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- 1Trump's home county pauses data centers over power and environment concernsβTrump's home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns
Palm Beach County, Florida β Donald Trump's home county β has placed a moratorium on new data center projects, citing worries about environmental impacts and rising electricity bills for residents. The decision comes as communities across the United States grapple with the rapid growth of energy-hungry data centers fuelled by the AI boom, with local officials weighing economic benefits against costs to ratepayers and natural resources.
- 2One person detained after security breach at MacDill Air Force BaseβOne person detained following security breach at MacDill Air Force Base
One person has been taken into custody after a security breach at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, according to FOX 13 Tampa Bay. The base, home to US Central Command and Special Operations Command, reported the incident as officials work to determine how the individual gained access and whether there was any broader security threat.
- 3NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Capsule Lands at Kennedy Space CenterβNASAβs SpaceX Crew-13 Lands at NASA Kennedy
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has returned to Earth, with the spacecraft landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The splashdown marks the end of the crew's mission to the International Space Station. Details about the crew's health, mission accomplishments and return timeline have not yet been released in the initial report.
- 4NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts Arrive at Kennedy Space CenterβNASAβs SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
The astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local outlet WKMG covered the arrival, which marks a standard pre-launch milestone as the crew completes final training and preparations. The mission continues NASA's routine rotation flights to the orbiting laboratory aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
- 5Core rocket for Artemis III moon mission arrives in FloridaβCore rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center
The core stage rocket for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The delivery marks a key step in preparations for the mission, which aims to return astronauts to the lunar surface. Attention now turns to assembly and testing as NASA works toward its next crewed moon landing.
- 6Report Says Everglades Restoration 'Crown Jewel' Is Too SmallββCrown Jewelβ of Everglades Restoration Is Too Small, Report Says
A new report argues that the flagship project of the multibillion-dollar Everglades restoration effort is too small to achieve its ecological goals. The finding raises questions about whether the plan, billed as the centerpiece of one of the world's largest ecosystem restoration programs, can deliver the water flows needed to revive the Florida wetlands. Critics say a bigger footprint is required.
- 7NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida for ISS launchβNASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to ISS
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived in Florida for final preparations ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. Their arrival marks the start of standard pre-flight quarantine and training at Kennedy Space Center as the crew gets ready to fly to the ISS aboard a SpaceX spacecraft.
- 8NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space CenterβΌWATCH LIVE: NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival was covered live by Fox News and Fox Business. The pre-flight milestone marks the next step in preparations for the launch of the latest NASA-SpaceX crew rotation mission.
- 9Florida-born NASA astronaut prepares for ISS launchβΌFrom DeBary to space: Florida-born NASA astronaut ready for launch to ISS
A NASA astronaut born in DeBary, Florida is ready for an upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local outlets across Florida are covering the story, highlighting the astronaut's hometown roots in DeBary as the mission to the ISS approaches. Details on the launch date, crew, and mission objectives have not been provided in the initial reports.
- 10Next crew bound for the space station arrives in FloridaβNext crew bound for the space station arrive in Florida
The next crew scheduled to fly to the International Space Station has arrived in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch. The astronauts will complete final training and pre-flight preparations at Kennedy Space Center before lifting off to join the orbital outpost. The arrival marks a routine but key milestone in the countdown for the next rotating mission to the station.
- 11Space Force Deploys Lasers at Cape Canaveral Amid Drone SurgeβSpace Force Adds Lasers at Cape Canaveral After 500 Port Drone Flights
The US Space Force has installed laser systems at Cape Canaveral following roughly 500 drone flights recorded at the port. The move points to growing concern over unmanned aircraft operating near sensitive launch and military facilities on Florida's Space Coast. Lasers are increasingly seen as a counter-drone option for protecting restricted airspace, and the deployment signals tighter security around America's busiest launch site.
- 12Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of launchβΌCrew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center before big launch
The Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida as final preparations begin for their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival marks a key milestone in the countdown, with preflight training, briefings and vehicle checks underway. The mission is part of NASA's commercial crew program, which rotates astronauts to the orbiting laboratory for long-duration science expeditions.
- 13Trump attacks Congresswoman Salazar over immigration stanceβTrump turns on Salazar after Florida Republican challenges his immigration crackdown
President Trump has publicly turned on Florida Republican Maria Elvira Salazar after she challenged his hardline immigration crackdown. The clash puts a rift on display inside the GOP over how far aggressive immigration enforcement should go, with Salazar, whose Miami-area district includes many immigrant communities, breaking ranks with the president on the issue.
- 14Orlando Science Center opens Extreme Sports exhibitβOrlando Science Center opens Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits exhibit
The Orlando Science Center has opened a new exhibit called Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits. The display explores the science behind extreme sports, covering the physics, physiology and technology that allow athletes to push past conventional limits. Visitors can expect hands-on activities that make topics like force, motion and risk accessible. The opening gives families and school groups in Central Florida a new science-focused attraction to explore.
