
This great egret decided to try the dragonfly hors d’oeuvres before diving into his main-course fish dinner at a pond in The Village of Charlotte. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!
Brazil heads to a runoff election after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to garner a majority of votes
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face...
Brazil heads to a runoff election after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to garner a majority of votes
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face...
WATCH: Firefighters rescue dog trapped in car after crash in California
The Ventura County Fire Department said the crash happened near Malibu, California, along the state's Pacific Coast Highway.
FBI arrests California woman accused of acting as Chinese agent, feds say
A California woman accused of acting as an unregistered Chinese agent was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, federal officials said.
NHC continues to track disturbance near southwestern Gulf
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf that could develop into a tropical depression.
NHC continues to track disturbance near southwestern Gulf
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf that could develop into a tropical depression.
Brazil heads to a runoff election after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to garner a majority of votes
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff Oct. 25 for the top job of Latin America’s powerhouse economy after neither won a majority in Sunday's vote.
2 killed, dozens hurt as gunfire erupts at homecoming block party in south Georgia
VIENNA, Ga. (AP) — Law enforcement officials are still working to determine just what happened when a chaotic homecoming party spanning a four-block radius of a southern Georgia town erupted in gunfire early Sunday, leaving two people dead and nearly three dozen others injured.
Live Square Entertainment for Monday, October 5
Nightly entertainment performing in The Villages Town Squares on October 5, 2026
Coast Guard suspends search for medical transport jet that left Bermuda with 6 people aboard
(CNN) — The Coast Guard has suspended its search after about 66 hours for a medical transport jet and the six people on board that...
Coast Guard suspends search for medical transport jet that left Bermuda with 6 people aboard
(CNN) — The Coast Guard has suspended its search after about 66 hours for a medical transport jet and the six people on board that...
Florida man accused of accessing women’s computers and making TikTok posts
A Florida man who is accused of accessing women’s personal information, including private chats and banking details, and posting about them on TikTok is back behind bars and faces a new charge.
Unbeaten Vikings keep Dolphins winless to secure 15-10 victory
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings’ offense would’ve appreciated a touchdown for their progress down the stretch, but there was only one...
Unbeaten Vikings keep Dolphins winless to secure 15-10 victory
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings’ offense would’ve appreciated a touchdown for their progress down the stretch, but there was only one...
Unbeaten Vikings keep Dolphins winless with dominant defense, Reichard’s kicks, Hockenson’s catches
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings stayed undefeated with more dominance by their defense and five field goals from Will Reichard, sidestepping their early passing...
Unbeaten Vikings keep Dolphins winless with dominant defense, Reichard’s kicks, Hockenson’s catches
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings stayed undefeated with more dominance by their defense and five field goals from Will Reichard, sidestepping their early passing...
State Department monitoring reports of suspected plague death in Russia
The State Department says it is encouraging "Russian authorities to share accurate information quickly and openly."
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran...
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran...
Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least six people and damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a...
Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least six people and damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a...
What to know about investigation into Cornell University gang rape allegations
An intense, public outcry over a woman's account of being gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity house prompted New York's governor this week to angrily yank control of the investigation away from the local prosecutor who didn't initially see what happened as a crime.