Orange County mayoral candidates outline visions on housing, transportation, economy, public safety
Four candidates are seeking to become Orange County's next mayor, offering differing visions for addressing housing affordability, transportation, economic development and public safety ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.
Four candidates are seeking to become Orange County's next mayor, offering differing visions for addressing housing affordability, transportation, economic development and public safety ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.
Former cop who pushed for Palm Bay's Flock cameras calls for shutdown
A former police officer who signed the contract to bring Flock license plate readers to Palm Bay in 2021 now says the surveillance system has gone too far and should be shut down. While the city recently suspended the automated license plate reader (ALPR) program, officials cited improper permitting—not privacy concerns—as the official reason for turning off the cameras.
A former police officer who signed the contract to bring Flock license plate readers to Palm Bay in 2021 now says the surveillance system has gone too far and should be shut down. While the city recently suspended the automated license plate reader (ALPR) program, officials cited improper permitting—not privacy concerns—as the official reason for turning off the cameras.
Loose dog attacks 3-month-old Yorkie pup in Orlando neighborhood: 'It started charging us'
A late-night bathroom break in the front yard turned into a nightmare for a Florida family when their three-month-old puppy was attacked by a loose dog in the neighborhood.
A late-night bathroom break in the front yard turned into a nightmare for a Florida family when their three-month-old puppy was attacked by a loose dog in the neighborhood.
3-month-old Yorkie recovering after attacked on walk
Paul Crescente was walking 3-month-old Milo on a leash in their front yard when he says an unleashed pit bull charged at them from across the street. Milo suffered a broken hip and got multiple stitches. Crescente was also bitten on his hands while breaking up the attack.
Paul Crescente was walking 3-month-old Milo on a leash in their front yard when he says an unleashed pit bull charged at them from across the street. Milo suffered a broken hip and got multiple stitches. Crescente was also bitten on his hands while breaking up the attack.
Flock cameras: Former cop pushes for Palm Bay license plate reader shutdown
A former police officer who once supported Flock license plate readers is calling for the program to be shut down. The program is currently suspended in Palm Bay due to installation and permitting concerns.
A former police officer who once supported Flock license plate readers is calling for the program to be shut down. The program is currently suspended in Palm Bay due to installation and permitting concerns.
Eustis neighborhood gas leaks prompts 12 home evacuations
TECO Peoples Gas crews are repairing a natural gas line after a third-party contractor hit a pipe in a Eustis neighborhood Tuesday morning. Nearby homes were evacuated after gas spewed into the air less than a half-mile from the site of a fatal December gas explosion. Crews remain on scene to finish repairs, and utility officials remind all contractors to call 811 before digging.
TECO Peoples Gas crews are repairing a natural gas line after a third-party contractor hit a pipe in a Eustis neighborhood Tuesday morning. Nearby homes were evacuated after gas spewed into the air less than a half-mile from the site of a fatal December gas explosion. Crews remain on scene to finish repairs, and utility officials remind all contractors to call 811 before digging.
Man shot, killed trying to break up fight, deputies say
A man was shot and killed in Apopka after attempting to intervene in a physical fight between two people, the Orange County Sheriff's Office says. Officials said the shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. near Plymouth Sorrento and West Ponkan Road.
A man was shot and killed in Apopka after attempting to intervene in a physical fight between two people, the Orange County Sheriff's Office says. Officials said the shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. near Plymouth Sorrento and West Ponkan Road.
Police investigate domestic stabbing incident in Daytona Beach
Police investigated a reported stabbing that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Daytona Beach.
Police investigated a reported stabbing that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Daytona Beach.
FBI and NCAA team up to fight sexual exploitation
The FBI is teaming up with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes. Here's what to know.
The FBI is teaming up with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes. Here's what to know.
Haines City officer arrested for misusing Flock cameras to track estranged wife: Officials
A Haines City police officer is accused of misusing Flock camera databases to track his estranged wife's car, according to officials.
A Haines City police officer is accused of misusing Flock camera databases to track his estranged wife's car, according to officials.
FBI Most Wanted 'fraudster' found in Jamaica, charged in US $32M COVID relief scheme: DOJ
A South Florida woman on the FBI's list of “Most Wanted Fraudsters" for her alleged role in a $32 million scheme tied to COVID-19 funds was arrested in Jamaica and brought back to the United States.
A South Florida woman on the FBI's list of “Most Wanted Fraudsters" for her alleged role in a $32 million scheme tied to COVID-19 funds was arrested in Jamaica and brought back to the United States.
Gas leak prompts evacuations in Eustis months after deadly explosion nearby
TECO Peoples Gas crews are repairing a natural gas line after a third-party contractor hit a pipe in a Eustis neighborhood Tuesday morning.
TECO Peoples Gas crews are repairing a natural gas line after a third-party contractor hit a pipe in a Eustis neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over seat belt safety defect
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Softball coach reunited with Good Samaritans after life saved in field
Coach Jason James recalled the moment he started feeling lightheaded, collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a softball game on March 28, 2026. He collapsed in the dugout. Bystanders, including doctors from Orlando Health, sprung into action, began CPR and saved his life.
Coach Jason James recalled the moment he started feeling lightheaded, collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a softball game on March 28, 2026. He collapsed in the dugout. Bystanders, including doctors from Orlando Health, sprung into action, began CPR and saved his life.
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Witness shot, killed after trying to break up fight between man, woman: Deputies
A man has died after he was shot while attempting to intervene in a fight between two people in Apopka, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.
A man has died after he was shot while attempting to intervene in a fight between two people in Apopka, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.
20 border collies rescued from ‘deplorable’ conditions in Florida home: MCSO
A Florida woman faces dozens of criminal charges after deputies executed a search warrant and rescued at least 20 border collies trapped inside a filthy home.
A Florida woman faces dozens of criminal charges after deputies executed a search warrant and rescued at least 20 border collies trapped inside a filthy home.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Tuesday.
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Tuesday.
Armed man killed after opening fire on Florida deputies during SWAT standoff: OCSO
An armed 29-year-old man was killed after he fired shots at deputies who were trying to serve warrants at his Crestview home Saturday morning, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
An armed 29-year-old man was killed after he fired shots at deputies who were trying to serve warrants at his Crestview home Saturday morning, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Paddleboarder helps save woman attacked by gator in Marion County river
A Good Samaritan helped rescue a woman after an alligator attacked her at Silver Springs in Marion County, using a paddle to try to drive the animal away before helping control the woman's bleeding.
A Good Samaritan helped rescue a woman after an alligator attacked her at Silver Springs in Marion County, using a paddle to try to drive the animal away before helping control the woman's bleeding.