"What we did learn in speaking with the mother is she believed she was being told by God to basically exorcise demons inside the child's body," local police said.

The child discovered in a bedroom at his St. Lucie County home Friday had been missing from school since May 14, and investigators believe he was killed on May 18.

House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton issued memos that indicated they expect to pass a budget on June 16.

Nearly a month after leaving the Capitol without passing a budget, House and Senate leaders said Friday night they had reached an agreement that will clear the way for lawmakers to begin hammering out details of a spending plan Tuesday.

The broad plans announced Friday night do not mention cuts to property taxes, which Gov. Ron DeSantis wanted passed this year.

Pitcher Teagan Kavan and 3B Joley Mitchell lead Texas softball to a win over Florida in the first game of the Women’s College World Series.

Tennessee softball faces elimination against Florida on May 30 in the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. Follow live updates.