Orange County weighs moratorium on new AI data centers
Orange County commissioners are considering a temporary moratorium on new large-scale AI data center projects as officials study how to regulate the facilities and address concerns about their potential impact on nearby communities.
Orange County commissioners are considering a temporary moratorium on new large-scale AI data center projects as officials study how to regulate the facilities and address concerns about their potential impact on nearby communities.
Illegal dumping plagues historic Lake County cemetery
A grieving husband is working to stop illegal dumping at a 160-year-old Lake County cemetery after trash repeatedly appeared near his wife's grave, prompting a community cleanup and calls for additional action.
A grieving husband is working to stop illegal dumping at a 160-year-old Lake County cemetery after trash repeatedly appeared near his wife's grave, prompting a community cleanup and calls for additional action.
Brevard County officials delay gas tax vote
Brevard County commissioners have postponed consideration of a local gas tax increase, saying they want to allow residents to decide the issue at the ballot box rather than approve it immediately. The proposal is aimed at addressing a $2.2 billion backlog of transportation and infrastructure projects.
Brevard County commissioners have postponed consideration of a local gas tax increase, saying they want to allow residents to decide the issue at the ballot box rather than approve it immediately. The proposal is aimed at addressing a $2.2 billion backlog of transportation and infrastructure projects.
Woman accused of killing Mount Dora couple denied being in Florida
Jurors on Tuesday watched a two-hour police interrogation of a woman accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple, during which she repeatedly denied ever being in Florida despite investigators confronting her with photographs and other evidence.
Jurors on Tuesday watched a two-hour police interrogation of a woman accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple, during which she repeatedly denied ever being in Florida despite investigators confronting her with photographs and other evidence.
Daytona Beach city auditor announces resignation
Daytona Beach's city auditor has resigned after about a year on the job, weeks after a series of audits identified hundreds of thousands of dollars in questionable spending and internal control issues across multiple city departments.
Daytona Beach's city auditor has resigned after about a year on the job, weeks after a series of audits identified hundreds of thousands of dollars in questionable spending and internal control issues across multiple city departments.
House votes to end penny production permanently: What to know
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
Police: Mom, 5-year-old shot during drive-by shooting in Ocala
A woman and her 5-year-old child were hurt in Ocala on Monday night after someone in a nearby vehicle started shooting, according to police.
A woman and her 5-year-old child were hurt in Ocala on Monday night after someone in a nearby vehicle started shooting, according to police.
National Voter Registration Day: How to vote in Florida
Are you registered to vote? Here's how to register to vote in Florida ahead of the 2026 November general election.
Are you registered to vote? Here's how to register to vote in Florida ahead of the 2026 November general election.
Kennedy Center board votes to close venue after judge blocks plan to honor Trump: report
The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.
The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.
Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte retiring in October
Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte will retire in October after 15 years, the city announced on Tuesday.
Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte will retire in October after 15 years, the city announced on Tuesday.
DeSantis announces $5K bonuses for 1,500 new Florida law enforcement officers
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state is awarding $5,000 bonuses to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of an effort to recruit more officers and encourage them to relocate to Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state is awarding $5,000 bonuses to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of an effort to recruit more officers and encourage them to relocate to Florida.
America's most diverse states: See where your state ranks
The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.
The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for teachers
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
Video: Guests stuck on monorail at Walt Disney World
Guests at Walt Disney World were reportedly stuck on a monorail for roughly 90 minutes at Walt Disney World after the track was apparently struck by lightning. Tanya Lee shared video with Storyful showing passengers being instructed on how to remove one of the windows to help with airflow.
Guests at Walt Disney World were reportedly stuck on a monorail for roughly 90 minutes at Walt Disney World after the track was apparently struck by lightning. Tanya Lee shared video with Storyful showing passengers being instructed on how to remove one of the windows to help with airflow.
Central Florida residents can get $21 tickets to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering discounted admission to some Central Florida residents for a limited time.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering discounted admission to some Central Florida residents for a limited time.
Joey Fatone to open hot dog spot Fat One's at Universal CityWalk soon
Fat One's Hot Dogs & Italian Ice, the restaurant concept by Joey Fatone and his manager Joe Mulvihill, will open at Universal Orlando this weekend.
Fat One's Hot Dogs & Italian Ice, the restaurant concept by Joey Fatone and his manager Joe Mulvihill, will open at Universal Orlando this weekend.
Florida woman tosses bucket of feces on neighbor in love triangle: court records
A Florida woman was arrested after authorities say a lover’s triangle led to her tossing a bucket of feces on a woman she accused of sleeping with her husband.
A Florida woman was arrested after authorities say a lover’s triangle led to her tossing a bucket of feces on a woman she accused of sleeping with her husband.
Orange County could temporarily pause AI data centers
Amid growing concerns about AI data centers, Orange County commissioners are set to discuss the topic at a meeting Tuesday.
Amid growing concerns about AI data centers, Orange County commissioners are set to discuss the topic at a meeting Tuesday.
Orlando weather: More rain on the way this week
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Tuesday night, Wednesday, and into Thursday, as the rain moves west to east across Florida.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Tuesday night, Wednesday, and into Thursday, as the rain moves west to east across Florida.
Pair tried to cover up Flagler County hit-and-run, deputies say
Two Palm Coast residents are facing felony charges after investigators say they fled the scene of a crash that injured another driver, gathered debris from the roadway to conceal evidence and hid their damaged pickup truck inside a garage.
Two Palm Coast residents are facing felony charges after investigators say they fled the scene of a crash that injured another driver, gathered debris from the roadway to conceal evidence and hid their damaged pickup truck inside a garage.