DeSantis signs death warrant for inmate featured in Netflix series, schedules double execution day
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a record-tying 19th death warrant Thursday, setting an Oct. 13 execution date for an inmate who murdered his cellmate to escape long-term maximum-security conditions.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a record-tying 19th death warrant Thursday, setting an Oct. 13 execution date for an inmate who murdered his cellmate to escape long-term maximum-security conditions.
Orlando weather: Rain chances increase across Central Florida this weekend
Warm, humid conditions will continue through the weekend and into early next week, with scattered evening showers and thunderstorms expected across Central Florida.
Warm, humid conditions will continue through the weekend and into early next week, with scattered evening showers and thunderstorms expected across Central Florida.
DeLand woman, 85, recovers after tree crushes home, trapping her inside
An 85-year-old DeLand woman is recovering after a massive tree uprooted and crashed through the roof of her home, trapping her inside under heavy timber and debris.
An 85-year-old DeLand woman is recovering after a massive tree uprooted and crashed through the roof of her home, trapping her inside under heavy timber and debris.
Meg’s Law takes effect in Florida, banning nitrous oxide sales in smoke shops
A major statewide crackdown on recreational inhalant sales officially goes into effect today across Florida. Florida’s new legislation, known as Meg’s Law, goes into effect on Oct. 1, officially prohibiting smoke shops and vape stores from selling or possessing nitrous oxide.
A major statewide crackdown on recreational inhalant sales officially goes into effect today across Florida. Florida’s new legislation, known as Meg’s Law, goes into effect on Oct. 1, officially prohibiting smoke shops and vape stores from selling or possessing nitrous oxide.
Falcon Heavy launch shakes Space Coast with sonic booms
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket shortly before midnight on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket shortly before midnight on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Meg’s Law bans nitrous oxide sales in smoke shops
A major statewide crackdown on recreational inhalant sales officially goes into effect today across Florida. Florida’s new legislation, known as Meg’s Law, goes into effect on Oct. 1, officially prohibiting smoke shops and vape stores from selling or possessing nitrous oxide.
A major statewide crackdown on recreational inhalant sales officially goes into effect today across Florida. Florida’s new legislation, known as Meg’s Law, goes into effect on Oct. 1, officially prohibiting smoke shops and vape stores from selling or possessing nitrous oxide.
DeLand woman recounts surviving tree that crushed her home
An 85-year-old DeLand woman is sharing her story of survival after a massive tree collapsed onto her home, trapping her beneath debris while she was already grieving the loss of her son.
An 85-year-old DeLand woman is sharing her story of survival after a massive tree collapsed onto her home, trapping her beneath debris while she was already grieving the loss of her son.
Orange County deputies seek suspect after 19-year-old woman shot, killed in apartment complex
Orange County deputies are asking for the public's help as they investigate the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old woman near Americana Boulevard and South Orange Blossom Trail.
Orange County deputies are asking for the public's help as they investigate the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old woman near Americana Boulevard and South Orange Blossom Trail.
Falcon Heavy launch shakes Space Coast with sonic booms after classified NRO mission
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket shortly before midnight on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket shortly before midnight on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Veterinary clinic treating dog rescued from Seminole County house fire
A dog rescued from a Seminole County house fire investigators say was set intentionally is now recovering from burns at the Veterinarian Emergency Clinic of Central Florida.
A dog rescued from a Seminole County house fire investigators say was set intentionally is now recovering from burns at the Veterinarian Emergency Clinic of Central Florida.
Sumter County deputies arrest man accused of ramming patrol vehicle after brief manhunt
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says it has arrested a man accused of striking a deputy and a patrol vehicle with his own vehicle before fleeing during a traffic stop.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says it has arrested a man accused of striking a deputy and a patrol vehicle with his own vehicle before fleeing during a traffic stop.
Hochul steps in, assigns state AG to Cornell fraternity sexual assault probe
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moved to take a Cornell University sexual assault investigation out of local hands on Thursday, placing the state attorney general in charge.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moved to take a Cornell University sexual assault investigation out of local hands on Thursday, placing the state attorney general in charge.
Orlando weather: Heat, humidity and daily storms return to Central Florida
A more humid weather pattern is settling over Central Florida, bringing conditions that feel more like August than early October.
A more humid weather pattern is settling over Central Florida, bringing conditions that feel more like August than early October.
Daytona Beach mayor presses state for audit findings
Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry says he is seeking answers from the Florida Auditor General after waiting more than a month for the results of the state's review of the city's finances.
Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry says he is seeking answers from the Florida Auditor General after waiting more than a month for the results of the state's review of the city's finances.
Watch: Yacht sinks after hitting pod of whales, crew rescued hours later
Four people were rescued after their yacht hit a pod of whales and then sank in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend.
Four people were rescued after their yacht hit a pod of whales and then sank in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend.
Tennessee execution draws renewed attention to death penalty
A failed execution in Tennessee is drawing renewed scrutiny to execution protocols, including how they compare with Florida's system.
A failed execution in Tennessee is drawing renewed scrutiny to execution protocols, including how they compare with Florida's system.
Here's what Americans feel is the biggest downside of smartphones
Americans are increasingly questioning their smartphone habits, with many saying this about their devices.
Americans are increasingly questioning their smartphone habits, with many saying this about their devices.
Hometown astronaut inspires Deltona students
Luke Delaney, a DeBary native and 1997 Deltona High graduate, is piloting NASA's Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. The school held a watch party as students counted down to liftoff and then stepped outside to watch the rocket's trail streak across the sky.
Luke Delaney, a DeBary native and 1997 Deltona High graduate, is piloting NASA's Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. The school held a watch party as students counted down to liftoff and then stepped outside to watch the rocket's trail streak across the sky.
Burned dog rescued from Geneva house fire continues recovery
A dog rescued from a house fire that investigators say was intentionally set in Geneva is continuing to recover after suffering severe burns.
A dog rescued from a house fire that investigators say was intentionally set in Geneva is continuing to recover after suffering severe burns.
Deputies seek answers after woman, 19, killed at Orlando apartment complex
Orange County deputies are searching for the person responsible for a fatal shooting that left a 19-year-old woman dead at an Orlando apartment complex early Thursday.
Orange County deputies are searching for the person responsible for a fatal shooting that left a 19-year-old woman dead at an Orlando apartment complex early Thursday.