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2 people killed in FSU shooting; Police identify suspect as deputy's son
Police say the people killed in the shooting were not students.
Source: Chris Vaughn, Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Apr 17 2025
U.S. jobless benefit claims fall as labor market remains strong despite recession fears
Jobless claim applications fell by 9,000 to 215,000 for the week ending April 12, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 17 2025
Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell, saying he's 'not happy' with him over interest rates
Earlier Thursday, the president posted on his social media site that "Powell's termination cannot come fast enough!"
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 17 2025
Housing market stalls amid Trump tariff uncertainty
More than 50% of Americans are canceling or delaying big-ticket purchases, according to a new Redfin-Ipsos survey.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Thursday, Apr 17 2025
Trump hosts first European leader, Italy's Meloni, at White House since his tariff announcement
During the meeting, Trump said he expects to hear from Russia on potential ceasefire with Ukraine this week.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Thursday, Apr 17 2025
Ukraine's future at center of talks in Paris with Rubio, Witkoff and top European officials
It was first time since Trump's inauguration that top U.S., Ukrainian and European officials were at the same meeting to discuss an end to the war.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 17 2025
DHS releases document excerpts it says supports that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is MS-13 member
Kristi Noem released a statement late Wednesday that called the wrongly deported man a "violent criminal illegal alien" who "belongs behind bars."
Source: Susan Carpenter
Thursday, Apr 17 2025
Former bassist for pop rockers OneRepublic to take on veteran California GOP House member
Tim Myers announced Thursday he will challenge Rep. Ken Calvert in the battleground 41st District in Riverside County.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 17 2025
Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner
The "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star was found unconscious and unresponsive in her luxury apartment tower in Manhattan in February.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 17 2025
Elite international archery competition makes its Florida debut
The top archers from all over the world competed in Polk County.
Source: Katherine Smith
Thursday, Apr 17 2025
Brad Paisley announced as headliner for NFL Draft Concert Series
The NFL said Paisley will take the Draft Theater stage on Saturday, April 26 to close out the draft.
Source: Rachel Ryan
Thursday, Apr 17 2025
Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order
Judge James E. Boasberg threatened to launch hearings and potentially refer the matter for prosecution.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Democrats look to take outrage over Abrego Garcia case directly to El Salvador as White House pushes back
Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland made the trip to El Salvador on Wednesday, where he met with the country's vice president.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks two-month delay of May 5 trial
The lawyers said in a letter to the judge that prosecutors have been slow to turn over some potential evidence for review.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Trump says he's joining Bessent and Lutnick for trade negotiations with Japanese at the White House
Japan's 24% across-the-board tariff is on hold, but a 10% baseline tariff and a 25% tariff on cars, auto parts, steel and aluminum remains in place.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Rubio and Witkoff will travel to Paris for talks on the war in Ukraine
The pair will have “talks with European counterparts to advance President Trump’s goal to end the Russia-Ukraine war and stop the bloodshed."
Source: Christina Santucci
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports
The lawsuit follows weeks of feuding between the administration and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills that has led to threats to cut off federal funding.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Trump administration plans to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say
The electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency is free.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'
He also says he wants to get those who are "good" back in the U.S., a break from his usual hardline immigration rhetoric.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves
The Fed chairman said Trump's tariffs are "significantly larger than anticipated" and will likely result in higher inflation and slower growth.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Sanders, AOC's 'Fighting Oligarchy' makes 2nd-to-last stop in Northern California
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's tour is making its last stop in Montana on Wednesday.
Source: Daniela Pardo
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Comedian Nate Bargatze to host 2025 Emmys
The ceremony will be held Sept. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Immigrant rights groups seek to stop IRS data sharing
Last week, the Treasury secretary and Homeland Security secretary signed an agreement to share immigrants' tax information.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Border deployment vehicle accident kills two service members, third in critical condition
The troops are deployed there in support of President Donald Trump’s executive order to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Biden warns that Trump administration 'taking hatchet' to Social Security
“In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage and so much destruction. It's kind of breathtaking," Biden said on Tuesday.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 15 2025
U.K.'s top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people
But the court added that its ruling does not remove discrimination protections for transgender people.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
U.S. pastor abducted in South Africa rescued after police shootout
Three unnamed individuals were fatally injured in a high-intensity shootout
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Deja Vu: Lightning, Panthers set for another Stanley Cup Playoffs battle
The Lightning-Panthers series will start at Amalie Arena, although the complete schedule hasn't been announced yet.
Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Somos Vanilla bakes up its chocolate chip cookies at Orlando Kitchen Incubator
The incubator gave a couple a new home for their bakery business, helping them escape penalties from their homeowners association.
Source: Allison Walker
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Blueberries are ripe for picking at K Berry Farm in Arcadia
Florida's blueberry season runs from March to May, and there are plenty of u-pick patches for fruit lovers to get in on the fun.
Source: Virginia Johnson
Tuesday, Apr 15 2025
Grant-Valkaria pauses soldier statue construction amid critiques
Local veterans raised concerns over inaccuracies in a soldier statue.
Source: Greg Pallone
Monday, Apr 14 2025
'Providing jobs and meaningful employment': Orlando organization offers job opportunities to individuals with disabilities
About 81% of individuals with developmental disabilities are unemployed.
Source: Massiel Leyva
Tuesday, Apr 15 2025
Shepherd’s Hope offers free medical aid through volunteers
Physician assistant Andrew Danschisko and others offer consistent care at the nonprofit.
Source: Curtis McCloud
Tuesday, Apr 15 2025
Despite legal roadblocks, safety concerns, Volusia County Council to discuss beach-driving expansion in Daytona Beach
The Volusia County Council is expected to discuss the idea at their 4 p.m. meeting on Tuesday.
Source: Sasha Teman
Tuesday, Apr 15 2025
Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over campus activism
The hold on Harvard's funding marks the seventh time President Trump's administration has taken the step at one of the nation's most elite colleges.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 15 2025
Attorneys general group sends letter to Dr. Oz opposing proposed Obamacare changes
In March, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlined sweeping changes to the healthcare program that covers 21 million people.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Tuesday, Apr 15 2025
Another U.S. aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of second round of Iran nuclear talks
Iran's supreme leader described the first round of negotiations as going “well.”
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 15 2025
Brevard County teacher encourages students to love God and people
Suellen Roselle teaches students with special needs at Parkhurst Academy and says their class motto is to love God and love people.
Source: Tammie Fields
Tuesday, Apr 15 2025
LA28 unveils updated Olympics venue plan, including Dodger Stadium
As the organizer for the 2028 Games, LA28 will stage events across the entire city and county at prime competition locations.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Apr 15 2025
Zelenskyy invites Trump to see 'what Putin did' as the U.S. president blames Biden, Russia, Ukraine for war
"Come to see people, civilians, warriors, hospitals, churches, children destroyed or dead,” Zelenskyy said.
Source: Christina Santucci, Associated Press
Monday, Apr 14 2025
China's Xi says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia
Although Trump has paused some tariffs, he has kept in place 145% duties on China, the world's second-largest economy.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 14 2025
Nvidia says it's started U.S. production of AI chips as Trump promises semiconductor tariffs
The Silicon Valley semiconductor company said it will begin manufacturing AI supercomputers in Texas within the next 15 months.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Monday, Apr 14 2025
U.S. Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
The move could allow the Trump administration to get around federal law prohibiting troops from acting as domestic law enforcement on U.S. soil.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 14 2025
Zuckerberg takes the stand at historic antitrust trial that could force Meta to break off Instagram, WhatsApp
The antitrust trial will be the first big test of President Donald Trump's Federal Trade Commission's ability to challenge Big Tech.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 14 2025
Stockton outmuscles Osceola to capture NBA G League championship
Stockton took charge in the fourth quarter to win Game 3 of the best-of-three finals series 118-110.
Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Monday, Apr 14 2025
Next Iran-U.S. nuclear talks will be held in Rome, source says
A source in the Italian government confirmed that the talks would take place in Rome on Saturday.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 14 2025
Magic fall to Hawks in regular-season finale, start prep for Play-in on Tuesday
Atlanta and Orlando split their four postseason meetings and will meet Tuesday for a shot to get the seventh seed in the playoffs.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest moment of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
2022 NCAA woman of the year, family members among those killed in upstate New York plane crash
The plane, a Mitsubishi MU-2B, was reported down at noon on Saturday in Copake, New York.
