‘We need a helicopter.’ Australian teen’s emergency call after swimming to rescue family released

(CNN) — Australian authorities have released a recording of the emergency call made by hero teen Austin Appelbee after he swam for hours in roughRead More

Investigation underway after explosive devices are found inside home near Orlando

THE VILLAGES, Fla. (WSVN) — A police investigation is underway in central Florida after officers responded to reports of explosive devices found at a home.Read More

‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ star James Van Der Beek dead at 48 after cancer battle

NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fameRead More

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Venezuela to assess oil industry overhaul

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived Wednesday in Venezuela for a firsthand assessment of the country’s oil industry, a visitRead More

2026 Miami International Boat Show kicks off with ribbon-cutting atop Fontainebleau Hotel

A major maritime event has sailed into town this week, bringing with it “yachts” to do. The skies were blue and the sun was shiningRead More

Hollywood city leaders dedicate memorial trail for Parkland shooting victim Chris Hixon

Three days before the eight-year anniversary of the Parkland shooting, a victim who died a hero was honored with a special dedication. Ahead of Saturday’sRead More

Manatee recovers at SeaWorld Orlando after being rescued from storm drain in Melbourne Beach

A 400-pound manatee that was found stuck in a Florida storm drain is on the road to recovery. The gentle giant is recovering at SeaWorldRead More

22-year-old man accused of bringing gun to Citrus Grove K-8 Center during school dismissal

A scare at a school in Miami landed a man accused of bringing a firearm behind bars. City of Miami Police on Wednesday said theyRead More

Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn the page on Epstein files furor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondi launched into a passionate defense of President Donald Trump Wednesday as she tried to turn the page fromRead More

As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services

(CNN) — Canada’s largest airline has said it is suspending flights to Cuba due to a shortage of aviation fuel on the island – a moveRead More