Florida handicap parking now open to pregnant women with a permit

From morning sickness to swollen feet, pregnancy creates all kinds of challenges for expectant mothers.  State lawmakers are making sure finding a parking spot will not be one of them. A new Florida law that took effect on July 1 allows pregnant women to get a handicap parking permit.

Houston homeowner spots alligator in front yard

A Houston homeowner was surprised to find a large alligator in his front yard as he tried to leave his house on Tuesday morning.

Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for July 4th

The use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin will be banned July 4th.

Round Rock deadly crash: Police seeking info from public

Round Rock police are asking for the public's help in investigating a crash that killed three people overnight on Sunday.

Texas measles outbreak: 3 new cases in connection to West Texas outbreak

The Texas Department of State Health Services says three new measles cases have been detected in the last week in connection to an outbreak in West Texas.

Alligator Alcatraz in Florida: Pictures, map, Trump's visit; what you need to know

President Donald Trump is in Florida on Tuesday to tour a new ICE detention facility housed in an old remote airport in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Trump met Gov. Ron DeSantis on the tarmac ahead of the tour.

‘Big beautiful bill’ passes in Senate: What’s in it and what comes next

Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ merchandise for sale by Florida Republicans

T-shirts, hats and beverage coolers touting ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, an ICE immigration detention facility being built in the Everglades, are for sale at the Florida GOP online store. 

Fireworks safety urged ahead of July 4th weekend

The sights, sounds, and smells of fireworks come with the beautiful way Americans celebrate Independence Day. But those big shows in the sky are often better left to the professionals.

Firefighters battle large fire in Burnet County

Firefighters battled a large fire at a tire recycling facility in Burnet County on Monday.

Drivers urged to stay safe on the roads ahead of July 4th weekend

This past weekend was a deadly one on Texas roads, with multiple deaths in different crashes involving numerous vehicles.

Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in Idaho student murders case

Idaho student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal to spare his life in the murders of four University of Idaho students, two sources close to the case told Fox News Digital Monday.