Owners of Guatemalan convenience store accused of racketeering, money laundering
Three owners of La Tienda Guatemala convenience stores in Apopka and Ocoee face serious felony charges including racketeering, money laundering, and illegal drug distribution.
Three owners of La Tienda Guatemala convenience stores in Apopka and Ocoee face serious felony charges including racketeering, money laundering, and illegal drug distribution.
Near 300-pound distressed sea turtle rescued by U.S. Coast Guard crew in Lower Florida Keys
A distressed female loggerhead sea turtle was rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard crew about seven miles south of Sugarloaf Key on Sunday.
A distressed female loggerhead sea turtle was rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard crew about seven miles south of Sugarloaf Key on Sunday.
Brevard County Schools adopts A.I. policy, guidelines: What to know
The Brevard County School Board is taking action to manage how artificial intelligence is being used in the classroom.
The Brevard County School Board is taking action to manage how artificial intelligence is being used in the classroom.
Family faces charges in alleged illegal pharmacy, gambling operation
Three members of an Orange County family are facing racketeering and other felony charges after investigators accused them of operating an illegal prescription drug and gambling enterprise out of multiple convenience stores.
Three members of an Orange County family are facing racketeering and other felony charges after investigators accused them of operating an illegal prescription drug and gambling enterprise out of multiple convenience stores.
Cocoa moves forward with Brightline station
Plans for a Brightline station on Florida's Space Coast are moving ahead after the City of Cocoa received $2 million in state funding, even as a new credit report raises concerns about the passenger rail company's financial health.
Plans for a Brightline station on Florida's Space Coast are moving ahead after the City of Cocoa received $2 million in state funding, even as a new credit report raises concerns about the passenger rail company's financial health.
Orange County school board advances stricter e-bike, e-scooter rules
The Orange County School Board is moving forward with stricter rules governing electric bikes and scooters on school campuses, citing growing safety concerns following a series of crashes involving students.
The Orange County School Board is moving forward with stricter rules governing electric bikes and scooters on school campuses, citing growing safety concerns following a series of crashes involving students.
Orlando teen returns home after historic Wimbledon boys' title win
Sixteen-year-old Jordan Lee is back home in Orlando after making history at Wimbledon, becoming the first American in five years to win the boys' singles championship.
Sixteen-year-old Jordan Lee is back home in Orlando after making history at Wimbledon, becoming the first American in five years to win the boys' singles championship.
Orange County tourism tax task force begins reviews funding requests
Orange County's Tourist Development Tax Citizens Advisory Task Force has reconvened for the first time in three years to begin reviewing more than $3 billion in funding requests for tourism-related projects, even as some local leaders argue that the money should instead be directed toward infrastructure and housing needs.
Orange County's Tourist Development Tax Citizens Advisory Task Force has reconvened for the first time in three years to begin reviewing more than $3 billion in funding requests for tourism-related projects, even as some local leaders argue that the money should instead be directed toward infrastructure and housing needs.
D4vd in court: Preliminary hearing begins in gruesome Hollywood Hills murder case
A critical, multi-day preliminary hearing begins Tuesday to determine if singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
A critical, multi-day preliminary hearing begins Tuesday to determine if singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Brevard School Board adopts AI policy ahead of new school year
The Brevard County School Board has approved a new artificial intelligence policy designed to guide how the technology is used in classrooms as students return to school this fall.
The Brevard County School Board has approved a new artificial intelligence policy designed to guide how the technology is used in classrooms as students return to school this fall.
Hundreds of thousands of empty for-sale lots could help fix America’s home shortage, Zillow says
Zillow estimates the U.S. is short about 4.7 million homes, but building on every listed vacant lot could reduce that shortage by more than 6%.
Zillow estimates the U.S. is short about 4.7 million homes, but building on every listed vacant lot could reduce that shortage by more than 6%.
Mount Dora officials urge caution after wild monkey spotted again
Mount Dora officials are reminding residents to keep their distance after another wild monkey was spotted roaming through the city, prompting a renewed public safety warning.
Mount Dora officials are reminding residents to keep their distance after another wild monkey was spotted roaming through the city, prompting a renewed public safety warning.
11-year-old recovering after Orlando hit-and-run
An 11-year-old boy is recovering after authorities say he was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in Orlando, and the driver fled the scene without stopping.
An 11-year-old boy is recovering after authorities say he was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in Orlando, and the driver fled the scene without stopping.
FHP seek hit-and-run driver after boy, 11, hit while on e-bike in Orange County
An 11-year-old boy is recovering from a broken bone, bruises and scrapes after being hit by a car while riding his e-scooter.
An 11-year-old boy is recovering from a broken bone, bruises and scrapes after being hit by a car while riding his e-scooter.
Wild monkey spotted in Mount Dora again. Here's what to know, do
City officials in Mount Dora have shared that more monkeys have recently been spotted in the area, reminding residents to keep a safe distance, as the animals can carry diseases and become aggressive. To prevent dangerous encounters, people should never feed, approach, or leave food out for the monkeys.
City officials in Mount Dora have shared that more monkeys have recently been spotted in the area, reminding residents to keep a safe distance, as the animals can carry diseases and become aggressive. To prevent dangerous encounters, people should never feed, approach, or leave food out for the monkeys.
Man accused of stabbing rideshare driver remains jailed
The man accused of stabbing a rideshare driver in Orlando will remain in jail after a judge denied bond during a first appearance marked by repeated questions from the defendant and concerns from the court.
The man accused of stabbing a rideshare driver in Orlando will remain in jail after a judge denied bond during a first appearance marked by repeated questions from the defendant and concerns from the court.
Authorities work to identify suspected drowning victim at Withlacoochee State Forest campground
Investigators are working to identify a drowning victim found in the Withlacoochee River at River Junction Campground in Webster Tuesday morning.
Investigators are working to identify a drowning victim found in the Withlacoochee River at River Junction Campground in Webster Tuesday morning.
Illegal immigrant who murdered Michigan woman sues Trump, demands $75M, public apology, US citizenship
An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship.
An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship.
Florida postal worker who picked up stray cats on route kept over 70 animals in squalor: MCSO
Martin County deputies arrested a 77-year-old woman after discovering between 70 and 80 animals living in squalid conditions inside her home.
Martin County deputies arrested a 77-year-old woman after discovering between 70 and 80 animals living in squalid conditions inside her home.
DOJ investigating Harvard's international financial aid practices
President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students.
President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students.