Source: Adam Penale, Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Boxing legend George Foreman remembered for his love of family, faith
The service was hosted by Foreman’s family and the city of Houston at the Wortham Theater Center.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 14 2025
'A Minecraft Movie' stomps to $80.6 million in second weekend
After just two weeks in theaters, “A Minecraft Movie” is already the highest grossing Hollywood release of 2025.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Trump's commerce secretary says new electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said semiconductor tariffs are coming "in probably a month or two."
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Asian supermarket manager in Orlando anticipates higher import costs due to tariffs
The manager of Woo Sung Oriental Food Mart says his providers are based in Korea, Japan, and China.
Source: Emma Delamo
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Why flight turbulence may be increasing above the Sunshine State
Warmer temperatures may potentially lead to changing conditions in the skies.
Source: Meteorologist Maureen McCann
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical
Donald Trump's doctor says the oldest man to be elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Israel intensifies strikes across Gaza on Palm Sunday and hits a hospital in the north
The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem condemned the attack on “Palm Sunday, the start of the Holy Week, the most sacred week of the Christian year.”
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30
It was the second large-scale attack to claim civilian lives in just over a week.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Orlando City, NY Red Bulls play to scoreless tie
Pedro Gallese notched the 50th clean sheet of his career for Orlando City.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Apr 12 2025
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter's Square
The 88-year-old pope was not wearing nasal tubes for supplemental oxygen, as he had during a similar appearance last Sunday.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive U.S. Treasury information
The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by 19 Democratic state attorneys general who sued over the issue.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Apr 12 2025
U.S. won't say whether it's facilitating return of mistakenly deported man, despite judge's order
A mistakenly deported Maryland man remains confined in a notorious Salvadoran prison, the Trump administration confirmed.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Iran and U.S. envoys hold 1st negotiation over Tehran's nuclear program, and talk face-to-face
The two sides spoke for over two hours Saturday in Oman.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in U.S., despite Trump's trade war with China
If the tariffs hold, Apple is widely expected to eventually raise the prices on iPhones and other popular products.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Apr 12 2025
Police say a person is in custody after a suspected arson at Pennsylvania governor's mansion
The fire broke out on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Passover, which Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family had celebrated at the residence.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 13 2025
Winter Park parents concerned about possibly losing SROs next school year
A Lakemont Elementary School parent says it is unacceptable that his son's school may be without an SRO for the 2025-2026 school year.
Source: Brandon Spencer
Friday, Apr 11 2025
City of Orlando allowing survivors, family members inside Pulse
Survivors of the Pulse attack and family members of the victims will be allowed to enter the building in mid-June.
Source: Nicole Griffin
Friday, Apr 11 2025
3 people die, 1 injured in small plane crash near major South Florida highway
The Cessna 310 went down about 10:20 a.m., FAA officials said.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Friday, Apr 11 2025
Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission considers SunRail expansion, moves forward with feasibility study
SunRail officials say the service could expand to weekends.
Source: Massiel Leyva
Friday, Apr 11 2025
Volusia County launches coastal resiliency initiative at Ponce Inlet
Dredge pipeline sections have been placed along the shoreline from north of the Ponce De Leon Inlet to Oceanview Avenue.
Source: Devin Martin
Friday, Apr 11 2025
Three adults, three children dead after Hudson River helicopter crash, officials say
At a news conference, Mayor Eric Adams said the victims were the pilot and a family that was visiting from Spain.
Source: Deanna Garcia, Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
U.S. says it needs more time to plan return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador prison
A judge said it is "extremely troubling" that the government couldn't explain what, if anything, it has done to arrange for the man's return.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 11 2025
'No more changing of the clocks': Trump calls for permanent daylight saving time
In December, Trump was pushing to get rid of daylight saving time, but he recently called for Congress to establish permanent daylight saving time.
Source: Meteorologist Stacy Lynn
Friday, Apr 11 2025
Soldier statue sparking debate in Grant-Valkaria
Local veteran Richard Dockery says the statue is not historically accurate.
