Florida teaching assistant accused of smacking special-needs student with shoe repeatedly, deputies say
A Florida teaching assistant was arrested for allegedly hitting a special needs student with a shoe several times and dragging him across the floor, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida teaching assistant was arrested for allegedly hitting a special needs student with a shoe several times and dragging him across the floor, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Central Florida Zoo gets $10K grant for sloth rehabilitation efforts
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has received a $10,000 grant for its work rehabilitating sloths tied to the failed Sloth World attraction.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has received a $10,000 grant for its work rehabilitating sloths tied to the failed Sloth World attraction.
Administrative glitch briefly frees two immigration detainees at Florida’s Deportation Depot
Officials have confirmed that two detainees held at Deportation Depot in Baker County were mistakenly released over the weekend before being located and returned to custody.
Officials have confirmed that two detainees held at Deportation Depot in Baker County were mistakenly released over the weekend before being located and returned to custody.
Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution after bipartisan backlash
President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism.
President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by train in Ocala, police say
A man died early Thursday after being hit by a freight train in Ocala, according to police.
A man died early Thursday after being hit by a freight train in Ocala, according to police.
Florida's restrictive child social media law is back on after court victory
A federal appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for Florida to enforce a law that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts.
A federal appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for Florida to enforce a law that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts.
Orlando weather: Warm, humid Central Florida as rain chances ramp up
It will be mostly dry across Central Florida on Thursday with a few isolated showers possible later in the day.
It will be mostly dry across Central Florida on Thursday with a few isolated showers possible later in the day.
Biketoberfest draws thousands to Daytona Beach
Biketoberfest is bringing thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Daytona Beach for four days of custom bikes, live music, racing, and scenic rides.
Biketoberfest is bringing thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Daytona Beach for four days of custom bikes, live music, racing, and scenic rides.
Eustis residents oppose proposed sale of community center
Eustis residents are pushing back against a proposal to sell the city-owned waterfront community center to a private developer.
Eustis residents are pushing back against a proposal to sell the city-owned waterfront community center to a private developer.
Michelle Parker’s father reacts with relief after Dale Smith Jr.'s arrest
Michelle Parker’s father expressed relief after her ex-fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., was arrested on a second-degree murder charge nearly 15 years after she disappeared. “Thank God. I pray every day for 15 years,” he said.
Michelle Parker’s father expressed relief after her ex-fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., was arrested on a second-degree murder charge nearly 15 years after she disappeared. “Thank God. I pray every day for 15 years,” he said.
Lawsuits coming after 120-pound video board kills 5-year-old at school, attorney says
A Palm Bay family is demanding answers and accountability after a 5-year-old boy was killed when a 120-pound video board fell on him at school last week.
A Palm Bay family is demanding answers and accountability after a 5-year-old boy was killed when a 120-pound video board fell on him at school last week.
4 rescued manatees return to Florida to be released into the wild
Four rescued manatees have been transported from Ohio to Florida, where they will continue to be rehabilitated with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into the wild.
Four rescued manatees have been transported from Ohio to Florida, where they will continue to be rehabilitated with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into the wild.
Seminole County plans new wastewater treatment
Residents living near the Palm Valley wastewater treatment plant in Seminole County say persistent odors and deteriorating infrastructure highlight the need for a replacement facility.
Residents living near the Palm Valley wastewater treatment plant in Seminole County say persistent odors and deteriorating infrastructure highlight the need for a replacement facility.
Florida woman convicted of vehicular homicide in boyfriend’s fatal crash
A jury has convicted Leigha Mumby of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in a crash that killed her boyfriend, Daniel Waterman, after an argument over alleged infidelity.
A jury has convicted Leigha Mumby of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in a crash that killed her boyfriend, Daniel Waterman, after an argument over alleged infidelity.
Florida city offers homeowners up to $3,000 to ditch thirsty grass — a move that slashes their water bills
A Florida city wants homeowners to rip out their grass lawns, and it is willing to pay big bucks for them to do so.
A Florida city wants homeowners to rip out their grass lawns, and it is willing to pay big bucks for them to do so.
Michelle Parker: Key players in Orlando mom's disappearance, from 2011 to 2026
Several people have played significant roles in the nearly 15-year investigation into Michelle Parker's disappearance, from her former fiancé and family members to detectives who continued pursuing the case.
Several people have played significant roles in the nearly 15-year investigation into Michelle Parker's disappearance, from her former fiancé and family members to detectives who continued pursuing the case.
Florida woman convicted of vehicular homicide in boyfriend’s deadly crash
A jury has convicted Leah Mumby of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in a crash that killed her boyfriend, Daniel Waterman, after an argument over alleged infidelity.
A jury has convicted Leah Mumby of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in a crash that killed her boyfriend, Daniel Waterman, after an argument over alleged infidelity.
Injured Polk County police dog receives prosthetic leg after shooting
Ace, a Polk County sheriff’s K-9 who lost a leg after being shot in the line of duty, has received a custom prosthetic and is adjusting to life on four legs again.
Ace, a Polk County sheriff’s K-9 who lost a leg after being shot in the line of duty, has received a custom prosthetic and is adjusting to life on four legs again.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Family boy killed by falling classroom video board plans lawsuit
The family of a 5-year-old boy who died after a classroom video board fell on him at a school in Palm Bay has hired an attorney and is preparing potential lawsuits, the family’s lawyer said.
The family of a 5-year-old boy who died after a classroom video board fell on him at a school in Palm Bay has hired an attorney and is preparing potential lawsuits, the family’s lawyer said.