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- Hegseth ending military education ties with Harvard amid Trump feud: 'We train warriors, not wokesters'
on February 7, 2026 at 5:49 amWar Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that military education programs with Harvard University will end in the 2026-27 academic year.
- Hegseth says National Guard members shot in DC ambush by Afghan national will receive Purple Heart
on February 7, 2026 at 4:00 amSecretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Purple Heart recognition for two West Virginia National Guard members, one killed and another recovering.
- Canada and France opening new consulates in Greenland's capital amid Trump pressure
on February 7, 2026 at 3:06 amCanada and France are opening new consulates in Greenland's capital following the Trump administration's push to acquire the Danish territory through tariff threats.
- Former MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction, lying to federal investigators
on February 7, 2026 at 3:05 amFormer MLB outfielder Yasiel Puig was found guilty of obstruction of justice in a federal gambling case. The 35-year-old Cuban-born American faces up to 20 years in prison.
- SBA freezes over 100,000 California borrowers in sweeping $9B pandemic fraud crackdown
on February 7, 2026 at 2:30 amTrump's SBA suspended over 111,000 California borrowers in a massive fraud crackdown involving $9 billion in suspected pandemic loan abuse targeting relief programs.
- Skier Lindsey Vonn says ACL is '100% gone' after crash, remains determined for Olympic downhill
on February 7, 2026 at 1:55 amAlpine skier Lindsey Vonn said her ACL is “100% gone" after last week’s World Cup crash. However, she remains determined to compete in Sunday’s Olympic women’s Olympic downhill.
- Trump condemns racist video showing Obamas as apes after removing it, but says he won't apologizeon February 7, 2026 at 2:11 am
The depiction of the Obamas, posted from Trump's Truth Social account, was included in a video pushing a conspiracy theory about 2020 election voting machines.
- Uber held liable, ordered to pay $8.5 million in driver rape suiton February 6, 2026 at 9:45 pm
The case lays the groundwork for about 3,000 other sexual misconduct cases the ridesharing platform is facing nationwide.
- NFL plans to have discussions with partners outside of core media for live games, media chief sayson February 6, 2026 at 9:21 pm
NFL plans to look outside traditional media for potential partners for live games, NFL Media chief Hans Schroeder said.
- SAVE Act voter ID bill is on the minds of Trump and Congress: What to knowon February 6, 2026 at 9:11 pm
A bill that would make it harder to vote in federal elections is a Republican focus this week, with President Donald Trump calling for enacting the SAVE Act.
- Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as stock plummets amid $26 billion chargeon February 6, 2026 at 9:09 pm
The automaker announced $26 billion in charges from a business restructuring that includes pulling back on electrification plans and reintroducing V8 engines.
- Crews work to remove railroad ties after massive Dunnellon fire sparks health concernsby Jaclyn Harold on February 6, 2026 at 12:41 pm
Officials say the plan to have all of the railroad ties removed by the end of the month.
- Teens push city leaders to ban smoking, vaping in Kissimmee parksby Jordan Mead on February 5, 2026 at 6:30 am
A proposed ordinance will have its second reading on Feb. 17
- Dead birds in Winter Springs' Torcaso Park diagnosed with avian fluby Spectrum News Staff on January 29, 2026 at 2:13 am
Several ducks were found dead, and tests determined that they had avian flu, city officials said in a statement.
- Free mental health clinic opens in Sanford as therapist grieves former co-workerby Sarah Winkelmann on January 28, 2026 at 3:35 am
One of the women who made the new clinic possible used to share an office with Rebecca White, who was stabbed to death last week.
- Blood clot hospitalizes Florida Senate President Ben Albrittonby Spectrum News Staff on January 26, 2026 at 12:09 pm
According to a statement from the Office of the Senate President, Albritton "is in good spirits" following his hospitalization.
- High-tech training takes the court: Shoot 360 opens data-driven basketball facility in Vero Beachby Randy Rauch on February 6, 2026 at 6:48 am
Coaches combine traditional instruction with video screens and machines that give athletes instant feedback on every pass and shot.
- Susin warns of potential suspension, expulsion for Brevard County students participating in ICE walkout protestsby Brandon Spencer on February 5, 2026 at 6:17 am
Brevard School Board Chair Matt Susin also says he believer the plan itself may not have originated from students in the district.
- Orange, Osceola, Flagler, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard counties warming centers open Thursdayby Jaclyn Harold, Spectrum News Staff on February 5, 2026 at 2:41 am
Several counties — including Orange, Osceola, Flagler, Seminole, Volusia and Brevard — are adjusting their overnight warming centers' availability.
- SeaWorld Orlando rescues 16 cold-stunned sea turtles in Titusvilleby Kiara Velez on February 4, 2026 at 10:46 am
As temperatures drop and the cold snap continues over Central Florida, sea turtles in local waters can become "cold-stunned" and hypothermic.
- NASA to review Artemis II test data as it eyes March launchby Anthony Leone on February 3, 2026 at 3:02 am
The liquid hydrogen leak and the bitter cold weather impacted many aspects of the test, NASA stated.
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