Titusville Teen's Stepbrother Indicted in Cruise Murder

A federal grand jury has indicted 16-year-old Timothy Hudson as an adult for first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship. The Titusville high school senior was found strangled and hidden under a bed during a family vacation in November 2025. Prosecutors allege the deliberate attack occurred in international waters en route to Miami.

Apr 17

FBI's Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in High Springs After Just 24 Hours on List

Apr 17

New Guidelines Could Change How Florida Doctors Treat Childhood Infections

New guidelines seek to curb unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for children with common upper respiratory infections. The recommendations address concerns about antibiotic overuse and potential side effects. Experts emphasize many of these infections are viral and do not respond to antibiotics.

Apr 17

Orlando Magic Stunned in Play-In Loss, Eye Offseason Redemption

Apr 17

Florida Students' Tobacco Use on the Rise, National Report Shows

A recent report in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) indicates a rise in the use of emerging tobacco products like e-cigarettes and hookahs among middle and high school students. The study highlights a trend in tobacco use within this demographic.

Apr 17

Florida Public Libraries Weigh Impact of Digital Textbook Shift

Apr 17

Antibiotic Resistance: A Growing Threat to Florida Health, CDC Report Warns

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) details the continuing challenge of antibiotic-resistant infections in the United States. The report estimates that these infections affect millions each year, leading to thousands of deaths.

Apr 17

CDC Report on Excessive Alcohol Consumption Could Spur Changes in Florida Healthcare and Prevention Programs

Apr 17

The Golden Ratio: Nature's Secret Code in Your Own Backyard

Ever wondered why some flowers look so perfect? Or why seashells spiral in such an appealing way? The answer may lie in a mathematical sequence that's all around us.

Apr 17

The Price of Free: Are "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services Worth It?

Apr 17

The Tipping Point: Does the Future of Service Lie in Automation?

Apr 17

The Double-Edged Sword of "Having a Voice

Apr 17

The Algorithm and the Argument: Are Online Echo Chambers Inevitable?

Apr 17

Meet Judy McGrath at Hearthstone Gardens

Judy McGrath's creative vision and dedication are transforming Hearthstone Gardens into a continuously enchanting and welcoming space for all Columbia County residents.

Apr 17

Grant Seafood Festival Sparks Weekend Openings for Local Establishments

Apr 17

Minnesota Dad Charged in Protest Shove Over Child Filming

A tense confrontation at a Bloomington protest escalated when a father shoved a counterprotester's phone away from his child, prompting a punch that broke his nose. The counterprotester now faces felony assault charges while wearing a bulletproof vest. The 'No Kings' rally clash highlights rising tensions in political demonstrations.

Apr 17

Trump Expands Visa Bans on 26 in Western Hemisphere Crackdown

Apr 17

Ex-DHS Official: Iran Capable of U.S. Attacks via Cartels, Cyber Networks

Apr 17

DNA Unmasks Columbia River Remains as Missing Martin Family

Apr 17

U.S. Births Hit 3.6M in 2025, Down 1% Amid 23-Year Plunge

Apr 17