Source: Greg Pallone
Friday, Apr 11 2025
Trump undergoes his annual physical after years of reluctance to share medical information
The exam could offer the first public information on Trump's health since the assassination attempt against him in July.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 11 2025
53 frantic hours of searching for survivors after the roof collapses at an iconic Dominican club
Authorities say the disaster early Tuesday killed 221 people, injured more than 200 others and nearly two dozen people remain hospitalized.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 11 2025
Senate confirms Trump nominee for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote
Friday's vote for Caine was bipartisan, with 15 Democrats and independent Sen. Angus King of Maine in support.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 11 2025
Consumer sentiment has plummeted so far in April, University of Michigan survey says
Consumer sentiment fell 11% from March to April.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Friday, Apr 11 2025
U.S. measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here's what to know
Texas health officials confirmed 20 more cases of measles in its nearly 3-month-old outbreak Tuesday.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 16 2025
Full Episode: DeSantis defends $10 million Hope Florida settlement payment, and U.S. House passes voter ID bill
Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Source: Ybeth Bruzual, Holly Gregory, Asher Wildman, Jason Delgado, Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
Space Florida aims to attract more commercial space activity and boost local economy
The initiative aims to support the growing commercial space industry.
Source: Greg Pallone
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
Hope Florida faces funding scrutiny
First Lady Casey DeSantis spearheaded Hope Florida in 2021.
Source: Jason Delgado
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
European countries vow billions in military support for Ukraine as U.S. envoy meets Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Putin in Russia.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 11 2025
Head of U.S. Space Force base in Greenland is fired after Vance visit
Space Force said Col. Susan Meyers was removed as commander of Pituffik Space Base in Greenland over a "loss of confidence in her ability to lead."
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 11 2025
DeLand city leaders approve purchase of meridian defense barriers to enhance downtown safety
The city will pay $600,000 to buy 40 meridian defense barriers that can be easily deployed.
Source: Massiel Leyva
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
House approves framework for Trump's 'big bill' after intense wrangling wins over GOP holdouts
There are still more votes ahead as lawmakers draft a final package in the weeks to come.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
Trump convenes Cabinet after major tariff pause, says there will be 'transition cost'
Trump said tariff rates would return to higher levels if deals not reached in 90 days but did not rule out extension.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
From wholesale to customers, clothing business owners discuss effects of Trump’s tariff increase
Business owners say are already thinking about how the increases will affect them if they buy directly from companies overseas.
Source: Emma Delamo
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
Local furniture store anticipates price increases soon with items from China
Local retailers, like Orlando Furniture Outlet, anticipate up to 25% increases on imported goods.
Source: Asher Wildman
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
Supreme Court says Trump administration must facilitate return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
The administration has conceded that it made a mistake in sending him to El Salvador, but also argued that it no longer could do anything about it.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
Egg prices increase to record high despite Trump's predictions and bird flu outbreak slowing
The increase reported Thursday in the Consumer Price Index means consumers and businesses that rely on eggs should not anticipate immediate relief.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
U.S. warns China is seeking to recruit current, former government employees at a time thousands have been laid off
Thousands of federal workers have been fired since January amid the U.S. DOGE Service's push to downsize the federal government.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
Stocks drop after tariff pause spike, voter registration ID bill advances, and nightclub collapse death toll climbs
Here's your daily wrap-up and a look-ahead to tomorrow.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
Death toll rises after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic
No one has been found alive since Tuesday afternoon.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
Residents along Miller Lake still feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton
Months after Hurricane Milton hit, some Volusia County residents say they are still feeling the effects of the storm.
Source: Devin Martin
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
What to know about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane names
There is one new name on the list this year.
Source: Meteorologist Reid Lybarger, Meteorologist Stacy Lynn
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
Orlando's Jordan Lee climbs the junior tennis ranks
Orlando's Jordan Lee is already recognized as one of the best 14-year-old tennis players in the world.
Source: Brandon Green
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
Florida's elevate program ends tonight, local business owners react to tariffs and a SpaceX launch
Here's the news and weather to start your day.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Apr 11 2025
SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up Starlink 12-17 mission from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A.
Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Apr 14 2025
Flagler Beach to discuss a 2-hour parking limit at a public workshop
Right now, the current parking policy allows people to park their car for two days.
Source: Devin Martin
Thursday, Apr 10 2025
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