DEA chemists in Miami say fentanyl and carfentanil have reappeared in seized samples, including a kilo that tested about 16% fentanyl. Officials warn tiny amounts can be deadly.

UCF closed two branch libraries and took its LibTech desks offline Thursday, cutting access to loaner laptops, cameras and other gear while some staff roles were eliminated. Students and former employees say the move was sudden and confusing.

A Davenport woman faces 10 counts of animal cruelty after relatives found puppies and dogs in squalid conditions. Polk County Animal Control seized the animals for exams.

State records show Florida’s data‑center exemption has translated into millions in sales‑tax breaks under a DeSantis‑backed law, renewing debate over incentives and local control. SB 484 adds protections but leaves the tax carveouts intact for qualifying hyperscale projects.

Wall Street Plaza's Fourth of July block party returns July 4 with Matroda headlining, DJs, games, vendors and a fireworks view for downtown revelers.

James Fishback tapped his deputy campaign manager, former Lauderhill officer Sean Lozano, as his running mate. The campaign-shared body-cam clip has already drawn scrutiny.

A small kitchen fire at Bourbon Steak at the Walt Disney World Dolphin led to a brief evacuation; guests were allowed back inside and no injuries were reported.

A Kissimmee tow truck driver was arrested after deputies say he stole a woman's debit card from her impounded vehicle and used it to make fraudulent purchases.

Attorneys say more than 160 Florida suits claim website chatbots recorded users without consent, raising steep statutory‑damages risk for companies that use web chat tools.

Fun Spot America will close its Fayetteville park on Aug. 2, 2026, ending operations at the Atlanta attraction and affecting staff, reservations and season-pass holders.

A NASA inspector‑general audit warns Kennedy Space Center needs roughly $1 billion in electrical, gas and roadway repairs as launch rates surge on the Space Coast.

A new Florida law phases out PFAS-based firefighting foam on a multi-year schedule beginning July 1, 2026. Tampa Bay departments must inventory stocks and prepare to switch.

A St. Cloud man was arrested after deputies say he helped convince two elderly women to mail cash; Orange County investigators say the funds were recovered.