January 19, 2026 Universal Orlando visitor dies after riding Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster, state report says A 70-year-old woman died after riding Universal Orlando's Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster in November, according to a new state report.
January 19, 2026 Elon Musk pours a staggering $10M into Kentucky Senate race, backing pro-Trump business outsider Pro-Trump outsider Nate Morris says Musk's staggering donation gives his Kentucky Senate campaign firepower to compete against establishment Republicans.
January 19, 2026 Florida triple murder of 3 tourists was 'senseless,' 'random,' sheriff says Florida man accused of randomly shooting three stranded tourists at Kissimmee rental home. Ahmad Bojeh arrested and charged with premeditated murder.
January 18, 2026 Florida woman, 81, arrested in murder-for-hire plot after sharing plan with undercover detective, sheriff says Florida woman, 81, allegedly tried to hire hitman to commit murder but met undercover officer instead. Elouise Leland was charged with solicitation to commit first-degree murder.
January 17, 2026 Spanberger takes swipe at Trump admin, says Virginians worried about 'recklessness coming out of Washington' Abigail Spanberger makes history as Virginia's first female governor, delivering sharp criticism of the Trump administration during her inauguration speech.
January 17, 2026 Spanberger sworn in as Virginia governor, takes swipes at Trump administration Democrat Abigail Spanberger said during her inauguration speech Saturday that, "I know many of you are worried about the recklessness coming out of Washington.” (Credit: WTTG)
January 17, 2026 Governors Braun, DeSantis place 'friendly wager' for national championship between Miami and Indiana Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to a friendly wager involving local foods ahead of the national championship between Indiana and Miami.
January 17, 2026 ‘LA DOGE’ delivers nearly $1 billion in savings for red state: ‘Unbelievably tremendous effort’ Though the federal government’s Department of Government Efficiency has been largely disbanded, a Louisiana state version dubbed “LA DOGE," has pushed on garnering $1 billion savings.
January 17, 2026 Virginia Democrats move to seize redistricting power, opening door to 4 new left-leaning seats Virginia Senate approves constitutional amendment that would allow the legislature to redraw congressional maps, potentially adding four Democratic seats for upcoming elections.
January 16, 2026 Florida GOP candidate wants 50% 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators to fight 'cultural degeneracy' Republican Florida governor candidate James Fishback proposes 50% 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators, claiming it would raise $200 million for education.