These are the best cities for starter homes, first-time homebuyers in 2026

Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.

List: These new countries must pay up to $15,000 bonds for visa applications

Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.

2 men accused of shooting at RV with people sleeping inside: HCSO

Two people have been arrested after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says they shot at an RV while people were sleeping inside.

Is X down? Over 26k reports of outages on Wednesday

Over 26,000 users reported problems with X, formerly known as Twitter, as outage reports surged Wednesday morning.

Florida targeted in expanding federal Medicaid fraud probe

Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide investigation into Medicaid fraud — and Florida is now under scrutiny.

Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display

A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.

FBI rescues missing teen from Florida hotel after month-long hunt for accused kidnapper

A 16-year-old girl who had been missing for roughly one month has been safely recovered following a multistate investigation that led to the arrest of an accused repeat kidnapper, the FBI told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.

Major Cody Khork to return home to Polk County Wednesday, community prepares to honor fallen soldier

A solemn homecoming is planned for Wednesday, March 18, for U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody A. Khork, 35, the Polk County servicemember killed in the line of duty while serving in the Middle East. 

Top Iranian officials killed as strikes continue in the Middle East

President Donald Trump's claims of a lack of support to secure the Strait of Hormuz come amid Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announcing his resignation on Tuesday.

Fugitive Florida sex offender captured in Cuba trying to escape U.S. charges: LCSO

A sex offender who skipped a Fort Myers court date was caught in Cuba trying to avoid charges in America, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. 

Renovation preps begin on century-old Walesbilt Hotel that’s sat vacant for decades

For the next 30 days the city Lake Wales is cleaning out the 100-year-old Walesbilt Hotel that has sat vacant for decades so renovation work can begin and restore it to its old-time glory. 

These American service members have died in Iran conflict

Since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, at least 13 American service members have been killed. Here is a look at those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.

Sheriff Grady Judd blasts media reports that he criticizes federal mass deportation efforts: 'Simply not true'

After media reports surfaced stating that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council criticized the federal government's mass deportation efforts during a meeting on Monday, Judd held one of his famous press conferences to set the record straight.