DCF report reveals Department’s response to conditions inside unlicensed assisted living facilities
In May 2025, Cherish Home Care facilities got visits from representatives of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office; the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, which licenses and regulates assisted living facilities; and the Florida Department of Children and Families, which runs the state's Adult Protective Services Program to prevent harm to vulnerable adults.
In May 2025, Cherish Home Care facilities got visits from representatives of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office; the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, which licenses and regulates assisted living facilities; and the Florida Department of Children and Families, which runs the state's Adult Protective Services Program to prevent harm to vulnerable adults.
Orange County man charged after allegedly driving SUV into 11-year-old bicyclist
An Orange County man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he intentionally drove an SUV toward an 11-year-old boy riding a bicycle, striking him before confronting the child and his friends.
An Orange County man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he intentionally drove an SUV toward an 11-year-old boy riding a bicycle, striking him before confronting the child and his friends.
Texas flooding: 2 reported deaths in catastrophic Hill Country flooding
Catastrophic flash flooding across the Texas Hill Country has left two people dead, Gov. Abbott reported Thursday.
Catastrophic flash flooding across the Texas Hill Country has left two people dead, Gov. Abbott reported Thursday.
New Smyrna Beach considers joining county parking program
Parking at New Smyrna Beach could soon become simpler under a proposal that would add city-owned beach parking lots to Volusia County's Park Volusia program.
Parking at New Smyrna Beach could soon become simpler under a proposal that would add city-owned beach parking lots to Volusia County's Park Volusia program.
Man found dead in Casselberry apartment; homicide investigation underway
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside an apartment Thursday afternoon at the Regency Oaks Apartments in Casselberry.
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside an apartment Thursday afternoon at the Regency Oaks Apartments in Casselberry.
Casselberry police investigate homicide at apartment complex
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside an apartment Thursday afternoon at the Regency Oaks Apartments in Casselberry.
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside an apartment Thursday afternoon at the Regency Oaks Apartments in Casselberry.
NHC monitoring tropical disturbance in Gulf; Florida could get heavy rain
The National Hurricane Center is still monitoring a tropical disturbance in the Gulf for potential development.
The National Hurricane Center is still monitoring a tropical disturbance in the Gulf for potential development.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Tampa General Hospital to launch healthy food pledge
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to roll out a nationwide push aimed at transforming how medical facilities feed their patients.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to roll out a nationwide push aimed at transforming how medical facilities feed their patients.
Family discovers photo of themselves at San Diego Airbnb: ‘Insane’
A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.
A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.
Good Samaritan helps rescue trapped sea turtle on Brevard County beach
A morning run at Bonsteel Beach Park turned into a wildlife rescue after a Brevard County woman discovered a nesting sea turtle trapped beneath a beach crossover and unable to return to the ocean.
A morning run at Bonsteel Beach Park turned into a wildlife rescue after a Brevard County woman discovered a nesting sea turtle trapped beneath a beach crossover and unable to return to the ocean.
Orange County explores solutions for better warehouse oversight
Orange County commissioners and department heads have admitted they don’t know what’s inside Orange County warehouses. That has allowed for things like a deadly explosion at a warehouse that illegally stored fireworks, and the deaths of dozens of sloths stored in warehouses intended for vehicle storage.
Orange County commissioners and department heads have admitted they don’t know what’s inside Orange County warehouses. That has allowed for things like a deadly explosion at a warehouse that illegally stored fireworks, and the deaths of dozens of sloths stored in warehouses intended for vehicle storage.
Good Samaritan helps rescue trapped sea turtle on Brevard County beach
A nesting sea turtle was rescued after becoming trapped beneath a beach crossover at Bonsteel Beach Park, thanks to a passerby and volunteers with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society.
A nesting sea turtle was rescued after becoming trapped beneath a beach crossover at Bonsteel Beach Park, thanks to a passerby and volunteers with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society.
Orange County explores solutions for better warehouse oversight, after Sloth World, Magic in the Sky incidents
Orange County commissioners and department heads have admitted they don’t know what’s inside Orange County warehouses. That has allowed for things like a deadly explosion at a warehouse that illegally stored fireworks, and the deaths of dozens of sloths stored in warehouses intended for vehicle storage.
Orange County commissioners and department heads have admitted they don’t know what’s inside Orange County warehouses. That has allowed for things like a deadly explosion at a warehouse that illegally stored fireworks, and the deaths of dozens of sloths stored in warehouses intended for vehicle storage.
MCO begins planning for future air taxi service with 'vertistop' takeoff and landing zone
Orlando International Airport is moving forward with plans to support electric air taxis, announcing the first phase of an advanced air mobility project that could bring demonstration flights to the airport by the end of the year.
Orlando International Airport is moving forward with plans to support electric air taxis, announcing the first phase of an advanced air mobility project that could bring demonstration flights to the airport by the end of the year.
Titusville residents desperate for help cleaning up abandoned lot full of dangerous debris
Neighbors in a Brevard County community say an abandoned property left covered in demolition debris has become a safety hazard as hurricane season continues, and they want county officials to force the owner to clean it up.
Neighbors in a Brevard County community say an abandoned property left covered in demolition debris has become a safety hazard as hurricane season continues, and they want county officials to force the owner to clean it up.
Ex-Florida police chief was having affair, sex on duty with wife of suspect under investigation: FDLE report
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
JetBlue to end service at Daytona Beach International Airport
The airline said its final day of service at Daytona Beach International Airport will be September 9.
The airline said its final day of service at Daytona Beach International Airport will be September 9.
'More water than last year’s flood': Texas Hill Country dealing with another devastating flood
A 65-year-old man died after historic Texas Hill Country flash flooding triggered rescues and evacuations across Kerr, Uvalde, and Kendall counties following more than 28 inches of rain.
A 65-year-old man died after historic Texas Hill Country flash flooding triggered rescues and evacuations across Kerr, Uvalde, and Kendall counties following more than 28 inches of rain.
These states have the most residents in financial distress, data shows
A new WalletHub report reveals which states are facing the greatest financial strain, highlighting rising bankruptcy filings and lower credit scores.
A new WalletHub report reveals which states are facing the greatest financial strain, highlighting rising bankruptcy filings and lower credit scores.
MCO begins planning for future air taxi service
Orlando International Airport is moving forward with plans to support electric air taxis, announcing the first phase of an advanced air mobility project that could bring demonstration flights to the airport by the end of the year.
Orlando International Airport is moving forward with plans to support electric air taxis, announcing the first phase of an advanced air mobility project that could bring demonstration flights to the airport by the end of the year.