Byron Donalds announces Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate during Miami event

Republican candidate for governor, Byron Donalds, announced Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate during a campaign event Tuesday morning in Miami.

Florida man arrested in $206K luxury car insurance fraud scheme

A man faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly running a massive $206,000 vehicle insurance fraud scheme across Florida, according to state officials.

Melbourne mom thanking Good Samaritan strangers who helped her son during scooter accident

A 12-year-old boy suffered a concussion after he was thrown from his scooter while riding home from school, prompting his mother to urge parents to make sure their children wear helmets while riding bikes and scooters.

Body camera video shows deadly Lake County deputy-involved shooting

Newly released body camera video shows the moments leading up to a deadly shooting involving Lake County sheriff's deputies who responded to a report of a violent domestic incident involving a gun.

Altamonte Springs could cut Red Hot & Boom as costs climb to nearly $950K

Red Hot & Boom, one of Central Florida's largest annual Independence Day celebrations, could be canceled next year as Altamonte Springs officials look for ways to cut spending and keep the city debt-free.

Orlando scraps Leu Gardens master plan after neighborhood concerns

The City of Orlando announced Monday it would not be moving forward with planned upgrades to the Harry P. Leu Gardens. The city cited community feedback and uncertainty about future property tax revenue to help pay for it.

Florida proposes dropping 4 vaccines from school entry requirements

Florida health officials are proposing to remove four vaccines from requirements for children attending public and private schools, advancing part of a broader effort by the DeSantis administration to eliminate vaccine mandates.

Florida tourism dips again as Canadian visitors decline sharply

Florida tourism declined for a second consecutive quarter as the state saw fewer domestic, overseas and Canadian visitors compared with the same period last year.

Altamonte Springs could cut Red Hot & Boom as costs climb
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Red Hot & Boom, one of Central Florida's largest annual Independence Day celebrations, could be canceled next year as Altamonte Springs officials look for ways to cut spending and keep the city debt-free.

Orlando scraps Leu Gardens master plan after neighborhood concerns
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The City of Orlando has scrapped a proposed master plan to overhaul Harry P. Leu Gardens after neighbors raised concerns about traffic, privacy, and the potential impact of new facilities on the surrounding community.

12-year-old suffers concussion in scooter crash, mother urges helmet use
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A 12-year-old boy suffered a concussion after he was thrown from his scooter while riding home from school, prompting his mother to urge parents to make sure their children wear helmets while riding bikes and scooters.

Jaylen Edgar found guilty on all 9 counts in deadly Orlando Halloween shooting
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A jury found Jaylen Edgar guilty on all nine counts Monday in the 2024 Halloween night shooting in downtown Orlando that killed two people and wounded seven others.

Body camera video shows deadly Lake County deputy-involved shooting
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Newly released body camera video shows the moments leading up to a deadly shooting involving Lake County sheriff's deputies who responded to a report of a violent domestic incident involving a gun.

Judge denies bond for man accused of killing wife, fleeing from deputies

A judge denied bond on Monday for a man accused of shooting and killing his wife at an Altamonte Springs home before fleeing into Volusia County.

Orlando weather: Rain chances climb this week as Central Florida returns to summer pattern

Tuesday features a 40% chance of showers and storms as this dominant SW flow holds. This means that we'll likely see more showers and storms with the sea breeze collision east of Orlando.