Trump drops $10B IRS lawsuit in deal to compensate prosecuted allies
President Donald Trump has moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns in a deal to create a fund to compensate prosecuted allies.
President Donald Trump has moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns in a deal to create a fund to compensate prosecuted allies.
2 rescued Sloth World sloths out of ICU, zoo says
The Central Florida Zoo recently announced that 2 of the Sloth World sloths under its care have been cleared from ICU are are considered to be in stable condition. The zoo described Dolce and Chewie as "fighters." It follows a challenging and emotional three weeks, where 4 of the 13 sloths brought to the zoo died. "While their situation can still chance at any moment, they are doing better and continuing to fight every day," the zoo said.
The Central Florida Zoo recently announced that 2 of the Sloth World sloths under its care have been cleared from ICU are are considered to be in stable condition. The zoo described Dolce and Chewie as "fighters." It follows a challenging and emotional three weeks, where 4 of the 13 sloths brought to the zoo died. "While their situation can still chance at any moment, they are doing better and continuing to fight every day," the zoo said.
BB gun found on Ocala high school campus; four people detained, police say
Four people were detained after a BB gun was found on the campus of a Ocala school, according to law enforcement.
Four people were detained after a BB gun was found on the campus of a Ocala school, according to law enforcement.
Truck driver accused of hitting parked car, leaving scene
A truck driver is accused of hitting a parked car while driving through Orlando's Parramore neighborhood and then leaving the scene.
A truck driver is accused of hitting a parked car while driving through Orlando's Parramore neighborhood and then leaving the scene.
Swatch store swarmed at Mall at Millenia over watch collaboration
Swatch at the Mall at Millenia closed Saturday and Sunday after swarms of people crowded outside the store, hoping to be among the first to get a new watch collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Similar incidents were reported at Swatch locations across the country. On Sunday night, The Mall of Millenia posted on its Facebook page that the Orlando Swatch store would not carry the AP watch. In its own post, Swatch said the AP collaboration was not a limited release.
Swatch at the Mall at Millenia closed Saturday and Sunday after swarms of people crowded outside the store, hoping to be among the first to get a new watch collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Similar incidents were reported at Swatch locations across the country. On Sunday night, The Mall of Millenia posted on its Facebook page that the Orlando Swatch store would not carry the AP watch. In its own post, Swatch said the AP collaboration was not a limited release.
NFL expect to vote for Nashville to host 2030 Super Bowl, sources say
The National Football League could be bringing the 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville, Tennessee.
The National Football League could be bringing the 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville, Tennessee.
Eduardo Machado: Suspect pleads 'no contest' in shooting death of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell
Update (May 18): Eduardo Felipe Labrada Machado pleaded "no contest" to first-degree murder in the shooting death of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell on Monday, part of a negotiated plea deal with state prosecutors to avoid the death penalty. The judge sentenced Machado to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Update (May 18): Eduardo Felipe Labrada Machado pleaded "no contest" to first-degree murder in the shooting death of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell on Monday, part of a negotiated plea deal with state prosecutors to avoid the death penalty. The judge sentenced Machado to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Iran latest: US-Iran ceasefire remains shaky as both sides signal readiness to fight again
Signs of strain in the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran seemed to arise over the weekend, ranging from a new threat by President Donald Trump to Iranian state TV presenters going on-air armed.
Signs of strain in the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran seemed to arise over the weekend, ranging from a new threat by President Donald Trump to Iranian state TV presenters going on-air armed.
Deadly crash shut downs John Parkway for hours, police say
One person was killed in a crash early Monday morning on John Young Parkway, according to Orlando Police.
One person was killed in a crash early Monday morning on John Young Parkway, according to Orlando Police.
Orlando weather: Highs near 90s, daily storm chances this week
Looking for the Orlando weather forecast today? Highs hit 90° today with isolated storms near I-75. Get the latest on the Memorial Day Weekend rain outlook.
Looking for the Orlando weather forecast today? Highs hit 90° today with isolated storms near I-75. Get the latest on the Memorial Day Weekend rain outlook.
Suspect to change plea in Officer David Jewell’s killing
Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing off-duty Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell in September 2025, will be in court on Monday, where he is expected to change his plea. He was charged with first-degree murder in Officer Jewell's death and had previously pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to online court records, Machado will be in court Monday for a plea hearing and a sentencing hearing. Details on the plea agreement were not revealed in those court documents. The shooting happened inside a Circle K convenience store in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Sept. 15, 2025.
Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing off-duty Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell in September 2025, will be in court on Monday, where he is expected to change his plea. He was charged with first-degree murder in Officer Jewell's death and had previously pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to online court records, Machado will be in court Monday for a plea hearing and a sentencing hearing. Details on the plea agreement were not revealed in those court documents. The shooting happened inside a Circle K convenience store in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Sept. 15, 2025.
Carnival ship rescues 9 from disabled boat near Sebastian Inlet, cruise line says
The rescue happened off the coast of Sebastian Inlet when the ship's crew noticed the boat displaying a distress flag.
The rescue happened off the coast of Sebastian Inlet when the ship's crew noticed the boat displaying a distress flag.
Two Navy jets crash during Idaho air show; All 4 crew members survive
Four crew members safely ejected after two Navy jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday.
Four crew members safely ejected after two Navy jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday.
Ocala church condemned after structure fire, officials say
Fire crews were dispatched out to St. Paul A.M.E. Church in the 700 block of NW 7th Street just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday where smoke was coming from the back of the structure, according to officials.
Fire crews were dispatched out to St. Paul A.M.E. Church in the 700 block of NW 7th Street just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday where smoke was coming from the back of the structure, according to officials.
1 injured after vehicle crashes into Orlando home, officials say
The crash happened just after 11:30 a.m. in the 5300 block of Asterik Avenue, according to fire officials.
The crash happened just after 11:30 a.m. in the 5300 block of Asterik Avenue, according to fire officials.
Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Orlando weather: Hot, humid day with possible storms
Orlando weather: Hot, humid day with possible storms to conclude weekend
Orlando weather: Hot, humid day with possible storms to conclude weekend
New collection forces Swatch store shutdown
Swatch, AP watch collaboration attracts massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores including Mall at Millenia in Orlando.
Swatch, AP watch collaboration attracts massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores including Mall at Millenia in Orlando.
Nearly 2,000 turtles poached from Florida wildlife, trafficked overseas, officials say
The investigation, dubbed Operation Souther Hot Herps, spanned from early 2022 to late 2023 where officials said 1,700 loggerhead musk turtles, 100 striped-neck musk turtles and 15 striped mud turtles were taken from their habitat and sold overseas.
The investigation, dubbed Operation Souther Hot Herps, spanned from early 2022 to late 2023 where officials said 1,700 loggerhead musk turtles, 100 striped-neck musk turtles and 15 striped mud turtles were taken from their habitat and sold overseas.
3 injured in crash that shut down I-4 lanes in Orlando, officials say
The crash happened around 3 p.m. on I4 near MM 82 south of the downtown area.
The crash happened around 3 p.m. on I4 near MM 82 south of the downtown area.



















