Winter Park boutique faces move after landlord declines to renew leas
A family-owned boutique that has operated on Park Avenue for four decades is searching for a new location after its landlord declined to renew its lease.
A family-owned boutique that has operated on Park Avenue for four decades is searching for a new location after its landlord declined to renew its lease.
Florida death row inmate James Duckett pushes for hearing reviewing DNA evidence
James Duckett, a Mascotte police officer convicted nearly 40 years ago of raping and murdering a little girl, has managed to keep the executioner at bay for a little while longer.
James Duckett, a Mascotte police officer convicted nearly 40 years ago of raping and murdering a little girl, has managed to keep the executioner at bay for a little while longer.
Melbourne tears down long-vacant 'horror house' as city begins crack down on nuisance property
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
DeLand police step up enforcement of e-bike regulations after rise in crashes
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
Declining enrollment deepens financial challenges for Orange County schools
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Former ministry leader pleads not guilty in child solicitation case
A Central Florida businessman accused of attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.
A Central Florida businessman accused of attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.
Search intensifies in case of missing Mount Dora mother Nicole Badlwin
Investigators are expanding their search for Nicole Baldwin, a Mount Dora mother of three who disappeared in November 2023, by draining and examining a retention pond in Deltona as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.
Investigators are expanding their search for Nicole Baldwin, a Mount Dora mother of three who disappeared in November 2023, by draining and examining a retention pond in Deltona as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.
Osceola County deputies rescue missing girl found in neighbor’s pool
A 7-year-old girl who was reported missing in Osceola County was rescued after deputies located her struggling in a neighbor’s swimming pool, authorities said.
A 7-year-old girl who was reported missing in Osceola County was rescued after deputies located her struggling in a neighbor’s swimming pool, authorities said.
Wilmington Hospital shooting: 1 killed, 1 injured; suspect in custody: officials
An investigation is underway after officials say a shooting incident occurred at Wilmington Hospital late Tuesday afternoon.
An investigation is underway after officials say a shooting incident occurred at Wilmington Hospital late Tuesday afternoon.
Melbourne demolishes long-vacant nuisance property
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
Declining enrollment deepens financial challenges for Orange County schools
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
DeLand police step up enforcement of e-bike regulations
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
New ranking shows America's best and worst run cities
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
US travelers warned after deadly rides and sexual assaults tied to beach vendors
An embassy issued an advisory about jet ski rentals from operators who are unlicensed and uninsured. Here's what to know.
An embassy issued an advisory about jet ski rentals from operators who are unlicensed and uninsured. Here's what to know.
Habitat for Humanity hands over keys to first 3D-printed home
Space Coast Habitat for Humanity has handed over the keys to its first 3D-printed home, marking a milestone in affordable housing efforts on Florida's Space Coast.
Space Coast Habitat for Humanity has handed over the keys to its first 3D-printed home, marking a milestone in affordable housing efforts on Florida's Space Coast.
Judge orders hearing in DNA dispute involving Florida death row inmate
A Florida judge has ordered an evidentiary hearing in a long-running death penalty case after conflicting interpretations of DNA evidence raised new questions ahead of a possible execution.
A Florida judge has ordered an evidentiary hearing in a long-running death penalty case after conflicting interpretations of DNA evidence raised new questions ahead of a possible execution.
Another sloth linked to Sloth World dies as investigation continues
Another sloth connected to the now-defunct Sloth World attraction has died, bringing the total number of sloth deaths linked to the operation to 57, officials said.
Another sloth connected to the now-defunct Sloth World attraction has died, bringing the total number of sloth deaths linked to the operation to 57, officials said.
Man accused of abandoning dogs found dead released on bond
A Brevard County man accused of abandoning three dogs that were later found dead inside an RV camper has been released from jail on bond, authorities said.
A Brevard County man accused of abandoning three dogs that were later found dead inside an RV camper has been released from jail on bond, authorities said.
Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape: Reports
Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape in Louisiana.
Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape in Louisiana.
Orange County votes to continue red light cameras at intersections
Red light cameras will continue to capture and ticket drivers breaking the rules across Orange County for at least the next decade, following a unanimous vote by local leaders Tuesday. During a June 16 commission meeting, county leaders approved a 10-year contract extension, citing both traffic safety improvements and a substantial boost to the county's bottom line.
Red light cameras will continue to capture and ticket drivers breaking the rules across Orange County for at least the next decade, following a unanimous vote by local leaders Tuesday. During a June 16 commission meeting, county leaders approved a 10-year contract extension, citing both traffic safety improvements and a substantial boost to the county's bottom line.