Orlando weather: Showers, storms could impact UCF home opener
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across Central Florida on Thursday afternoon and evening, but widespread severe weather is not anticipated.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across Central Florida on Thursday afternoon and evening, but widespread severe weather is not anticipated.
Record-breaking sea turtle nesting season continues on Florida's Space Coast
Sea turtle nesting is on pace for a record year along Florida's Space Coast, with thousands more nests already recorded than in previous seasons and nearly two months remaining before nesting season ends.
Sea turtle nesting is on pace for a record year along Florida's Space Coast, with thousands more nests already recorded than in previous seasons and nearly two months remaining before nesting season ends.
Trial delayed in case tied to deadly 2025 dog attack in DeLand
The trial of two women charged with tampering with evidence after a deadly 2025 dog attack that killed 8-year-old Michael Millett has been postponed until at least next year, delaying a case his family has awaited for months.
The trial of two women charged with tampering with evidence after a deadly 2025 dog attack that killed 8-year-old Michael Millett has been postponed until at least next year, delaying a case his family has awaited for months.
Deltona woman accused of body-slamming victim during DeLand fight
A Deltona woman is facing felony charges after DeLand police say she body-slammed another woman during a fight, leaving the victim critically injured.
A Deltona woman is facing felony charges after DeLand police say she body-slammed another woman during a fight, leaving the victim critically injured.
Florida Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Kissimmee mayor
The Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause that Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa violated Florida ethics law by maintaining a prohibited contractual relationship with an entity doing business with the city after her business accepted grant money administered by the city.
The Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause that Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa violated Florida ethics law by maintaining a prohibited contractual relationship with an entity doing business with the city after her business accepted grant money administered by the city.
Orange County reports locally acquired dengue case
Orange County health officials have confirmed a locally acquired case of dengue fever, prompting mosquito control crews to increase spraying in the area where the person was infected.
Orange County health officials have confirmed a locally acquired case of dengue fever, prompting mosquito control crews to increase spraying in the area where the person was infected.
OCPS enrollment drop prompts $8.5 million in budget cuts
Orange County Public Schools is cutting another $8.5 million from its central office budget after student enrollment fell by more than 7,500 students compared with last year, reducing state funding tied to enrollment.
Orange County Public Schools is cutting another $8.5 million from its central office budget after student enrollment fell by more than 7,500 students compared with last year, reducing state funding tied to enrollment.
2 hospitalized after apparent lightning strike in Winter Garden
A husband and wife were hospitalized Thursday evening after an apparent lightning strike along the West Orange Trail in Winter Garden, officials said.
A husband and wife were hospitalized Thursday evening after an apparent lightning strike along the West Orange Trail in Winter Garden, officials said.
2 hospitalized after reported lightning strike along West Orange Trail in Winter Garden
Two people were taken to a hospital as trauma alerts after authorities responded to a reported lightning strike Wednesday evening in Winter Garden.
Two people were taken to a hospital as trauma alerts after authorities responded to a reported lightning strike Wednesday evening in Winter Garden.
‘Very scared’: Wild animals take over Indialantic street near condemned home
An abandoned and condemned home in Indialantic is causing a wild animal infestation on Atlantic Avenue, leaving local residents frustrated as conditions worsen.
An abandoned and condemned home in Indialantic is causing a wild animal infestation on Atlantic Avenue, leaving local residents frustrated as conditions worsen.
Poinciana High School campus monitor arrested after scuffle with student
A staff member at Poinciana High School was arrested this week under suspicion of child abuse after he allegedly grabbed a student by the collar and held him against a golf cart for several minutes, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A staff member at Poinciana High School was arrested this week under suspicion of child abuse after he allegedly grabbed a student by the collar and held him against a golf cart for several minutes, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Space Coast sea turtle nesting shatters records
Sea turtle nesting has reached record levels along Florida's Space Coast this year, with researchers documenting more nests than ever before while nearly two months remain in the nesting season.
Sea turtle nesting has reached record levels along Florida's Space Coast this year, with researchers documenting more nests than ever before while nearly two months remain in the nesting season.
Poinciana High campus monitor charged with child abuse
An Osceola County school employee is facing a child abuse charge after deputies say he physically assaulted a 14-year-old student at Poinciana High School.
An Osceola County school employee is facing a child abuse charge after deputies say he physically assaulted a 14-year-old student at Poinciana High School.
Trial delayed in case tied to deadly DeLand dog attack
The trial of two women charged with tampering with evidence after a deadly dog attack that killed an 8-year-old DeLand boy has been delayed until at least next year.
The trial of two women charged with tampering with evidence after a deadly dog attack that killed an 8-year-old DeLand boy has been delayed until at least next year.
Orange County Public Schools to cut $8.5M amid declining enrollment, increasing healthcare costs
Orange County Public Schools – the fourth-largest school district in the state – confirmed Wednesday that this year's student enrollment numbers are below what it expected, forcing the district to cut millions more in funding, and potentially staff from its schools.
Orange County Public Schools – the fourth-largest school district in the state – confirmed Wednesday that this year's student enrollment numbers are below what it expected, forcing the district to cut millions more in funding, and potentially staff from its schools.
Neighbors say abandoned Indialantic home is attracting widlife
Neighbors in an Indialantic community say an abandoned, condemned home has become overgrown and is attracting coyotes, snakes and rats, creating what they describe as a growing public health and safety concern.
Neighbors in an Indialantic community say an abandoned, condemned home has become overgrown and is attracting coyotes, snakes and rats, creating what they describe as a growing public health and safety concern.
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.
Federal bill would study impact of alligator protections
A new bill in Congress would require a federal study examining whether alligator protection policies are affecting Florida's ability to remove nuisance alligators from areas near homes, businesses and waterways.
A new bill in Congress would require a federal study examining whether alligator protection policies are affecting Florida's ability to remove nuisance alligators from areas near homes, businesses and waterways.
Tiger Woods avoids jail with plea deal in South Florida crash case
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty Wednesday to reckless driving, careless driving, and refusing to submit to a urine test, avoiding jail time in connection with his March crash in South Florida.
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty Wednesday to reckless driving, careless driving, and refusing to submit to a urine test, avoiding jail time in connection with his March crash in South Florida.
Deltona woman accused of body-slamming victim during DeLand fight
A Deltona woman is facing felony charges after police say she seriously injured another woman during a fight in DeLand before trying to flee on a scooter.
A Deltona woman is facing felony charges after police say she seriously injured another woman during a fight in DeLand before trying to flee on a scooter.