- 15Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center ahead of Oct. 1 launchβCrew-13 lands at Kennedy as the Oct. 1 countdown begins
The Crew-13 astronauts have landed at Kennedy Space Center in Florida as preparations intensify for a targeted October 1 launch. Their arrival puts the mission into final countdown mode, with preflight checkouts, training and rehearsals underway at the spaceport. The crewed mission is set to continue rotational flights to the International Space Station, and attention now turns to whether the launch date holds.
- 16Jupiter High students join 30-year fish studyβJupiter High students take science out of the classroom for 30-year fish study
Students at Jupiter Community High School in Jupiter, Florida are taking part in a fish study that has now run for 30 years, moving their science lessons out of the classroom and into the field. The long-running project gives students hands-on research experience while contributing decades of local fisheries data.
- 17Ohio investor buys Pinellas County retail plazaβPinellas County retail plaza bought by Ohio investor
An Ohio-based investor has purchased a retail plaza in Pinellas County, Florida. The sale was reported by Business Observer, which covers business news on Florida's Gulf Coast. Details on the price, tenants, or the buyer's plans for the property were not disclosed. The deal adds to ongoing out-of-state investment activity in Tampa Bay-area commercial real estate.
- 18Florida district deploys robot rabbits to fight invasive pythonsβWhen a district in Florida used robot rabbits to eliminate growing population of Burmese pythons and prot
A Florida district has turned to robotic rabbits to help control the growing population of Burmese pythons, an invasive species that has devastated local wildlife in the Everglades region. The decoys, which mimic the movement and warmth of real prey, are used to lure the snakes to collection points. The unusual approach has drawn attention as an example of technology being applied to conservation and pest-control efforts.
- 19Freshman sensation 'Blaze' stars in Gaither winβInternet sensation βBlazeβ shines in win for Gaither (Fla.) as a freshman
Gaither High School in Tampa, Florida earned a win behind an eye-catching performance from freshman standout 'Blaze', a player already known as an internet sensation before even reaching high school competition. The ninth-grader delivered on the buzz in his varsity showing, drawing fresh attention to one of the most-followed young athletes in the country.
- 20Flock Camera Data Led to Innocent Woman's 13-Day Jail StayβOne Piece of Flock Camera Data Put This Innocent Woman in Jail for 13 Days
Lindsey Isaacs of Palm Beach County, Florida, says she was wrongfully arrested and held for 13 days over a vehicular homicide case after investigators relied on a single license-plate reading from a Flock automated camera system. She has filed a lawsuit, arguing the automated surveillance data was mistaken for proof of guilt and that she had no meaningful way to challenge it. The case is renewing criticism of license-plate reader networks and their use in criminal investigations.
- 21Port Richey baby hospitalized with blood alcohol level of 0.383βPort Richey baby girl hospitalized with BAC of 0.383, parents arrested: court documents
Court documents state that a baby girl in Port Richey, Florida was hospitalized with a blood alcohol content of 0.383, a level that would be life-threatening even for an adult. Both parents have been arrested in connection with the case, according to local reporting. The infant's condition and the circumstances of how she ingested alcohol remain under investigation.
- 22Live Oak Man Convicted in 2024 Killing of Blake ReavesβLive Oak man found guilty in 2024 killing of Blake Reaves after 4-day trial
A Live Oak man has been found guilty of the 2024 killing of Blake Reaves following a four-day trial. The verdict concludes the murder case in the Florida community, where residents have followed proceedings closely since Reaves' death. Further details about sentencing and the evidence presented were not immediately available.
- 23Byron Donalds says he would have debated David Jolly at summitβΌByron Donalds says he would have debated David Jolly at Sunshine Economy Summit
Florida congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds said he would have participated in a debate with rival David Jolly at the Sunshine Economy Summit, a Florida economic policy event. The remark comes as Donalds and Jolly, the former Republican congressman now running as a Democrat, position themselves in the 2026 race for Florida governor. The comment frames Donalds as willing to face his rival directly, while raising questions about debate scheduling in the campaign.
- 24Mount Dora restaurant blames roundabout construction for lost businessβMount Dora restaurant says nearby roundabout construction is cutting off business
A restaurant in Mount Dora, Florida says roadwork on a nearby roundabout is blocking customer access and hurting its business. The owner reports a sharp drop in patrons since construction began, as drivers avoid the disrupted area. Local coverage has drawn attention to the dispute between small businesses and the ongoing road improvement project.
- 25SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying classified payloadβWATCH LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches classified payload into orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a classified payload into orbit, with the liftoff streamed live by news outlets. The customer and mission details were not disclosed, consistent with US government or national security launches that are typically kept secret. Viewers followed the launch in real time as the rocket lifted off from Florida on its dedicated mission.
- 26Miami restaurant opposing Referendum 3 faces rent questionsβIs a local restaurant opposing Miamiβs Referendum 3 benefiting from below-market rent?
Questions are being raised about whether a Miami restaurant campaigning against the city's Referendum 3 ballot measure benefits from a below-market rent arrangement, an arrangement that could suggest a financial motive behind its opposition. The report, published by Florida Politics, examines the restaurant's lease situation as the city's referendum debate intensifies. Details of the rent terms and the restaurant's role in the campaign remain limited.